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21 Nov 2023

HKMU organises the first-ever “HKMU Vaccination Days” to prevent the spread of viruses and protect community health

This winter will be the first influenza peak since the lifting of the compulsory mask-wearing requirement. To protect the health of students and teachers, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has launched “HKMU Vaccination Days” for the first time to help reduce the risk of the spread of germs and maintain a safe and healthy campus environment. The influenza vaccination is administered by professionally trained students from the School of Nursing and Health Studies, allowing them to apply their knowledge to serve the HKMU community....

7 Nov 2023

HKMU sets up Hong Kong's first “Before I Die” message wall to promote life and death education

The Student Affairs Office of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) recently organised the “Portraits of the Elderly: Journey of Life Exhibition” on campus, aiming to promote life and death education through various creative activities, including the installation of Hong Kong's first ever “Before I Die” message wall and a “Photography Services for the Elderly” photo album. The aim of the exhibition was to encourage the participants to reflect on the value and importance of life while raising awareness about the welfare of the elderly. The four-day event received a positive response, attracting nearly 400 students and staff....

7 Nov 2023

Renowned filmmaker Mr Wai Ka-fai attends HKMU “Film and Life Series” film screening activity

HKMU Department of Humanities, Language and Translation of School of Arts and Social Sciences has organised the “Film and Life Series” activities from October to November, in which six Chinese and foreign films have been selected for screening, with post-event talks arranged to invite participating students to explore the philosophy of life, and to rethink their lives....

6 Nov 2023

HKMU to hold InfoDay this Saturday to provide admissions and programme information

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will hold an InfoDay on 11 November (Saturday) at its Ho Man Tin Campus, at which representatives from various HKMU schools and departments will introduce the University and provide admissions and programme information. The library will be open, and campus tours will be arranged to welcome visitors. Students, parents, teachers, and other interested members of the public are welcome to join the event....

6 Nov 2023

Exploring the Greater Bay Area: HKMU students visit Nansha

The School of Open Learning of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) organised a study tour to Nansha in late October, Guangzhou, with the participation of more than 40 full-time and distance-learning students from different Schools. The aim of the activity was to help the students broaden their horizons and learn about the latest developments in the Greater Bay Area....

26 Oct 2023

HKMU Scholars Recognised Among World's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists

Thirteen scholars of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) have recently been ranked among the top 2% most-cited scientists worldwide by Stanford University. This achievement has truly reflected and recognised HKMU scholars' remarkable impact with their research outputs....

24 Oct 2023

HKMU School of Nursing and Health Studies holds a “Health Expo” to serve the community

The School of Nursing and Health Studies at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) organised a “Health Expo” on 14 October at the Homantin Plaza, where students from the School provided a wide range of community health services to approximately 250 individuals....

17 Oct 2023

Visit by the Hospital Authority

The Chief Executive of Hospital Authority Dr Tony Ko, together with Director (Cluster Services) Dr Simon Tang, Head of Corporate Services Mr Andy Lau, Chief Manager (Nursing) Dr Danny Tong, and Chairman Dr Peter Lee and Member Ms Wendy Fung of HKMU Foundation Advisory Committee visited the School of Nursing and Health Studies on 5 October 2023 to exchange ideas about the recent development of health education for nursing professionals in Hong Kong....

12 Oct 2023

HKMU professors visit ASTRI

Prof. Ricky Kwok Yu-kwong, Vice-President (Research and Student Development) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University, and a team of HKMU professors from the School of Arts & Social Sciences, Lee Shau Kee School of Business & Administration, School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Science & Technology visited the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) on 10 October for knowledge exchange. They shared the latest developments of the University in various research areas, such as application of molecular profiling, genotyping & genetic variation analysis in human diseases, quality management systems, computer & network security, digital health and arts technology, etc....

11 Oct 2023

Counselor Wei Wenxiu, Director General of the Consular Department of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivers a talk on Chinese Diplomacy and Consular Protection

Hong Kong Metropolitan University held a talk on “Chinese Diplomacy and Consular Protection” on 10 October and invited as speaker Counselor Wei Wenxiu, Director General of the Consular Department of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (MFA) in the Hong Kong SAR. He analysed the international situation and elaborated on the strategy of major country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics and the concept of consular protection....