UM organises exhibition on achievements of volunteer teaching project in Guizhou

Chao Kuang Piu College (CKPC) of the University of Macau (UM) and the Rui Cunha Foundation have jointly organised the exhibition ‘Sunshine in the Mountains’ to showcase the achievements of CKPC’s volunteer teaching project at Gantuan Mei’e Primary School in Congjiang County, Guizhou Province, over the past six years. The exhibition is held at the Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery until 10 August. It aims to deepen the public’s understanding of the living conditions of children in remote mountainous areas and showcase the enthusiasm and dedication of university students in their engagement in social services.

The exhibition is the first public event in celebration of CKPC’s tenth anniversary. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Lau Yun Tung, college master of CKPC, said that CKPC’s volunteer teaching project is characterised by long-term commitment and targeted services. The students of the volunteer teaching team have established deep relationships with children in the mountainous areas of Guizhou, and have witnessed the continuous development and progress of the rural areas in Guizhou following the province’s success in combating poverty. He added that the exhibition provides an opportunity for the public to learn about the lives of the children in Guizhou, as well as the efforts and achievements of the volunteer teaching team over the years.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the opening of the exhibition. After the ceremony, members of the volunteer teaching team served as docents and took the guests on a tour of the exhibition. The exhibition features photos taken by the volunteer teaching team members, handicrafts, and letters written by the children in Guizhou, which reflect the friendships developed through the volunteer teaching project. The premiere of the documentary, Sunshine in the Mountains, also took place at the event, and members of the volunteer teaching team shared their experiences of volunteer teaching in the mountainous areas of Guizhou.

Guests who attended the ceremony included: Li Yongxian, deputy director of the Department of Education and Youth Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Rui Cunha, founder and president of the Rui Cunha Foundation; and Eliza Lei, senior presenter and programme producer of TDM.

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UM Macao Centre for Testing of Chinese Medicine exchanges with renowned pharmaceutical companies in Macao and Hengqin 

After obtaining accreditation from the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), the Macao Centre for Testing of Chinese Medicine, University of Macau (MCTCM, UM) has actively strengthened its connection with renowned pharmaceutical companies in Macao and Hengqin to better understand the industry’s demand for Chinese medicine testing and to explore the development of the Chinese medicine industry in Macao.

Representatives from several pharmaceutical companies in Macao and Hengqin visited MCTCM for exchanges. They were satisfied with the centre’s development, equipment, facilities, and testing capabilities, and expressed their desire to strengthen cooperation with the centre. Li Shaoping, director of MCTCM, said that Macao is a bridgehead for Chinese medicine to go global, and MCTCM is a bridge between industry and academia. The fundamental mission of the centre is to provide technical assistance to the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of Macao, conduct registration testing and monitor testing, and contribute to the industrialisation and internationalisation of Chinese medicine in Macao. To date, 118 items tested by MCTCM have passed the CNAS on-site assessment, and the centre is expected to launch its testing services before September this year.

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Students and faculty from Soochow University learn about Macao’s history and culture at UM

To promote academic exchanges between Macao and Suzhou, the Centre for Chinese History and Culture (CCHC) of the University of Macau (UM) and Soochow University jointly organised a three-day training programme on Chinese culture promotion. A total of 26 students and faculty members from Soochow University participated in the programme at UM to enhance their understanding and knowledge of Macao’s history and culture.

Zhu Shoutong, director of CCHC, said at the opening ceremony that the activity could strengthen academic exchanges between the two places and promote the development of academic research. Ji Jinping, director of the Student Affairs Office of the School of Chinese Language and Literature at Soochow University, encouraged students to immerse themselves in the cultural atmosphere and academic environment of UM.

During the programme, students and faculty members from Soochow University attended workshops on a variety of topics, including Macao’s culture, children’s literature, and traditional Chinese poetry. They also visited the Suao Pavilion, the University Gallery, the UM Library, and the Wall of Great Wisdom at UM.

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UM’s two international summer camps draw students globally

The Global Affairs Office of the University of Macau (UM) organised the ‘Summer Camp for Outstanding Students of UM Partner Universities’ and the ‘East Lighthouse Talent Development Scheme – Learning Experience Summer Program for International Students’, which attracted the participation of nearly 100 students from 50 universities around the world. During the summer camps, the students experienced UM’s exceptional learning environment and explored the unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures in Macao.

The participating students came from universities in 12 countries and regions, including UM’s partner universities in mainland China and overseas, as well as member universities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance, and the Alliance for Technology, Innovation, and Talent Development in Western Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. Ge Wei, vice rector of UM, said that the summer camps allowed students from all over the world to get to know Macao and UM from different angles, and enabled students from different cultural backgrounds to experience university life together, have in-depth exchanges, and develop friendships.

During the summer camps, the students attended a series of talks to gain more insights into Macao. They also took part in Portuguese language classes and Mandarin workshops. In addition, the students visited the Historic Centre of Macao and participated in cultural activities to explore Macao’s unique history and culture. Additionally, they visited UM’s faculties to learn about their flagship programmes. They also experienced first-hand the environment of UM’s residential colleges and engaged in exchanges with UM students, faculty members, and other participants.

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UM, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine jointly organise Chinese medicine seminar

To promote the inheritance and innovation of Chinese medicine and the high-quality development of the Chinese medicine industry, the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) of the University of Macau (UM) and the Hubei University of Chinese Medicine (HBUCM) jointly organised a seminar on the inheritance and innovation of Chinese medicine. Experts, researchers, faculty members and students in the field attended the seminar to explore in depth the advantages of Chinese medicine in terms of economics, technology, culture, and ecological resources.

The seminar featured five presentations by scholars from UM and HBUCM, covering theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the field of Chinese medicine. Liu Songlin, party committee secretary and president of HBUCM, stressed the importance of integrity and innovation in the development of Chinese medicine. Liu Hongtao, professor at HBUCM, shared his experience of using Chinese medicine to regulate intestinal microecology and treat metabolic diseases. Mei Guoqiang, professor at HBUCM, discussed the clinical application and compatibility of Xiao Xian Xiong Tang (Minor Chest-Draining Decoction). Chen Xin, director of ICMS, talked about the immune regulation mechanism in Chinese medicine. Wan Jianbo, assistant director of ICMS, presented research on the chemical defence system in Panax notoginseng.

In addition, the HBUCM delegation met with Yonghua Song, rector of UM, and had in-depth discussions on topics such as the implementation of research and development cooperation in Chinese medicine, commercialisation of research results, and talent cultivation. They also visited the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and the UM Library.

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UM rector attends Joint Annual Conference of Physical Societies in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

The 2024 Joint Annual Conference of Physical Societies in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area was held in Macao. Rector Yonghua Song and Vice Rector Ge Wei of the University of Macau (UM), together with more than 320 experts and scholars in the field of physics from around the world, attended the conference to discuss the latest research findings and development trends in physics, and to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the field in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Song stressed the importance of innovation and cooperation in the field of physics in the GBA. He also pointed out that in recent years, UM has been committed to research in applied physics and materials engineering, and has established the Macao Centre for Research and Development in Advanced Materials to promote industry-academia collaboration. Sun Handong, president of the Physical Society of Macao and associate director of the Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering (IAPME) at UM; Wang Biao, chair of the Guangdong Physics Society; and Wang Xin, representative of the Physical Society of Hong Kong, also delivered speeches at the ceremony, sharing their visions for the future development of the physics community in the GBA.

Experts and scholars in the field of physics from home and abroad were invited to deliver master lectures at the conference: Ge Wei, vice rector of UM; Yang Wei, professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Zhejiang University; Cheng Huiming, honorary dean of the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering at the Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology; Zhao Gang, researcher at the National Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Hyoung Joon Choi, president of the Association of Asia Pacific Physical Societies; Zhang Baile, assistant chair of the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at Nanyang Technological University; Ou Zheyu, chair professor in the Department of Physics at the City University of Hong Kong; Pan Hui, associate director of IAPME at UM; and Xing Guichuan, professor at IAPME at UM.

In addition, the conference received a total of 211 submissions from Chinese and international experts and scholars, including 165 oral presentations and 46 posters. The presentations and posters covered eight frontier areas: ‘Astrophysics and Astronomy’, ‘Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics’, ‘Biophysics and Soft Matter’, ‘Condensed Matter Physics’, ‘Interdisciplinary Physics’, ‘Materials Physics and Engineering’, ‘Scattering, Particle, Nuclear, and Plasma Physics’ and ‘Quantum and Statistical Physics’, providing participants with a platform for in-depth exchanges and discussions and laying a solid foundation for future research collaboration.

The conference was jointly organised by the Physical Society of Macao, the Guangdong Physics Society, and the Physical Society of Hong Kong. It aimed to strengthen communication between the physical societies at home and abroad, and to foster cooperation in the field of physics in the GBA. In the future, the physical societies in the GBA will continue to deepen their cooperation and exchanges, and work together to promote innovation and development in the field of physics, thus making greater contributions to the advancement of science and technology and human civilisation.

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UM FLL delegation visits universities and judiciaries in Portuguese-speaking countries to strengthen cooperation

To leverage Macao’s role as a bridge between China and Portuguese-speaking countries and respond to the national call for the cultivation of foreign-related legal talent, a delegation led by Tong Io Cheng, dean of the Faculty of Law (FLL) and director of the Centre for Judicial and Legal Studies of China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries at the University of Macau (UM), visited renowned universities and law departments in Mozambique and Angola. During the visits, they studied international legal issues in depth and explored ways to empower international legal professional development programmes.

In Mozambique, the FLL delegation visited the Faculty of Law of Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM). The two parties jointly held the seminar ‘Celebrating 25 Years of Cooperation: Public-Private Partnerships and Their Applicability Issues in Mainland China, Macao, and Mozambique’, and released a special publication on their cooperation. The delegation also participated in a seminar on the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Faculty of Law of UEM, during which they discussed the importance of research development in universities, the trend towards the internationalisation of legal education, and the exchange and integration of the Chinese and Portuguese legal cultures. Moreover, the delegation met with Manuel Guilherme Júnior, rector of UEM, and Eduardo Chiziane, dean of UEM’s Faculty of Law. The two parties explored and discussed potential cooperation in academic research, faculty training and student exchanges, with a view to improving the quality of legal education and deepening cooperation between the two universities.

In Angola, the FLL delegation visited Agostinho Neto University (UAN), where they attended a seminar organised by the Center for the Study of Legal-Economic and Social Sciences of UAN. The delegation also met with Pedro Magalhães, rector of UAN; André Victor, dean of the Faculty of Law of UAN; and José Octávio Serra Van-Dúnem, director of the Center for the Study of Legal-Economic and Social Sciences of UAN. The two parties exchanged views on promoting student exchanges, strengthening cooperation between faculty members, and organising joint seminars and research programmes. They also agreed to strengthen academic exchanges and engage in collaborative academic research.

In addition, the FLL delegation visited the Constitutional Court of Angola and its library, where they exchanged views with Laurinda Prazeres Cardoso, president of the court, and several judges on the judicial systems and frameworks of China and Angola. Both parties agreed that the joint publication of research findings and the promotion of cooperation would be beneficial to both sides.

The visits to Mozambique and Angola have solidified the foundation for cooperation between UM and universities in Portuguese-speaking countries, and have a positive effect on promoting cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries in the fields of science, education, and judiciary. UM will continue to cooperate with Mozambique and Angola in legal education, scientific research and judicial exchanges, thus contributing to regional and international academic exchanges and talent cultivation.

The delegation also included the following FLL representatives: Manuel Trigo, director of the Centre for Law Studies; Jiang Yiwa, associate director of the Centre for Law Studies; Ma Zhe, associate director of the Centre for Judicial and Legal Studies of China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries; Augusto Teixeira Garcia, part-time associate professor; Luís Pessanha, part-time lecturer; and Miguel Quental, part-time teacher.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/press-release/detail/58705/

Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Macau Visita Instituições de Ensino Superior e Jurídicas dos Países de Língua Portuguesa para Aprofundar a Cooperação

Para desempenhar o papel de Macau como ponte entre a China e os países de língua portuguesa e responder à necessidade nacional de formar talentos em direito internacional, Tong Io Cheng, Director da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Macau e do Centro de Estudos Judiciários e Jurídicos da China e dos Países de Língua Oficial Portuguesa, liderou uma delegação em visitas oficiais a Moçambique e Angola. Durante as visitas, foram realizadas reuniões com instituições de ensino superior e departamentos jurídicos locais, discutindo questões de direito internacional e explorando formas de fortalecer os programas de formação jurídica internacional.

Em Moçambique, a delegação visitou a Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, onde foi realizado o seminário “Celebrando 25 Anos de Cooperação: Parcerias Público-Privadas na China Continental, Macau e Moçambique e Seus Desafios”. Foi também lançada uma edição especial em comemoração à cooperação. A delegação participou ainda no seminário “Celebrando os 50 Anos da Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane”, discutindo temas como a importância do desenvolvimento científico nas universidades, as tendências da internacionalização do ensino jurídico e a integração das culturas jurídicas chinesa e lusófona. Em reuniões com o Reitor da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Manuel Guilherme Júnior, e o Diretor da Faculdade de Direito, Eduardo Chiziane, foram debatidos planos de cooperação futura em pesquisa académica, formação de docentes e intercâmbio de estudantes, visando aprimorar o nível de ensino e pesquisa jurídica e fortalecer a colaboração.

A delegação também visitou Angola, onde esteve na Universidade Agostinho Neto e participou num seminário organizado pelo Centro de Estudos Jurídicos, Económicos e Sociais da Faculdade de Direito dessa Universidade. Em reuniões com o Reitor Pedro Magalhães da UAN, o Diretor da Faculdade de Direito da UAN, André Victor, e o Diretor do Centro de Estudos Jurídicos, Económicos e Sociais, José Octávio Serra Van-Dúnem, foram discutidas questões relacionadas ao intercâmbio de estudantes, fortalecimento de cooperação docente, organização de seminários conjuntos e projetos de investigação, acordando em intensificar a troca académica e realizar actividades científicas conjuntas.

Adicionalmente, a delegação visitou o Tribunal Constitucional de Angola e a sua biblioteca, onde teve reunião com a Presidente Laurinda Prazeres Cardoso e outros juízes trocando opiniões sobre os sistemas judiciais da China e de Angola, reconhecendo a importância da publicação conjunta de resultados de investigação e a promoção da cooperação bilateral.

Estas visitas reforçaram a base para a cooperação entre a Universidade de Macau e as instituições de ensino superior dos países de língua portuguesa, desempenhando um papel positivo na promoção da cooperação científica e jurídica entre a China e os países de língua portuguesa. A Universidade de Macau continuará a colaborar com Moçambique e Angola nas áreas de ensino jurídico, pesquisa e intercâmbio judicial, contribuindo para a promoção do intercâmbio académico regional e internacional e para a formação de talentos.

Os membros da delegação da Universidade de Macau incluíram ainda o Diretor do Centro de Estudos Jurídicos, Manuel Trigo, e a Directora Associada, Jiang Yi Wa; a Directora Associada do Centro de Estudos Judiciários e Jurídicos da China e dos Países de Língua Oficial Portuguesa, Ma Zhe; o Professor associado a tempo parcial, Augusto Teixeira Garcia; o lecture a tempo parcial, Luís Pessanha e o docente a tempo parcial, Miguel Quental.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/pt-pt/news-and-press-releases/press-release/detail/58705/

UM students and faculty join study tour to Singapore

To enhance students’ global perspective and knowledge, Lui Che Woo College (LCWC) of the University of Macau (UM) organised a study tour to Singapore for its students and resident fellows. The study tour provided them with the opportunity to engage in cultural and knowledge exploration and experiential learning, broadening their knowledge in areas such as engineering, business, and social sciences.

Led by Desmond Lam, college master of LCWC, 19 students visited the National University of Singapore (NUS). They visited the Engineering Design and Innovation Centre and discussed with their professor topical issues related to the integration of academic knowledge with industrial practice in the real world. The group also visited the Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk and explored a range of academic topics, including growth mindset, healthy ageing, and their association with diabetes. During their visit to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, LCWC members met with representatives of the faculty and learned about the various academic programmes offered by the faculty as well as career opportunities in Singapore.

During their time in Singapore, LCWC students and staff stayed at the College of Alice & Peter Tan and were also given a tour of the college facilities by Gary Tan, master of the college. Students from both colleges had in-depth exchanges, laying the foundation for future cooperation.

In addition, LCWC members visited Nanyang Technological University, where they experienced campus life and learned more about the history of the university and the unique architecture of its campus. The group also visited two integrated resorts in Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands, to gain a better understanding of the operation of international integrated resorts.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/58696/

Students from UM and East China Normal University join study trip to Shanghai and Macao

To promote exchanges between universities in Macao and Shanghai and foster patriotism among students, Chao Kuang Piu College (CKPC) of the University of Macau (UM) and Meng Xiancheng College of East China Normal University (ECNU) jointly organised the summer exchange programme ‘Urban and Cultural Development: Focusing on Shanghai and Macao’. A total of 20 students from the two colleges visited Shanghai and Macao to conduct field studies.

This is the seventh edition of the exchange programme between CKPC and Meng Xiancheng College. Over the years of cooperation, students and faculty members from both colleges have developed deep friendships, strengthening the ties between universities in Macao and Shanghai. During the programme, college masters and teachers from both colleges shared their experiences in whole-person education and discussed measures and ways to improve college education. Participating UM students said that the exchange programme allowed them to experience Shanghai’s culture first-hand, broaden their horizons, and develop friendships with students from Meng Xiancheng College.

Macao and Shanghai share deep cultural ties and are among the first cities in China to showcase a mix of Chinese and Western influences. Under the theme ‘Shanghai and Macao: Exploring the Colourful Journey of Culture’, faculty members from Meng Xiancheng College led the students to visit Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, as well as the University History Museum, the Historical Relics Museum and the Ancient Coins Museum at ECNU’s Putuo campus.

To explore the cultural characteristics of Shanghai, students from the two colleges were divided into five teams to conduct field studies on the city’s nature, technology, humanities, geography, and culture and creativity. They visited the Memorial Hall of the League of Left-wing Writers, M50 Creative Park, Rockbund Art Museum, Pudong Urban Planning and Public Art Center, Shanghai Library, and the Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, where they gained a better understanding of Shanghai’s unique historical and cultural heritage and experienced local customs. The students also visited local communities to introduce primary school students in Wujing Town to the cultural heritage, food, urban landscape, and customs of both Shanghai and Macao, through which they learned about the importance of serving the community and the spirit of mutual support.

For the trip to Macao, CKPC invited Yu Jiannan, president of the Macau Youth Tea Culture Promotion Association, to introduce the basic knowledge of tea and China’s contribution to tea culture, and teach the participants how to brew tea. The students from Meng Xiancheng College also visited Macao’s famous landmarks, including the Ruins of St Paul’s, the ‘Leal Senado’ Building, the Holy House of Mercy, Senado Square, and the Handover Gifts Museum of Macao. They also visited the exhibition ‘Focus: Integration of Art between China and the West in the 18th-19th Centuries’ at the Macao Museum of Art, and the photo exhibition ‘Uniting for Progress on a New Journey—25th Anniversary of Supply of Agricultural Food Products from the Mainland to Macao’ at the IAM Gallery, where they learned about the unique combination of Chinese and Western cultures in Macao and the national support for Macao’s development.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/presss-release/detail/58682/

UM Portuguese Language Summer Programme closing ceremony showcases participants’ learning outcomes

The Department of Portuguese of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Macau (UM) held a closing ceremony for the 38th Portuguese Language Summer Programme. During the event, participants demonstrated their learning outcomes over the past three weeks through dance performances and poetry recitations. Certificates were also presented to those who passed the course requirements.

During the three-week programme, a total of 343 participants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, South Korea and Vietnam took part in language courses and cultural experiences at UM. Wang Jinfang, a participant from mainland China, said that the Portuguese Language Summer Programme was a fresh experience as she was able to meet teachers and students from different places. She believes that learning a new language opens a new window on the world. It allows her to observe the lifestyles of people with different cultural concepts and to seek common ground despite differences, thus realising the need of mutual respect, inclusion and care among people from different cultural backgrounds.

Zhang Jianbo, coordinator of the programme, said that the number of participants in this year’s summer programme had reached a record high in the last three years. He expressed hope that more students from different countries and regions will come to study Portuguese at UM in the future, and that UM will be an important gateway for them to broaden their horizons and knowledge.

In addition to language courses, this year’s Portuguese Language Summer Programme included seminars on translation and interpreting, as well as topics related to Macao and contemporary Portugal. Participants also took part in a range of workshops on Portuguese folk dance, capoeira, poetry and music, oenology and more. Moreover, the course materials were made available on an online platform to facilitate participants’ independent learning and the completion of assignments after class. Participants also engaged in a series of activities such as tasting local specialities, attending concerts, watching dance performances, and visiting famous landmarks in Macao.

This year’s Portuguese Language Summer Programme was supported by the Macao Foundation, the Macao Government Tourism Office, and the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/press-release/detail/58674/

Enceramento da 38ª edição do Curso de Verão de Língua Portuguesa da UM, acompanhado da demonstração do aprendizado dos estudantes

Terminou a 38ª edição do Curso de Verão de Língua Portuguesa organizada pelo Departamento de Português da Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Macau. Os estudantes demonstraram os seus dotes e deram provas do aprendizado ao longo das últimas três semanas através de espetáculos de dança e declamação de poesia, tendo ainda sido atribuídos certificados de curso aos alunos elegíveis.

Durante o curso de verão, os estudantes para além de assistirem às aulas também se envolveram em actividades de índole cultural. Este curso contou com 343 participantes, do Continente da China, Hong Kong, Macau, Coreia do Sul e do Vietname e passaram um tempo gratificante na UMAC. Wang Jinfang, uma estudante do Continente da China, disse que a participação no curso de verão foi uma experiência completamente nova, que lhe permitiu ter contato com colegas e professores de distintas proveniências. Afirmou ainda que aprender uma nova língua é como se abrisse uma nova janela para ver o mundo, pela qual se pode ver o modo de vida de pessoas de diferentes culturas. Para além das diferenças, também se podem constatar muitos pontos em comum, salientado a importância do respeito mútuo, inclusão e amizade entre as pessoas de diferentes culturas.

O Prof. Zhang Jianbo, um dos coordenadores do Curso, disse que o número de estudantes deste ano atingiu um recorde nos últimos três anos, esperando que mais estudantes de diferentes países e regiões venham à Universidade de Macau para aprender português no futuro, e que Macau se torne um lugar importante para eles ampliarem os seus horizontes e enriquecer o seu conhecimento.

Os cursos de língua portuguesa foram complementados com seminários nas áreas de Tradução, Interpretação, Macau e Portugal Contemporâneo. Os estudantes frequentaram ainda atividades entusiástica e massivamente, clubes dedicados a dança (folclore de Portugal e capoeira), poesia e música, o vinho na cultura portuguesa e tópicos de Portugal contemporâneo. As atividades em que os estudantes participaram no campus da Universidade de Macau puderam ser desenvolvidas autonomamente com informação textual e fílmica, publicada na plataforma Moodle. A gastronomia, a música e as danças de países de língua portuguesa e passeios em Macau completaram a formação eclética deste Curso de Verão em Língua Portuguesa.

O Curso de Verão de Língua Portuguesa contou igualmente com o apoio da Fundação Macau, Direção dos Serviços de Turismo e dos Correios de Macau.

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https://www.um.edu.mo/pt-pt/news-and-press-releases/press-release/detail/58674/