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Symposium on the breakthroughts and transformation of Macau after returning China, jointly organized by University of Macau and University of Toronto
On 19 March 2012, a joint Symposium on “China’s Macao SAR: 12 Years of Breakthrough & Transformation”, organized by the University of Macau (UM) and the University of Toronto (UT), was held at UT. A diversed array of topics were discussed, for example, “Overview of the Macao SAR’s First 12 Years”, “University of Macau Cross-Border New Campus as PRD Integration Breakthrough”, “Macao SAR Governance & Economy”, “Macao SAR Identity, Culture & Heritage” and “Macao SAR/Macanese External Links”.
For more information, please click HERE.
Click on the links below to view relevant news release (in Chinese or Portuguese) from official Chinese entities and various media:
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Group photo of UM members and Theodore C. Bestor, president-elect of the Association for Asian Studies
Prof. Simon Ho, Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) delivering opening speech
| Prof. Wei Zhao, Rector presented souvenir to Prof. António Leão Correia e Silva, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Cape Verde
Prof. António Leão Correia e Silva delivering talk in DDCSS 2012 |
Minister of Higher Edcucation, Science and Innovation of Cape Verde visited UM and delivered Talk for Distinguished Diplomatic & Consular Speakers Series (DDCSS) 2012 Prof. António Leão Correia e Silva, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Cape Verde visited University of Macau on 12 April. During his visit he took the opportunity to deliver a talk "Cape Verde: The Man and the Sea - Opportunities and Challenges for Development", which was about Cape Verde's maritime history. For more information, please click HERE. Click on the links below to view relevant news release (in Portuguese) from local media:
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| Prof. Simon Ho, Vice Rector (Academic Affairs)
Dr. Alex Lai (Administration) |
UM Vice Rectors attended the EduBuild Asia 2012 in Singapore to share experience in articulating the Hengqin new campus Invited by the Organizer, Prof. Simon Ho, Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) and Dr. Alex Lai, Vice Rector (Administration) attended the EduBuild Asia 2012 in Singapore on 28 and 29 March. During the Conference Prof. Ho shared the academic settings of the Hengqin new campus, for example, residential colleges and "4-in-1" educational system, while Dr. Lai shared his experience in managing the new campus project, including oppotunities and challenges. For more information, please click HERE.
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Photo gallery of International Forum on University Governance: Keys to Competitiveness is now available! Thanks to the support from distinguished Speakers worldwide, the International Forum on University Governance: Keys to Competitiveness was successfully held during 21-22 Feb! Recall the Forum HERE. For more information, refer to the press release of the Forum and article written by Dr. Daniel Tse, Chair of University Council, University of Macau. |
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Portuguese Speakers for the International Forum on University Governance met with UM senior management on 20 Feb Prior to the International Forum on University Governance held on 21-22 Feb, the distinguished Speakers from Portugal took this opportunity to meet with UM senior management body to enhance mutual understanding on university governance progress in Portugal and Macau. |
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Prof. Brenda Litchfield speaks at UM Fulbright Lecture Series Professor Brenda Litchfield, University of South Alabama (USA), currently visiting Fulbright Lecturer at the University of Macau, gave a speech about "Learning Styles and Their Importance for Teaching and Learning" on 16 January 2012 in which over 100 scholars, local teachers and students attended." For more information of Fulbright Lecture Series and Prof. Litchfield's presentation, please visit HERE. |
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