Institute of Science and Environment - News and Events
August 6, 2026
Join us at the Living Shorelines—Designing with Nature exhibition and explore how engineering and nature can work together to create healthier, more resilient coastlines. From 6 August – 28 September at the Macao Maritime Museum.
July 5, 2026
We invite students, youth, and adults to take part in this creative competition celebrating urban biodiversity, from the birds, insects, and small ecosystems that thrive alongside us! All artworks be submitted before 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM (Macau Time).
July 7, 2026
The Mangrove Team from the Department of Science and Environment (DSE) continued to inspire curiosity about nature and sustainability through a series of outreach activities across Macao throughout the academic year 2025-2026.
June 18, 2026
The Department of Science and Environment at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) visited the College of Resources and Environment at South China Agricultural University (SCAU) for academic exchange and to deliver specialised lectures.
June 18, 2026
The lecture focused on the design and construction of artificial floating islands.
June 16, 2026
The trip provided an opportunity for academic exchange and for students to broaden their understanding of marine ecosystems.
June 4, 2026
Prof. André Antunes has been featured in a recent National Geographic article titled “What could alien life look like? These Earthlings offer clues.”
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 5, 2026
As part of the ongoing ARC Sustainability Performance Assessment at USJ Macao, the indoor air quality monitoring phase has now been completed.
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 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 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.
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
USJ is hosting a special Public Lecture by Dr. Felix Leung, Head of Climate Education and Action, Chinese University of Hong Kong, entitled “From Gaia to Anthropocene: Can We Rewrite Our Story with Nature?” from 19:00 – 20:00 at Speakers Hall in USJ NAPE Campus. This talk is part of the “USJ SDG Week 2026” initiative, organised jointly by the USJ Green Committee, the Institute of Science and Environment, and the Doctoral School.
