From October 24 to 25, 2024, Prof. Bruce John MACFARLANE, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Human Development at the Education University of Hong Kong, visited the Faculty of Education (FED) at the University of Macau (UM) for academic exchanges and to deliver a seminar, deepening the ties between the two institutions.

Prof. Lianghuo FAN, Dean of FED, along with Prof. Mingming ZHOU, Associate Dean (Research) of FED, Prof. Pey-Tee OON, Director of the Educational Research Centre of FED and Prof. Biying HU warmly received Prof. Macfarlane and held an exchange meeting in the meeting room of FED. The discussions focused on teaching and research, institutional structure, and future research collaboration. Both sides agreed on the importance of prioritizing quality over quantity in teaching and research, emphasizing the need to continuously improve teaching standards and research innovation capabilities.

The following day, Dean Fan, Prof. Macfarlane, and Prof. King Man HUI, Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) of UM, met to explore the possibility of further collaboration. Lastly, Prof. Macfarlane delivered a seminar on “Re-examining the Use of the Term ‘International Academic’: Challenging Post-colonial Assumptions” in Lecture Hall, Cultural Building, UM. He proposed an expanded definition of “international scholar” that emphasizes global influence and diverse perspectives. The seminar covered topics such as colonization and decolonization, as well as cross-cultural frameworks, provoking deep reflections among the participating staff and students.

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