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22 Aug 2023

HKMU and HKLSS conduct a study on dementia risks to encourage healthy diet among lower-educated groups and enhance public education

With the global ageing population, including that in Hong Kong, the well-being of older adults has emerged as a significant social issue. The prevalence of common illnesses among older adults, particularly dementia, is a major societal concern....

20 Aug 2023

Grand opening of the HKMU Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre with a spectacular performance by renowned artists

Presented by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), the “Glamour of Cantonese Opera Shines through the Academia” Ina Ho Cantonese Opera Research Centre (Research Centre) Opening Ceremony cum Cantonese Opera Performance was held yesterday (19 August) at the Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District. ...

18 Aug 2023

HKMU President welcomes new students to the HKMU family

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a Welcome Day yesterday (17 August) to greet freshmen with a series of orientation activities designed by staff and students, marking the beginning of their vibrant campus life....

8 Aug 2023

HKMU receives over HK$23 million from the QEF to develop an interactive application to promote blended learning of English in primary and secondary schools

Committed to the promotion of open education, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (28 July) received a grant of HK$23.1 million from the Quality Education Fund (QEF) to transform the existing Open English textbook series for primary and secondary schools into an application (app) with multimedia and innovative technological elements....

26 Jul 2023

HKMU researcher contributes to ocean health through collaborative project on development of eco-friendly materials for seawalls

Environmental science is one of the strategic research areas of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). Dr Juan Carlos Astudillo Placencia, Assistant Professor in the School of Science and Technology, will start to work on a research project which involves exploring eco-engineering works at the rip rap seawall in south Hong Kong through the use of innovative eco-concrete features to augment habitat complexity....

21 Jul 2023

HKMU holds a Scholarships and Awards Gala to thank donors for over HK$34 Million in scholarships awarded

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a Scholarships and Awards Gala to express its heartfelt gratitude to the donors who have continuously supported HKMU students' development. More than 100 donors and representatives of donor organisations, awardees and University management attended the Gala....

21 Jul 2023

Visit by HKMU New Council Members

Three new Council members of Hong Kong Metropolitan University Prof. Chetwyn Chan Che-hin, Ir Alice Chow Kin-tak and Mr Wong Sing-lam, MH recently visited the University. ...

18 Jul 2023

HKMU's new Medical Science Laboratory to open in September with cutting-edge facilities to enhance students' pre-employment training

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) will offer the new Bachelor of Science with Honours in Medical Laboratory Science programme from September this year, which has received...

16 Jul 2023

HKMU President takes on the Cricket Challenge filmed by alumni as a DSE Motivational Video

The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) results will soon be released. To cheer up the DSE candidates, the President, students and staff of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) took on a challenge from the University's cricket athletes to learn the sport from scratch....

14 Jul 2023

HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show showcases diverse artworks combining imagination and reality

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is presenting the annual HKMU Creative Arts Graduation Show from today until 23 July on its Jockey Club Campus. This year's Graduation Show, themed “Imagination is Your Playground”, displays 112 works of over 290 graduates of the HKMU Creative Arts programmes....