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On December 9th, 2020, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), represented by the Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Strategic Development, Professor Álvaro Barbosa and the Director of the Public and International Relations Office (PIRO), Mrs Paula Mota, attended the special webinar in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the International Association of Universities (IAU), “Celebrating 70 Years of Higher Education Cooperation with the International Association of Universities”.

After a warm welcome by the IAU President, Professor Pam Fredman, and an opening greetings by the Assistant Director-General for Education, UNESCO, Ms Stefania Giannini which placed emphasis on the works done by the IAU as the voice of Higher Education Institutions, the celebrations kicked-off  with the introduction of the panellist by the IAU President.

This special webinar was organised into two parts addressing  topics such as "Celebration of Higher Education collaboration at the Global Level" and the "The future of Higher Education" given the current scenario the world of higher education is facing. Programme available here.

During this special celebration, higher education institutions participants from different regions of the globe expressed their acknowledgement for the work of IAU, and for being a great platform of opportunities where members have the privilege to access the latest trends and news, yet, serving as the collaborative space for its members and partners to nurture the discussion of challenges related with Higher Education, fostering community responsibility whilst reinforcing higher education values in supporting the development of human resources.

To conclude, a discussion was held on how Higher Education Institutions could reorganise in the future to face the challenges of the exacerbation of the pandemic of COVID-19, where participants shared their perspectives on how to rethink the internationalisation in various scenarios, such as online education, hybrid classrooms, flexible degrees, linking continuing education with residential education, reconsidering the enrolment, not only due to the pandemic but also the ageing of the population, contemplating more local and regional recruitment vs cross-the-ocean recruitment, reassessing different forms of international experiences, such as longer-term exchange, encouraging more dual degree, cultivating returns of talents for local and regional universities and enhancing the virtual collaborations through conferences, meetings. During the discussion, it was pointed out that universities should reconsider their business model and rethink new funding models.

The closing remarks by IAU Secretary General Hilligje van't Land, summarised what could be considered the Roadmap for IAU with the following key points:

• Universities are transforming very fast, and what to expect?
• Universities should shift the focus to reposition themselves on more civic and social responsibilities,
• Foster a better recognition from the local, regional and international community,
• Bringing more collaboration amongst its members,
• Rethinking the university mission,
• Building a sustainable future,
• Address inequality, inclusiveness
• Balancing internationalisation and yet is different aspects, and
• Rethinking the colonial resignation and limitation.

Lastly, the celebratory page "IAU turns 70" with video messages from Members and Partners from all over the world can be found here: https://iau-aiu.net/IAU-turns-70. In addition, as part of the celebrations dedicated to these remarkable seven decades, the IAU as also launched a collector's edition of IAU Horizons, featuring a series of papers by Higher Education leaders from around the world on "Imagining Higher Education in a Post-pandemic World", available here.

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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) organised the first "Green Pop-Up Store" held on Ilha Verde Campus on the 9th and 10th of December 2020.

The two-day seasonal event was organised by the USJ Green Committee with the collaboration of four local green suppliers: Hap Iec Mai Hong 合益米行, Stuffbox Natural Friendly Store 自然友善店, Fillgood裸得樂, and Enough Reusable Product 恩綠環保產品.

The pop-up store featured more than 50 different eco-friendly, sustainable and reusable products including handmade soaps, biodegradable toothbrushes, reusable cotton pads, food and drink containers, laundry sheets, beauty products and handmade jams and spreads.

The University wishes to advocate a 'green living' attitude by providing such event that allow students and staff to explore different sustainable alternatives, consume local, reduce carbon footprint and protect the environment.

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Following up on work that began in 2019 with the first meeting of the Faculty of Social Sciences’ External Advisory Board, the next Psychology’s department External Advisory Board meeting is scheduled to take place on the 14^th of December.

The members of the External Advisory Board include three Psychology associations in Macao, such as the Macau Psychology Association,  the Macau Counselling Association, and the Macau Association of Registered Psychotherapists.

By building a dialogue with the Macao Psychology practitioners’ community, the department of Psychology aims to better tap into the mental health needs of Macao’s society, to identify the issues faced by the practitioners, and to involve local stakeholders in developing constructive policies to enhance the quality of life in Macao.

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Ms. Eva, Ip Ka Hei (BSWP Year 2) successfully entered the final (Top 12) with her outstanding singing skills, and won the “Campus Popularity Award” in the open category of the 2020 Singing Contest of Macao Universities, organised by the Macao Borderless Youth Association, on the 6th of December 2020.

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Ms. Wanda Chan Cheng Wai (BCM Year 1 student), participated in the “Military Experience Activity for Macao Higher Education Students”,  held by the Higher Education Bureau at Taipa Barracks of the People's Liberation Army Macao Garrison, on the 6th of December 2020.

The activity aimed to enhance the national defence concept of Macao higher education students, consolidate the national concept and patriotism. The activities included the military camp visit and experience activities such as flag raising, military and personal defence.

“This activity and experience let me know more about the military knowledge as well as the flag-raising details, I would like to join the same type of activities later to broaden my horizons.” Wanda stated after the activity.

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The Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy (FRSP) held its traditional Faculty Day on the 3rd of December 2020, in honor of St. Francis Xavier SJ, the patron of mission in Asia.

This year it took place at the Diocesan Retreat House of Vila São José in Choc Van, Coloane. Greeted by the lovely morning sun and blue sky, the students assembled at 10 AM in Coloane for their General Assembly with the election of new officials for Pedagogical and Student Council. Afterwards, the celebration of the Eucharist followed on the Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier. The meeting continued with a joyful meal, including an anticipation of the birthday of Prof. Emeritus Fausto Gomez, OP. In the afternoon, various activities were offered, like hiking, playing soccer at the beach, or visiting St. Francis Chapel, in Coloane Village.

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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Football Team claimed 2nd runner-up position in the Macau University Football Championship, organised by Macau Universitarian Association (ADUM).

USJ played the final match of the championship on 5 of December 2020, against the Macau University of Science and Technology,

If you like to play football and want to join the USJ team, please contact 201900400@usj.edu.mo.

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The 3rd edition of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Snooker (American Pool) Competition was held on the 5th December 2020, at the USJ Recreational Corner on the 4/F of the Residential Hall, and organised by the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA).

The competition attracted students from various academic units to join. Vice-Rector of USJ, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, was invited to officiate the competition opening ceremony. After many rounds, Choi Lok in, David (BSWP Year3) won the competition, while Ho Chong Kin, James (BPY Year1) andLam Wai Hou, Oscar (BPY Year1) got the 1st and 2nd runner-up places, respectively.

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The "2020 Pre-Christmas Party", organised by the University of Saint Joseph Students' Association (USJSA), was held on the evening of 5th of December 2020 (Friday), in the Ilha Verde Campus outdoor area.

More than 50 students and staff members along with their friends and family joined the event. Fr. José Mario O. Mandia gave the opening speech, welcoming and sharing Christmas and New Years greetings to all participants.

The Party featured musical performances by members of the "USJ Music Society", along with a magic show by Mike Chou from the University of Macau "Magic Society". To warm things up, handmade coffee served by members of the "USJ Society" were poured for free to all evening students.

Everyone enjoyed the party and had a pleasant and warm evening together.

Click below to see all pictures:

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On the 3rd of December 2020, Ms. Athena Cheong Hoi Hang, Design graduate student of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Creative Industries, claimed Gold Award for Concept Design in the "4th China 'FengRu Cup' Industrial Design Competition and the 2020 Jiangmen 'Mayor's Cup' Industrial Design Competition", in Jiangmen, China.

Accompanied by Prof. Vincent Ho of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Creative Industries of USJ, Ms. Athena participated in the final defense of her design project in the morning and was promoted as one of the 16 finalists. After rounds of expert reviews and research, the finalist works were selected and awarded, including 8 in the Conceptual Design Category and 8 in the Product Design Category with a total of 16 awarded works.

The award-winning design was a graduation project of Ms. Athena and the only prize-winning work from Macau.

The nation-wide competition attracted the participation of various industrial designers and students from all over China. A total of 787 works were collected, including 31 in the product design category and 756 in the concept design category. 

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On the afternoon of December 4th 2020, a delegation of the Senior Management team of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), led by the 4^th Rector of USJ, Reverend Prof. Stephen Morgan, paid a courtesy visit to the Consul-General of Portugal in Macao and Hong Kong, Ambassador Paulo Cunha Alves.

Rector, Prof. Stephen Morgan thanked the Consul-General for his warm welcome, and during the meeting, the Rector introduced the objectives of the future development plans of the University, and discussed opportunities to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the USJ and the Consulate General of Portugal in Macau and Hong Kong.

This visit comes in the sequence of a long tradition of close relationships with the Portuguese Consulate in Macao, which USJ greatly cherishes and holds in high regard.

Among the delegation were the three Vice-Rectors of USJ, Prof. Keith Morrison; Prof. Álvaro Barbosa and Prof. Zhang Shu Guang; Pro-Rector, Prof. Kevin Hannam; and the Administrator, Dr. Alejandro Salcedo Garcia.

(From left to right: Administrator of USJ, Dr. Alejandro Salcedo Garcia; Vice-Rector of USJ, Prof. Zhang Shuguang; Rector of USJ, Prof. Stephen Morgan; Consul-General of Portugal in Macao and Hong Kong, Ambassador Paulo Cunha Alves; Vice-Rector of USJ, Prof. Keith Morrison; Pro-Rector of USJ, Prof. Kevin Hannam; Vice-Rector of USJ, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa)

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To celebrate Christmas, the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA) organised two sessions of Icing Cookies Workshop on the 5th of December 2020, at the 18th floor of the Residential Hall.

The workshop was very popular and attracted many students to join. Participants learned the icing cookie making technique under the guidance of Ms. Lydia Tong from OSAA.

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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ), in conjunction with the China National Academy of Painting and the Macau Artist Society, jointly organised and hosted a Chinese painting exhibition, “Sharing Beauty in Harmony: Exhibition of China National Academy of Painting and Macao Artists”, on the 4^th of December 2020, in the newly opened USJ Art gallery located within the USJ Residential Hall complex in Ilha Verde Campus.

With the opening remarks by the USJ Rector, Rev. Prof. Stephen Morgan , the ceremony was officiated by distinguished guests including Mr. Ran Bo, Counsellor of the Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the Macao SAR; Mr. Liu Wei, Deputy Director General of Publicity and Culture Department, The Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Ms Zhong Yi Seabra , Vice President of the Macao Foundation; Ms. Lam Weng Na, Acting Director of The Department of Exhibitions and Museums of Cultural Affairs Bureau; Mr. Shang Ke, Director of the cooperation department of China National Academy of Painting; Mr. Lok Hei, President of the Macau Artist Society; Mr. Victor Wang, Assistant Vice President, Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited; Ms. Lok Choi Chan, Integrated Marketing Director of Personal Banking and Channel Management Dept. of Bank of China Macau Branch; Mr. Wu Shun Li, Assistant Manager of the Finance Dept. of ICBC (Macau).

During his speech, the Rector thanked Mr Lok Hei, President of the Macau Artists Association, for his cooperation, stating that “being able to exhibit Macao-based artists is an important part of our mission”, and that “USJ is also a University in, of and for China. It is, therefore, an immense privilege for us to be able to exhibit works in collaboration with the China National Academy of Painting”.

Featuring a total of 53 Chinese paintings, including 41 paintings from reputable artist from Mainland China and 12 paintings from Macao artists, the exhibition, which runs from the 4^th of December until the 12^th of December 2020, celebrates the 21^st Anniversary of the Transfer of Sovereignty of Macao SAR to the People's Republic of China.

This exhibition is a part of a key exchange programme introduced in 2019 by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, to promote the common prosperity of the arts scene in Macao SAR, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan ROC. The current art exchange programme consists in artists training activities and exhibition exchange opportunities between Macao and China.

The exhibition is opened to public from 4^th to 12^th of December 2020 at the USJ Art Gallery on B1 level of the Residential Hall in USJ Ilha Verde Campus. The opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and closed on Sundays. Free Admission and all are welcome.

(USJ Rector, Rev. Prof. Stephen Morgan, greeting Ms Zhong Yi Seabra, Vice President of the Macao Foundation) (Mr. Ran Bo, Counsellor of the Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the Macao SAR, appreciating the exhibited artworks)

(Guests arriving at the USJ Art Gallery) (From left to right: Mr. Victor Wang, Assistant Vice President, Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited; Mr. Liu Wei, Deputy Director General of Publicity and Culture Department, The Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Mr. Ran Bo, Counselor of the Commissioner's Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the Macao SAR ; Prof. Stephen Morgan, USJ Rector; Ms Zhong Yi Seabra, Vice President of the Macao Foundation; Mr. Shang Ke, Director of the cooperation department of China National Academy of Painting; Ms. Lam Weng Na, Acting Director of The Department of Exhibitions and Museums of Cultural Affairs Bureau;  Mr. Lok Hei, President of the Macau Artist Society)

View photos here: https://flic.kr/ps/21y3j2

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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ), in collaboration with The Salvation Army, organised a two-day clothing and goods donation event, under the USJ Environmental Action Programme, on the 26th and 27th of November 2020.

More than 10 full bags of donations were collected, these include clothing, books, handbags, small electrical appliances, stationery and toys.  The donated goods will be sorted, distributed and sold in Family Stores in Macau. The net proceeds will then go to The Salvation Army for use across its invaluable community programmes.  Some of the donations will be directly helping people in need.

The USJ hopes to encourage students, staff and the public to reduce waste, protect our environment, and to assist the vulnerable members of the community.

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The “2020 Macau Special Olympics Badminton Tournament and Experience Day” hosted by the Macau Special Olympics was held on the 29th of November.

The team composed of Vicky, Cheong Weng Kei (BSW Alumni), Kenny, Chao Weng Tat (BSW Alumni) and Natalie, Fu Ho I (MHHS Year 1) won the 1st place in the mixed team competition on behalf of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ).

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Macau Universitarian Sports Association (ADUM) completed three rounds and got the final result. USJ competed with Macau University of Science and Technology in the final round with 1 vs 1, and won the third place in the competition.

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The 2nd and 3rd Chinese and English Calligraphy Competitions organised by the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Student Association, which is sponsored by USJ and the Higher Education Foundation, were held on-campus on the 3rd and 4th of November 2020.

The competition aims to promote the Chinese and English calligraphy art, to encourage students to write in the most neat and elegant fonts, and to enhance the student’s knowledge of personal culture and accomplishment.

Sonnet 43 by William Shakespeare was used in the English calligraphy competition and the first part of “The analects of Confucius” in the Chinese calligraphy competition.

Special thanks to the judge Prof. Harlan and the students for participating in this competition.

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The Diocesan Youth Cup basketball competition hosted by the Macau Diocese Youth Preparation Committee, Took place on the 28th of November. The “Ilha Verde Saint Joseph United Team”, formed by the Saint Joseph Diocese College 6 and the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) men’s division teams, got their first victory by defeating the Parish of St. Anthony in the Diocesan Youth Cup Basketball Match.

The Most Reverend Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-sang, Chancellor of USJ, gave the opening speech and Vice-Rector of USJ, Professor Álvaro Barbosa attended the opening ceremony of the game on behalf of the University. The team will play the last match of the group stage taking place on the  9th of January, 2021, against the Don Bosco Youth Service Network Team.

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To promote health in campus, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) hosted a "Challenge Station" as part of the "2020 College Health Campus Promotion", sponsored by the Social Welfare Bureau and co-hosted by YMCA Macau, for two consecutive days from the 25th - 26th of November.

The "Challenge Station" included tests and challenges for agility, reaction tests and endurance, along with card games about the dangers of drugs, attracting the participation of a large number of professors and students.

The organisers hopes to let professors and students understand the importance of a healthy life through this activity.

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