USJ Sustainability News
USJ Macao to Host Asia-Oceania Youth Awardees Bound for Papal Audience at Uniservitate Awards 2026
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USJ Macao is set to host the Service-Learning Student Summit 2026 (SLSS 2026) at its Ilha Verde campus from 3 to 6 August, in partnership with De La Salle University (DLSU), Philippines.
The Mangrove Team from the Department of Science and Environment (DSE) continued to inspire curiosity about nature and sustainability through a series of outreach activities across Macao throughout the academic year 2025-2026.
The Macao Observatory for Social Development (MOSD) USJ and the Macau Down Syndrome Association recently jointly released the “Research Report on Support Strategies and Needs of Medical-Social Services for Families Caring for People with Down Syndrome”.
Service-learning student ambassadors Casey Hio and Charlie Saw represented USJ at the 1st Joint Catholic Universities Service-Learning Programme, hosted by Saint Francis University in Hong Kong.
UJS held a Service-Learning Academic Staff Training session, bringing together faculty, deans, and visiting experts to deepen the university’s understanding of Service-Learning.
“USJ hosted a preparatory luncheon for student volunteers and organisers of the 2026 Regional Student Service-Learning Summit and Uniservitate Award 2026 Ceremony. The gathering provided an opportunity to recognise volunteers, finalise organisational arrangements, and strengthen collaboration ahead of the international event that will bring participants from across the Asia-Pacific region to Macau in August 2026.
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Macao has successfully completed its ARC Sustainability Performance Assessment for the Ilha Verde Campus – an important milestone to its environmental responsibility, occupant wellbeing, and long-term campus performance.
Members of the public experience the challenges faced by people with disabilities first-hand, raising awareness of community inclusion.
As part of the ongoing ARC Sustainability Performance Assessment at USJ Macao, the indoor air quality monitoring phase has now been completed.
Initial findings indicate a high level of overall satisfaction among students, faculty, and staff. Factors such as air quality, cleanliness, lighting, and acoustics were among the most appreciated by users.
Prof. Franz Gassner participated in the Meeting of the Commission of World Mission and Evangelisation of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Kingston, Jamaica, from 16 – 21 April, 2016.
To encourage students in their exam preparations and help relieve their study stress, USJ held the Support Station under the theme “Sakura Cafe” at the end of March to spread positive energy.
The Office for Student and Alumni Affairs at USJ hosted a series of mental health week activities throughout March.
Prof. Helen Liu, Programme Leader of the USJ Prison Outreach Programme, attended the 69th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs held at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria, from 9 to 13 March 2026.
The mangrove researchers team from the Institute of Science and Environment’s (ISE) have published a new study in Scientific Reports, presenting the first environmental DNA (eDNA)-based biodiversity assessment of wetland ecosystems in Macao.
The university’s OSAA and USJ Green Club organised a two-day event on campus to help faculty and students better understand the SDGs and how to save energy.
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has initiated the ARC sustainability performance assessment, becoming the first institution in Macao to adopt this internationally recognised framework to evaluate and improve campus operational performance.
The volunteer team fully demonstrated the united, collaborative, and socially engaged spirit of the USJ community, embodying the values of dedication, friendship, respect and inclusion.
Exhibition merges science, art, and community to showcase nature-based solutions for urban resilience.
As part of the “Assessment of Special Educational Needs” module in the Bachelor of Psychology programme, a group of students visited the Vocational Training Council (VTC) Shine Skills Centre in Hong Kong on 2 December.
GOAL is a successful example of international, cross-institutional, and interdisciplinary collaboration, focusing on three key areas: International Cooperation, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Student Opportunities.
