Faculty of Health Sciences - News and Events
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 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 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”.
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 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.
January 19, 2026
The event focused on addiction prevention and professional education development in the helping professions.
December 18, 2025
The Faculty of Health Sciences participated in the “2025 Greater Bay Area Student Professional Skill Enhancement Exchange Program in Guangzhou”.
2025 International Symposium on Children and Youth Health and Well-Being Successfully Concluded
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December 17, 2025
The “2025 International Symposium on Children and Youth Health and Well-Being” was jointly organised by Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in Guangzhou, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in Macao, and Rutgers University in United States.
December 3, 2025
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.
Delegation of the Ministry of Planning and Strategic Investment of Timor East visits USJ Macao
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December 1, 2025
USJ’s Vice-Rector Zhang Shuguang met with the delegation from East Timor on 28 November 2025.
December 5, 2025
The “1st China and Portuguese Speaking Countries Conference on Holistic Health” will take place on 5 December 2025, from 10:30 – 17:00, at the Don Bosco Auditorium.
5th Forum of Psychology
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November 27, 2025
The Department of Psychology of FHS will hold the 5th Forum of Psychology on November 27 with the aim of empowering and inspiring students in the field of Psychology.
November 20, 2025
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF INNOVATION, COLLABORATION & IMPACT! On 20 November, from 9 AM – 3:30 PM at the Keng Wong Gallery in USJ Ilha Verde Campus.
November 7, 2025
104 Form 4 students from Colégio Mateus Ricci joined the “One Day as a University Student” immersive experience at USJ Ilha Verde campus,
October 28, 2025
USJ Social Work Students and Teachers Visit Macau Deaf Association, Experiencing Sign Language Workshop and Silent Café.
October 21, 2025
In the conference, Professor Shum co-chaired the conference section of “Lifestyle Physiology” and presented her research progress with a title as “Exploring the Functional Effects of Cellular Nutrition on Epithelial Cells and Their Relevance to Lifestyle Physiology in Reproductive Health”.
October 28, 2025
The “1st Summit of the “Alliance for R&D on Health Science and Technology for Longevity between China and Portugal Speaking Countries” & Inauguration Ceremony” will take place on 28 October 2025, at USJ Macao.
October 8, 2025
Associate Professor from the “USJ- Kong Hon Academy for Cellular Nutrition and Health” Dr Winnie Shum, received “Excellence Award” for her project titled “Research and Development and Industrialization of Cellular Elementomic Signature Technology in Biomedical Health” at the “2025 Shanghai-Hong Kong Innovation Contest”.
