Faculty of Health and Environment Sciences - News and Events
May 18, 2026
A group of professors and students of the USJ’s Institute of Science and Environment (ISE) participated in the Forum on the International Day for Biodiversity 2026 in Hengqin on 16 May.
May 18, 2026
Members of the public experience the challenges faced by people with disabilities first-hand, raising awareness of community inclusion.
May 5, 2026
As part of the ongoing ARC Sustainability Performance Assessment at USJ Macao, the indoor air quality monitoring phase has now been completed.
April 1, 2026
During the seminar, Lou presented the unique characteristics of Macao’s community education model, highlighting two practical frameworks: the “6A Character Education” approach and the concept of a “One-Hour Co-Education Circle”.
April 1, 2026
Assistant Professor Jayson Lou from the Faculty of Health Sciences at USJ was invited to facilitate the workshop.
March 1, 2026
Prof. Thomas presented a seminar talk titled “Case Study of Macau: Implementation of 30.60 Dual Carbon Goals, ESG Management, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals” to a group of over 100 high school students in Foshan Beibo Dehan Foreign Languages School.
March 31, 2026
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.
March 31, 2026
Associate Professor Vitor Teixeira from the Department of Psychology of the Faculty of Health Sciences delivered a guest lecture titled “Positive Psychology: Foundations and Intervention” at the Faculty of Psychology and Education at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) in Porto.
March 25, 2026
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) marked the conclusion of its participation in the 45th Green Week 2026 with a hands-on mangrove planting initiative – an activity that follows the university’s commitment to environmental stewardship and the restoration of coastal ecosystems.
March 25, 2026
Meeting and discussions to strengthen the connection between USJ and ZCST at both institutional and faculty levels was successfully held.
March 19, 2026
This project is a major interdisciplinary collaboration between the University Library, the Department of Media, Art, and Technology (FAH), and the Institute of Science and Environment (ISE). It is also a key outcome of USJ’s Mangrove Research Project sponsored by the “Drop by Drop” project of Sands China.
March 12, 2026
Prof. Thomas Lei, Chair of the ISE Scientific Council at the Institute of Science and Environment (ISE), visited Guangzhou City University of Technology (GCUT) for meetings and discussions on further collaborations.
ISE/USJ Promotes Biodiversity Awareness and eDNA Monitoring at the 45th Macao Green Week Carnival
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March 12, 2026
This year’s event focused on the theme of Biodiversity, bringing together organizations, researchers, and members of the public to promote environmental awareness and conservation.
March 11, 2026
Li Xiang has successfully defended his doctoral thesis in Psychology titled: “LIFE-AND-DEATH EDUCATION: A STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS AND FEASIBILITY OF A COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM TARGETING YOUTH VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY IN MACAO”.
March 7, 2026
Join the Institute of Science and Environment (ISE) and the USJ Green Committee in celebrating the 45th Macao Green Week on March 7 and 8, 2026!
February 24, 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.
February 23, 2026
A USJ Doctoral Forum in Science was held as part of the university’s SDG Week 2026 programme, and it provided a platform for both high-level academic discussion and practical insights into pursuing a research career.
USJ Department of Social Work Presents Donation to Caritas Macau from the 56th Charity Bazaar
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February 11, 2026
Student and representatives from the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences at USJ presented a donation of MOP 39,523.55 to Caritas Macau. The funds were raised during the USJ’s participation in the 56th Caritas Charity Bazaar.
February 9, 2026
The project is expected to be the first step in several new collaborative efforts involving ISE/USJ and Qatar University.
February 6, 2026
The study, focusing on professionals with formal qualifications, found that both career adaptability and social mobility opportunities are equally crucial for talent retention and development.
