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6 Mar 2025

HKMUers sweep prizes in charity run

On the morning of 12 January 2025, a 79-strong HKMU team ran for charity in the Community Chest Corporate Challenge 2025, organised by The Community Chest....

24 Jan 2025

Elite business student team blooms in community fundraising event

A-Team students of the HKMU Business School participated again in the ACCA Community Day, the association's flagship fundraising event in support of local charitable organisations through the collaborative effort of the business sector to help the underprivileged in the Hong Kong community....

28 Oct 2024

Student's eco-friendly design receives Outstanding Award in tertiary sustainable packaging design competition

Creative writing and film arts student Joey Cheung Wing-tung teamed up with a student from another institution to participate in the BEST with LESS Hong Kong Tertiary Sustainable Packaging (F&B Industry) Design Competition. They won the Outstanding Award with their eco-friendly design proposal “WINGIT — Simplicity Leads to Ultimate Sustainability” for containers and packaging....

12 Jun 2024

HKMU study reveals low public understanding of “surplus food” at 7.2%; urges stronger promotion of a food-wise culture

A recent study conducted by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) revealed that public understanding of “surplus food” is generally lacking, with only 7.2% of respondents accurately understanding its definition as unexpired and safe-to-eat leftover food. The survey also found a low participation rate in surplus food donations among the public, highlighting the need for increased awareness and education efforts across society......

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....

24 Apr 2024

HKMU named Caring School

HKMU was given the JC VOLUNTEER TOGETHER Caring School label for 2023 under Hong Kong Volunteer Award, an award scheme co-organised by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Agency for Volunteer Service. This was awarded in recognition of our students' contribution to the community under the Student Affairs Office (SAO)'s service-learning initiatives, which translated into a total of 7,207 service hours during the year....

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....

31 Jan 2024

Elite business student team shines in community fundraising event

Apart from excelling in major business case competitions, A-Team students of the HKMU Business School are also known for their versatility, community spirit and commitment to achieving the best. On 14 January 2024, they took part enthusiastically in the ACCA Community Day, the association's flagship fundraising event in support of local charitable organisations. The annual event is distinguished by a signature rickshaw race, and the theme of 2024 was “120 Years of Impact: Run Ahead to a Sustainable Future”....

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....

7 Jun 2023

HKMU research finds Jockey Club Support Service for the Children of Disabled Parents 2.0 effective in improving communication and social interactions for disabled parents and their children

The Public and Social Policy Research Centre, under the School of Arts and Social Sciences of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), is commissioned by the Hong Kong Network for the Promotion of Inclusive Society (HKNPIS) to evaluate the effectiveness of its Jockey Club Support Service for the Children of Disabled Parents 2.0 scheme....