48-575: HKMU may refer to: Hong Kong Metropolitan University , statutory university in Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong Hubert Kairuki Memorial University , private medical university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Makindu Airport (ICAO airport code), airport in Makindu, Kenya Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
96-495: A maximum of 5 years. ICDE regularly publishes or contributes to reports, surveys and articles on the following topics: Quality in Education; Online Education ; Flexible Education; Elearning ; Lifelong Learning ; Higher Education; Distance Education; Open Education and OER ( Open educational resources ); Alternative Digital Credentials; Learning Analytics; Education Policies; Research and Innovation in Education; etc. ICDE publishes
144-755: A one-off grant of HK$ 50 million to develop the University into a Centre of Excellence in Distance and Adult Learning and accepted the OUHK to apply for the grant of the Research Grants Council (RGC). In June 2000, the electronic library of the OUHK won the Stockholm Challenge Award in a global IT contest. In October 2000, the Open University of Hong Kong Centre for Continuing and Community Education
192-474: A sound recording studio, music rooms, band rooms, counselling rooms and a car park. Auxiliary facilities for people with disabilities are also available. The Jockey Club Campus located at 81 Chung Hau Street, Ho Man Tin, adjacent to Dragon View and Hung Hom Division of the Hong Kong Police Force. The Jubilee College is of 12 floors and it consists of Block D and E. It takes a few minutes to walk from
240-527: Is Professor Lam Kwan Sing. The Hong Kong government established the Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong (OLI) in May 1989 as the city's first tertiary education institution to provide distance learning. It was created to satisfy greater demand for education and re-training of working adults . Students did not need to satisfy any academic requirement, in contrast to other Hong Kong tertiary institutions at
288-631: Is a public university in Ho Man Tin , Kowloon , Hong Kong . It is the only self-financing university set up by the Hong Kong government. The university opened in 1989 as the Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong and gained university status in 1997 as the Open University of Hong Kong, focused on distance learning . It began to offer full-time programmes in 2001 and was renamed to Metropolitan University in 2021. HKMU has five schools and more than 13,700 students on its full-time programmes. The current president
336-664: The 14th ICDE World Conference held in Oslo, the King of Norway , King Olav V , and the Norwegian Prime Minister, Gro Harlem Brundtland , both attended. This conference led to the establishment of the permamenent secretariat in Oslo. ICDE is a membership organization with 10 different types of memberships: Individuals, Students, Associations, Colleges and Universities, Companies, Educational networks, Governmental organizations, Non-Governmental organizations, Secondary Schools. Since 2000,
384-646: The Block 2 of the Kowloon Commerce Centre with $ 770 million. Each floor is about 25,000 sq. ft. The gross area is about 124,300 sq. ft. The Kwai Hing Campus (KHC) is located at 8-11/F, Tower 2, Kowloon Commerce Centre, 51–53 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories. The Kwai Hing Campus opened in September 2013 and the Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) also moved from
432-949: The Centre is around 3,530 square metres with 11 classrooms, 3 PC laboratories, a learning resource centre, studios, self-study rooms and student amenities. The company is located in Shenzhen , Guangdong, mainland China . It is responsible for managing programmes of the OUHK held in China and handling the admission applications of mainland students. The HKMU always encourages its students to form societies and organise student activities. The University provides student organisations with assistance and help by Student Affairs Committee and Student Affairs Office. By planning and participating in various activities, students can improve their knowledge and enhance their organisational skills. Currently, there are near 50 student societies and various alumni associations accredited by
480-535: The Chancellor of the University. The academic units of the University consists of: The University Office of Research Affairs is set up to serve as a centralised unit of the University overseeing research activities of the University, supporting research carried out by staff of the University and co-ordinating development projects with external funding. There are six main research institutes and they are: Public and Social Policy Research Centre The earliest campus of
528-667: The Clinical Nursing Education Centre opened. It is the simulation centre incorporating the learning elements of general, mental and Chinese medicinal nursing. In September 2008, the Campus Phase II opened. In September 2010, the OUHK named the courtyard of the Ho Man Tin Main Campus after Siu Tsang Fung Kwan, in recognition of the donation of 10 million by Mr Gerald C S Siu and the support from his mother Siu Tsang Fung Kwan and his wife. In December 2012,
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#1732855166149576-536: The HKMU since its establishment. The University provide students who applies for distance learning programmes with self-study materials. Some programmes even include interactive CD-ROMs, videos and computer software. The University's tutors conduct regular tutorials on weekday evenings and weekends. Distance learning programmes allow students to decide of they want to attend tutorials. However, some tutorials require students to attend specific classes or laboratory courses. Besides,
624-684: The Hong Kong Football Association Limited and the Auxiliary Medical Service Headquarters. It consists of Block A, B and C. The Main Campus is equipped with a library, lecture halls, tutorial rooms, self-study rooms, lobbies, a canteen, a café, a bank, an information centre, a mail room, pantries, a multi-function hall, changing rooms, language laboratories, multimedia laboratories, technology laboratories, environmental laboratories, clinical nursing laboratories,
672-567: The ICDE World Conference has been organized biannually and on a different continent each time. The conference is traditionally organized at the invitation of an ICDE member. The first 10 years of the council the presidence was led by Rex Haight in Canada who was also the chair of the first ICCE World Conference held in Victoria in 1938. Since 1948 the presidency of the council has been limited to
720-821: The International Council for Correspondence Education (ICCE). The first World Conference was held in Victoria, British Columbia , Canada the same year. The idea for holding an international conference came from J. W. Gibson, director of high school correspondence instruction for the province of British Columbia, who attended the National Conference on Supervised Correspondence Study in New York in 1936. Gibson shared with other delegates knowledge he had about correspondence education in several countries and then suggested that an international conference be held. Rex Haight, chair of
768-559: The International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) has its permanent secretariat in Oslo, Norway . It is currently partly funded by a grant from the Government of Norway and has been hosted in Oslo since 1988. Since 1960, ICDE has a partnership with UNESCO . ICDE is a registered not-for-profit organization in Norway, operating under Norwegian law. ICDE was founded in 1938 in Canada as
816-705: The Island Learning Centre to the Kwai Hing Campus (KHC). After from classrooms, lecture theatre, PC laboratories, study rooms, student commons and a learning resources centre, the Campus is also equipped with Jockey Club STEAM Education Laboratory, Japanese Language & Cultural Studies Centre and mock up rooms, including cabin, smart hotel room, wards, Kindergarten room and CIS room. The HKMU-CITA Learning Centre (OCC) opened in 2010, locating at 0/F – 5/F, HKMU-CITA Learning Centre (CITA Building), 201–203 Lai King Hill Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories. The area of
864-732: The Jockey Club, in recognition of its donation of $ 190 million in supporting the development of the Campus Phase III. On 28 February 2012, the ground-breaking ceremony of the Campus Phase III was held. In August 2012, the OUHK sold the Island Learning Centre located at Shun Tak Centre, Sheung Wan and purchased a new learning centre in Kwai Hing . In September 2013, the Kwai Hing Learning Centre opened. The Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) moved to
912-569: The Kwai Hing Learning Centre at the Block 2 of the Kowloon Commerce Centre. In February 2014, the Jubilee College at Jockey Club Campus of the OUHK officially opened. In August 2014, the OUHK received the approval from the Town Planning Board, rezoning the vacant land of 11 years on Sheung Shing Street for the government and public purposes to facilitate the development of a new academic building 。The Planning Department considered that
960-649: The Main Campus to the Jockey Club Campus. Apart from the auditorium, classrooms, the library and PC laboratories, the College is equipped with learning commons, multi-function halls, cultural and creative studio, laboratories, testing and certification laboratories, microbiological laboratories and the clinical nursing centre. HKMU Jockey Club Institute of Health Care (IOH) – Sheung Shing Street, Ho Man Tin The establishment of
1008-480: The New York conference, supported the idea and later served as president for the first conference. At the second conference, held in 1948, the delegates voted unanimously to establish a more permanent international council. At the third conference, held in 1953 in Christchurch, New Zealand , a committee presented a proposed "Constitution and Rules" for the council that was adopted by the delegates. These rules helped
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#17328551661491056-734: The Nursing Council. Under the co-ordination of the Research Grants Council (RGC) in 2014, the OUHK was granted a subsidy of HK$ 18 million in the application of research grants for local self-financing institutions to set up the Institute for Research in Innovative Technology & Sustainability, the Research Institute for Digital Culture and Humanities and the Centre of Chinese Culture. Full-time programmes have been
1104-698: The OLI with the self-accrediting status. It recognised the capacity of self-management and quality assurance of the Institution. In February 1997, the Hong Kong Executive Council approved in principle to the upgrade the OLI to a university. In May 1997, the motion for the third reading was agreed by the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. The OLI was upgraded to the Open University of Hong Kong and became
1152-553: The OUHK officially started to participate in the Hong Kong's centralised joint university admission system ( JUPAS ), becoming the first higher education institution offering self-financing degree programmes. In the meantime, the OUHK partner with the Hong Kong Baptist Hospital . In June 2007, the OUHK established Centre for Putonghua Education and Testing. In August 2007, the OUHK signed the Memorandum of Understanding with
1200-725: The OUHK partnered with the Vocational Training Council (VTC) to introduce top-up degree programmes. In May 2005, the OUHK started to collaborate with local hospitals for nurse degree education. The University partnered with Cathay Pacific Airways to organise the Professional Diploma in Inflight Service programme. In October 2005, the University partnered with the Hong Kong Police Force for recruit police constables' foundation training. In September 2006,
1248-459: The OUHK received the grant of land on Chung Hau Street, Ho Man Tin from the Education Bureau and made use of it to develop the Campus Phase III and a new academic institute. The expected expense was about $ 720 million. In January 2011, the Campus Phase III received the Government interest-free loan of $ 317 million. In February 2012, the OUHK named the new campus and the auditorium after
1296-622: The Open University of Hong Kong was located at the Hennessy Centre at Causeway Bay. Then, it moved to the Trade and Industry Department Tower in Mong Kok. It soon moved to the Princess Road, Ho Man Tin for the preparation of the grand opening of Ho Man Tin Campus. In April 1996, the campus located in 30 Good Shepherd Street opened and provided students with an ideal learning environment. In July 2000,
1344-675: The TS Kwok Foundation granting a donation of $ 40 million to support the Campus Phase II Development Project. In August 2008, the Campus Phase II Building Ground-breaking Ceremony was held. On 22 January 2008, the OUHK named the high block of the Ho Man Tin main campus building after Cheng Yu-tung, in recognition of his donation of HK$ 35 million towards the development of the University's phase II campus extension. In May 2008,
1392-606: The Union Hospital, partnering to launch full-time Bachelor of Nursing with honours (General Health) programmes. In the meantime, the OUHK freely opened its teaching materials, providing Hong Kong residents with self-studying opportunities. In September 2007, the University Council unanimously approved to name the School of Business and Administration after Dr Lee Shau-kee to acknowledge his donation of HK$ 50 million in supporting
1440-456: The University and granted for subsidy. The associations provide students with various kinds of activities, including sports competitions, academic discussions, seminars, outdoor activities and rehearsal exercises. Since the re-establishment of the Students' Union in 2008, the current Committee on Student Affairs transforms into the joint discussion platform of both the University representatives and
1488-467: The University arranges tutors to provide students with guidance and assistance by phone, email or online at specific time. Tutors also provide feedback on all assignments to help guide students' learning. Although most distance learning programmes are in open entry, with no entry requirements and time limits on finishing a qualification, students are required to complete specific assignments and to pass end-term exams during their study periods so as to attain
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1536-420: The University to cater to the future manpower requirements for nursing and other healthcare services, and will allow swift response to the new and unforeseen community needs that may arise as our society ages. The Ho Man Tin Campus consists of the Main Campus on Good Shepherd Street and the Jockey Club Campus. The Main Campus is located at 30 Good Shepherd Street, adjacent to SKH Tsoi Kung Po Secondary School,
1584-499: The council became more established and conferences began to follow a more regular schedule. In 1969, the 8th World Conference was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to celebrate the affiliation with UNESCO. In 1982, during the 12th World Conference held in Vancouver, the organization changed its name to "the International Council for Open and Distance Education" (ICDE). In 1988, during
1632-481: The course credit. Besides, every distance learning programme, including diploma and degree programmes, is set with studying rules. Students are required to follow the rule to accumulate assigned course credits so as to apply for qualifications. Hong Kong Metropolitan University Ordinance states that the Chief Executive (Hong Kong Governor before the return of Hong Kong to China) or a person designated by him shall be
1680-411: The development would not bring any negative impacts to neighbouring areas. In the meantime, the Education Bureau also gave support to the extension project of the OUHK. Therefore, the application was finally approved. In February 2017, the OUHK is going to build a Nursing and Healthcare Complex opposite to the Ho Man Tin Main Campus on Sheung Shing Street. The establishment of the new Complex will enable
1728-611: The establishment of the Island Learning Centre. In April 2005, the OUHK rented the entire 1/F of the Ho Man Tin Plaza as its learning centre. In May 2005, the Campus Phase II Development started. The Project was to build an academic building of 12 floors at the carpark of Ho Man Tin Main Campus located at Good Shepherd Street. The expense of the Development was about $ 170 million. It received various donations from
1776-552: The establishment of the University Development Fund. In December 2007, the OUHK was included in the Government's Matching Grant Scheme for the first time and raised a total of HK$ 160 million as a result. In May 2008, the OUHK firstly partnered with the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) on fashion business top-up degree In June 2008, full-time nursing programmes were accredited by
1824-472: The growing demands for a wide array of healthcare professionals. Some brand-new facilities, including the psychology laboratory and the Special Educational Needs (SEN) service/training centre, will be built in the new Complex. They will become future assessment or resource centres for the public who have needs for specialised healthcare services. In August 2012, the HKMU purchased floors 8 – 12 of
1872-686: The multimedia laboratory subsidised by the Hong Kong Jockey Club opened. In October 2000, the Island Learning Centre located in Shun Tak Centre , Sheung Wan opened. The Open University of Hong Kong Centre for Continuing and Community Education was officially renamed as the Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education to acknowledge the donation of $ 40 million by the Li Ka Shing Foundation in supporting
1920-542: The new campus will enable the University to cater to the future manpower requirements for nursing and other healthcare services and will allow swift response to the new and unforeseen community needs that may arise as our society ages. Meanwhile, new programmes such as Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Mental Health and Psychology and Bachelor of Science with Honours in Nutrition and Dietetics are under planning to meet
1968-497: The principle members of the Students' Union, helping to manage the constitute politics and financial affairs of student societies. International Council for Open and Distance Education The International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) is a membership-led global organization in the field of online, open, flexible and technology enhanced education. It consists of more than 200 higher education institutions and organizations in some 84 countries. Founded in 1938,
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2016-586: The public, including the TS Kwok Foundation, the Tin Ka Ping Foundation , Wong Bing-lai, Serena Yang Hsueh-chi, Stanley Ho Hung-sun , the Chiang Chen Industrial Charity Foundation, Cheng Yu-tung , Solomon Lee Kui-nang and others. The Campus Phase II Development Project received the Government interest-free loan of $ 120 million. The OUHK officially named the new academic building after Dr Kwok Tak Seng Building to acknowledge
2064-507: The recent main focus of the HKMU. Similar to the full-time programmes of other universities, the programmes are conducted by lectures and tutorials. Some even include laboratory courses and practicums. Face-to-face programmes mainly consists of full-time and part-time modes. Some full-time face-to-face programmes have been included in the Hong Kong's centralised joint university admission system ( JUPAS ). Part-time programmes include distance learning programmes. The programmes have been ongoing at
2112-402: The seventh statutory university in Hong Kong. In October 1998, students of the OUHK were allowed to be included in the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Full-time Tertiary Students (NLSFT). In June 1999, the OUHK was conferred the Prize of Excellence for Institutions by the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) for 1999. In October 1999, the Hong Kong Government approved
2160-480: The time that had academically-rigorous entrance criteria. The management of OLI had only four months to prepare for its first intake of 4,200 students in eight courses. The Hong Kong government provided decreasing financial support until 1993, when it required OLI to become self-financing. Because of the limited financial support and time allowed for OLI's founding, Open University in the United Kingdom provided courses, consultants and staff, and its management model
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2256-419: Was a point of reference. OLI received more than 63,000 applications for its first cohort. The first batch of graduates left the institute in December 1993. In June 1995, the OLI passed the accreditation by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic Qualifications and received the recommendation of granting the self-accrediting status after June 1996. In October 1996, the Hong Kong Government granted
2304-426: Was officially renamed as the Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education to acknowledge the donation of HK$ 40 million by the Li Ka Shing Foundation in supporting the establishment of the Island Learning Centre. In September 2001, the OUHK firstly launched the full-time associate degree programme. In March 2005, the University introduced the first full-time top-up degree programme. In May 2004,
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