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7 Oct 2024

HKMU holds its first Psychology and Counselling Festival to promote psychological awareness and mental wellness

The Department of Social Sciences of the School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) hosted its first Psychology and Counselling Festival, “Illuminating the Future — Psychology and Counselling Festival 2024”, on 21 September on campus. As part of the HKMU 35th anniversary celebrations, the Festival aimed to promote public understanding of psychology and mental wellness, foster collaboration and academic exchange, and empower students to participate in public education....

13 Aug 2024

HKMU scholar co-leads an international study on a new drug for Alzheimer's disease using nanotechnology and gene therapy

Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, profoundly impacting patients' memory, cognition and self-care ability. Unfortunately, no cure has been identified so far for this devastating condition. A scholar from the School of Nursing and Health Studies at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has co-led a cross-university, multi-disciplinary, international research team to develop a new drug for Alzheimer's disease by combining nanotechnology and gene therapy....

31 Jul 2024

Innovative Gerontech product design claims Gold

Howard Duan Hantian, James Fong Cheuk-yeung and Lee Chun-leung from the School of Nursing and Health Studies (N&HS) partnered with Chen Shujun of the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (B&A) and designed an innovative product of gerontechnology...

12 Jul 2024

HKMU physiotherapy programme receives professional accreditation; graduates are qualified to practise as registered physiotherapists

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has officially received professional accreditation from the Physiotherapists Board of the Supplementary Medical Professions Council (SMPC) for its four-year Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physiotherapy programme, which was launched in 2020 to meet strong demand for healthcare professionals in Hong Kong. The first cohort of graduates are now qualified to practise as registered physiotherapists in Hong Kong and can apply for full membership in the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association....

15 Apr 2024

School of Nursing and Health Studies organises community events for older people to promote awareness of fall prevention

To tie in with the Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Respect for the Aged Festival, the HKMU School of Nursing and Health Studies, in collaboration with Sai Kung and Tseung Kwan O Women's Association Limited, organised a variety of community health events with the theme “Home Safety for the Elderly”, with the objective of training Care Teams to provide health screening services and conduct home fall-prevention assessments for older people in the district....

23 Mar 2024

HKMU organises Health Expo to promote community health awareness

The Health Expo, organised by the School of Nursing and Health Studies (“the School”) at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), took place today at Kwun Tong Yue Man Square. With “fall prevention” as its theme, the expo featured health screening services provided by teachers and students from the School, as well as health talks by guest speakers and professors, to promote health awareness among the general public....

21 Feb 2024

Long-term HKMU study reveals rising health risks of oral corticosteroid use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often prescribed oral corticosteroids (OCSs) if there is a sudden deterioration in their condition. A scholar of the School of Nursing and Health Studies at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and related research team conducted a long-term study that unveils an increased risk of 17 diseases, including cardiovascular disease, associated with OCS use for COPD. The research team recommended exploring alternative treatments to minimise the possible side effects of using OCSs to alleviate the condition....

31 Jan 2024

School of Nursing and Health Studies receives volunteer service award for promoting HA Go app

From May to September 2023, the School of Nursing and Health Studies (N&HS) collaborated with the Health Resource Centre of the Prince of Wales Hospital for a “HA Go” Ambassador Service Programme aimed at encouraging patients to install the mobile app “HA Go”, which connects patients beyond hospital care and enables patients to manage their own health. Around 420 Year 1 Bachelor of Nursing with Honours in General Health Care students participated in the programme....

3 Jan 2024

HKMU School of Nursing and Health Studies receives over $20 million in funding from the Jockey Club to launch a “family-based” mental health project to provide all-round support to pregnant women and their families

Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU)'s School of Nursing and Health Studies received HK$20.3 million from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to support a project titled “Jockey Club 'BaMa Chill Club' Perinatal Support Project”. This initiative focuses on providing depression screening for pregnant women and their spouses, along with services for parents and caregivers. It aims to offer one-stop, comprehensive and personalised support to enhance their mental health, strengthen the training of healthcare professionals, and promote public education....

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....