UM Macao Centre for Testing of Chinese Medicine holds promotion event

The Macao Centre for Testing of Chinese Medicine (MCTCM) of the University of Macau (UM) held its first promotion event today (18 February), with the aim of strengthening connections with the industry, promoting the development of the Chinese medicine and ‘big health’ industries, and providing technical support for Macao’s economic diversification. More than 60 government officials and industry practitioners attended the event.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Lei Sai Ian, vice president of the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of the Macao SAR Government, said that ‘Drug testing and inspection are fundamental cornerstones of pharmaceutical supervision and management. Through scientifically rigorous testing methods, we can effectively monitor the quality of medicines and ensure the safety of our citizens’ medication. More importantly, a well-established drug inspection system can enhance public confidence in local drugs and traditional Chinese medicine products. By collaborating with third-party testing services, we aim to work with the Macao Centre for Testing of Chinese Medicine to support the innovative development of Chinese medicine and promote the health industry in Macao.’

Ge Wei, vice rector of UM, mentioned that UM will continue to promote the economic diversification of the Macao SAR and support the work and development of MCTCM.

Li Shaoping, director of UM MCTCM, gave an overview of the centre’s development, technical features, and development goals. He said that MCTCM will provide high-quality technical support for the registration of Chinese medicines in Macao and the quality control of Chinese medicines in the market.

The Department of General Management of UM MCTCM also introduced the centre’s range of services and fees, as well as its customer service platform. Through the MyLIMS electronic platform, clients can consult, submit requests, and make enquiries. After the event, the participants visited the centre’s laboratory and had further discussions on cooperation.

Also present at the event were: Cen Jiayi, director of the Department of Education and Youth Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Loi I Leng, acting deputy director of the Health Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; Iong Nin Fai, acting department head of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; Cheang Kun Wai, member of the Administrative Committee of the Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao; Chao Pang, senior manager of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute of Macao; Li Peng, deputy director of the UM Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences and director of the UM Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine; Di Lijun, assistant dean of the UM Faculty of Health Sciences; Zhao Yonghua, interim associate head of the Macau Institute for Translational Medicine and Innovation, UM; Jay Chun, chairman of Paradise Entertainment Limited; Kuan Peng Kun, executive director of the Macau Medical and Health Federation; Kuan Su Kun, president of the Macau Chinese Medicine Industry Guild, Kuan Su Kun; and Liang Zhiming, director of production operations of Nan Yue Natural Medicine Co Limited.

Since its establishment, UM MCTCM has been committed to fully leveraging Macao’s strengths and technical characteristics. Its goal is to ‘base itself on international standards, develop Macao testing, achieve Macao certification, and assist in the industrialisation and internationalisation of Macao’s Chinese medicine’. The centre focuses on promoting the development of specialised projects in Chinese medicine testing and the application of research results. It aims to utilise its strengths in establishing international standards for Chinese medicine to create a connotation of ‘Macao quality’ of ‘products made in Macao’, ‘products inspected by Macao’, and ‘products supervised by Macao’, thereby providing strong technical support and guarantees for the establishment and development of Macao’s Chinese medicine brands.

UM MCTCM is a third-party testing institution designated by the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) of the Macao SAR Government and also serves as a cooperative institution for external testing services through the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM). As of the end of 2024, nearly 120 testing items of the centre have been accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), covering most of the requirements for traditional Chinese medicine testing capabilities as outlined in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. MCTCM will provide high-quality, efficient, and intelligent services to its clients. The team at the centre will also continuously enhance its testing capabilities with a commitment to serving Macao’s Chinese medicine industry and establishing a hub for quality testing certification in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

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Seminar on national security law held at UM

The seminar titled ‘The Evolution and Impact of National Security Law: The Interaction between China Mainland and Hong Kong-Macao Legal Systems’, hosted by the Faculty of Law (FLL) of the University of Macau (UM), was held at UM on 7 December 2024. The event brought together nearly 40 legal experts from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao to discuss the development of national security law and its significance for legal practice in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The opening ceremony featured speeches by Ma Huaide, president of China University of Political Science and Law; Zhang Jing, first-level inspector of the Office of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs of the Ministry of Education; and Tong Io Cheng, dean of UM FLL. Also present were Wang Jianyuan, deputy director and first-level inspector, Pan Baoliang, division chief and first-level inspector, of the Department of Law of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong SAR; Liu Jiahui, second-level inspector, and Gao Zhen, division chief, of the Department of Law of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Macao SAR; Bie Zhi, division chief, and Wu Jun, deputy division chief, of the Research Office of the Hong Kong and Macao Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress; and Song Pei, deputy division chief of Bureau VIII of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee.

The seminar consisted of three sessions. The first session was chaired by Xiong Wei, dean of the Law School at Shenzhen University. Qin Guanying, associate dean of the School of Judicial Police at Gansu University of Political Science and Law, gave a keynote speech on the legislative evolution of national security law. Tu Kai, associate professor in the School of Law and deputy director of the Office of Legal Affairs at Tsinghua University, proposed a new analytical framework on the interaction between the laws of mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Guo Tianwu, professor in the School of Law and director of the Hong Kong and Macao Basic Law Research Center at Sun Yat-sen University, discussed in depth the application of the certificate system in cases involving national security. The session concluded with comments from Chen Baifeng, dean of the School of Law at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, and Zhu Jie, deputy dean of the Law School at Wuhan University.

The second session was chaired by Li Xiang, vice dean of the Law School and vice director of the Institute of ‘One Country, Two Systems’ and Basic Law at Jinan University. Yao Guojian, associate dean of the School of Law of China University of Political Science and Law, delivered a keynote speech on the relationship between the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Basic Law. Zou Pingxue, director of the Center for Basic Laws of Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions at Shenzhen University, gave a speech on the establishment of a sound legal system for safeguarding national security in Hong Kong. Wei Leijie, associate professor in the School of Law at Xiamen University, analysed the legislative features and future outlook of the Hong Kong National Security Law. Xiao Huina, assistant professor in the Department of Law and Business at Hong Kong Shue Yan University, provided an in-depth analysis of the judicial application of Hong Kong’s Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Lau Shan, lecturer in the Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong, presented a special report on the impact of the Hong Kong National Security Law on disclosure obligations in Hong Kong’s family proceedings. Xue Wenchao, assistant professor in the Faculty of Law at Macau University of Science and Technology, discussed the interaction between the criminal provisions of the Macao National Security Law and the framework of criminal law. Emeritus Professor Lok Wai Kin and Research Assistant Professor Lai Kuan Ju in UM FLL presented on the empirical and optimisation aspects of systematic national security education in Macao. The session concluded with comments from Tu Kai and Liu Renwen, researcher at the Institute of Law of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

The third session was divided into two parts. The first part was chaired by Zhao Jun, executive vice dean of Qiushi College at Zhejiang University. Zhu Jie delivered a keynote speech on ‘The Status Quo and Problems in Teaching National Security Law’. Yang Liu, professor in the Criminal Justice School at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, gave a detailed account of the nature and characteristics of criminal law provisions in the Hong Kong National Security Law. The first part concluded with comments from He Zhipeng, dean of the School of Law at Jilin University, and Zhu Xiaoqin, vice dean of the School of Law at Xiamen University.

The second part was chaired by Lok Wai Kin. He Zhipeng gave a keynote speech on the significance of national security education in terms of competence and professionalism. Wang Qianhua, deputy director of the Center for Basic Laws of Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions at Shenzhen University, discussed the implementation of courses on the concept of holistic national security and foreign-related laws. Li Xiang, director of the Department of Development and Planning, director of the Office of Academic Program Development, and executive director of the Institute of National Security Studies at East China University of Political Science and Law, gave an in-depth presentation on the disciplinary development of national security law in mainland China. Shu Hongshui, dean of the National Security School of the Northwest University of Political Science and Law, gave a speech on the status quo, problems, and countermeasures for national security education. The second part concluded with comments from Zou Pingxue and Zhao Jun.

At the closing session, Li Juqian, director of the Office of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Affairs and director of the Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Education Center at China University of Political Science and Law, delivered the closing remarks. Tong Io Cheng also mentioned that the seminar was important for deepening research on national security law and promoting positive interaction between the legal systems of mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. The successful hosting of the seminar will provide important academic support for advancing the rule of law in the Greater Bay Area.

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Seminário sobre a Lei de Segurança Nacional Realizado na Universidade de Macau

O seminário intitulado “A Evolução e o Impacto da Lei de Segurança Nacional: A Interação entre os Sistemas Jurídicos do Interior da China, Hong Kong e Macau”, organizado pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Macau no dia 7 de Dezembro de 2024, reuniu cerca de 40 especialistas jurídicos do Interior da China, Hong Kong e Macau. O evento teve como objetivo analisar a evolução da Lei de Segurança Nacional e a sua importância para a prática jurídica na Grande Baía.

Na sessão de abertura, discursaram o Professor Ma Huaide, Reitor da Universidade Chinesa de Ciências Políticas e Direito, a Sra. Zhang Jing, Inspectora de Primeira Classe do Gabinete para os Assuntos de Hong Kong, Macau e Taiwan do Ministério da Educação, e o Professor Tong Io Cheng, Director da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Macau. Entre os convidados estavam o Sr. Wang Jianyuan, Director-Geral Adjunto e Inspector de Primeira Classe do Departamento Jurídico do Gabinete de Ligação do Governo Popular Central na RAEHK, o Sr. Pan Baoliang, Chefe de Divisão e Inspector de Primeira Classe do mesmo departamento; o Sr. Liu Jiahui, Inspector de Segunda Classe, e o Sr. Gao Zhen, Chefe de Divisão do Departamento Jurídico do Gabinete de Ligação do Governo Popular Central na RAEM; o Sr. Bie Zhi, Chefe de Divisão, e o Sr. Wu Jun, Chefe-Adjunto do Gabinete de Investigação do Comitê da Lei Básica de Hong Kong e Macau do Comité Permanente da Assembleia Popular Nacional; bem como a Sra. Song Pei, Chefe-Adjunta da Oitava Divisão do Gabinete para os Assuntos de Hong Kong e Macau do Comité Central do PCC.

O seminário foi dividido em três sessões temáticas. A primeira sessão, presidida pelo Professor Xiong Wei, Director da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Shenzhen, contou com apresentações do Professor Qin Guanying, Vice-Director da Escola de Polícia Judicial da Universidade de Ciências Políticas e Direito de Gansu, que abordou a evolução legislativa da Lei de Segurança Nacional da China; do Professor Tu Kai, Vice-Director do Gabinete de Assuntos Jurídicos e Professor Associado da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Tsinghua, que propôs um novo quadro analítico sobre a interacção entre as leis do Interior da China, Hong Kong e Macau; e do Professor Guo Tianwu, da Universidade Sun Yat-sen, que discutiu a aplicação do sistema de certificados para casos relacionados à segurança nacional. A sessão contou ainda com comentários do Professor Chen Baifong, Director da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Economia e Direito de Zhongnan, e do Professor Zhu Jie, Vice-Director da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Wuhan.

A segunda sessão, presidida pelo Professor Li Xiang, Vice-Director da Faculdade de Direito e do Instituto “Um País, Dois Sistemas” e Lei Básica da Universidade de Jinan, incluiu palestras do Professor Yao Guojian, Vice-Director da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Ciências Políticas e Direito da China, que abordou a relacção entre a Lei de Segurança Nacional de Hong Kong e a Lei Básica; do Professor Zou Pingxue, Director do Centro de Estudos da Lei Básica de Hong Kong e Macau da Universidade de Shenzhen, que destacou a necessidade de um sistema jurídico de apoio para a segurança nacional em Hong Kong; e do Professor Wei Leijie, da Universidade de Xiamen, que analisou as características legislativas e as perspetivas futuras da Lei de Segurança Nacional de Hong Kong. A Professora Xiao Huina, da Universidade Shue Yan de Hong Kong, apresentou uma análise aprofundada sobre a aplicação judicial da “Lei de Salvaguarda da Segurança Nacional” de Hong Kong. O Professor Lau Shan, da Universidade de Hong Kong, relatou o impacto da Lei de Segurança Nacional sobre as obrigações de divulgação em processos familiares na RAEHK, enquanto o Professor Xue Wenchao, da Universidade de Ciência e Tecnologia de Macau, explorou a interacção entre as disposições penais da Lei de Segurança Nacional de Macau e o direito penal em geral. O Professor Emérito Lok Wai Kin, da Universidade de Macau, fez uma apresentação sobre a educação sistemática em segurança nacional em Macau. Os debatedores desta sessão foram o Professor Tu Kai e o Professor Liu Renwen, investigador do Instituto de Direito da Academia Chinesa de Ciências Sociais.

A terceira sessão foi dividida em duas partes. A primeira parte, presidida pelo Professor Zhao Jun, Vice-Director Executivo do Colégio Qiushi da Universidade de Zhejiang, contou com a apresentação do Professor Zhu Jie, da Universidade de Wuhan, sobre o ensino da Lei de Segurança Nacional. O Professor Yang Liu, da Universidade de Finanças e Direito de Zhongnan, aprofundou a análise sobre as disposições penais da Lei de Segurança Nacional de Hong Kong. Os comentadores desta sessão foram os Professores He Zhipeng (Universidade de Jilin) e Zhu Xiaoqin (Universidade de Xiamen).

A segunda parte, presidida pelo Professor Lok Wai Kin, incluiu a palestra do Professor He Zhipeng, Director da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Jilin, sobre a importância da educação em segurança nacional. O Professor Wang Qianhua, Vice-Director do Centro de Estudos da Lei Básica de Hong Kong e Macau da Universidade de Shenzhen, discutiu a experiência do curso sobre a concepção geral de segurança nacional e o Estado de Direito em contexto internacional. O Professor Li Xiang, Director do Instituto de Estudos de Segurança Nacional da Universidade de Ciências Políticas e Direito do Leste da China, apresentou um panorama sobre a construcção do direito de segurança nacional na China. O Professor Shu Hongshui, Director da Escola de Segurança Nacional da Universidade do Noroeste de Ciências Políticas e Direito, abordou o estado actual, desafios e estratégias para o ensino da Lei de Segurança Nacional. Os comentários finais ficaram a cargo dos Professores Zou Pingxue (Universidade de Shenzhen) e Zhao Jun (Universidade de Zhejiang).

Na sessão de encerramento, o Professor Li Juqian, Director do Gabinete para os Assuntos de Hong Kong, Macau e Taiwan da Universidade de Ciências Políticas e Direito da China, apresentou as conclusões do seminário. O Professor Tong Io Cheng, Director da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Macau, destacou que o evento proporcionou contribuições significativas para a pesquisa sobre a Lei de Segurança Nacional e promoveu interações construtivas entre os sistemas jurídicos do Interior da China e das RAEs. O seminário, realizado com êxito, representa um importante apoio académico para o fortalecimento do Estado de Direito na Grande Baía.

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Delegation from Supreme People’s Court visits UM

A delegation led by Mao Zhonghua, vice president of the Supreme People’s Court, visited the University of Macau (UM) to learn about its development and achievements in science and education. The delegation was warmly received by Yonghua Song, rector of UM.

Song gave the delegation an overview of UM’s history and development, and highlighted that the university is committed to nurturing talent who love the country and Macao and producing more research results to help the Macao SAR promote economic diversification and integrate into national development. Accompanied by UM representatives, the delegation visited the University Gallery and the Wu Yee Sun Library.

The delegation also visited the UM Faculty of Law (FLL) and held discussions with its representatives. Tong Io Cheng, dean of FLL, gave an overview of the recent developments and achievements of the faculty, including the establishment of the Centre for Judicial and Legal Studies of China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries and the training programme for Chinese senior judges. The delegation highly appreciated the centre’s work and the overall development of FLL, and expressed hope for enhanced cooperation between UM and the Research Office of the Supreme People’s Court.

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CAS academician gives talk on mathematics at UM

The University of Macau (UM) held a talk titled ‘Strolling Through the Garden of Mathematics’ today (22 January) as part of its University Lecture Series. The speaker was Tian Gang, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and chair professor at Peking University.

In his speech, Xu Cheng-Zhong, dean of the UM Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), said that Prof Tian is one of the world’s leading mathematicians. He has solved many critical problems in the fields of geometry and mathematical physics, with contributions to Khler-Einstein metrics. Prof Tian has also received many prestigious awards in recognition of his research achievements.

During the talk, Prof Tian guided the audience to discover and appreciate the importance and charm of mathematics in everyday life from the aspects of its abstraction, simplicity, and rigour. In addition, Prof Tian engaged with the audience in the Q&A and discussion session moderated by Gui Changfeng, head of the Department of Mathematics of FST.

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UM develops two-dimensional angstrom-porous titania as novel proton-conducting membrane

A research team led by Sun Pengzhan, assistant professor in the Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME) at the University of Macau (UM), participated in the development of a novel two-dimensional proton-conducting material, angstrom-porous titania monolayer. This novel material, designed for hydrogen-based technologies such as fuel cells, offers high temperature resistance, high proton conductivity, and perfect proton selectivity. It addresses the problem of existing proton-exchange membrane being prone to dehydration and failure at high temperatures. The research has been published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.

Two-dimensional (2D) materials are considered promising candidates for the development of the next generation of membrane technologies. Unlike traditional three-dimensional materials, these atomically thin materials can effectively sieve different gases, liquids, and ions with high flow rates and selectivity. For example, perfect graphene crystals and single-layer hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) are impermeable to all atoms and molecules except protons. However, these 2D materials exhibit low proton conductivity (less than <1 S cm^-2 at room temperature), do not meet the requirements of industrial applications (>5 S cm^-2) and struggle to maintain stability at intermediate temperatures (200-500°C). Therefore, it is crucial to develop novel 2D proton-conducting materials with high proton conductivity, perfect proton selectivity, and excellent thermal stability.

The research, titled ‘High proton conductivity through angstrom-porous titania’, demonstrates a new approach to precisely fabricate high-density atomic-scale pores across 2D materials. The research team prepared the titania monolayers by delamination of layered bulk titania compound via ion exchange (Fig. 1a, 1b), and negatively charged monovacancies are introduced spontaneously into the basal planes, providing a new route for precise fabrication of high-density angstrom-scale pores.

The research team studied the transmembrane properties of gas and ions under atomic-scale confinement based on the precise fabrication of micro devices. The results show that the angstrom-porous titania crystal is highly permeable to protons but completely impermeable to helium atoms and all other ions (Fig. 2c). It also exhibits a high proton conductivity of about 2.0±0.8 S cm^-2, which is 10 times higher than single-layer hBN and 100 times higher than graphene (Fig 2d). Additionally, the material maintained structural stability at high temperatures of 300℃ for extended periods of time, with the proton conductivity increasing exponentially with temperature, reaching 100 S cm^-2 at 200°C, which is 10 times higher than the industry standard Nafion 117. Furthermore, the material can be assembled on a large scale using techniques such as layer-by-layer electrostatic assembly to form high-quality membranes for industrial applications.

The research was a collaborative effort between research teams from UM, Dalian University of Technology, and the University of Manchester. The first author of the study is Ji Yu, a postdoctoral researcher at UM IAPME. The research was supported by UM (File No: SRG2022-00053-IAPME, MYRG-GRG2023-00014-IAPME-UMDF), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (File No: 52322319), the Science and Technology Development Fund of the Macao SAR (File No: 0063/2023/RIA1).The full text of the study is available at https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-54544-z.

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CAS academician to give talk on mathematics at UM this Wednesday

The University of Macau (UM) will hold a talk titled ‘Strolling Through the Garden of Mathematics’ on 22 January (Wednesday) as part of its University Lecture Series. The talk will be given by Tian Gang, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and chair professor at Peking University. Prof Tian will explore the beauty and wisdom of mathematics from the perspectives of its abstraction, simplicity, and rigour.

The talk will begin at 11:00am in the Multi-function Hall of the UM Guest House (N1-G014) and will be conducted in Mandarin. All are welcome to attend. To register for the talk, please visit https://isw.um.edu.mo/evmapp/register/ULSgangtian. For enquiries, please call +853 8822 8878 or email uls@um.edu.mo.

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UM inaugurates over 440 scam prevention ambassadors

In response to the on-campus anti-fraud campaign launched by the Judiciary Police and the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) of the Macao SAR Government, the University of Macau (UM) has been promoting fraud prevention on campus to raise students’ awareness of fraud. As part of the campaign, UM inaugurated the first cohort of scam prevention ambassadors today (14 January). The cohort comprises over 400 student leaders from UM’s ten residential colleges, the Postgraduate House Tutor Programme and the University of Macau Students’ Union, as well as the Judiciary Police’s community security youth leaders programme. During the ceremony, Xu Jian, vice rector of UM, and Sou Sio Keong, deputy director of the Judiciary Police, presented certificates of appointment to the representatives of the scam prevention ambassadors.

In his speech, Sou thanked UM for its active cooperation. He noted that in response to the surge in telecom and online fraud cases, the Judiciary Police have stepped up their efforts and launched the on-campus anti-fraud campaign in collaboration with DSEDJ to raise students’ awareness of fraud. He added that these efforts have shown initial success and that the Judiciary Police will continue to strengthen its cooperation with DSEDJ and universities to improve anti-fraud education.

In her speech, Xu said that UM has been conducting anti-fraud education for all students and faculty for many years. Since the launch of the on-campus anti-fraud campaign, the university has implemented several measures, including incorporating anti-fraud content into the curriculum of residential colleges, sharing anti-fraud information with students and parents, and holding talks. She expressed hope that the scam prevention ambassadors will make more students aware of fraud.

During the ceremony, two UM students shared their experiences in promoting fraud prevention. The event was attended by government officials, UM’s management and college masters, and over 200 faculty and students.

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UM honorary doctor Lawrence Juen-yee Lau gives talk on China in the global economy this Thursday

The University of Macau (UM) will hold a UM Doctor honoris causa Lecture on 16 January (Thursday). Lawrence Juen-yee Lau, recipient of the Doctor of Education honoris causa degree from UM and former Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), will give a talk titled ‘China in the Global Economy’.

Prof Lau is a distinguished economist known for his outstanding academic achievements and forward-thinking educational philosophy. He has been awarded many international academic awards and honorary doctorates from prestigious universities. He also holds the titles of Honorary Research Fellow and Honorary Professor at various institutions in China and abroad. During his tenure as Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, Prof Lau actively promoted the internationalisation of the university and the establishment of CUHK-Shenzhen. He also took part in the establishment of the Dr Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation.

The talk will begin at 3:30pm in the Multi-function Hall of the UM Guest House (N1-G014) and will be conducted in English. All are welcome to attend. To register for the talk, please visit https://isw.um.edu.mo/evmapp/register/hdllawrencelau. For enquiries, please call +853 8822 9900 or email hdlecture@um.edu.mo.

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