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13 May 2025

HKMU and HKIE co-host international summit to explore how AI and the low-altitude economy can drive innovation, technology and economic growth

Co-organised by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), the two-day “HKIE Control, Automation and Instrumentation Division 24/25 International Summit” was kicked off today (13 May). Focusing on three major themes—artificial intelligence (AI), the low-altitude economy (LAE) and new quality productive forces—the forum brought together over 200 engineering experts, scholars, faculty members and students from Hong Kong and the region to explore how AI and innovative technologies can become an important driving force for developing new quality productive forces to fuel economic development in Hong Kong, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), and the country....

29 Apr 2025

HKMU and Kai Shing sign MoU on student internships and career development

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Kai Shing Management Services Limited (Kai Shing) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 15 April to establish a strategic partnership. The MoU aims to enhance collaboration in areas such as internship programmes, entrepreneurship education and career development....

28 Apr 2025

HKMU to host the inaugural World University Animation Awards, showcasing young global talent and inspiring the creative industries

As part of its commitment to advancing creative arts education, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will host the first-ever World University Animation Awards (WUAA) on 15-16 September 2025. The awards will recognise outstanding animated works by young talent from around the world that demonstrate artistic vision, technical excellence and originality, while providing an international platform for animation talent to connect, exchange ideas and inspire boundless opportunities in the creative industries....

22 Apr 2025

HKMU's mental health first aid course raises confidence in over 90% of students in identifying mental health risk factors and supporting their peers

The first round of a 12-hour mental health first aid (MHFA) course at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) showed encouraging results. The course evaluation survey indciates that over 90% of students reported increased confidence in identifying mental health risk factors and supporting others with mental health challenges. To implement “train the trainer” approach, the first batch of faculty members and staff have completed their training and become course instructors, further enhancing the University's capacity to identify and address students' mental health needs....

16 Apr 2025

HKMU scholar honoured for innovative algorithm enhancing digital twin edge networks for smart cities and IoT applications

In today's digital era, computing speed and energy efficiency are crucial. A research team led by the School of Science and Technology at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has developed an innovative algorithm to maintain digital twin fidelity while effectively managing energy consumption in edge computing networks. This innovation marks a significant leap forward in real-time data processing for autonomous driving, smart city and Internet of Things (IoT) applications....

8 Apr 2025

HKMU Talk of the Metropolis: Renowned economist Prof. Edward Chen examines the importance of new quality productive forces in China's economic rise

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (8 April) held its third “Talk of the Metropolis” of the year, featuring Prof. Edward Chen Kwan-yiu, Honorary Professor at both HKMU and the Business School of The University of Hong Kong. Speaking at a talk titled “China's Road to a Global Economic Superpower: from Township and Village Enterprises to New Quality Productive Forces”, Prof. Chen shared his insights on China's economic rise and the key role of new quality productive forces in this transformation....

7 Apr 2025

HKMU Foundation Dinner unites forces across sectors to help students “go beyond limits”

In appreciation of the long-standing generous support from the community, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its annual Foundation Dinner on 3 April to unite efforts across sectors to support the development of the University and nurture future talent....

25 Mar 2025

HKMU Career Fair attracts over 130 organisations, helping students explore professional development opportunities in Hong Kong and beyond

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) successfully hosted its annual Career Fair from 18 to 20 March, with the participation of over 130 enterprises and organisations from more than 30 industries. The fair offered more than 3,500 professional jobs and internship opportunities in Hong Kong and the rest of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to HKMU students, supporting them in planning their future career paths....

24 Mar 2025

HKMU Talk of the Metropolis: HK Electric Managing Director Ir Francis C. Y. Cheng shares insights on navigating climate headwinds for Hong Kong's sustainable future

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (24 March) held its second “Talk of the Metropolis” of the year, featuring Ir Francis Cheng Cho-ying, Managing Director of The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (HK Electric). Speaking at the talk titled “Navigating Climate Headwinds”, Ir Cheng shared his insights with over 100 HKMU students, staff, alumni and members of the public on how HK Electric addresses the challenges posed by climate change and supports the government's decarbonisation goals....

21 Mar 2025

HKMU launches online repository for English translations of classic Cantonese opera scripts to promote cultural heritage

Cantonese opera boasts a long history and a profound cultural heritage, making it a treasure of Chinese culture and art. To promote and preserve this rich cultural heritage, the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) “Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre” (the Centre) and the University Library announced the launch of an online “Cantonese Opera Repository” and the release of the first batch of English translations of classic Cantonese opera scripts, making them accessible to researchers and Cantonese opera enthusiasts worldwide....