Faculty of Arts and Humanities - News and Events
February 4, 2026
The forum explored diverse historical perspectives, ranging from the financial innovations of 19th-century transatlantic trade to the rich, often untold, autobiographical narratives of Macao and beyond.
January 28, 2026
Students from the Bachelor of Communication and Media programme recently enjoyed a hands-on learning experience at Studio City’s cinema-themed “Make Every Scene A Hit” exhibition.
January 30, 2026
The USJ Doctoral School and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities are organising a Doctoral Forum in the study/research area of History on Friday 30 January, from 7PM, in the Conference Room.
January 22, 2026
USJ launches the “Bibliotheca Diocesis Macaonensis” to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the Diocese of Macau, advancing research on its historic role and Catholic missions across Asia.
January 2, 2026
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in Macao and the University of Madeira (UMa) in Portugal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 22 December 2025.
December 18, 2025
Ng Chi Leong (Faris) has been awarded Second Prize at the Greater Bay Area Innovation Achievement Transformation Competition, held as part of the DiD Award (Dongguan Cup) International Industrial Design Award 2025 in Hong Kong.
December 18, 2025
A group of 39 students from the Bachelor of Design and the Master of Design programmes participated in the visit.
December 15, 2025
The University of Saint Joseph hosted the 5th International Workshop in Visual Methods. Organised by the International Sociological Association’s Research Committee 57 (RC57), it was the first large-scale RC57 forum to be held outside of Europe and the inaugural workshop in Asia.
December 9, 2025
Exhibition merges science, art, and community to showcase nature-based solutions for urban resilience.
December 8, 2025
The “Cutting the Screens” workshop, a collaboration between the University of Saint Joseph (Macao) and Hochschule Mainz (Germany), explores the future of spatial experience by merging robotic fabrication with interactive media.
December 4, 2025
Dean of the Doctoral School Professor Adérito Fernandes-Marcos served as the Honorary Chairman at ARTECH 2025 – the 12th International Conference on Digital and Interactive Arts, held in Braga, Portugal, from 26 to 28 November.
December 10, 2025
The Macau History And Heritage Series “Cross-border Funeral and Refugee Issues in Macau during the Mid-20th Century” will take place on Wednesday, 10 December, from 7PM – 8PM, at Rui Cunha Foundation.
December 5, 2025
Join us in celebrating how nature protects, sustains, and inspires resilient cities!
Public Lecture | “Fonte do Lilau: Um mergulho na poesia em português e em Dóci Papiaçam de Macau”
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December 3, 2025
The seminar titled “Fonte do Lilau: Um Mergulho na Poesia em Português e no Dóci Papiaçam di Macau” (Lilau Fountain: A Dive into Portuguese Poetry and Macau’s Dóci Papiaçam) by renowned writer Dr. Jorge Arrimar will take place on 3 December from 19:00 to 20:30, in classroom 301.
November 24, 2025
On 24 and 25 November, Macao will host the renowned Brazilian photographer Ale Ruaro at the Livraria Portuguesa, supported by USJ Macao.
November 14, 2025
The exhibition “Iconic Artistry: The Terminal’s Icon”, a collaborative project between the USFaculty of Arts and Humanities at USJ, the Macao International Airport Company Limited, and the Architectural Heritage Information System of Portugal, was inaugurated showcasing the creative journey of renowned Portuguese artist Eduardo Nery and his monumental tile panel at the Macao airport terminal.
November 14, 2025
Join this Key Event in UN-Habitat’s World Urban Campaign Advancing Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Communities in the Greater Bay Area, from 14 – 15 November in the Don Bosco Auditorium!
November 7, 2025
The Public Lecture “Procrastination, play and daily sketching” by Ana Isabel Ramos will take place on Friday, 7 November, at the Don Bosco Auditorium in USJ Ilha Verde Campus.
November 5, 2025
The History & Heritage Public Lecture | The “Father of Typhoons” Ernesto Gherzi (1886-1973) and the Macao Meteorological Service, 1950-1954 will take place on Wednesday, 5 November, from 7PM – 8PM, at Rui Cunha Foundation.
Prof. Gerald Estadieu Presents Immersive Soundscapes at City University of Hong Kong’s SoundLab
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October 28, 2025
Prof. Estadieu presented a live demonstration using the SoundLab hemispheric rig, inviting participants to experience the dynamic possibilities of Ambisonics and to learn how sound can transform any venue into a living, story-driven environment.
