LegCo Subcommittee on Promoting the Development of Hong Kong into an International Education Hub visits Hong Kong Metropolitan University
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Subcommittee on Promoting the Development of Hong Kong into an International Education Hub visited the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) today (April 23) to learn about the important role played by vocational and professional education and training (VPET) in developing Hong Kong into an international post-secondary education hub. Being Hong Kong's first university of applied sciences (UAS), the HKMU offers a range of VPET programmes that blend theory and practice.
Accompanied by the Under Secretary for Education, Dr Jeff Sze, Members first visited the Chemical and Microbiological Testing and Certification Laboratory and the Physical and Mechanical Testing and Certification Laboratory at the Jockey Club Campus of the HKMU. They received a briefing by the HKMU representatives on how the laboratories' equipment and technology help equip students with the necessary skills for future employment.
Members then visited the Digital Virtual Dissection System and the Clinical Simulation Education Units at the Jockey Club Institute of Healthcare of the HKMU. They gained a better understanding of how the HKMU employs cutting-edge technologies to provide advanced and interactive nursing skills training for students.
During the visit, Members exchanged views with the HKMU Vice President (Strategic Initiatives), Professor Alan Au, and non-local student representatives on issues such as the development of UAS and VPET, learning experience of non-local students at the HKMU and promotion of the "Study in Hong Kong" brand to Mainland and overseas institutions.
Members who participated in the visit were the Chairman of the Subcommittee Mr Tang Fei, Subcommittee members Professor Priscilla Leung and Mr Lam Chun-sing; as well as non-Subcommittee member Mr Edmund Wong.
LegCo Subcommittee on Promoting the Development of Hong Kong into an International Education Hub visits Hong Kong Metropolitan University Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee on Promoting the Development of Hong Kong into an International Education Hub visits Hong Kong Metropolitan University Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Subcommittee on Promoting the Development of Hong Kong into an International Education Hub visits Hong Kong Metropolitan University Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
