Faculty of Health and Environment Sciences - News and Events
February 17, 2025
The Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) proudly hosted the event “Silver-Haired Dreams Take Flight: A Journey of Dream Realization” on January 24, 2025, in collaboration with Casa para Anciãos da Paróquia de Santo António and the Dream Theatre Association.
February 11, 2025
The USJ Doctoral School, and the Faculty of Health Sciences are organising a Doctoral Forum in the study/research area of Psychology on the 11th of February, 2025, in the Don Bosco Auditorium of the Ilha Verde Campus.
February 5, 2025
The Institute of Science and Environment is hosting a public lecture titled “Social Neuroscience: how genes interact with the social environment in health and disease” on 5 February from 6PM in NAPE Campus.
January 18, 2025
Let’s kick off 2025 again by joining hands for a coastal clean-up in Coloane on 18 January! Your participation will make a significant positive impact on keeping our coasts cleaner and our oceans safer.
January 8, 2025
The ‘Tourism + Big Health Summit Forum’, hosted by Macao International Traditional Chinese Medicine Big Health Industry Development Association, co-organised by the Macao Chinese Medicine Pharmacy Association, Macao Hoteliers & Innkeepers Association, the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), and Funnel Pharmaceutical, and sponsored by MELCO.
December 11, 2024
The visit, part of the module LPY421 – Assessment of Special Educational Needs, was guided by Prof. Vitor Teixeira and provided a unique blend of learning, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
December 10, 2024
USJ’s Department of Social Work actively participated in the 55th Caritas Macau Charity Bazaar raising a total of MOP 32,860 for community welfare and social support.
December 4, 2024
‘Drop by Drop’ project initiative highlights Macao’s rich variety of wetland life.
December 4, 2024
This excursion offered students a unique opportunity to explore one of the region’s most ecologically significant wetlands, renowned as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.
4th Forum of Psychology
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November 29, 2024
The Department of Psychology of FHS will hold the 4th Forum of Psychology on 29 November, in classroom 101, with the aim of empowering and inspiring students in the field of Psychology.
December 10, 2024
The Public Lecture “Detecting residential cetaceans in Hong Kong waters using environmental DNA”, will take place on December 10 at Nape Campus.
November 8, 2024
USJ recently received a visit from Wang Chao-Qi, a PhD student from The University of Tokyo, and was welcomed by Prof. Ivan Arraut from the Faculty of Business and Law.
November 7, 2024
Dr Edward Kwan of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences USJ, attended and presented at the 9th Asia Academy of Family Therapy (AAFT) Annual Conference in Shanghai during 25th to 27th October 2024.
November 13, 2024
Join us for SDG Week at USJ, a university-wide event from November 13 to 15 to raise our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
November 1, 2024
During his visit to the Institute of Science and Environment (ISE) and Ilha Verde Main Campus, Dr. Palha shared his insights on sustainable urban solutions and the importance of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in addressing environmental challenges.
November 7, 2024
Join us in celebrating the natural wonders of Macao’s wetlands and discover the critical importance of conserving these rich ecosystems!
October 23, 2024
The exhibition, running until October 30, 2024, shines a spotlight on the rich biodiversity of Macao’s wetlands through a stunning collection of photographs.
October 22, 2024
The USJ Faculty of Health Sciences was invited to speak on the topic of “How to Coexist with Stress”, which was attended by around 150 teachers from Colégio Mateus Ricci.
October 17, 2024
The USJ Faculty of Health Sciences participated in the “Brain Trekking 2024 Macao Charity Walk,” an event co-organised by the Macao Neuromedical Society and the CUHK Otto Wong Brain Tumour Centre, held at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Prof. Helen Liu gives talk on mental health and drug prevention for minority communities in Macao
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October 16, 2024
Prof. Helen Liu of the Faculty of Health Sciences was invited to give a talk at the ARTM “Be Cool Project” to promote mental health and prevent the use of drugs for minority communities in Macao.


