CCE collaborated with BRTC and HKU SPACE to organize a training course on Digital Empowerment and Financial Intelligence in the Greater Bay Area for students from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), in collaboration with BRTC and HKU SPACE, organized a training course on “Digital Empowerment and Financial Intelligence in the Greater Bay Area” for 12 students from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies from 16th to 21st February.  We got positive feedback from the participants.

The week-long training program consisted of a series of specialized lectures with rich content, delivered entirely in English by expert and UM professors. Students first attended a lecture on “Green Finance and ESG” at the University of Hong Kong, followed by lectures at the University of Macau on “Blockchain: Technology and Applications,” “How Innovation Drives Economic Growth,” and “Introduction to Financial Technology (Fintech)”.  On the final day, students presented their group learning outcomes. During the closing ceremony, the accompanying teacher and student representatives shared their thoughts, noting that the training provided deeper insights into both Hong Kong and Macao. They found the classes interesting, the instructors dedicated, and the content practical and helpful for their professional studies. They hope for future study in UM.

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, located in Guangzhou, is a key institution in Guangdong Province’s high-level university development initiative. The university previously sent outstanding students to the University of Macau for study tours in 2021 and 2023. The Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Macau will continue to promote the development of new models for continuing education cooperation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area through cross-city exchange and collaboration.

CCE organized a training course on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for students of Harbin Engineering University

The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) organized a training course on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for 21 undergraduate students during February 10 to 14. Most of participants are from Harbin Engineering University, and several students from Changzhou Institute of Technology also joined the course.

The five-day training course is rich in content and taught in English by UM professors and senior instructors. The topics include “Fundamental of Artificial Intelligence: Computer Science & Database Systems”, “Big Data and Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionary Development”, “Financial Technology (FinTech): Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence”, and “Emerging Big Data and AI Techniques”. They also visited UM’s State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (SKL-IOTSC). We got positive feedback from the students.

Harbin Engineering University (HEU) dates back to the PLA Military Engineering Institute founded in 1953. In 1994, its name changed to Harbin Engineering University. The school was identified as one of the first batch of key universities in the “211 Project” in 1996, and entered the ranks of the national “Double First-Class” construction in 2017.

CCE continues to offer training course and promote collaboration between UM and higher education institutions in mainland.

CCE organized a training course on Business Communication and Leadership for students of Harbin Engineering University and students of Minzu University of China

During February 10 to 14, the University of Macau (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) co-organized with Business Research and Training Centre of Faculty of Business Administration (BRTC), held a training course on Business Communication and Leadership for 24 students from Harbin Engineering University and Minzu University of China.

The five-day training course is rich in content and taught in English by UM professors, senior instructors and business elites. The topics include “Business Communication Skills for Leaders”, “How to cultivate future leaders of the 21st century”, “Applied linguistics development and globalization”, and “Global Business Leadership”. Besides the lectures, the participants visited Currency Museum and Mock Casino in FBA. These visits provided them with insights into Macao’s monetary history and its leading industries.

Harbin Engineering University (HEU) dates back to the PLA Military Engineering Institute founded in 1953. In 1994, its name changed to Harbin Engineering University. The school was identified as one of the first batch of key universities in the “211 Project” in 1996, and entered the ranks of the national “Double First-Class” construction in 2017.

Minzu University of China is a university jointly established by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission, the Ministry of Education and Beijing Municipal Government. The school’s predecessor was the Yan’an Nationalities College founded in 1941. In November 1993, it was renamed Minzu University of China; in 1999 and 2004, the school successively entered the national “211 Project” and “985 Project”; in 2017, it entered the ranks of “Double First-Class construction” A-level universities.

To strengthen cooperation between UM and universities in mainland, CCE and BRTC are continuing to provide qualified training programs for college students in the future.

CCE organized a training course on Study Tour for Elite Talents in the Greater Bay Area for students from mainland higher education institutions

From January 19 to 26, The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), in collaboration with the School of Professional and Continuing Education of the University of Hong Kong (HKU SPACE), organized a short-term training program on Study Tour for Elite Talents in the Greater Bay Area. A total of 67 students participated in the program, mainly from Minzu University of China, others are from Jiangsu Normal University KeWen College, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, etc.

The 7-day training program featured a series of specialized lectures, all delivered in English, with rich and diverse content. The program began with students attending four thematic lectures in Hong Kong, covering topics such as “Big Data and Business Intelligence”, “Cultural and Artistic Communication”, “University Education and Community Engagement”, and “Technological Innovation”. Afterward, the students traveled to the University of Macau, where they participated in lectures on “Introduction to Macao’s economy and development opportunities in the Greater Bay Area” and “Applied linguistics development and globalization”. The program also included group presentations, allowing students to showcase their learning outcomes.

Besides the lectures, the participants visited Currency Museum and Mock Casino in FBA. These visits provided them with insights into Macao’s monetary history and its leading industries. At the closing ceremony, several supervising teachers shared their thoughts, emphasizing that through this training program, the students experienced the high-quality and distinctive educational offerings of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as well as the immense charm of the region’s two “pearl” cities—Hong Kong and Macao. They remarked on the rich rewards the students gained from this experience and expressed hopes for more opportunities for exchange and collaboration in the future.

This training program marks another successful collaboration between UM CCE and HKU SPACE. Through cross-city academic exchanges, the program continues to promote the development of new models of continuing education cooperation within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

CCE organized a training course on Medicine and Life Science for students of Southwest Medical University and Guilin Medical University

The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) organized a training course on Medicine and Life Science for students from several mainland higher education institutions during January 20 to 24. Total 40 students joined the training course, they are from Southwest Medical University and Guilin Medical University.

The five-day training course is rich in content, and the whole training course is taught in English by UM professors. The topics include “Clinical research and prevention of Parkinson’s disease and aging”, “Immune regulation mechanism and tumor immunotherapy”, “Comparison and difference of clinical medicine between Chinese and Western medicine”, “A stem cell journey: from bench side to bedside”. We received positive feedback from students.

CCE continues to carry out high-quality training courses to strengthen educational cooperation between UM and universities in mainland.

CCE organized a training course on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for students from mainland higher education institutions

The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) organized a training course on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for students from several mainland higher education institutions during January 20 to 24. Total 58 students joined the training course, they are from Northwestern Polytechnical University, Harbin Engineering University, and Gengdan Institute of Beijing University of Technology.

The five-day training course is rich in content and taught in English by UM professors and senior instructors. The topics include “Fundamental of Artificial Intelligence: Computer Science & Database Systems”, “Big Data and Artificial Intelligence: Revolutionary Development”, “Financial Technology (FinTech): Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence”, and “Emerging Big Data and AI Techniques”. They also visited UM’s State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City (SKL-IOTSC). At the closing ceremony, a student representative expressed that they had a good chance to learn more about the history and culture of Macao. The training course broadened their horizons and provided a wealth of valuable experiences.

CCE continues to offer training course and promote collaboration between UM and higher education institutions in mainland.

CCE collaborated with HKU SPACE to organize a training course on Leadership and Cross-Cultural Communication for Students from Yunnan University

From January 14 to 18, The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), in collaboration with HKU SPACE, organized a training course on Leadership and Cross-Cultural Communication for 25 students from Yunnan University.

The five-day program consist of several lectures and visits, with all sessions conducted in English. The lectures covered a wide range of topics, including “Critical Thinking and Decision-Making for Leaders”, “Public Speaking Skills for Leaders”, “How Innovation Drives Economic Growth: Big Data and Technological Innovation”, and “Cross-Cultural Communication and Global Perspectives”. During the on-campus visits, students went to Mock Casino and Currency Museum in FBA, gaining insights into Macau’s monetary history and its leading industry. At the closing ceremony, a student representative expressed that they had a good chance to learn more about the culture of Hong Kong and Macau. The program broadened their horizons and provided a wealth of valuable experiences.

Yunnan University, one of the earliest comprehensive universities established in China’s western frontier, has a rich history of academic excellence. In 1978, it was designated as one of the country’s 88 key universities by the State Council. It was among the first universities included in the national “211 Project” in 1996 and was selected as a priority institution under the Western Development Program in 2001. In 2017, Yunnan University was recognized as one of the first 42 universities to participate in the “Double First-Class Initiative,” and in 2022, it continued its inclusion in the second phase of the national “Double First-Class” initiative.

This training program represents another successful collaboration between UM CCE and HKU SPACE. Through cross-city academic exchanges, the program continues to promote the development of a new model of continuing education cooperation within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

CCE and BRTC co-organized Wuhan University 2025 Youth Development Training Program (Greater Bay Area Route): A One-Day Experience at UM

On January 15, The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) co-organized with Business Research and Training Centre of Faculty of Business Administration (BRTC), held a one-day experience event for 47 students from Wuhan University as part of the Wuhan University 2025 Youth Development Training Program (Greater Bay Area Route).

The one-day program consisted of thematic lecture and campus visits. The lecture delivered entirely in English by experienced UM professor, covered topics such as an overview of Macau’s economy, development opportunities in the Greater Bay Area, and Macau’s positioning and advantages within the region. These professional insights helped broaden the students’ perspectives and inspired critical thinking. In the afternoon, the participants went to SKL-IOTSC for campus visiting. Through this program, the students gained a deeper understanding of UM’s unique teaching methods and picturesque campus environment. They also experienced Macau’s distinctive blend of Chinese and Western cultures.

This event marked Wuhan University’s second short-term exchange program at UM, following the cross-border training program in May 2023. CCE and BRTC are continuing to provide qualified training programs for college students in the future, to foster deeper exchanges and closer cooperation between leading mainland universities and UM.

CCE organised a Training Programme on Talent Development in New Engineering for students of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications

From January 16 to 19, the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) hosted a winter training program on Talent Development in New Engineering for 32 students from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (NUPT). The program received positive feedback from the participating students.

The four-day training program featured a series of thematic lectures delivered entirely in English by experienced UM professors. The comprehensive curriculum covered topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Manufacturing & Automation Control, AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) & Energy Systems, Communication and Signal Processing in Microelectronics, 5G and Communication Technologies, and an Introduction to Programming for Data Science. In addition to the lectures, the students visited SKL-AMSV as well. The students expressed their appreciation for the program, highlighting how it enriched their personal experiences, expanded their knowledge, and broadened their perspectives. Many noted that the training left a lasting impression on them, praising both Macau and UM, and they expressed a strong desire to return to UM for further studies in the future.

In recent years, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications has been consistently selecting students to participate in short-term cross-border training programs at UM. CCE is dedicated to organizing more high-quality training programs for university students, fostering exchanges and collaboration between mainland universities and UM.

CCE organized Training Course on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for students of Nantong University

The Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) of the University of Macau (UM) organized a training program on Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for 20 students from Nantong University on December 16–17. The program was conducted in English and included lectures covering topics such as “Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence: Computational Logic and Database Systems,” “Emerging Big Data and AI Technologies,” and “Key Breakthroughs in the Development of STEM Innovation and Technology Education.”  The students expressed that they greatly benefited from the training, praising the instructors for their engaging and insightful teaching. They also gained a deeper understanding of the development of AI and Big Data in Macao and left with a profound and positive impression of the learning experience.

Founded in 1912, Nantong University (NTU) traces its origins to the Private Nantong Medical School and Nantong Textile School, established by the prominent modern industrialist and educator Zhang Jian. In 2004, Nantong Medical College, Nantong Institute of Technology, and Nantong Teachers College merged to form the new Nantong University. In 2023, the university signed a strategic agreement with the Nantong Municipal Government to integrate the development of the “Famous City and Famous University,” creating a new model of interactive growth where “the city nurtures the university, and the university enhances the city.” In the 2024 China University Rankings, NTU’s overall strength was ranked 100th, with its Nature Index ranking placing it 70th among mainland Chinese universities, and its ESI composite ranking at 113th nationally.

Since 2021, Nantong University has been consistently sending students to UM for training programs each year. Both institutions look forward to further strengthening their collaboration to advance educational and talent exchange efforts between the two regions.