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4 Jun 2024

Renowned writer Liu Zhenyun delivers a literary lecture to celebrate HKMU's 35^th Anniversary and the opening of the Museum of Hong Kong Literature

In celebration of the 35^th anniversary of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the opening of the Museum of Hong Kong Literature, the School of Arts and Social Sciences of HKMU collaborated with the Museum of Hong Kong Literature to host a literary lecture on 27 May. Renowned writer Liu Zhenyun was invited as the keynote speaker. Themed “Master Lecture: The Philosophical Essence of Literature”, the event featured Liu's sharing of his insights on literature, which greatly enriched the literary and artistic ambience on the occasion....

31 May 2024

HKMU Talk of the Metropolis: Commissioner for Belt and Road Mr Nicholas Ho shares his views on Hong Kong's participation in the Belt and Road Initiative

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (31 May) held its third “Talk of the Metropolis” of the year. Commissioner for Belt and Road of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of the HKSAR Government Mr Nicholas Ho Lik-chi was invited as the guest speaker to explore the country's key fields for high-quality development in the Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI)...

24 May 2024

Visit by Federation of Hong Kong Industries

Representing the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Executive Deputy Chairman Mr Ricky Chan Wai-chung, Deputy Chairman Mr Peter Shum, two Vice Chairmen of the Education Committee Mr Bryant Chan Wan-sing and Mr Terrence Hui Man-chun, and Senior Manager of Member Services Ms Kathy Chan visited the University on 21 May to learn more about the University's latest development and future plan....

24 May 2024

School of Arts and Social Sciences invites Secretary for Housing to discuss housing and home purchases with HKMU students

Hong Kong Metropolitan University's (HKMU) School of Arts and Social Sciences Public and Social Policy Research Centre and Think Tank New Era Governance Research Centre (NEGRC) jointly organised a forum on 16 May with the theme of facilitating property purchases for young people. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin and other guests introduced the Government's housing policies and exchanged views with HKMU students on housing and home purchase issues....

20 May 2024

HKMU and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cooperation Platform of Zhongshan sign an MoU to provide students with more opportunities and support for careers and entrepreneurship

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cooperation Platform of Zhongshan City (e-Park) recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that offers HKMU students more opportunities for entrepreneurship and career development in the Mainland......

16 May 2024

HKMU alumna snatches Queen of the Buns title again

Nursing graduate Janet Kung Tsz-shan is passionate about sports. She has been participating in the Cheung Chau Bun Scrambling Competition since 2012. In 2019, she won the championship of the women's group and was crowned Queen of the Buns for the first time. This year, she scored 842 points, beating two other female finalists and triumphing again as Queen of the Buns. She was also the highest scorer among all contestants in the competition....

7 May 2024

Two HKMU students awarded For Our Future Scholarship

Nursing student Cherie Fung Pui-wing and physiotherapy student Tammy Tam Ka-hei each received the For Our Future Scholarship from the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation. Cherie is an archery coach who is devoted to promoting mental health through teaching archery to others, while Tammy has established the “Fighting Cancer Platform” with her own anti-cancer experience to support patients by organising events and workshops and providing relevant information. With their outstanding academic performance and active participation in community service, they stood out among 250 applicants from 13 local institutions. They were each awarded a scholarship of HK$50,000 and the opportunity to participate in a Beijing exchange trip....

6 May 2024

Over 1,100 distinguished HKMU students recognised in government scholarship scheme

A total of 1,102 HKMU full-time students were honoured in the HKSAR Government's Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) this academic year, receiving a record-breaking total of HK$18.49 million. They were recognised in five award categories under the Scheme, with 244 receiving the Outstanding Performance Scholarship, 575 the Reaching Out Award, 163 the Talent Development Scholarship, 54 the Endeavour Scholarship, and 66 the Best Progress Award. Among them, five representatives attended the award presentation ceremony on 25 April....

3 May 2024

HKMU Tower Crane Safety Monitoring and Management System wins Silver Medal at Geneva invention exhibition

A Sensor-based Tower Crane Safety Monitoring and Management System, the latest invention by the Department of Construction and Quality Management of the School of Science and Technology, has been presented with a Silver Medal at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva....

3 May 2024

Outstanding performance in public speaking

Public speaking is a powerful skill that entails self-confidence, excellent language abilities, effective communication and logical thinking. HKMU is home to two Toastmasters Clubs that offer students opportunities to train up as successful public speakers by participating in speech contests. Recently, some of their members have outshone fellow speakers from other Toastmasters Clubs....