14 Apr 2026 (Issue 201)

 
Updates
 

HKMU Shenzhen Research Institute opens, strengthening industry-academia integration in the GBA

The opening of the Institute marks a major milestone in HKMU’s development, fostering the commercialisation of the University’s research outcomes in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The Institute has launched 12 research projects, spanning biomedical and life sciences, environmental technologies, quantum technology, and digital fabrication and art tech. 

 

HKMU debuts in QS Subject Rankings

HKMU has become the city’s first self‑financing university to enter the QS World University Rankings by Subject. Six subjects were ranked, three of which made it to the world’s top 150: Art & Design, Performing Arts, and Hospitality & Leisure Management.

HKMU Foundation Dinner unites the community to advance sports and cultural development

Themed “Run Ahead, See Beyond”, this year’s Foundation Dinner welcomed more than 500 distinguished guests from government, business, academia and philanthropy, with a richly curated programme. All funds raised will support the University’s sports and cultural development initiatives.

Talk of the Metropolis: Dr Lam Ching‑choi advocates mental health education across the education sector

In the first “Talk of Metropolis” this year, Dr Lam, Executive Council Member and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health, called for strengthening mental health education and building tiered support from campus to workplace. 

Concert of the first Cantonese lyric-writing class at HKMU shares heartfelt stories

Under the theme “As Long as It Lasts”, the concert featured 19 original Cantonese song lyrics that told heartfelt stories about people, relationships and places. Hosted by the School of Arts and Social Science and Prof. Chow Yiu-fai, renowned lyricist who taught the class, the concert drew an audience of over 300.

Strategic partnership with CFA Institute to advance sustainable finance education

HKMU’s School of Business and Administration has partnered with the CFA Institute to nurture talent for the fast-growing sustainable finance sector. Under this collaboration, HKMU is the first university in Hong Kong to embed the globally recognised Sustainable Investing Certificate curriculum into its regular undergraduate programmes.

HKMU and LALIGA deepen collaboration to nurture global sports business management professionals

HKMU signed a Collaboration Agreement with the Spanish professional football league LALIGA to provide students in its new Master of Professional Management in Global Sports Business with an overseas immersion experience in Spain, fostering sports talent development and providing international exposure for HKMU students.

HKMU’s Graduate Trainee Programme recognised for excellence in talent development

The University received the Elite Award at the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management HR Excellence Awards 2025/2026. HKMU, the only higher education institution among the awardees, was recognised for successfully implementing its Graduate Trainee Programme.

HKMU Career Fair offers over 2,700 vacancies and placements to support students’ career planning

This year’s career fair attracted nearly 130 organisations from 30 industries, offering over 2,700 job vacancies and internship opportunities to support students in their career planning and workplace preparation. 

 
Excellence
 

Winning season for HKMU Sports Teams at USFHK

HKMU’s annual Award Presentation Ceremony celebrates excellence and commitment

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Event
 
 

2026 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education

23-24 July 2026 (Thursday and Friday)

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Knowledge for All
 

(Sundays, 9:00am-1:00pm on TVB Pearl) 

 

Upcoming highlights

  • International Gemmological Conference (Part 1) (19 April, 9:55 am)
  • Restaging the Classics: A Dialogue on Grand Productions of Cantonese Opera (Part 1) (19 April, 10:40 am)
  • AI Series: AI and You (26 April, 9:00 am)
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