UM holds orientation for students of EdD programme

The Faculty of Education (FED) of the University of Macau (UM) held an orientation for the 2024/2025 intake of the Doctor of Education (EdD) programme. This year, the programme has admitted 32 elite students, including personnel from educational institutions in Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, Zhejiang, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

In his speech, UM Rector Yonghua Song said that UM has made significant achievements in diversification and internationalisation in recent years. With its first-class research teams and growing international influence, UM is on its way to becoming an internationally recognised university of excellence. He expressed hope that the new students will maintain strong convictions and embrace the opportunities for exploration in their academic journeys, so as to fulfil their academic aspirations at UM and contribute to both national and global educational development through educational practices.

Fan Lianghuo, dean of FED, said that the EdD programme aims to nurture educational leaders with a global perspective and innovative capabilities. He encouraged the new cohort to actively explore educational concepts from different cultures, integrate Eastern and Western insights, and promote the continuous advancement of education. In addition, Zhou Yisu, director of the EdD programme, introduced the programme curriculum and requirements. He emphasised the importance for students to integrate theoretical knowledge and practical application over the next three years to enhance their professional skills progressively.

During the sharing session at the orientation, Gong Yang, programme coordinator of the Bachelor of Education programme (Chinese) of FED, advised the new cohort to integrate their own educational experiences into their research. He also encouraged them to maintain frequent communication with their supervisors and peers, and focus on research areas that interest them. Yang Fan and Lam Hoi Ian, second-year students in the EdD programme, shared their learning experiences and encouraged the new students to take full advantage of UM’s abundant resources, as well as to maintain curiosity and critical thinking. They also advised the new students to set both short-term and long-term goals and actively engage in academic discussions.

The UM EdD programme is a professionally-oriented and advanced programme that integrates cutting-edge research and practical skills. It is designed for education professionals from various sectors who have management experience. The programme addresses aspects of higher education, non-tertiary education, education enterprises, as well as management and development of non-profit educational organisations and government agencies. It offers intensive coursework, one-on-one research assessments and evaluations, and thesis supervision by experienced faculty. The programme is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. For more information about application, please visit: https://isw.um.edu.mo/naweb_grs/faces/index.jspx.

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UM welcomes new cohort of DPA programme

The Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) at the University of Macau (UM) held an orientation for the fourth cohort of the Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) programme. This year, the programme has admitted 32 elite students, including senior management from Macao and the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, leaders of companies, and management from state-owned enterprises.

In his welcome speech, UM Rector Yonghua Song emphasised the university’s mission to serve society, Macao, and the country, as well as its strengths as a higher education institution under the ‘one country, two systems’ policy. The university supports the policies of the central and the Macao SAR governments, and is committed to contributing to Macao’s economic diversification and its integration into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and national development. The UM DPA programme is the only applied DPA programme in China that is taught in Chinese. It aims to cultivate high-calibre public administration talent for Macao and the country. Song encouraged the fourth cohort to fully utilise the learning platforms provided by UM to explore their potential, challenge themselves, and strive for excellence, thereby making contributions to the field of public administration in Macao, the country, and the world.

According to Hu Weixing, dean of FSS, the DPA programme has attracted a large number of applicants from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao every year since its launch four years ago. The programme also saw intense competition for admission this year. Hu added that establishing the DPA programme was a bold initiative for UM. Through the programme, the university aims to cultivate more high-calibre talent capable of addressing public administration challenges in the Greater Bay Area and the country. In addition, Wen Bo, assistant dean of FSS and programme director of DPA, introduced the programme structure and requirements. He encouraged students to cultivate a heart of purity and sincerity in their studies, to nurture a deep and genuine passion for learning, and to remain dedicated to public service and the greater good throughout their life journey.

During the orientation, representatives of the first, second, and third cohorts of the DPA programme—Chao Wong On, Tian Wei, and Tang Zhixian—also shared their learning experiences at UM.

Guests who attended the orientation also included Michael Hui, vice rector of UM; Cai Tianji, associate dean of FSS; Wu Yonghong, head of the Department of Government and Public Administration; and Pan Wei, director of the Institute of Global and Public Affairs.

The UM DPA programme is a professional doctoral degree programme designed to cultivate applied talent. It covers foundational and classic theoretical frameworks, introduces comparative international perspectives, teaches cutting-edge research methods, and develops students’ systematic research thinking and writing skills, as well as their ability to draw practical insights and make ethically justifiable decisions. The DPA programme is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. For more information about application, please visit: https://isw.um.edu.mo/naweb_grs/faces/index.jspx.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/59017/

‘Power System Engineering Training Towards Carbon Neutrality (PSECN) Professional Certificate Training Course’ commenced at UM

To actively contribute to China’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) of the University of Macau (UM), the State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (SKL-IOTSC) at UM, and Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) have jointly organised the ‘Power System Engineering Training Towards Carbon Neutrality (PSECN) Professional Certificate Training Course’. The course aims to equip electrical engineers in Macao with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and operate power systems that promote carbon neutrality. The course recently commenced with an opening ceremony, where Matthew Ting-Chi LIU, director of CCE, and Benjamin YUE, principal advisor to the executive committee of CEM, delivered speeches. Both LIU and YUE expressed hope that the course will contribute to the development of more sustainable power systems in Macao.

The course consists of 12 topics and totals 87 hours. Instructors include professors from the UM Faculty of Science and Technology, registered engineers from Hong Kong, and guest speakers invited by CEM. The curriculum covers the concepts and components of establishing, maintaining, and operating net-zero emission and carbon-neutral systems. It also delves into the effects of net-zero emissions. Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the assessments will receive a certificate jointly issued by CCE, SKL-IOTSC, and CEM.

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/59007/

Nearly 500 works from ‘A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings’ are on exhibition at UM

An opening ceremony for ‘Compilation of Classics in the Flourishing Age—Special Exhibition in Macao for Compiling “A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings”’ was held today (9 September) at the Museum of Art of the University of Macau (UM). The exhibition, which showcases nearly 500 meticulously curated pieces from ‘A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings’, is organised by UM and Zhejiang University, and supported by the University of Macau Development Foundation and Zhejiang University Press. ‘A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings’
is a project that has gathered over 12,000 pieces of Chinese paintings from 263 museums and other cultural institutions at home and abroad, representing a significant portion of China’s national treasures throughout history.

During his speech at the event, UM Rector Yonghua Song expressed his hope that the exhibition will promote traditional Chinese culture, enhance cultural confidence, and convey the essence of Chinese culture through art. The exhibition will run until 9 February 2025 at the UM Museum of Art, which is located on the first and second floors of the UM Library (E2). It is open from 10:00am to 7:00pm daily, including public holidays (except the first three days of the Chinese New Year). Admission to the exhibition is free. For more information, please visit the website of the Museum of Art at https://library.um.edu.mo/museum/en/.

Following the exhibition opening ceremony, Wang Xiaosong, curator of the exhibition, gave a talk titled ‘Different Paths, Converging Visions: Huang Binhong and Jackson Pollock’ as part of the University Lecture Series. The talk was well attended by guests, as well as UM faculty and students.

In addition, to support the long-term development of the Department of Arts and Design of the UM Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the UM Library has established a ‘Art Books Corner’ area on its second floor. This section displays a collection of art books and related resources, aiming to enhance the knowledge of art among faculty, students, and the public.

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/58998/

UM organises International Night 2024

The Global Affairs Office of the University of Macau (UM) organised ‘International Night 2024’, which attracted the participation of more than 220 students from 46 countries and regions, including Angola, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mozambique, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, and the US. During his speech at the event, UM Vice Rector Rui Martins said that the university will continue to promote international exchange programmes and activities this year. He expressed hope that both international and exchange students at UM will utilise the learning opportunities at the university, immerse themselves in the international atmosphere of the campus, and experience Macao’s unique culture. The event featured cultural performances by students. Faculty and students also shared their experiences and advice on overseas exchanges.

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/58992/

‘A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings’ Special Exhibition in Macao will open at UM next Monday

‘Compilation of Classics in the Flourishing Age—Special Exhibition in Macao for Compiling “A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings”’ will open on 9 September (Monday) at 3:00pm at the Museum of Art of the University of Macau (UM). The exhibition is organised by UM and Zhejiang University, and supported by the University of Macau Development Foundation and Zhejiang University Press. Featuring nearly 500 meticulously curated ancient Chinese paintings, the exhibition showcases invaluable treasures of traditional Chinese culture and is a representation of the cultural confidence of the Chinese nation. The exhibition will run until 9 February 2025 at the UM Museum of Art, which is located on the first and second floors of the UM Library (E2). It is open from 10:00am to 7:00pm daily, including public holidays (except the first three days of the Chinese New Year). Admission to the exhibition is free. For more information, please visit the website of the Museum of Art at https://library.um.edu.mo/museum/en/.

Also on 9 September, Wang Xiaosong, curator of the exhibition, associate dean of the School of Art and Archaeology at Zhejiang University, and director of the Institute of Contemporary Art and Design at Zhejiang University, will give a talk titled ‘Different Paths, Converging Visions: Huang Binhong and Jackson Pollock’ as part of the University Lecture Series. The talk will start at 4:30pm in the Auditorium of the UM Library (E2-G012) and will be conducted in Mandarin. Interested individuals can register at https://isw.um.edu.mo/evmapp/register/ULSwangxs. For enquiries, please call +853 8822 8878 or email uls@um.edu.mo. All are welcome to attend.

In addition, to support the long-term development of the Department of Arts and Design of the UM Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the UM Library has established a ‘Art Books Corner’ area on its second floor. This section displays a collection of art books and related resources, aiming to enhance the knowledge of art among faculty, students, and the public.

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/58979/

UM student wins gold award in short film competition

A short film created by Ng Ka Ngai, student in the Department of Communication of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Macau (UM), won the gold award and the best screenplay award at the ‘Introduction to Law—Microfilm Creation Competition for Macao College Students’. Titled Become a family, Ng’s film showcased the integrated development of Macao and Hengqin, as well as the new vitality of the ‘one country, two systems’ policy.

According to Ng, the strong support of the central and the Macao SAR governments has facilitated the coordinated development of Macao and Hengqin, as well as the cultural integration between the two places. For example, the Macau New Neighbourhood project in Hengqin represents a significant development. The Hengqin-Macao Youth Entrepreneurship Valley also offers great development opportunities for young people in the two places. Hengqin’s natural landscape and culinary culture also add to its appeal. Ng’s film shows the bright future of Macao and Hengqin, aiming to captivate audiences with the charm of Hengqin.

The competition was organised by the Education and Youth Development Bureau, presented by the Macao Basic Law Youth Promotion Ambassador Association, and supported by the Centre for Constitutional Law and Basic Law Studies in the UM Faculty of Law and the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Research Centre of Macao Polytechnic University. It attracted the participation of students from 22 universities in Macao and mainland China. The film entries focused on six themes: the constitutional responsibility of the Macao SAR to safeguard national security, integration into the overall development of the country, reflections on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the country and the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland, my life in Macao and Hengqin, Macao Basic Law as the guardian of Macao’s prosperity and stability, and national security as the prerequisite and foundation for Macao’s social stability and the well-being of its residents, which highlighted the significance of the Constitution and the Basic Law of Macao and their impact on the lives of young people.

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/58965/

UM organises the first Bank of China Trophy UltiMater Entrepreneur Competition 

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) of the University of Macau (UM) organised the first ‘University of Macau & Bank of China Trophy UltiMater Entrepreneur Competition’. With a total prize pool of over MOP 110,000, the event attracted the participation of nearly 50 teams, spanning various sectors including medical equipment, biotechnology, new materials, and fintech. In the final assessment round, 6 winning teams were selected. These teams will be announced at ‘The UltiMater 2024 – The 3rd UM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Exhibition’ on 8 November.

The competition lasted four months, from the registration day to the final assessment round. Participating teams were required to take part in a series of activities, including a workshop on refining business plans and roadshow skills, a lecture on legal matters related to entrepreneurship, experience sharing sessions, one-on-one mentorship by entrepreneurship coaches, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pilot Elite Program Training Camp at Shenzhen University. The teams also underwent assessments of their elevator pitches and business plan presentations. The judging panel first selected 12 teams to advance to the final assessment round, from which 6 winning teams were ultimately chosen. The projects of the winning teams demonstrated exceptional innovation, market potential, and feasibility, highlighting the diverse development of young people in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The judging panel consisted of the following members: Sou Man Kin, deputy general manager at the Bank of China (Macau) Limited (BOC Macau); Jin Weigang, president of Macao Juvenile Venture International Group Limited; Avi Sun, president of China Success (Guangdong) Capital Management Limited; Li Yongzhou, founder and chairman of Zhongke Meicheng; Chen Tianlan, founder of Digifluidic; Bill Gao, managing director of Macau Boss Translation Limited; and Filipe Lei, vice chairman of the Macao Legal Exchange and Promotion Association.

In addition, to foster a spirit of sharing and collaboration in innovation and entrepreneurship, CIE organised a celebratory dinner, where UM Business Administration doctoral students Lin Zihong, Chen Chengyi, and Zhou Jiayu were invited to share their career experiences. Other guests included Sou Man Kin, deputy general manager at BOC Macau; Chan Chong Keong, deputy general manager of the Inclusive Finance Department of BOC Macau; Cheong Meng Wai, general manager of the University of Macau Sub-branch of BOC Macau; Xu Jian, vice rector of UM; and Cindy Lam, director of the Alumni and Development Office.

The award ceremony will take place at ‘The UltiMater 2024 – The 3rd UM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Exhibition’ on 8 November. During the event, the projects of the top 12 teams will be showcased, and the 6 winning teams will be announced.

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/58953/

UM National Flag Team engages in exchange with Tsinghua University counterpart

The national flag team of Tsinghua University visited the University of Macau (UM) and participated in a flag-raising ceremony demonstration performed by the UM National Flag Team. The event allowed members of the national flag teams from both universities to engage in further exchanges following the UM National Flag Team’s visit to Tsinghua University in 2022. After the demonstration, the two national flag teams held a discussion session, where members from both universities introduced their team structures, operations, and future development prospects.

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/58942/