On April 25, 2025, Dr. Miguel Antonio LIM, Senior Lecturer from the Manchester Institute of Education, The University of Manchester, visited the Faculty of Education (FED) at the University of Macau. He was warmly received by Prof. Lianghuo FAN, Dean of FED; Prof. Barry Lee REYNOLDS, Programme Director of the Master’s Programme; Prof. Dongbo ZHANG, International and External Partnership Leader of FED and Prof. Xin GUO. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on educational research collaboration and academic exchange.

Dean Fan emphasized FED’s commitment to aligning with the University’s research development strategies, actively promoting interdisciplinary collaborative research at the regional, national, and international levels. He highlighted that Dr. Lim’s visit served as a bridge for further communication between the two institutions and expressed hopes for substantive progress in academic cooperation and talent development in the future. Subsequently, Prof. Dongbo ZHANG provided a detailed overview of FED’s history, faculty development, programmes and research in such areas as teacher education, educational policy and digital education.

Dr. Miguel Antonio LIM shared about the educational philosophy and research strengths of the Manchester Institute of Education, focusing on its research and practices in areas such as educational equity, educational leadership and policy, comparative and international education and digital education. He highlighted successful cases of collaboration in these areas between the University of Manchester and institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. He also expressed aspirations to collaborate with the University of Macau on research related to education in Portuguese-speaking countries and educational development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

This visit has deepened mutual understandings between the two institutions in the field of education and laid a foundation for future collaboration. The Faculty of Education at the University of Macau has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its international partnership network to further enhance the globalization of higher education in Macao.

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Dean Fan and Dr. Lim exchanged souvenirs
Meeting in progress	From left: Barry Lee Reynolds, Dongbo ZHANG, Lianghuo FAN, Miguel Antonio LIM, Xin GUO

Jointly organized by the University of Macau (UM) and the Chinese Society of Education (CSE), the 2nd batch of Macao Training Programme for Primary and Secondary School Principals and Teachers was successfully held from 9 to 15 April 2025. A total of 38 primary and secondary school principals and teachers from Mainland China and Macao convened in Macao to participate in the 7-day intensive training programme. The programme aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of latest development in Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the education sector and to foster collaboration and exchanges among educational practitioners from Mainland China and Macao. 

During the programme, participants attended a series of lectures delivered by professors from Faculty of Education covering diverse topics related to AI and K-12 education. They also visited three local schools in Macao, including Pui Ching Middle School, Escola Fukin and Lou Hau High School to learn about  their practical experiences and achievements in AI and STEM education. Visits to the State Key Laboratory of Smart City Internet of Things at UM and the Macao Science Center further enhanced participants’ understanding of cutting-edge technologies and their applications in non-tertiary education. Additionally, participants visited the Education and Youth Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government to gain insights into the current status and unique characteristics of Macao’s educational development and met the representatives from the Chinese Educators Association of Macau for academic exchange. 

At the graduation ceremony on April 15, group representatives shared their learning experiences and reflections. Participants highlighted that the programme had prompted them to rethink new directions for school development and emerging needs for teacher professional development. They acknowledged the programme as a valuable platform for exchanging ideas and inspiring educational reforms. Notably, participants praised the innovation and enthusiasm in STEM education demonstrated by Macao schools and expressed their intention to apply these experiences to their own schools. Prof. Lianghuo FAN, Dean of the Faculty of Education presented graduation certificates to all participants, encouraging them to implement the knowledge they learned from this training programme in future educational practices. He also expressed hope for sustained communication and collaboration with participants’ schools in academic research and teaching practices.

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Opening Session	Prof. Xiufeng LIU
Prof. Kwok Cheung CHEUNG	Visited the Education and Youth Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region
Academic Exchange with the Chinese Educators Association of Macau	Visited Pui Ching Middle School
Prof. Yisu ZHOU	Ice Breaking
Visited the State Key Laboratory of Smart City Internet of Things at UM	Prof. Fai WONG
Prof. Xiaowei TANG	Visited Macao Science Center
Prof. Bing WEI	Prof. Lianghuo FAN
Group Discussion	Visited Escola Fukein
Visited Lou Hau High School	Student Presentation
Certificate Presentation	Closing Session

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Faculty of Education

On April 10, 2025, a delegation from the School of Physics and Information Engineering of Guangdong University of Education visited the Faculty of Education (FED) of the University of Macau (UM). They were warmly received by Prof. Zhaowei KONG, Associate Dean (Teaching) of FED; Prof. Xiufeng LIU, Director of the Educational Testing and Assessment Research Centre and Prof. Bing WEI, Programme Coordinator of Bachelor of Education Programme (Integrated Science). The delegation members included: Yijie TANG, Party Committee Secretary of the School of Physics and Information Engineering, Qiawu LIN, Deputy Director of the Academic Affairs Office, Sa YANG, Dean of the School of Physics and Information Engineering，Jie GAO, Associate Dean of the School of Physics and Information Engineering, Chuyu OU, Department Head of Science Education and faculty members including Shuang LI, Xinyue HE, Zhenlan JIAO and Jiong LIN of the School of Physics and Information Engineering.

Prof. Kong provided an overview of the FED’s composition, curriculum structure and developmental vision. Secretary Tang then presented the historical evolution and current initiatives of Guangdong University of Education. The two parties held extensive discussions on key topics, including: Strategies for teacher training and talent development in modern education; Distinctive academic strengths and curriculum innovations at both institutions; Potential collaborations in undergraduate-to-postgraduate articulation programmes.

After the meeting, the delegation toured the FED’s facilities, including its practical teaching spaces. This exchange deepened mutual understanding and established a strong foundation for future cooperation between the two institutions.

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Prof. Kong presented souvenir to Dean Yang	From left (back): Jie GAO, Qiawu LIN, Yijie TANG, Sa YANG, Xiufeng LIU, Zhaowei KONG, Bing WEI and Jiong LIN From left (front): Shuang LI, Chuyu OU, Xinyue HE and Zhenlan JIAO
Visiting FED facilities	Meeting in progress

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Faculty of Education

On April 10, 2025, Mr. Hoi-ting SIU, Deputy Chief Executive of Tin Ka Ping Foundation visited the Faculty of Education (FED) of the University of Macau. Prof. Ping Cheng WANG, Assistant Dean (Student Affairs) and Prof. Dongbo ZHANG, International and External Partnership Leader of FED have engaged in in-depth discussions with Mr. Siu. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between the Foundation and the Faculty while exploring future directions in education development.

On behalf of FED, Prof. Wang expressed sincere gratitude for the Foundation’s long-standing support, particularly highlighting the significant impact of the “Tin Ka Ping Scholarship” in encouraging students’ academic and personal growth. Prof. Zhang commended the Foundation’s outstanding contributions to advancing education in mainland China, emphasizing its profound influence in enhancing educational quality and promoting equity.

During the meeting, Prof. Zhang and Prof. Wang introduced the Faculty’s latest initiatives, including a series of professional development programmes and training projects for teachers in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. These efforts aim to improve teaching competencies and professionalism while fostering regional educational collaboration and exchange opportunities.

Mr. Siu underscored the importance of moral education and proposed closer cooperation between FED and Tin Ka Ping-affiliated schools across mainland China to facilitate resource sharing and exchanges in basic education.

This meeting further deepened the partnership between the Tin Ka Ping Foundation and FED, laying a solid foundation for future collaborative goals and contributing to the sustainable development of regional education.

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Dean Fan and Mr. Siu exchanged souvenirs
Meeting in Progress	From left: Dongbo ZHANG, Lianghuo FAN, Hoi-ting SIU and Ping Cheng WANG

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At noon on March 11, 2025, Room E33-1045 was filled with a warm atmosphere as the inaugural “Lunch with the Dean” event took place. Prof. Lianghuo FAN, Dean of FED and Prof. Zhaowei KONG, Associate Dean (Teaching) of FED along with over 20 undergraduate students, gathered for an in-depth and detailed face-to-face exchange on multiple topics.

During the more than hour-long discussion, students spoke freely. Topics such as curriculum system optimization, interdisciplinary elective mechanisms, House Programme building, coordination with overseas exchange programs, and internship arrangements became hot points of discussion. Dean Fan listened attentively to each comment, nodding in agreement from time to time, and provided positive responses to related questions. For issues that could not be immediately resolved on the spot, Dean Fan instructed relevant personnel to follow up and ensure that every suggestion made by the students would be properly addressed. At the end of the event, Dean Fan emphasized “Student experience is at the core of our faculty’s work, and your satisfaction is our greatest pursuit. He hoped everyone will continue to provide feedback actively in the future, and the faculty will spare no effort to provide better services and learning experiences for all of you.”

This “Lunch with the Dean” event not only enhanced understanding and communication between professors and students but also injected new vitality and momentum into the development of FED.

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From right: Prof. Lianghuo FAN, Dean of FED & Prof. Zhaowei KONG, Associate Dean (Teaching) of FED	Discussion
The students contributed their ideas enthusiastically

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