Dear colleagues and students,

Mental health has a direct impact on how we think, feel, learn, work, and enjoy our life. This issue of My UM features how students reduce the pressure of university life and manage their emotions, and looks at the mental health support network available at the university (Click here for the article).

In recent years, an increasing number of UM students have chosen to participate in internships in mainland China in hopes of expanding their professional horizons. This trend may be attributed to the allure of innovative operating models employed by mainland media in the digital age, capturing the interest of students in the Department of Communication. In another feature story of this issue, we interviewed four students who successfully completed internships at media companies in the mainland. They shared their internship experiences at different renowned mainland media (Click here to read the article).

In our People’s Story column, we feature Prof Tim Simpson, an associate professor in the Department of Communication at UM. He shares his journey into the realms of Asian cities and intercultural studies. Prof Simpson also recounts his move from the Southeastern US to Macao 22 years ago and delves into how this transition inspired his focus on the transformation of Macao’s urban landscape and gaming sector over the past two decades. (Click here for the article).

Thank you for your support!

Best regards,
Communications Office