To further strengthen the sharing of educational resources within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, promote collaborative education between Macao’s universities and secondary schools, and broaden students’ academic horizons and exchange platforms, the University of Macau’s Moon Chun Memorial College, in collaboration with Pui Ching Middle School (Macao), recently organized a significant academic exchange visit to Shenzhen. This activity not only demonstrated the Macao education sector’s determination to actively integrate into the nation’s overall development but also provided a rare opportunity to deeply appreciate the great achievements of the motherland in scientific research and higher education.

Professor Kwok-cheung Cheung, College Master of Moon Chun Memorial College, and Professor Fu Chen from the Faculty of Education, together with Vice Principal Keng Lim Chan and teacher Mr. Xiaohui Wang from Pui Ching Middle School (Macao), led 40 students from both schools to The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) for a visit and in-depth exchange. The delegation was warmly received by Professor Xianda Huang, Deputy Dean of the School of Medicine and Head of the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Admissions Team at CUHK-Shenzhen, and Ms. Yuan Li, Assistant Manager of the School of Medicine and Deputy Head of the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Admissions Team.

Visiting CUHK-Shenzhen: Experiencing an Exemplary Model of Mainland-Hong Kong Cooperation in Education

On the day of the exchange, representatives from CUHK-Shenzhen gave a warm welcome to the Macao delegation. Professor Xianda Huang and Ms. Yuan Li accompanied the group throughout the visit, leading them to the campus library and various cultural venues. They provided detailed explanations of the university’s educational philosophy, academic programs, talent cultivation model, campus culture, and its competitive advantages and development prospects within the Greater Bay Area. Through this on-site visit, the delegation gained a comprehensive understanding of the outstanding outcomes and strong academic atmosphere resulting from Mainland-Hong Kong cooperation in education. They deeply appreciated the remarkable vision and robust capabilities demonstrated by the motherland in building a leading education system.

Academic Seminar: Inspiring Innovative Thinking Through Scientific Mysteries

During the academic exchange session, Professor Jianhui Zhang, Associate Professor in the School of Science and Engineering at CUHK-Shenzhen and Warden of Yong Ping College, delivered a special seminar titled “A Drop of Water: Microscopic View.” Using vivid scientific phenomena as a starting point, Professor Zhang connected complex scientific principles to real-life applications. He explained cutting-edge knowledge in clear, accessible language and used case studies to spark students’ curiosity and active thinking. The students listened attentively, gaining close exposure to the frontiers of science in a relaxed and lively classroom atmosphere, thereby broadening their scientific mindset and academic perspectives. This lecture not only stimulated a strong interest in scientific research among the students but also inspired genuine admiration for the motherland’s remarkable achievements in both basic and applied science.

Visiting National Industry-Academia-Research Bases: Experiencing Deep Integration of Technological Innovation and Industrial Development

In addition to the university exchange, the delegation also visited the UBTECH Robotics Innovation Base, Shenzhen Art Museum, Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum, and Zhuhai Aerospace Land. From the three perspectives of industry, academia, and research, they gained a comprehensive understanding of the Greater Bay Area’s development momentum and the new frontiers the motherland has opened in scientific research. Whether exploring innovative applications of artificial intelligence and robotics or the deep integration of aerospace technology with science education, the teachers and students witnessed firsthand the nation’s great achievements and firm progress in promoting technological self-reliance and building an innovative country.

A Successful Model of Educational Exchange in the Greater Bay Area

This joint exchange activity between the University of Macau’s Moon Chun Memorial College and Pui Ching Middle School (Macao) represents a valuable practice of educational exchange between secondary and higher education institutions within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and between Macao and mainland universities. It can be regarded as a successful model of cross-regional, cross-level collaborative education. The activity not only built an effective communication bridge between the University of Macau and secondary schools but also allowed students to personally experience the richness and diversity of high-quality educational resources in the Greater Bay Area. It deepened their understanding of higher education development in the region and further strengthened the friendship and academic ties among teachers and students from the three areas.

Participating teachers and students unanimously expressed that they gained tremendously from this exchange. They not only learned cutting-edge scientific knowledge and advanced educational philosophies but also deeply felt the vibrant energy of educational integration and development within the Greater Bay Area, as well as the strong importance and support the motherland attaches to nurturing young talent. Everyone stated that they would take this exchange as an opportunity to strengthen their learning, improve themselves, actively integrate into the overall development of the Greater Bay Area, and contribute their youthful strength to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.