Hong Kong Metropolitan University holds a gathering with the media today (8 February). President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing takes a group photo with Provost, Vice Presidents and Deans of different Schools.
Prof. Lam shares the latest development of HKMU
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing shared the University's latest developments with the media in a gathering today (8 February). He emphasised that HKMU is the only self-financed university in Hong Kong granted self-accrediting status.
“With such flexibility, HKMU can swiftly offer quality programmes according to the needs of society and industry and to address the talent shortage in various sectors,” Prof. Lam said.
Prof. Lam was joined by the Provost, Vice Presidents and Deans of different Schools in the gathering with the media, during which the popularity of HKMU programmes among students and businesses in recent years was mentioned.
Addressing the impact of the pandemic on nursing and other medical professional shortages, HKMU has increased the number of places in its nursing degree programme, and it quickly launched the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Medical Laboratory Science programme, with the first student intake starting in September 2023.
At the same time, a series of medical facilities are being set up on HKMU campuses. HKMU Physiotherapy Centre began operation last December to enhance the clinical practicum for its physiotherapy students and provide professional services to the community; and a laboratory dedicated to medical laboratory science is expected to be completed in mid-2023 to nurture medical laboratory professionals.
Prof. Lam stressed that HKMU has been dedicated to offering competitive, professional programmes, providing students with quality education and clear career paths over the years. He pointed out that for two consecutive years, HKMU has received grants from the Education Bureau's Enhancement and Start-up Grant Scheme for Self-financing Post-secondary Education (ESGS) to develop new programmes.
“This is a testament to our continuous efforts and achievements in academic development,” Prof. Lam said. “It also reflects the Government's support for HKMU to offer professional programmes that are in great demand and its full affirmation of the quality of the University's programmes.”
HKMU received the largest grant to develop two new programmes in the ESGS, which was announced last year. With a grant of HK$33.3 million, the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in New Music and Interactive Entertainment will be the first programme in Hong Kong to emphasise hybrid interactive entertainment, while the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Construction Management and Surveying, which received the largest grant of HK$40.6 million, aims to nurture professional construction practitioners for upcoming major infrastructure projects, such as the Northern Metropolis and the Lantau Tomorrow Plan.
Besides developing programmes for industry with strong demand for talent, HKMU has continued to enhance its teaching and learning facilities. The Digital Art Laboratory, which was opened earlier this year, is equipped with the largest 270-degree immersive CAVE system in terms of volume among all institutions in Asia. The University will also set up a New Music and Mixed Reality Studio for new music and virtual production.
Despite being granted self-accrediting status, HKMU still invites the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) to conduct periodic institutional reviews to further enhance its programmes.
Recently, three undergraduate programmes offered by the School of Science and Technology were granted full accreditation for five years by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), allowing students to attain relevant professional qualifications upon graduation.
Prof. Lam remarked, “I am delighted that the programmes offered by HKMU have received recognition from professional bodies, which affirms the quality of the University's professional programmes.”
The programmes recently granted accreditation are the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering, the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Building Services Engineering and Sustainable Development, and the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Hong Kong Metropolitan University holds a gathering with the media today (8 February). President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing takes a group photo with Provost, Vice Presidents and Deans of different Schools.
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) President Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing shared the University's latest developments with the media in a gathering today (8 February). He emphasised that HKMU is the only self-financed university in Hong Kong granted self-accrediting status.
“With such flexibility, HKMU can swiftly offer quality programmes according to the needs of society and industry and to address the talent shortage in various sectors,” Prof. Lam said.
Prof. Lam was joined by the Provost, Vice Presidents and Deans of different Schools in the gathering with the media, during which the popularity of HKMU programmes among students and businesses in recent years was mentioned.
Addressing the impact of the pandemic on nursing and other medical professional shortages, HKMU has increased the number of places in its nursing degree programme, and it quickly launched the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Medical Laboratory Science programme, with the first student intake starting in September 2023.
At the same time, a series of medical facilities are being set up on HKMU campuses. HKMU Physiotherapy Centre began operation last December to enhance the clinical practicum for its physiotherapy students and provide professional services to the community; and a laboratory dedicated to medical laboratory science is expected to be completed in mid-2023 to nurture medical laboratory professionals.
Prof. Lam stressed that HKMU has been dedicated to offering competitive, professional programmes, providing students with quality education and clear career paths over the years. He pointed out that for two consecutive years, HKMU has received grants from the Education Bureau's Enhancement and Start-up Grant Scheme for Self-financing Post-secondary Education (ESGS) to develop new programmes.
“This is a testament to our continuous efforts and achievements in academic development,” Prof. Lam said. “It also reflects the Government's support for HKMU to offer professional programmes that are in great demand and its full affirmation of the quality of the University's programmes.”
HKMU received the largest grant to develop two new programmes in the ESGS, which was announced last year. With a grant of HK$33.3 million, the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in New Music and Interactive Entertainment will be the first programme in Hong Kong to emphasise hybrid interactive entertainment, while the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Construction Management and Surveying, which received the largest grant of HK$40.6 million, aims to nurture professional construction practitioners for upcoming major infrastructure projects, such as the Northern Metropolis and the Lantau Tomorrow Plan.
Besides developing programmes for industry with strong demand for talent, HKMU has continued to enhance its teaching and learning facilities. The Digital Art Laboratory, which was opened earlier this year, is equipped with the largest 270-degree immersive CAVE system in terms of volume among all institutions in Asia. The University will also set up a New Music and Mixed Reality Studio for new music and virtual production.
Despite being granted self-accrediting status, HKMU still invites the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) to conduct periodic institutional reviews to further enhance its programmes.
Recently, three undergraduate programmes offered by the School of Science and Technology were granted full accreditation for five years by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), allowing students to attain relevant professional qualifications upon graduation.
Prof. Lam remarked, “I am delighted that the programmes offered by HKMU have received recognition from professional bodies, which affirms the quality of the University's professional programmes.”
The programmes recently granted accreditation are the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic and Computer Engineering, the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Building Services Engineering and Sustainable Development, and the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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