UM’s drug regulatory science research presented at RAPS Convergence

A study by Shi Junnan and Chen Xianwen, doctoral students in the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) at the University of Macau (UM), was accepted by the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS). They were invited to present their research at the RAPS Convergence 2024 in the US. The study contributes to the enhancement of modern drug regulatory systems.

This year’s RAPS Convergence received research papers from around the world. After rigorous review by experts and scholars, four studies were selected for the Student Capstone Poster Display, including ‘Benchmarking drug regulatory systems for capacity building in registration and marketing authorization’ by Shi and Chen. They carried out a systematic analysis of regulatory capacity in drug registration and marketing authorisation through benchmarking and made suggestions on regulatory capacity building, with the aim of enhancing modern drug regulatory systems. The study was supervised by Ung Oi Lam, assistant professor in ICMS and deputy director of the Centre for Pharmaceutical Regulatory Sciences, UM; and Hu Hao, professor in ICMS. In addition, Shi served as a student ambassador for the RAPS Convergence and assisted in event coordination and management.

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Macao higher education photo exhibition to open at UM next Wednesday

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR, the University of Macau (UM) and nine other higher education institutions in Macao are jointly organising the exhibition ‘Integrating into the National Development: Photo Exhibition on the Review and Outlook of Higher Education in Macao’. The opening ceremony will take place at 10:00am on 9 October (Wednesday) at the UM Library. All are welcome to visit the exhibition.

The exhibition will showcase over 100 photographs on Macao’s higher education development, including the governance, history, and prospects of higher education in Macao before and after the handover. There will also be introductions to the ten participating higher education institutions. The exhibition will be held in the Exhibition Hall on the ground floor of the UM Wu Yee Sun Library (E2), and will run from 9 October to 22 October 2024, from 9:00am to 5:30pm daily, including public holidays. Admission is free. For enquiries, please call 8822 8878 or email acad.event@um.edu.mo.

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UM showcases research achievements at Macau Industrial Products Show

The University of Macau (UM) is showcasing nine research projects and products at the 10th Macau Industrial Products Show, providing the public with an opportunity to learn about the university’s achievements in industrial research and technology transfer.

Five research projects developed at UM and four products launched by companies incubated at UM, covering innovative technology and ‘big health’, are showcased at the fair. Accompanied by UM Rector Yonghua Song, Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao SAR, and other guests visited UM’s booth.

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UM vice rector attends Sino-US University Presidents’ Dialogue and visits US universities

Xu Jian, vice rector of the University of Macau (UM), led a delegation to the US for exchanges. During the visit, Xu attended the Sino-US University Presidents’ Dialogue and visited renowned universities in the US to promote academic collaboration between Chinese and US institutions.

Xu attended the ‘Sino-US University Presidents’ Dialogue 2024’ in Chicago. The event, jointly organised by Peking University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the University of Chicago, brought together presidents and representatives from 14 Chinese universities, including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tongji University, Nanjing University, Zhejiang University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and UM, along with 12 US universities, including the University of Chicago, Harvard University, Yale University, and Carnegie Mellon University. Delegates discussed the opportunities and challenges presented by the integration of artificial intelligence and higher education. They also shared insights on how to promote academic collaboration between Chinese and US universities in the new international landscape. The event facilitated exchanges between universities from the US, mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, laying a foundation for further cooperation.

The UM delegation also visited three universities in Illinois and engaged in discussions on industry-academia collaboration as well as innovation and entrepreneurship. During their visit to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), the delegation had an in-depth exchange with Suseelan Pookote, senior director of the Office of Technology Management, on promoting university intellectual property management, technology transfer, start-up incubation, and seed fund operations. They also visited the UIC Technology Innovation Lab to learn about its current operations as a start-up incubator.

At Northwestern University, the UM delegation met with Lisa Dhar, associate vice president of the Innovation and New Ventures Office, and Sonia Kim, executive director of the Querrey InQbation Lab. They also visited the Querrey InQbation Lab, the university’s incubator, to learn about its operations and incubation programmes. Both parties discussed ways to encourage and support entrepreneurship among university students and faculty, and how to build an ecosystem to support high-tech development.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), the UM delegation had in-depth discussions with Nathan Hoffmann, director of the Office of Technology Management, on establishing a system for the commercialisation of research results. They also had extensive exchanges with Pedro Fernandes da Costa, Ulyssia Dennis, and Stephanie Larson, associate directors of the Office of Corporate Relations, on how universities can establish cooperation with enterprises and the business community on all fronts, and how to establish mechanisms and practices that garner support from different sectors of society. The delegation also met with Gerald O. Wilson, director of entrepreneurship at the UIUC Research Park and EnterpriseWorks, to gain insights into fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and operating technology incubators. The two parties also shared their experiences in establishing links with industry experts and building venture capital networks.

During their visits to the three universities, the delegation shared UM’s efforts in building an ecosystem for industry-academia collaboration and the university’s practices in innovation and entrepreneurship. They also introduced UM’s demonstration base for industry-academia collaboration in the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, and the latest developments in establishing an international technology and innovation centre in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. These visits have deepened UM’s partnerships with top US universities in knowledge transfer and entrepreneur incubation. The university will continue to cultivate talent with a global perspective, actively promote the commercialisation of research results, and provide more opportunities for innovation and development for its students and faculty.

The UM delegation also included Chen Guokai, professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences and director of the Zhuhai UM Science & Technology Research Institute; and Elaine Leung Lai Han, professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences and head of the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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UM holds AEARU annual general meeting and board of directors meeting

The University of Macau (UM) held the 30th Annual General Meeting and the 55th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU). The event brought together leaders and representatives from 15 renowned universities across East Asia to share their insights on promoting regional academic research collaboration, and to discuss future research directions and talent development.

Yonghua Song, rector of UM, said that UM, as a board member of AEARU, will leverage its strengths to promote cooperation among research universities in East Asia and contribute to the development of the association. He also expressed hope that UM, through AEARU, will deepen international exchanges and work together to explore new global development opportunities. During the meeting, the delegates reviewed the developments, cooperation, and achievements within AEARU over the past year, as well as the academic projects and student activities organised by the member universities. They also discussed plans for academic collaboration and exchange activities for the upcoming year.

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UM, National Judges College jointly offer Training Programme for Chinese Senior Judges

The University of Macau (UM) and the National Judges College held an opening ceremony for the 2024 cohort of doctoral and master’s students under the Training Programme for Chinese Senior Judges. This programme was launched by UM and the National Judges College in response to the national need for foreign-related legal talent.

The Faculty of Law of UM and the National Judges College signed a cooperation agreement in 2021, under which, 5 to 10 senior judges and 20 outstanding judges/assistant judges are admitted annually to pursue doctoral or master’s degrees in law at UM. Over the past three years, students in the programme have published papers in various core journals in both Chinese and English, achieving great academic success.

In his speech, Yonghua Song, rector of UM, congratulated the 5 doctoral students and 17 master’s students on becoming new members of UM, and encouraged them to excel and innovate in their studies and careers. Li Chengyu, president of the National Judges College, thanked UM for its support of the programme and expressed hope that the programme will continue to train legal professionals who are well-versed in international rules and regulations as well as foreign-related legal practices.

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UM, Institute for Research and Innovation in Health of Portugal establish joint laboratory

The University of Macau (UM) and the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S) of Portugal today (26 September) held a collaboration agreement signing ceremony and a plaque unveiling ceremony for the Joint Laboratory of Precision Nanomedicine. The laboratory will integrate the academic strengths and research resources of both parties in the field of precision nanomedicine, undertake interdisciplinary research projects, cultivate top-notch research talent, and deepen cooperation between Macao and Portugal in related fields.

In the presence of UM Rector Yonghua Song, Vice Rector Rui Martins and Ana Pêgo, vice director for strategy and creation of value at i3S, signed the collaboration agreement. Following that, Chen Xin, director of the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences at UM, and Ana Pêgo, officiated at the plaque unveiling ceremony of the joint laboratory with Song, Martins and other representatives witnessing the occasion. Song expressed hope that through the joint laboratory, both parties will leverage their complementary strengths and join forces to promote research innovation in the medical field in both the Macao SAR and Portugal.

During her time at UM, Ana Pêgo visited the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, where she learned about the university’s research achievements and discussed future collaboration with UM researchers. Ana Pêgo also gave a talk at UM on the research projects and achievements of i3S, and had in-depth discussions with UM members on the development of nanobiomaterials and neuroscience.

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UM professor selected as visiting scholar at Harvard University

Liu Shih-Diing, professor in the Department of Communication of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) and senior research fellow in the Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) at the University of Macau (UM), has been selected as a visiting scholar at the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University for the second semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. During his tenure at Harvard, Liu will undertake two book projects and explore collaborations with scholars at the university. The competition for the research position is fierce and is only awarded to scholars with outstanding achievements.

Liu’s academic achievements span several research areas. Since receiving his PhD from the University of Westminster in 2003, Liu has published over 50 major journal articles and book chapters across various academic fields, including communication and media, contemporary cultural studies, youth studies, humanities, gender studies, labour relations, interdisciplinary social studies, and Asian studies. His work has appeared in internationally renowned journals such as New Media & Society, Positions: Asia Critique, and New Left Review. The international academic journal Pacific Affairs commented on Liu’s first book, The Politics of People (published by the State University of New York Press): ‘The elegance with which Liu weaves these stories and the case details he presents are good reasons to include his volume in both area studies and theoretical reading lists’. Over the past year, Liu has been invited to lecture at prestigious institutions such as the University of Hong Kong, Nanjing University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Harvard-Yenching Institute. At the invitation of the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR), Liu delivered a keynote speech at the IAMCR annual conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, in July this year. The event was attended by nearly 1,000 delegates. IAMCR has close links with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

Liu’s first book project at Harvard University will be based on Affective Spaces: The Cultural Politics of Emotion in China (published by Edinburgh University Press), a book he co-authored with Shi Wei, associate professor in the Department of Communication of the Faculty of Social Sciences at UM, with funding from IAS. The book was acclaimed by Yang Guobin, director of the Center on Digital Culture and Society at the University of Pennsylvania, as ‘an important contribution to the study of emotion, media and society’. Liu argues that while gender roles are often shaped by emotional expectations, the emotional dimensions of gender have been largely overlooked in gender, media, and Chinese studies. To address this gap, Liu’s research at Harvard will further explore how emotions can provide new perspectives on understanding gender and society in China. In addition to this book project, Liu will undertake another book project on the emotional dynamics of artificial intelligence.

Founded in 1955, the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University is one of the world’s leading centres for the study of China and East Asia. Its interdisciplinary research has, for decades, been highly influential in academia, governments, business sector, and art community worldwide. The Fairbank Center has also been consistently ranked among the top regional studies centres in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index Report. Notable former directors of the Fairbank Center include historians Roderick L. MacFarquhar, Philip Alden Kuhn, and Benjamin I. Schwartz; Ezra F. Vogel, author of the book Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China; Elizabeth J. Perry, fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, former director of the Harvard-Yenching Institute, and former president of the Association for Asian Studies; and William C. Kirby, chairman of the Harvard China Fund.

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UM Vice Rector Rui Martins receives national award in electrical engineering from Ordem dos Engenheiros of Portugal

Rui Martins, vice rector of the University of Macau (UM), has been honoured with a national award in electrical engineering by the Ordem dos Engenheiros of Portugal in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering, as well as his efforts to promote the development of teaching and research in electrical engineering at UM and to facilitate industry-academia technology transfer.

Founded in 1936, the Ordem dos Engenheiros of Portugal presented awards for the first time this year to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in fields such as electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer engineering. Fernando de Almeida Santos, president of the Ordem dos Engenheiros of Portugal, said that Martins’ professional career, which spans more than 40 years, has been marked by his dedication to numerous technology transfer projects and collaboration with start-ups. Martins has played a pivotal role in serving as a bridge between academia and industry. The award recognises his contributions to the field of electrical engineering and underscores his dedication to teaching, research, and industry-academia collaboration.

Martins said that the award holds great significance for him, as it not only recognises his professional career but also represents the international recognition of UM’s academic standards and reputation.

Rui Martins is an internationally renowned expert in microelectronic integrated circuits, a life fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and an effective member of the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon. He has made many pioneering achievements in microelectronics and integrated circuit technology, as well as breakthroughs in wireless communication and high-precision, high-speed data converters. Martins is the author of 1,033 academic works and holder of 71 patents. He has received three distinguished awards from the Macao government: the Medal of Professional Merit in 1999 (from the Portuguese Macao government), the Honorary Title of Value in 2001 (from the Macao SAR Government), and the Medal of Merit in Education in 2021 (from the Macao SAR Government). He currently holds several positions at UM, including vice rector of the university, director of the Institute of Microelectronics, and chair professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Martins was granted special permission from the Instituto Superior Técnico of the University of Lisbon (where he currently serves as a full professor) in 1992 to teach and conduct research at UM, and has been serving as vice rector of UM since 1997. He has been dedicated to the development of the university, helping it grow from the ground up to become a world-class institution in scientific research, technology development, talent cultivation, and management. Martins has also long been committed to promoting and leading innovative research and the commercialisation of research results at UM. He is a co-founder of Chipidea Microelectronics (Macao) (now Silergy). Martins is also the founding director of the State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI at UM, Macao’s first state key laboratory in engineering, which has significantly enhanced Macao’s academic standing and international reputation in microelectronic integrated circuits. In addition, he actively promotes exchange and cooperation in the field, having served as vice chair of several IEEE societies, founding chair of the IEEE Macao Section, and chair of the Fellow Evaluation Committee of the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society. Over the years, he has mentored many outstanding young pioneers in microelectronic integrated circuits in Macao, mainland China, and the rest of the world.

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O vice-reitor da Universidade de Macau, Rui Martins, venceu o Prémio Nacional de Engenharia Electrotécnica da Ordem dos Engenheiros de Portugal

O vice-reitor da Universidade de Macau (UM), Rui Martins, foi galardoado com o Prémio Nacional de Engenharia Electrotécnica pela Ordem dos Engenheiros de Portugal, em reconhecimento dos seus contributos para o campo da engenharia electrotécnica e dos seus esforços para promover o desenvolvimento da mesma na universidade e na transferência de tecnológica universidade-indústria.

A Ordem dos Engenheiros de Portugal, fundada em 1936, atribuiu este ano, pela primeira vez, prémios a personalidades com contributos notáveis em áreas tais como engenharia electrotécnica, engenharia civil, engenharia mecânica, engenharia informática e outras. O bastonário da Ordem dos Engenheiros, Fernando de Almeida Santos, assinalou a longa carreira profissional de mais de 40 anos de Rui Martins, afirmando que a atribuição do prémio serve como reconhecimento dos seus contributos para o avanço da engenharia electrotécnica e para o desenvolvimento do ensino, da investigação e da colaboração universidade-indústria, onde o vencedor tem vindo a exercer o papel importante de ponte de ligação entre o mundo académico e empresarial. Rui Martins participou em vários projectos de transferência de tecnologia, tendo trabalhado com ‘startups’ para promover a colaboração entre universidades e empresas.

Rui Martins afirmou que o prémio tem imenso significado para si, o qual não só constitui um reconhecimento da sua carreira profissional, como também representa um reconhecimento global do nível académico e reputação da UM.

Rui Martins é um perito de renome internacional no domínio da microelectrónica e dos circuitos integrados. É life fellow do Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) e membro efectivo da Academia das Ciências de Lisboa. Obteve uma série de importantes resultados pioneiros no campo da microelectrónica e da tecnologia de circuitos integrados, tendo ultrapassado desafios nas comunicações sem fios e nos conversores de dados de alta precisão e alta velocidade. Publicou 1.033 trabalhos e detém 71 patentes. Recebeu ainda três condecorações do Governo de Macau, a saber: a Medalha de Mérito Profissional (Administração Portuguesa – 1999); o Título Honorífico de Valor (2001) e a Medalha de Mérito em Educação (2021) atribuídos pelo Governo da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau. Actualmente é vice-reitor, director do Instituto de Microelectrónica, professor catedrático de mérito do Departamento de Engenharia Electrotécnica e de Computadores da UM.

Em 1992 Rui Martins obteve a licença especial do Instituto Superior Técnico da Universidade de Lisboa (onde é Professor Catedrático) para se dedicar ao ensino e à investigação na Universidade de Macau e tem sido vice-reitor da UM desde 1997. Tem estado empenhado no desenvolvimento da UM, contribuindo para que esta, a partir praticamente do zero, se tornasse numa universidade de renome internacional nas áreas de investigação científica, desenvolvimento tecnológico, formação de talentos e gestão. Tem igualmente uma longa carreira profissional dedicada à promoção e liderança da investigação inovadora e da comercialização dos resultados da investigação na Universidade e foi um dos fundadores da Chipidea Microelectrónica (Macau) (actualmente Silergy). Além disso, estabeleceu em Macau o primeiro laboratório de referência do estado na área de engenharia, o que elevou consideravelmente o nível académico e a reputação internacional de Macau no domínio da microelectrónica e dos circuitos integrados. Está também empenhado em promover o intercâmbio e a cooperação na mesma área, tendo desempenhado diversas funções no IEEE, designadamente vice-presidente de várias sociedades, presidente-fundador da Secção de Macau e presidente da comissão de avaliação de Fellows de “Circuits and Systems Soceity”. Ao longo dos anos, formou vários grupos de jovens líderes excepcionais no domínio da microelectrónica e dos circuitos integrados para Macau, o Interior da China e todo o mundo.

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UM students take part in volunteer teaching in Xiushui County

Students and faculty from various residential colleges of the University of Macau (UM) travelled to Xiushui County in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, to provide volunteer teaching services at local primary schools. The initiative aimed to enhance UM students’ community service skills, leadership, teamwork, and sense of social responsibility.

Since 2023, the Macao SAR Government and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR have been supporting the country’s rural revitalisation strategy, with Xiushui County as the focal point. Students from Cheng Yu Tung College, Choi Kai Yau College, Henry Fok Pearl Jubilee College, and Stanley Ho East Asia College at UM travelled to Xiushui County in separate groups and delivered lessons in science, English, arts and crafts, physical education, and healthy living to local students. They also visited local families to share their learning experiences. Additionally, the UM students visited the Autumn Harvest Uprising Memorial Hall in Xiushui County, the former residence of Huang Tingjian in Shuangjing Village, and learned about the production techniques of Ninghong black tea, a national intangible cultural heritage, to deepen their understanding of the country.

UM’s residential colleges organise a variety of service-learning initiatives on a regular basis to encourage students to take an active role in planning and carrying out volunteer work, showing care for disadvantaged communities, and providing services to communities in mainland China, Macao, and beyond.

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