Groundbreaking ceremony for UM campus in Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin held today

The Land Handover and Groundbreaking Ceremony for the University of Macau’s Campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin was held today (9 December), marking the official commencement of the campus construction. The University of Macau (UM) is the first higher education institution in Macao to extend its teaching and research activities to the Cooperation Zone. Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao SAR, said that the establishment of a UM campus in the Cooperation Zone will further promote Macao’s better and faster integration into national development. It also marks a new milestone in the coordinated development and in-depth cooperation between Macao and Hengqin. He expressed hope that the UM campus in the Cooperation Zone will become a new model for leveraging Macao’s strengths to meet the country’s needs, developing Macao into an international hub for high-calibre talent, and promoting innovative cooperation and development in higher education in Macao.

Cheong Kok Kei, director of the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone, and Yonghua Song, rector of UM, first officiated at the land handover ceremony for the UM campus in the Cooperation Zone. The guests of honours then unveiled the commemorative plaque and laid the foundation stone for the UM campus in the Cooperation Zone. The guests included Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao SAR; Zhang Guozhi, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee and vice governor of Guangdong Province; Chen Dali, deputy director general of the Department of International Cooperation and Exchange (Office of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs) of the Ministry of Education; Liu Decheng, director general of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Lei Wai Nong, secretary for economy and finance of the Macao SAR Government and director of the Executive Committee of the Cooperation Zone; Ao Ieong U, secretary for social affairs and culture of the Macao SAR Government; Nie Xinping, director of the Hengqin Office of the Guangdong Provincial People’s Government and deputy director of the Executive Committee of the Cooperation Zone; Wang Yueqin, director general of the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province; Shao Yunzhen, deputy director general of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province; Gu Wanjun, second-level inspector of the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission; Lam Kam Seng Peter, chair of the University Council of UM; and Yonghua Song, rector of UM. The ceremony was also attended by officials from the Macao SAR Government and the Cooperation Zone, members of the University Council of UM and the University of Macau Development Foundation, as well as leaders and officers of UM. During the event, UM released an introduction video of the UM campus in the Cooperation Zone for the first time.

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng said in his speech that the purpose and mission of establishing a UM campus in the Cooperation Zone is to support and enrich the high-quality development of the Cooperation Zone, and enhance its development effectiveness, thereby realising the four strategic positions of the Cooperation Zone and achieving its planned development goals. He mentioned that the establishment of the UM campus in the Cooperation Zone has three goals: first, to become a new model for leveraging Macao’s strengths to meet the country’s needs; second, to become a new model for developing Macao into an international hub for high-calibre talent; and third, to become a new model for promoting innovative cooperation and development in higher education in Macao. He expressed hope that on this broader development platform, UM will attract and nurture more outstanding talent with a global mindset and international competitiveness, conduct high-level scientific research and innovation, and promote industry-academia collaboration, thereby making greater contributions to Macao’s economic diversification and the country’s high-quality development.

Rector Yonghua Song said in his speech that the land handover and groundbreaking ceremony for the UM campus in the Cooperation Zone is a milestone for the university. The event represents a historic opportunity for development coming at a time when UM is celebrating ten years of remarkable achievements after its relocation, amid the accelerated integration of Macao and Hengqin. The campus in the Cooperation Zone will focus on disciplines that complement and support the main campus, with an emphasis on cultivating outstanding talent in fields such as medicine, microelectronics, creative design, financial technology, and new engineering. Through the synergy and complementarity between Macao and Hengqin, UM aims to attract top international talent and faculty from various research fields worldwide. The university will also build high-level scientific research and innovation platforms to attract more high-quality and international research and innovation resources to Macao and the Cooperation Zone, so as to further enhance the quality of research innovation and industry-academia collaboration, and promote the country’s high-level opening up to the outside world in the field of education.

The campus is located in the southwestern part of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. It covers an area of approximately 375,600 square metres, with a planned gross floor area of 831,000 square metres. The campus will include: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Faculty of Design, Faculty of Engineering, Interdisciplinary Research Institute, and Advanced Research Institute. It can accommodate 10,000 students and is expected to be operational by August 2028. To watch the video of the campus, please visit: https://shorturl.at/I22B6.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/59831/

UM student wins championship at All China University Pickleball Challenge

Sun Yiying, a doctoral student from the Faculty of Law of the University of Macau (UM), won the women’s singles championship in the student category (group A) of the 2024 All China University Pickleball Challenge. The competition attracted nearly 600 participants from 57 universities across the country.

Organised by the China Student Sports Federation, the competition was held in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. It was also the first national university pickleball competition in China. The competition featured seven categories: men’s team, women’s team, men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mix doubles. Ten UM students competed in the student category (group A).

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/59795/

Academic symposium on Greater Bay Area held at UM

The Academic Symposium on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, jointly organised by the Centre for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) of the University of Macau (UM) and the Institute of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Development Studies of Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU), was held at UM. Under the theme ‘Focusing on Macau, Embracing the Greater Bay Area’, the symposium brought together more than 40 experts, scholars, and policy researchers to discuss how to promote coordinated regional development, with the aim of enhancing Macao’s prosperity, and strengthening the overall competitiveness of the Greater Bay Area.

In his opening remarks, Hu Weixing, dean of FSS, highlighted the significance of the symposium. In his speech, He Junzhi, director of the Institute of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Development Studies of SYSU, emphasised the importance of integrating empirical, theoretical, and policy research in the study of the Greater Bay Area and strengthening cooperation among higher education institutions and research institutes in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao.

The two-day symposium featured presentations and discussions on a range of topics, including social governance, institutional innovation, regional integration, economic diversification, and innovative practices in the Greater Bay Area. Participants described the symposium as both informative and engaging, adding that the event not only fostered cooperation and exchange but also provided multidimensional and interdisciplinary perspectives for future development.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/59783/

UM holds exhibition on achievements in promoting Constitution and Basic Law

The ‘Exhibition on the Achievements in the Promotion of the Constitution and the Basic Law of Macao and Enhancement of Affection for Home Country and National Identity in Residential Colleges of University of Macau’ was inaugurated at the University of Macau (UM) Wu Yee Sun Library. The exhibition, which is presented for the first time in both Chinese and English, showcases the educational outcomes of UM’s residential colleges in promoting the two laws and fostering patriotism among students over the past year.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Mok Kai Meng, vice rector of UM, and Tong Io Cheng, dean of the Faculty of Law. Speaking at the event, Mok said that the exhibition documents the successful results of the UM Constitution and Basic Law Student Ambassador Training Programme, as well as the efforts of the residential colleges in promoting the two laws among students. He highlighted that such accomplishments are the result of the collective efforts of the entire university, and a demonstration of leveraging the strengths of residential colleges and local associations. He added that UM will continue to enhance national identity, national pride, and awareness of national security among Macao’s youth.

Since its inception in 2022, the UM Constitution and Basic Law Student Ambassador Training Programme has trained 99 student ambassadors. A total of 111 students from the 10 residential colleges have joined the Student Workgroup for the Enhancement of Affection for Home Country. More than 180 activities have been held to promote the two laws and patriotism, involving the participation of over 4,600 students.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/59756/

UM Faculty of Law holds conference on civil, commercial and civil procedure law

The Centre for Law Studies of the Faculty of Law (FLL) of the University of Macau (UM) held the 14th International Conference titled ‘Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR: Studies on Macao’s Civil Code, Commercial Code, and Civil Procedure Code’. The seminar brought together law professors, scholars, and representatives of legal institutions from mainland China, Portugal, Mozambique, Angola, Brazil, and Macao, as well as FLL students and faculty, who discussed in depth the development and challenges of civil, commercial and civil procedure law.

In their speeches, Vong Hin Fai, president of the Macao Lawyers Association, Tong Io Cheng, dean of UM FLL, and Rui Cunha, president of the Rui Cunha Foundation, emphasised that a sound legal system is the cornerstone of social stability and economic prosperity. They noted that the conference provided an opportunity to review Macao’s legal achievements over the past 25 years and to envision the future, hoping that it could foster academic exchanges between jurisdictions and enable participants to explore the modernisation and future development of law.

Manuel Trigo, director of the Centre of Law Studies of UM FLL, said that the conference facilitated dialogue between different legal systems and deepened the understanding of legal systems. FLL will continue to strengthen cooperation with the global legal community to support the continuous development of legal education and research.

The conference was sponsored by the Rui Cunha Foundation, SJM Resorts, Limited, and Sands China Limited. The event not only showcased the achievements of Macao’s legal system but also strengthened legal cooperation between Macao, Portuguese-speaking countries, and mainland China.

The event was attended by Rui Martins, vice rector of UM; João Nuno Calvão da Silva, vice rector of the University of Coimbra; Leong Weng In, director of the Legal Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; and representatives from SJM Resorts, Limited, and Sands China Limited.

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UM, Dr. Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation jointly hold Distinguished Scholars Forum

The University of Macau (UM) and Dr. Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation (SHMDF) jointly held the 2024 Distinguished Scholars Forum as part of the ‘Set Sail for New Horizons, Create the Future’ Grant. Held in a hybrid format, the forum brought together renowned experts and scholars to share their latest research findings in health sciences and big data applications in healthcare.

Speaking at the event, Ge Wei, vice rector of UM, said that the Distinguished Scholars Forum showcased innovative research, enhanced public understanding of health sciences and Chinese medicine, and promoted research translation for the benefit of humanity. As an international public comprehensive university in Macao, UM actively supports the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development strategy through its ‘3+3+3+3’ strategic research layout. To seize the new opportunities presented by the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the development of UM’s campus in the Cooperation Zone, UM will continue to expand its student body, enhance its international influence, and inject new vitality into the development of Macao and the Greater Bay Area.

In his speech, Huen Wing Ming, chairman of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors of SHMDF, said that the forum not only provided a platform for experts and scholars to present their latest research in health sciences and big data in healthcare and the relevant applications, but also offered researchers and students opportunities to interact with renowned scholars and explore potential collaborations.

The forum featured guest speaker Ye Keqiang, chair professor at Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology, who discussed the development of a next-generation diagnostic probe for Parkinson’s disease. Associate Professors Lu Jiahong and Ouyang Defang in the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), Professor Kwok Hang Fai in the Faculty of Health Sciences, and Associate Professor Jia Yanwei in the Institute of Microelectronics at UM also gave detailed reports on the progress and results of their funded research projects. The forum concluded with the closing remarks by Li Peng, deputy director of ICMS.

During the event, Chairman Huen Wing Ming, Michael Ching, director of operations (Macao) of SHMDF, and Fok Kuan Hang, research director of SHMDF, exchanged views with Prof Li Peng and the funded professors on various research projects.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/59740/

UM vice rector leads delegation to visit top US universities to promote academic and research collaboration

To deepen cooperation with leading higher education institutions in English-speaking countries, Rui Martins, vice rector of the University of Macau (UM), led a delegation to visit several top universities in California and Nevada, US. During the visits, several cooperation agreements were signed, and discussions were held on establishing cutting-edge research collaboration and the joint cultivation of innovative talent with international competitiveness.

The UM delegation visited Stanford University, where they met with Reed Sprague, executive director of Stanford Medicine Industry Relations, and several faculty members and researchers to learn about the university’s advanced research projects. The two parties also had in-depth discussions on potential medical research collaboration and industry-academia collaboration, particularly in the areas of big data and biostatistics, comprehensive chronic pain management, and clinical acupuncture. Both parties agreed to strengthen cooperation in scientific research and talent cultivation.

At the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), the delegation had a meeting with representatives of the Global Engagement Office and the Summer Sessions Office. Martins mentioned the Visiting Student Researcher Programme that has been in place between UM and UC Berkeley since 2007. He also expressed hope that the two universities will establish more student and faculty exchange programmes, and collaborate in key disciplines such as health sciences and management.

The UM delegation also visited the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and was received by Cindy Fan, vice provost for international studies and global engagement. UCLA is rated the best public university in the US by U.S. News & World Report in their Best Colleges rankings. During the meeting, the two universities held in-depth discussions on research collaboration in key disciplines such as business administration, economics, and Chinese medicine. They also reached several agreements on student and faculty exchange programmes, dual degree programmes, and joint academic seminars.

At the University of Southern California (USC), Martins signed a memorandum of understanding with Anthony Bailey, vice president for global and online initiatives, and Vassilios Papadopoulos, dean of the USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, to promote academic collaboration in medicine, pharmacology, and health sciences. The UM delegation then met with faculty members and researchers from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences, and Department of Clinical Pharmacy to discuss further cooperation and explore innovative models of cooperation.

At the University of California, Irvine (UCI), the UM delegation met with Alexandre Chan, founding chair of the UCI Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, and Robert McCarron, director of education of the UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. UCI tops the list of pharmacy schools for PharmCAS applicants in California. The two parties held in-depth discussions on pharmacology and health sciences and agreed to establish cooperation in research and talent cultivation in the related fields.

At the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), the UM delegation had a meeting with Dean Lisa Ordóñez and Associate Dean Eric Yorkston of the Rady School of Management. The two parties exchanged views on promoting academic collaboration, student and faculty exchanges, and joint talent cultivation programmes.

At San Diego State University (SDSU), Martins signed a student exchange agreement with Cristina Alfaro, associate vice president of SDSU. Martins noted that UM and SDSU have implemented student exchange programmes for nearly 20 years. He expressed hope that the two universities will strengthen research collaboration and organise joint academic seminars in public health and business administration. The UM delegation also met with several faculty representatives to discuss ways to deepen academic collaboration and promote student and faculty exchanges.

In addition, the UM delegation visited the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where Martins signed a memorandum of understanding with Chris Heavey, executive vice president and provost of UNLV. Martins highlighted the long-standing cooperation between UM and UNLV, particularly in the fields of finance, tourism, and business administration. He noted that UNLV’s hospitality management programme ranks among the best globally and expressed hope that the two universities will take advantage of the rich teaching and research resources of both Macao and Las Vegas in tourism and hospitality management to build a cooperation platform, thus supporting Macao’s development into a world centre of tourism and leisure. The delegation also held a meeting with representatives from UNLV’s Lee Business School and Pharmacy School, and reached agreements on research collaboration, joint academic seminars, and talent cultivation.

The visit to the US has significantly expanded and deepened UM’s cooperation with top universities on the West Coast of the US, establishing more concrete cooperation frameworks in business administration, tourism management, pharmacology, and health sciences. Key areas of focus include student and faculty exchanges, research collaboration, and joint academic seminars.

The UM delegation also included: Lai Neng, dean of the Honours College and professor in the Faculty of Business Administration; Chen Xin, director of the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences; Chen Fangyuan, assistant dean of the Faculty of Business Administration; Shao Ningyi, associate professor and programme coordinator of the Faculty of Health Sciences; Li Gang, associate professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences; Cheang Wai San, assistant professor in the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences; and Kiran Lei, functional head of the Global Engagement Team of the Global Affairs Office.

To read the news on UM’s official website, please visit the following link:
https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/59729/

UM awards scholarships to over 400 outstanding students

The University of Macau (UM) held the Scholarship Presentation Ceremony 2024 today (27 November). During the ceremony, the university presented scholarships and academic prizes to 402 students in recognition of their outstanding performances.

UM Vice Rectors Rui Martins and Mok Kai Meng thanked the donors for the scholarships and academic prizes. They said that this year marks the tenth anniversary of UM’s relocation to the Hengqin campus. In support of the Macao SAR Government’s ‘1+4’ strategy for economic diversification, UM plans to establish a new campus and a research institute in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. The university will expand its student body, create new teaching and research spaces, nurture high-calibre talent, and accelerate the transformation of technological achievements. UM will continue to adhere to its development strategy of ‘being rooted in Macao, participating in the development of the Greater Bay Area, integrating into the nation, and going global’. The university will also recruit more high-level and renowned scholars from around the globe, and produce outstanding talent for society. Mok expressed hope that all the recipients will continue to excel in their studies. Martins and Mok also encouraged them to pay attention to the development of Macao, the country, and the world, and contribute to the development of Macao and beyond.

To encourage students to strive for excellence in their studies, UM provided over 70 scholarships and academic prizes in the 2023/2024 academic year. Throughout the year, UM received donations totalling over MOP 4.2 million from more than 50 institutions and individuals, benefiting over 430 students. Some of the academic prizes were presented at the Academic Prize Presentation Ceremony held earlier this year.

During the ceremony, 402 UM students received scholarships totalling around MOP 4 million, donated by more than 50 institutions and individuals. The following scholarships were presented at the event: UMDF – FED Scholarships for Outstanding Student Teacher, Whole Person Development, Outstanding Service, Outstanding Master Thesis, Outstanding Doctoral Thesis, and Outstanding PhD Research Outcomes; University of Macau Scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programmes; Macau Foundation Scholarship; Henry Fok Foundation Scholarship; Bank of China Scholarship; Bank of China Macau University of Macau National Flag Team Outstanding Team Members Scholarship; Sands China Ltd. Scholarship; Luso International Bank Scholarship; Luso International Bank Whole Person Development Scholarship; Tin Ka Ping Scholarship; Nam Kwong Education Scholarship; ICBC Macau Scholarship; Galaxy Entertainment Group Scholarship; Macau Buddhism Foundation Scholarship; MECOM Power – Hung Yip Group Scholarship; MGM Elite Scholarship; SJM Scholarship; Tai Fung Bank Scholarship; Wynn Macau Scholarship; Wynn Macau Whole Person Development Scholarship; BNU UM Affinity Card Scholarship; Sir Run Run Shaw Scholarship; Lisboa Holdings Scholarship; Macau Tung Sin Tong Scholarship; AOMI Scholarship; AkroStar Academic Prize; Choi Kai Yau Scholarship; CTM Scholarship; Macau International Airport Company Limited Scholarship; Lou Tou Vo Mathematics Scholarship; Prudential Scholarship; Victormap Group Scholarship; Frank Wong Scholarship; Jorge Alvares Foundation Scholarship; CEM Scholarship; The Golden Burger (Macau) Charity Association Scholarship; AAAUM Scholarship; University of Macau Alumni Association Mrs. Kot Ng Wai Lin Scholarship; BCM Scholarship; IEEM Academic Prize; IEEM Scholarship; ASHRAE Macao Chapter Scholarship; L’Arc Macau and Lisboeta Macau Talent Recognition Program; Manulife Scholarship; MdME Excellence Scholarship; Rohde & Schwarz Wireless Communications Scholarship; China Telecom Scholarship; Macao Water Scholarship; Nuno Simões & Associados Scholarship; Wong Seng Hong Scholarship; X Fintech Asia – AI & Data Scholarship; University of Macau (Hong Kong) Alumni Association Scholarship; Alumni Association of University of Macau Students’ Union Scholarship for Best Student Leaders; Ieong Kim Long Whole Person Development Scholarship; Mak Heng Ip Law Firm Scholarship; OCT Law Firm Scholarship; Gloria Man Wai So Students Scholarship.

List of scholarship recipients:

Part 1: https://sds.sao.um.edu.mo/3d-flip-book/scholarship/

Part 2: https://sds.sao.um.edu.mo/3d-flip-book/scholarship-session-2/

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/59720/

UM DPA students learn about social governance and business innovation in Hangzhou

Students from the Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) programme in the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) at the University of Macau (UM) conducted a study tour in Hangzhou, with the aim of gaining first-hand insights into the city’s smart city development and exploring social governance and business innovation.

Led by FSS Dean Hu Weixing and Assistant Dean Wen Bo, 25 students from the DPA programme first visited Zhejiang University (ZJU). They toured the History Museum and the Ideological and Political Education Base of the School of Public Affairs, where they gained a deeper understanding of the school’s development and its latest achievements in ideological and political education. They then attended a lecture on ‘Social Governance and Zhejiang’s Experience’ delivered by Fan Bonai, associate dean of the Institute for Public Policy of ZJU. In the lecture, Prof Fan offered an overview of Zhejiang’s theoretical innovations and practices in enhancing social governance, improving people’s livelihoods, accelerating reforms in the social governance system and mechanisms, and advancing the Chinese-style modernisation. The lecture sparked lively discussions among the study tour members.

During their stay in Hangzhou, the group visited several public administration service institutions. At the Hangzhou Government Service Center, the group learned about the city’s initiatives for smart city development and governance, which include advancing government service reforms; fostering a high-quality business environment; improving public services by accelerating the development of smart healthcare, smart education, and smart elderly care through advanced technology, and promoting common prosperity through charitable initiatives. At the Hangzhou Citizen Service Center, they participated in in-depth discussions with representatives from the Foreign Affairs Office, the Administrative Examination and Approval Office, and the Data Resource Bureau on public service platforms and smart city development.

In addition, the group visited the Alibaba’s Xixi Campus, where they attended talks and site visits to learn about the company’s efforts and successful practices in global cooperation, digital transformation, and its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives for innovative, green, and sustainable development.

Dean Hu said that through site visits and face-to-face exchanges, the DPA students gained a deeper understanding of social governance, smart city development, and business innovation. The study tour broadened their horizons, enhanced their overall capability, and strengthened exchanges and joint teaching between UM and mainland universities, government agencies, and renowned enterprises. It also provided new insights for UM to explore innovative teaching models under the ‘one country, two systems’ policy with Macao characteristics.

UM’s Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) programme is the first doctoral programme in public administration in China that uses Chinese as the medium of instruction. It is practice-oriented and aims to produce professionals who are well versed in both theory and practice. Since its launch in 2021, the programme has been well received, with enrolment increasing every year.

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UM faculty and student win first prize at New Era Mediation Forum for co-authored paper

A paper co-authored by Iau Teng Pio, associate dean and PhD supervisor of the Faculty of Law (FLL) at the University of Macau (UM), and Li Yuhao, a PhD student in FLL, has been awarded a first prize at the 3rd New Era Mediation Forum. The paper, which is also the only award-winning paper from Macao at the forum, provides valuable insights and approaches for training commercial mediation professionals in the context of foreign-related legal systems.

The forum received a total of 126 papers from various institutions and individuals across the country, including those from the judicial administration system, courts, universities, and mediation organisations. After two rounds of rigorous assessment, the expert panel selected outstanding papers for first prizes, second prizes, third prizes, and honourable mentions. The paper co-authored by Prof Iau and Li discusses the training of commercial mediation professionals in the context of foreign-related legal systems from the perspective of Zhuhai, Guangdong Province. Li was also invited to present their research findings on talent cultivation in the field of commercial mediation at the forum.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/59700/