To celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph which is proclaimed by Pope Francis to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church and also the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the Colégio Diocesano de S. José (CDSJ), all Saint Joseph educational institutions in the Diocese of Macao came together, in the Saint Joseph the Worker church, in the morning on the 19th of March, 2021, the Solemnity of Saint Joseph.
The Bishop of Macao and University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Chancellor, Dom Stephen Lee Bun Sang, presided the Holy Eucharist in the presence of students and staff from Saint Joseph International Nursery, CDSJ 1-6, and USJ, as well as CDSJ and USJ alumni.
In the Homily, the Bishop of Macao encouraged the congregation to imitate the virtues of silence, patience, and simplicity of the Spouse of Our Lady, by using the metaphors of bamboo and stone. It echoes to the daily fidelity mentioned in a recent Pope Francis' Message.
The choir of the Mass was supported by the student choir of USJ's Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy (FRSP) and, among the concelebrants, was the FRSP Dean, Reverend Father Franz Gassner SVD.
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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNUMACAU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on innovative research projects, capacity building initiatives, knowledge exchange engagements, internship programs and other activities of mutual interest. With a shared commitment to accelerate the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the two parties hope to leverage each other’s strengths and expertise to promote policy and practice-relevant research in the fields of technology, innovation, and sustainable development.
“We believe that academia plays an integral role in shaping a sustainable, peaceful and green future. Through our Environmental Action and Social Outreach programs and research projects, our staff and students have been collectively contributing to the SDGs. We are pleased to partner with UNU Macau to deliver on this commitment and looking forward to this fruitful collaboration,” said Rev. Deacon Stephen Morgan, Rector of the University of Saint Joseph.
“UNU Macau and USJ share similar research interests yet have complementary expertise. USJ is strong in the social sciences such as design, education and communications, while UNU Macau is specialised in digital technologies for international development. We look forward to combining our creative energies to design multidisciplinary projects to support the Macao’s Development Plan and create impactful academic results at the international level", said Dr. Jingbo Huang, Director of the United Nations University Institute in Macau.
Dr. Jingbo Huang, Director of the United Nations University Institute in Macau(left) and Rev. Deacon Stephen Morgan, Rector of the University of Saint Joseph (right) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on initiatives that promote the SDGs
The World Social Work Day is an annual event that provides opportunities for social workers and others in the social service sector to celebrate their achievements and raise awareness and support to advance human well-being. 2021 World Social Work Day was celebrated on the 16th of March, 2021, the third Tuesday of March, with the theme “Ubuntu”, meaning to strengthen social solidarity and global connectedness. This year, the Social Welfare Bureau has authorised the Social Work Professional Committee, coordinating with schools and associations, to organise a symposium with the theme “Macau Social Work under Pandemic”. It was held at the Clementina Leitão Ho Brito Theatre. The two topics discussed in the symposium were “social innovation during the pandemic” and “the pandemic’s effect on mental health”.
Professionals from different fields of local social service agencies shared their experiences and challenges with service innovation during the pandemic, attracted over 200 audiences. As the sudden virus outbreak brought a halt to many of the social services, many service users lost access to the usual services. Covid-19 also severely impacted disadvantaged groups such as the unemployed, foreign workers, and people with disabilities and their families. In response to this situation, many agencies embraced online counselling, workshops, and events to help service users maintain their routine.
The Social Work Department of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is one of the seven co-organisers of the event. The Rector of USJ, Prof. Stephen Morgan, and the Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Education (FSSE), Prof. Elisa Monteiro, were invited to attend the opening ceremony. The rector was also invited to the stage to announce the topic of the event alongside other distinguished guests from local agencies. The head of the USJ Social Work Department, Prof. Ning Tang, and member of the Macau Professional Council of Social Workers, coordinated the entire event. Social work year 3 students took the main lead in designing and monitoring the opening ceremony, with Mr. Andrew Wong and Mr. Peter Kuan as the group leaders, and Ms. Camille Leong as the English MC.
The event offered a unique opportunity for social work students to gain insight into the contemporary challenges of local social work and were also able to obtain practical experiences in working with local agencies, strengthening their understanding and connection to the social work profession.
Another part of the event: Social work students' gathering in the evening at USJ green campus. Social work students from the Macau Polytechnic Institute organised the gathering, around 80 social work students from USJ, MPI, and City University of Macau participated.
Mr. Sou Chio Fai, Former Director of the Macau Youth and Education Bureau, Higher Education Bureau and Secretary General of Talent Development Commission of Macau SAR gave a public lecture at the University of Saint Joseph on March 15th 2021. The Faculty of Business and Law of the university of Sant Joseph hosted the event to stimulate a discussion on the Human Resource Planning in Public Services amongst students of government studies and public administration in Macao. This is a topic of particular importance after recent announcements to expedite public administration reform and nurture and develop talent within the ranks of the public service by the Chief Executive of Macau SAR, Mr. Ho Iat Seng during his policy address for 2021.
According to Mr. Sou, Macao’s human resources were greatly enhanced with the establishment of the educational sector with the setting up of primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions in Macao by the government. The cultural and structural influence of the Portuguese administration can be characterised by expansion and localisation which commenced in the 1980’s and continued onwards after the transition period after 1999. The establishment of specialised tertiary educational institutions specialising in areas of Law, Public administration, Education and Tourism were set up to meet the demands of the growing public administration needs of the ever growing population of Macao before and after 1999. These strategic enhancements were measures taken to plan for the demands in the growing sectors within the public administration and other supporting sectors. Therefore, human resource planning is, in essence, to ensuring an adequate level of quality human resource to meet the challenges brought about by the demands of residents of Macau and goals set out by our Chief Executive. These challenges include the reduction in quality human resources in the public sector due to an ageing population and questions of regional integration of Macao society and the Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao Greater Bay Area.
The event was well participated with students from the University of Saint Joseph Masters in Government Studies Programme, Post Graduate Diploma of Education Programme and Public Administration Programme of the Macao Polytechnic Institute. University of Saint Joseph is committed to providing a platform for discussion and addressing relevant and up-to-date issues for learning across disciplines.
If you’d like to learn more about our programme please click below for more information:
https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/courses/ma-government-studies/View all photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmUT8m8M"
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On March 9, 2021, a group of students from the Communication and Media Bachelor programme at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) participated in a workshop co-organised by Dr. Sheyla S. Zandonai, Visiting Professor at USJ, and the UNU-MACAU Cyber Resilience team, headed by Dr. Mamello Thinyane.
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On March 10, 2021, students from year 3 Bachelor of Social Work Programme, accompanied by Prof. Helen Liu and Prof. Michael Lai from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE), were honoured to have participated in a forum at the United Nations in Macao (the UNU in Macao). Discovering that the yellow elegant building in the Estrada do Engenheiro Trigo is the UNU in Macao, entirely intrigued the students to be strongly involved in the discussion.
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Next, the topic of cyber protection brought interest to our students and boost willingness of USJ students to be a part of research and designing process of appropriate cyber resilience platform in Macao. Another talk that created a discussion among the students and the project was Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students showed interest in this area of research and discussed how AI can be helpful for the vulnerable population of children and elderly.
This visit was a stepping stone to building strong collaboration between the Department of Social Work and the UNU in Macao. Through the discussion with the UNU in Macao, USJ students got a better understand about the process of working together in promoting the 17 SDGs, where some share a common mission with the social work professions and how this partnership can encourage data-driven and evidence-based actions and policies to achieve theSDGs.
On March 4, 2021, Prof. Rochelle Ge from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE) and Year 1 students of Bachelor of Education visited theChu Kwong Center.
Established in April 1995, Chu Kwong Center is affiliated with the Association of Parents of the People with Intellectual Disabilities of Macau. It offers daycare and professional therapies (i.e., occupational, speech and physical therapy) to children with special educational needs (SEN). For more than two decades, the Center played an important role in supporting families with children with SEN in Macao, and devoted to the collaboration between family, school and community.
As future teachers, students from FSSE have shown great interest in services and training that are related with inclusive education. This visit taught them how associations in Macao are involved in supporting the development of children with SEN.
During the visit, staff of the Centre introduced their services and shared their experience and practical skills, including the functions of various facilities. Students were able to have a better understanding of the daily life needs of children with SEN and their families. They also expressed their willingness to participate in related volunteering activities and services.
In 2020, the pandemic’s reach extends past physical health impacts. Coping with the new normal has been a major task for everyone, though the psychological aspect has been understated as most of the attention is directed toward material helping.
In light of these risks, Prof. Ning Tang, Head of the Department of Social Work and Programme Coordinator for the Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Work of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), was quick to respond by providing psychological first aid training alongside various webinars to professionals in early 2020.
Prof. Ning Tang came across a book titled "Disastershock", which provides practical exercises to reduce disaster-related stress and enhance coping skills for parents, adults, and children. Identifying the book as an important resource, Prof. Ning Tang partnered with Dawning Consulting and Macao Caritas to produce Mandarin and Cantonese translations in during April and May, 2020.
The e-book "Disastershock" can be downloaded for free here.
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On Tuesday morning, February 23, 2021, the University of Saint Joseph's (USJ) Green Committee was invited by the Wynn Sustainability Committee for a guided tour of its operations at the Wynn Palace. The group was welcomed by the Director of Environmental, Social and Governance, Ms. Ruby O and Assistant Manager of Community and Government Relations, Ms. Isly Kong.
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The "USJ Blood Drive", co-organised by the Macao Blood Transfusion Service, was held in the Ilha Verde Campus on February 8, 2021. Students and staff members participated in this meaningful blood donation event and contributed to the blood supply for the Macau local hospitals.
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has been advocating and organising blood drive events on-campus since 2010, bringing awareness to the students and staff on the importance of blood donation.
On the 16th of March 2021, Mr. Jerry U (U Seng Hei), Bachelor of Design alumnus of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Creative Industries, was issued with a Registered Design Intellectual Property Certificate for his graduation project. The Patent was granted by the "China National Intellectual Property Administration".
The graduation project titled “M3 BOX” is multifunctional furniture that can unfold into a dining table, a workstation, or a coffee table.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)were proposed by the United Nations (UN) as an action plan to address complex social, economic, and environmental problems. The University of Saint Joseph is committed to doing its part, but recognises that we cannot do it alone, we need to establish partnerships to help us better contribute to tacking these issues.
The SDG accord is part of the university and college sector’s response to the global goals. So far 221educational instructions, and 46 student associations from around the world have signed the accord. This network is facilitated by the Environmental Association for Universites and Colleges (EAUC), and supports topical discussion, wide collaboration and rapid communications, providing a means to share experiences, enhance collaboration, aid research, make new contacts and keep up to date with advancements in the SDG field.
The purpose of the SDG Accord is first, to inspire, celebrate and advance the critical role that education has in delivering SDG and the value it brings to governments, business and wider society. And secondly, to establish the commitment to do more to deliver the goals, to annually report on each signatory's progress, and to do so in ways which share the learning with each other education institutions, both nationally and internationally.
With that aim, we have shared data on our contributions to the different SDG for the first time this year; and we hope to continue to do so in the future. The results of data collected from signatories represent sector SDG reporting metrics that are presented at the annual UN High Level Political Forum.
Signing the SDG Accord marks our commitment to exchange knowledge and best practice to help embed SDGs in education.
Prof. Vitor Teixeira, from the Faculty of Social Science and Education, Department of Psychology 0f the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), was invited to be a guest speaker in a Webinar organised by the Educational Department of the Municipality of Maia inPortugal (Câmara Municipal da Maia) in collaboration with the SincLab - Social Inclusion Laboratory of the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto, held on the 28th of January.
The first webinar's theme was "How long does time have? Children's Time Use" ("Quanto tempo o tempo tem? O uso do tempo das crianças" ), moderated by Mr. Miguel Borges, Researcher at the University of Minho, Portugal, talks about themes particularly important during a pandemic namely the increasing time in front of screens and the reduction of physical activity.
The webinar was an initiative titled "The 21st Century School in 61 minutes" ("Escola XXI in 61 minutes"), aims to to add value to the public debate about the most various academic-related topics, set on promising future for children and young students.
Higher education institutions from all over the world are faced with unprecedented challenges with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic nowadays. The condition hampers the continued implementation of the internationalisation activity among others. In this respect, the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) organised the Asian University Virtual Friendship Games and invited the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) to participate. It is an initiative to continue the collaboration and networking activities with other partner universities in the ASEAN region amidst the current condition. It aims to promote friendship and camaraderie among university students, and provide an opportunity for them to interact and showcase their culture and talents.
Miss Lau do Rosário Lúcia, Year 3 student from Bachelor of Education Programme, was nominated to join the e-COOL-tural competition: Vocal Solo.
Other participating universities include:
MALAYSIA:
- Management & Science University
- Universiti Malaya
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah
TAIWAN:
- Fu Jen Catholic University
- National Quemoy University
INDONESIA:
- Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas
- Universitas Lambung Mangkurat
- Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
- Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University
SOUTH KOREA:
- Catholic University of Korea
The activity succeeded in bringing together all students to learn from one another, share experiences, exchange ideas, celebrate their individuality, showcase their craft, enjoy their talents, discover other culture and make it a catalyst to define new trends in education specifically in the areas of student activities.
Opening Ceremony cum Student Performances (30 Jan 2021)
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ), represented by the Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Strategic Development, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, participated in the webinar titled "Learning from global university SDG activities", hosted by the Times Higher Education’s Consultancy (THE) on the 20th January 2021, as a guest speaker and member of the panel.
The webinar marked the launch of THE Consultancy's work with Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and 35 Thai university partners; and it aimed to share experiences of how other universities are supporting and using the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as a framework.
During the webinar, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa highlighted that tackling societal challenges can also be a good tool for increasing prospect students positively. “During our application process to the impact rankings we implemented measures and publish content that we planned to do anyway. However, it was done in a way that allows us to benchmark with other Universities. We consider the impact rankings as a platform for the exchange of knowledge on how to follow and apply the best Sustainable Development Practices.”
USJ is now applying to international ranking with THE Impact Rankings and is constantly demonstrating achievements in the United Nations SDGs. The USJ Environmental Action Programme and USJ Social Outreach Programme support staff and students in implementing this commitment.
Daniel is currently a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education pursuing a Doctoral degree in Education at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). He received a Bachelor degree in Foreign Languages and Literature from National Chung Hsing University in 2005, and a Master of Arts degree in Translation at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2006.
With twelve years of teaching experiences in secondary and higher education, Daniel is researching the arts-based creative pedagogy for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) in Macau Secondary school. He presented a systematic review on teaching English through drama in the 6th International Conference in Education sponsored by the Higher Education Fund (FES).
Being recognised from the Scholarship programme,Daniel moves onto the second phase of the mixed-method research to study how drama-in-education is used by secondary TESOL teachers globally. This research will also give local TESOL teachers more practical ideas about drama-in-education as a creative pedagogy and, more importantly, an opportunity to reflect on their teaching philosophy via understanding their perceptions.
During the meeting, the Association introduced their planned activities, future developments plans, which include how their association support the development of trade between China and Portuguese speaking countries. They also discuss the issues about availability for cooperation projects between USJ and the higher educational institution within the Greater Bay Area as well as the talents exchange.
The participated members of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Economic and Trade Promotion Association included Ms Winnie Cheng, Chairperson; Ms Iwin Kuok, Duty Chairman; Mr. Clarence Wong, Council President; Mr. Navi’ Sit, Chairman of Supervisory Board, their invited guest from the Guangzhou College of Technology and Business, International Education College/College of Career Creating and Training, Mr. Sam Lee, Deputy Project Director, and the members from USJ Prof. Jenny Lao Phillips, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law; Ms Teresa Loong, Director of the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA), and Student Affairs Officer (Internship and Career Services) Mr. Hins Lao.
On the morning of January 28th 2021, a delegation of the Consulate General of Angola in Macao, led by the Consul-General, Dr. Eduardo Galiano, paid a courtesy visit to the University of Saint Joseph (USJ).
The delegation was received by Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Strategic Development, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, and the Director of Public and International Relations Office, Mrs. Paula Mota.
During the meeting, Vice-Rector and the Consul-General discussed opportunities to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the USJ and the Consulate General of Angola in Macao, and hope to further promote exchange opportunities.
On the campus tour, the delegation visited the Department of Creative Industries, where Programme Coordinator for the Master in Design, Prof. Filipa Martins, introduced the latest equipment and technologies used in the Digital Fabrication Lab; and had the opportunity to talk with the students from Angola at the Residential Hall. The delegation was highly impressed with the overall facilities and environment of the USJ Ilha Verde Campus.
Among the delegation were Vice-Consul for Migration and Notary Affairs, Dr. Estanislau dos Santos; Vice-Consul for Juridical and Political Affairs, Dr. Alidoro Chenda; Consular Assistant, Mrs. Djamila Xavier; and Consular Assistant, Mr. Paulo da Silva.
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) held its 2020/2021 Community Scholarships and Fellowships Award Ceremony on the 21st of January, 2021, at the Auditório Centenário de Fátima of Ilha Verde Campus. A total of 79 scholarships and fellowships were donated by 17 different organisations and individuals, with the amount exceeding MOP 3,000,000.
To foster inclusiveness, fairness and respectful diversity in the community life of the University, USJ is committed to provide equal opportunities to all our students, which is reflected in the scholarship and fellowship principles and operations. This year, USJ community fellowships were awarded to four non-local students who are in need of financial aid. Additionally, the Higher Education Fund offers a Specialised Scholarship to attract Outstanding Students from Portuguese-Speaking countries and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries to study in Macao. A total of thirteen USJ undergraduate students from Portuguese-speaking and ASEAN countries received awards this year. This scholarship covers recipients’ full tuition fees, on-campus accommodation and stipend.
The USJ Community Scholarships and Fellowships Award Ceremony takes place annually. It is aimed to recognise our students’ academic achievements and the contributions of the donors, as well as encouraging students with financial difficulties. Moreover, “USJ is in, of and for Macao; in, of and for China”, therefore, we are committed to cultivating Macao’s future talents.
Covid-19 impacts our life and world dramatically. Scientists claim, that this situation might have been caused – among other factors – by a wrong treatment of nature by humans. Did nature put its brakes on to correct human behavior? Can we humans discover in nature how to act correctly? Does nature help us to get to know what to do? Philosophically speaking, should actions follow our being (agere sequitur esse), and is ethics fundamentally hooked up with reality and ontology? (bonum et verum convertuntur). Does the “ought” follow from the “is”, and should human life and societies comply with how things are?
After overcoming the mechanistic reductionism of the “natural fallacy”, which denies “value judgments” originating from “is” or facts, this Lecture Series attempts to trace back question of “natural goodness” (Philippa Foot), morals and good actions “in accord with reason” (S. Thomas Aquinas, S.Th. I-II.21.1.; ST I-II, 90.1). The philosophical and catholic tradition calls this the morality of the “natural law”. The lectures shed light on development and relevance of Natural Law from different philosophical and theological angles.
About the Talk & Speaker:
In his latest encyclical letter Fratelli Tutti (2020), Pope Francis observes that humanity is on a path of shared progress without a common roadmap (29). He also states that religions ought to serve the cause of fraternity in our world (271). This lecture explores the prospects for natural law theory to serve as a philosophical framework for world religions to unite in providing a moral compass for our globalised world.
Edmond Eh is Head of the Department of Philosophy. He teaches systematic philosophy in the Bachelor of Christian Studies programme and comparative philosophy in the Master of Philosophy programme at the Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy. He researches in comparative philosophy, especially the Aristotelian and Confucian traditions.
Details:
Date: 4th February 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Don Bosco Auditorium, USJ Ilha Verde Campus
Organised by: Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy, University of Saint Joseph
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NEWS AND EVENTS
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) organises several events and free public lectures that provide access to educational resources in different areas and topics every academic year.
These events aim to raise awareness and disseminate evidence-based practices and interventions. Some events bring together USJ students and professors, and some are open to partner institutions and the general public.
USJ and UNUMACAU signed a MOU to collaborate on innovative research projects, capacity building initiatives, knowledge exchange engagements, internship programs and other activities of mutual interest.
The Faculty of Business and Law of USJ hosted a public lecture on Human Resource Planning in Public Services by Mr. Sou Chio Fai, for students of government studies and public administration in Macao.
On March 9, 2021, a group of students from the Communication and Media Bachelor programme at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) participated in a workshop held at the UNU-MACAU.
Prof. Rochelle Ge from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education and Year 1 students of Bachelor of Education visited the Chu Kwong Center to learn how associations in Macao are involved in supporting the development of children with Special Educational Needs.
In the early months of 2020, Prof. Ning Tang, Head of the Department of Social Work, provided psychological first aid training alongside various webinars to professionals to help cope with the new normal in the midst of the pandemic.
On Tuesday morning, February 22, 2021, the University of Saint Joseph’s (USJ) Green Committee was invited by the Wynn Sustainability Committee for a guided tour of its operations at the Wynn Palace.
The “Ilha Verde Saint Joseph United Team” won the championship of the gold cup by defeating the Bosco Youth Service Network in the Diocesan Youth Cup Basketball Match on the 20th of November.
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is now a signatory of the SDG Accord, accepting a key role in fighting global injustice and committing your institution to a central and transformational role in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030!
Prof. Vitor Teixeira, from the Faculty of Social Science and Education, participated on a webinar titled “How long does time have? Children’s Time Use” (“Quanto tempo o tempo tem? O uso do tempo das crianças”) as a guest speaker, on the 28th of January.
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) participated on the Asian University Virtual Friendship Games organised by the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC).
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) participated in “Learning from global university SDG activities” webinar, hosted by the Times Higher Education’s Consultancy (THE) on the 20th January 2021.
Members of the Guangdong-HongKong-Macao Greater Bay Area Economic and Trade Promotion Association visited the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) on the 28th of January 2021.
The Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy will hold a Public Lecture titled “Is Natural Law Universal? An Inter-Religious Exploration” on the 4th February 2021.