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Written by: Zhong Yan
2021-06-16 20:43
Last update date: 2021-06-16 20:47
The Open University of Hong Kong chose to change its name to "The Metropolitan University of Hong Kong" in December last year, in the hope that the school will have more room for future development and will not be restricted by the name of the school.
In this regard, the Education Bureau submitted an amendment bill to the Legislative Council to change the name of the Open University in the OUHK Ordinance to a Metropolitan University. The remaining provisions will remain unchanged and will be published in the Gazette this Friday (18th) with recommendations. The bill can take effect on September 1 this year to coincide with the start of the new school year.
The Education Bureau recommends that the Open University be renamed "The Metropolitan University of Hong Kong" starting from September 1 in the new academic year.
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Education Bureau: The OUHK has developed into a comprehensive university
The predecessor of the OUHK was the Hong Kong Open Learning Institute. At that time, it mainly provided high school graduates who had already joined the labor market with further training opportunities in a remote mode.
The document submitted by the Education Bureau to the Legislative Council pointed out that the OUHK has developed rapidly from an institution focusing on running distance courses into a comprehensive university. However, many people still misunderstand its position because of its school name. , Huiying University's future development.
The document stated that the working group of the OUHK believes that the old name will make some university scholars immature academic research foundations and hinder academic development and exchanges. Parents or teachers also misunderstand and discourage students from enrolling, and it also makes students' job hunting negative. The impact may cause the OUHK to miss opportunities for donation and sponsorship.
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The OUHK finally selected the Hong Kong Metropolitan University as the new school name last year. The document stated that the Board of Trustees considered the new name to be neutral and could also reflect that the OUHK was part of the cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong. It also pointed out that the "Open University" in the Mainland generally only provides remote access. Distance courses, the new name will help the OUHK and its proposed branch campus in Zhaoqing to develop in the Greater Bay Area.
The Education Bureau stated that it understands and respects the decision of the OUHK, and therefore proposes to amend the OUHK Ordinance and rename the OUHK. Therefore, it will be gazetted on the 18th of this month, and the first reading will be conducted in the Legislative Council on the 23rd (next Wednesday). Start the second reading debate.
The Education Bureau recommends that the bill take effect on September 1 this year to coincide with the start of the new school year and avoid affecting the admissions and administrative arrangements of the OUHK.
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