Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College of UM and Nanyang College of Xi’an Jiaotong University Established a Sister-College Relationship

On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College, University of Macau, a delegation from Nanyang College, Xi’an Jiaotong University, led by Deputy Director Ms. Gu Rong, visited the University of Macau from 12-16 January 2025. Prof. Stanley Sai-chuen Hui, the Mater of Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College, along with the College members, warmly welcomed the Nanyang delegation and signed a memorandum of educational collaboration to establish a sister-college relationship. The two Colleges plan to explore the reform and development of the residential college system in the future, and carry out exchanges in the areas of academic exchanges, cultural activities, practical innovation, and resource sharing. This exchange marks a new milestone in the friendship and collaboration between the two Colleges.

Together with the students from Xiuzhong College of Tsinghua University, Lee Woo Sing College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Diligentia College of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), and Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College, the students from Nanyang College participated in rich and diverse exchange activities, including visiting the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, attending lecture on Macau’s historical culture, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage historical districts, inspecting environmental projects at resort hotels, understanding revitalization efforts in the old districts, observing natural ecological environments along the coastal trail, experiencing the intangible cultural heritage of dragon and lion dances, and participating in the 15th Anniversary High Table Dinner of Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College. These activities not only provided valuable learning and exchange opportunities for the students from the five Colleges, but also marked the beginning of the 15th anniversary celebration of Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College.

Nanyang College was established in 2008, named after the “Nanyang Public School”, the predecessor of Xi’an Jiaotong University. The College has over 3,000 undergraduate students from the School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Microelectronics, and Life Sciences. Upholding the spirit of “promoting education and strengthening the nation, passing on the torch,” the College creates a community atmosphere of “home, people, and love,” dedicated to cultivating students’ firm ideals and beliefs, strong social responsibility, broad international vision, exceptional leadership skills, and noble character. Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College is one of the oldest residential colleges at the University of Macau. It is committed to developing an experiential education approach to integrate learning, practice, and service into the College activities, and cultivate students’ innovative thinking and seven competencies through experiential learning. The establishment of a sister-college relationship between Nanyang College and Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College will further promote in-depth exchanges and collaboration between the two Colleges, and the development and innovation of the residential college system.