Faculty of Health Sciences - News and Events
April 29, 2024
A group of bachelor of social work students attended a workshop on children with special educational needs (SEN) at Sheng Kung Hui’s “Youth and Family Integrated Service Centre” on the April 26.
April 29, 2024
The meeting was hosted by Mr Poon Chi-ming, Executive Director of Caritas and Chairman of the Social Workers Professional Committee, who encouraged the social workers to strive for self-improvement, not forgetting the original intention of being a social worker, and to create vitality together with the service users in the changing social service environment.
April 23, 2024
Assistant Professor Jayson Lou, Coordinator for the Master of Social Work at USJ, shared his insights on the challenges of an ageing society with young participants at the “Caring for Youth” competition, emphasizing the importance of creating age-friendly communities and ensuring a high quality of life for the elderly.
April 22, 2024
The “2024 Macau Secondary Students Model United Nations Conference” was successfully held by the Macau Model United Nations Promotion Association and the Macao Observatory for Social Development at University of Saint Joseph’s Nape Campus on the 20th to 21st April 2024.
April 17, 2024
The USJ Kong-Hon Academy is the result of the academic cooperation agreement signed between the University of Saint Joseph and Macau Kong-Hon Biomedical Technology Development Group Company Limited.
March 26, 2024
Both parties aim to promote social awareness and development for people with Down syndrome and their families, and strengthen cooperation and exchange in the professional and educational fields.
March 22, 2024
Head of the Department of Social Work, Prof. Francisco Botelho, gave a keynote speech on the topic ‘From Passion to Compassion’ regarding health and wellbeing of social workers as well as how to overcome them.
March 6, 2024
18 USJ doctoral students attended a seminar on Integrative Research in Psychology on 28 February, delivered by the faculty members of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences.
February 5, 2024
USJ Research Team provides “Part Three Training on Qualitative Data Analysis” for Sheng Kung Hui (SKH) staff.
January 25, 2024
Norman B. Mendoza’s educational journey at USJ in Macao exemplifies the transformative power of higher education. He gained valuable knowledge and developed crucial skills through the MCP programme. Exceptional professors, engaging campus life, and USJ’s unique educational model all played a crucial role in his personal and professional growth. His story is a testament to the importance of making bold choices and seizing opportunities for lifelong learning and growth.
January 22, 2024
A delegation of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Macau Observatory for Social Development, visited Guangdong University of Foreign Studies on 19 January.
December 6, 2023
The “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Teacher Education Skill Enhancement Exchange Program” jointly organised by the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and South China Normal University, took place from 1 November to 1 December 2023.
November 30, 2023
The “2023 International Symposium on Children and Youth Health and Well-being”, in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences of USJ, the Macao Observatory for Social Development of USJ, the Faculty of Education and Psychology of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and the Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, proudly concluded on 24 November 2023.
November 22, 2023
The Department of Psychology of FHS held the 3rd Forum of Psychology on 17 November, with the aim of empowering and inspiring students in the field of Psychology.
November 22, 2023
This Sustainable Business Series Roundtable will be held on 22 November – at 18:30, in Vasco at Artyzen Grand Lapa.
November 14, 2023
USJ and Macau Doctoral Think Tank organised the “International Young Doctoral Forum: Development and Opportunities of Macao’s Big Health and Medical Tourism Industry” on 11 November 2023.
November 9, 2023
Prof. Vitor Teixeira, Head of the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Health Sciences shared insights into the profound collaboration between the USJ and Caritas Macau at the “IV Global Symposium UNISERVITATE” on 9 November 2023.
November 11, 2023
The “International Young Doctoral Forum: Development and Opportunities of Macao’s Big Health and Medical Tourism Industry” will be held on 11 November 2023 – 3 PM, at the Fátima Auditorium, USJ Ilha Verde Campus.
November 17, 2023
The Department of Psychology of FHS will hold the 3rd Forum of Psychology on 17 November, at the Kent Wong Exhibition Gallery Basement (B1/F) with the aim of empowering and inspiring students in the field of Psychology.
November 24, 2023
The 2023 International Symposium on Children and Youth Health and Well-being will take place on 24 November, 2023, at USJ Ilha Verde Campus.
