11 Jun 2026 (Issue 203)

 
Updates
 

HKMU holds groundbreaking ceremony for new campus: a milestone towards ‘A Hub for Community Health and Wellness’

The ceremony, held on 9 June, marked the official commencement of the new campus development project. The new complex, located near the HKMU Main Campus, will serve as a teaching and research base for HKMU to nurture outstanding professionals for Hong Kong and the nation and advance interdisciplinary education. It will also be a vital platform for the University to promote community health education and services. 

 

‘Another World’ drawn by hand and heart: A key animator’s seven-year craft

The Hong Kong animated film Another World has won international acclaim and touched many hearts. In this instalment of Discover HKMUers, Hilary Tang Yin-ting, an HKMU graduate in Animation and Visual Effects and a key animator of the film, reflects on her creative journey and her belief in embodying a character’s movements — with both body and mind — to bring it to life and resonate with audiences. (Includes video)

 

Partnership to foster para sports and athlete development

HKMU and the China Hong Kong Paralympic Committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term partnership to promote academic and applied research collaboration in para sports and rehabilitation.

HKMU study: ‘Professional Gig’ model for retirees helps bridge the talent gap

A recent study by the Public and Social Policy Research Centre highlights the potential for Hong Kong to develop a “Professional Gig” model for retirees in local enterprises. By engaging retired professionals, enterprises can tap into experienced talent to meet market demand.

HKMU partners with health-tech company to explore AI-powered medical documentation in nursing education

HKMU signed an MoU with Australian AI health-tech company Heidi to explore integrating Heidi's AI platform into the nursing curriculum and to co-develop a training tool for nursing handovers.

Summit on AI and the low-altitude economy in urban development

HKMU and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers co-hosted the “Control, Automation and Instrumentation Division 25/26 International Summit”, bringing together over 200 participants from Hong Kong, the rest of the Greater Bay Area and the United Kingdom. They discussed how AI and low-altitude economy applications are shaping the future of urban development.

HKMU hosts first alumni dinner in Guangzhou

The dinner attracted about 180 guests including Chinese Mainland and HKSAR government officials, institutional partners and alumni. The University shared its latest development blueprint and introduced the Alumni Donation Matching Scheme — the “Turn $1 to $3” Campaign — to support outreach activities in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland while strengthening alumni connections.

HKMU Chinese Orchestra debuts with Cantonese opera highlights

The newly established HKMU Chinese Orchestra made its debut at the University’s cultural event, titled “Chinese Strings Hum Operatic Rhymes; Scholarly Spirits Cradle the Stage”. It delighted the audience with joyful melodies, followed by a book launch promoting Cantonese opera.

 
Excellence
 

HKMU student earns Innovation and Technology Scholarship for commitment to sustainable agriculture

Three HKMU students awarded the For Our Future Scholarship

HKMU team crowned champion at IOT Data Hackathon 2026

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  • Hooked: The Science of Addiction (Episode 1) (14 Jun, 9 am)
  • Eileen Chang, Stephen Soong and Mae Fong Soong Lecture Series #4 and #5 — The Multiplicity of “Lin Yiliang” as a Textual Persona: Wu Xinghua and Stephen Soong in Hong Kong (21 Jun, 11 am); Remembrance of Things South: Eileen Chang’s Mother’s Night in Prison, English Lover, and Five Letters from Malaya (28 Jun, 10:15 am)
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