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Macau is a famous harbour city. The ancestors made use of the unique geographical and natural resource, established a Sino-Western cultural exchange spot and a prosper trade port. Macau's quality shelter harbour attracted vessels coming from all around the world, this functionality was reflected on the maritime infra-structures either on land or at sea. Today, we can still discover the trace of our ancestors, who had bravely voyaged and embraced the ocean.

In pace with the social development, the economic transformation and the technological innovations , the landscape of Macau harbour changed. The small fishery village had became the Asia's Monte Carlo. Where there used to be arcade buildings, the people operate downstairs and live upstairs, had became tall apartments. The numerous sailing junks on water, catch wind in all directions, had became motor ships.

I was born in a fisherman's family. When I was a child, my senior family members told me a lot of folk stories, of which they sailed and harvested at sea. Macau's fishery introduced machines and diesel engines in the early 1960s, which brought a rapid modernisation to the industry. The traditional sailing ships had became outmoded within a decade. Up to date, the sailing ships had disappeared from the harbour nearly half a century.

The sailing junk ships are out of the sight of Macau people, who have little recognition to them. What's even worse is those skilled technicians and navigators are ageing and passing away. If we are not preserving the Macau sailing skills and craftsmanship, these valuable folk wisdom and traditional culture will soon be vanished.

"The Sailing Junk and Macau Traditional Handcrafts" is a both playful and educational science exhibition. Welcome and have fun exploring the daily life of a seafarer.

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Christmas is a season to spread joy and care to our loved ones and neighbours. During the month of December, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) organised small donation campaign titled “USJ Macao Wish Tree” to help towards the USJ Hardship Fund. Every donor was given a wish card to write down his/her wishes and hung on the Christmas tree in appreciation of his/her good will.

The USJ Hardship Fund was established in 2020 to support students who are in exceptionally difficult situations due to the present Coronavirus Pandemic.

Thanks to the support of USJ staff and students, a total of MOP 1,823 were collected.

For more information about the USJ Hardship Fund, please click the following link: https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/news/usj-hardship-fund-donate-support-students-need/

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A group of 18 graduate students and professors from the Master in History and Heritage Studies Programme of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), went on a study tour to Yangjiang, Guangdong Province, from the 21st to 23rd of December, 2020. Led by Prof. Wah Kwan Cheng, programme coordinator, and Prof. Francisco Chan, programme instructor and president of the Macau Institute of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Relics (MICRCR), the group visited the Guangdong Maritime Silk Road Museum (commonly known as the “Nanhai One Museum”), the Yangjiang Municipal Museum, as well as the Ming period maritime trade archaeological site in Dazhouwan.

The group was welcomed by Mr. Zhang Wanxing, Director of the Yangjiang Municipal Museum and an original member of the Nanhai One excavation team, and Mr. Zhang Xuanwei, director of the Guangdong Maritime Silk Road Museum. Activities during the visit included a seminar led by our hosts on the history and archaeology of the maritime silk road, a truly rewarding experience for the students to augment their academic study with field learning.

Nanhai One refers to the Song period sunken ship excavated off the coast of Yangjiang and is now housed in the Guangdong Maritime Silk Road Museum, located on Hailing Island, as a ranked national archaeological project. Yangjiang has been considered the starting point of the maritime silk road. According to Director Zhang Wanxing, the excavation and inventory of the excavated artefacts are expected to complete in 2021. It is estimated that the number of excavated artefacts could reach 200,000 well-preserved pieces, including porcelains and other articles of extremely high value from some of the best Song period kilns.

Director Zhang Xuanwei gave the group an in-depth introduction to underwater archaeology and the related techniques for the protection of cultural relics, such as wood preservation and dehydration, desalination and restoration of porcelain and metal articles, as well as the daunting challenges in preserving the integrity of the ship hull. In addition, Prof. Francisco Chan shared an overview of the current efforts in cultural and heritage preservation in Macao. The students profited greatly from the enthusiastic interaction and exchange of experience.

The group also took an excursion to the Ming dynasty maritime trade archaeological site in Dazhouwan, Shangchuan Island. A large trove of Ming period blue-and-white porcelain pieces was discovered on the Dazhouwan site, offering invaluable physical evidence and materials to better understand the maritime trade during the Ming Dynasty.

The study trip was organised by graduate students and professors of the History and Heritage Studies Programme from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. The students plan to build on their learning and experience to cultivate and develop projects in deep cultural tourism in Macao in conjunction with USJ and other organisations in history and heritage studies.

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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) was invited to participate in the "GLORIA! An International Virtual Christmas Carol Concert" organised by the University of The Immaculate Conception in the Philippines, on the 19th December 2020.

This was an initiative to unite universities from different countries and celebrate the festive season together. The theme of this concert was "Coming Together to Bring Joy and Positivity amidst Challenges and Difficulties".  It features the performance of the Chorale and Music Group of the participating universities, including the USJ Music Club.

The concert was streamed LIVE for students, professors, staff, friends and families all around the world to pre-celebrate Christmas with the wonderful songs.

  The concert can be replayed on Youtube: https://youtu.be/-OKolXC-5TI . USJ Music Club performed “Mistletoe” which starts at 11:59 of the video. If students are interested to join the USJ Music Club, please contact Office for Student and Alumni Affairs at osaa@usj.edu.mo." ["post_title"]=> string(63) "“GLORIA! The International Virtual Christmas Carol Concert”" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(52) "gloria-international-virtual-christmas-carol-concert" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2020-12-28 16:52:12" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-12-28 08:52:12" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(51) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=news&p=29242" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "news" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [4]=> object(WP_Post)#3813 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(29231) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "10" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2020-12-20 16:39:26" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-12-20 08:39:26" ["post_content"]=> string(2868) "

In order to celebrate Christmas and the Incarnation of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) participated and hosted the "Mother's Meal" event on the 18th of December 2020.

More than 50 people in need were invited to participate. The activity began with a Mass celebrated at the Holy Cross Chapel, followed by dinner served at the USJ canteen by more than a dozen members of the USJ Catholic Community and volunteers with the presence of Fr. Jose Mandia and Fr. Rafael Vigolo, Fr. Mario Bonfaini, Fr. Pe. José Angel Hernandez and Fr. Jijo Kandamkulathy.

During the Mass, Fr. Jijo Kandamkulathy, founder of the “Mother’s Meal”, encouraged the participants to help and support each other to face the challenges during this pandemic period. There were participants from the Philippines and Africa, who expressed their gratitude to the church for the care and help, while some elders said that this activity has given them comfort in the cold winter. The participating Catholic community and volunteers were happy that they could live with the spirit of the gospel and in God's love through helping the ones in need.

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On the morning of 16th of December 2020, a delegation of 8 members from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS), Qingdao, China, visited the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Ilha Verde Campus. 

Prof. David Gonçalves, Dean of the Institute of Science and Environment of USJ, led the delegation on a campus tour, followed by a meeting where the Vice-Rector, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, and Pro-Rector, Prof. Kevin Hannam, warmly welcomed the delegation along with other researchers from the USJ Institute of Science and Environment. Current and future plans for cooperation in the area of Marine Sciences between IOCAS and USJ were discussed.

Among the delegation were the Executive Deputy Director of the IOCAS, Prof. Yang Hongsheng, Prof. Zhang Libin, Prof. Li Jun, Associate Prof. Li Xian, Prof. Zhang Hui, Prof. Meng Linghong, Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Ding Kui and Ph.D candidate Zhang Shuangyan.

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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) officially joined hands with Macau For Waste Reduction in hosting a Recycling Event last Saturday, 12th of December 2020, aimed to promoting clean recycling in Macau.

The Recycling Event took place in the Ilha Verde Campus and received a positive outcome from the local community. Participants were taught how to separate different types of plastics with different labels (PET 1, HDPE 2, LDPE4 and PP5) and how to sort papers and metals.

The volunteers from Macau for Waste Reduction group and USJ staff assisted in briefing the participants about correct recycling , hoping that they would regularly bring clean recyclables to the stations and practice correct recycling independently at home.

It was a successfully beginning and USJ hopes to receive more participants next month and continue to promote best practices for a more sustainable and waste-free planet.

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Professor Tyler Dalton McNabb, Philosophy professor in the Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has been appointed as one of three co-editors for a new handbook by Cambridge University Press. Together with Profs John Greco of Georgetown University and Jonathan Fuqua of Conception Seminary, Prof. McNabb will be editing the Cambridge Handbook to Religious Epistemology, to be published in 2022. The Handbook brings together the thought of twenty-three leading scholars in the area of the truth claims that can be made for religious knowledge, and its relation to belief and practice, and will seek to explore and advance cutting-edge material in the field.

The Cambridge Handbooks have become a globally recognised standard of a complete state-of-the-field overview of a major discipline within the humanities language study, law, and psychological science research. Appointment to edit a Cambridge Handbook is widely acknowledge as recognition that an individual is a globally-leading scholar in a particular field.

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On the morning of the 11^th of December, a Hunan Technology and Education Delegation composed by members of the Hunan University, Hunan Normal University, Hunan University of Technology, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, and Hunan Zhenqing Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd., paid a courtesy visit, organised by the Higher Education Bureau of the Macao SAR (DSES), to the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). Vice Rector of USJ, Prof. Zhang Shuguang; Prof. Rochelle Ge Yun, Faculty of Social Science and Education; Head of the Department of Languages and Culture, Prof. Lídia Zhou Mengyuan; warmly welcomed the delegation.

On the campus tour, the Head of the Department of Creative Industries, Prof. Gerald Vincent Estadieu, introduced the latest equipment and technologies used in the Architectural Studio and Digital Fabrication Lab. The delegation was highly impressed with the overall architecture and design of the USJ Ilha Verde Campus.

During the meeting, the Rector of USJ, Prof. Stephen Morgan introduced the uniqueness of USJ, being an internationalised university that is “in, of and for Macao”, and hopes to visit Hunan to further promote exchange opportunities.

Prof. Liu Qijun, Rector of Hunan Normal University; Prof. Dai Aiguo, Rector of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine and Prof. Li Shutao, Vice Rector of University of Hunan were impressed by the international characteristics of USJ and its students’ language ability.

Vice Rector Zhang explained that USJ has a distinctive multicultural learning environment and located just 15 minutes away from Zhuhai and a few steps away from the soon-to-open Ilha Verde Cross Border, pointing that USJ is looking forward to becoming one of the cooperation bridges between the mainland and Greater Bay Area universities and the Portuguese-speaking countries.

Among the delegation were Liu Qijun, Rector, Hunan Normal University; Dai Aiguo, Rector, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine; Liu Yang, Rector, Hunan Industrial University; Li Shutao, Vice Rector, University of Hunan; Wang Zhichun, Executive Secretary of Hunan Integrated Circuit Design and Application Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance; Huang Gaoren, Chairman of Hunan Jinxin Electronic Technology Co. Ltd.; Tian Xuefei, Director of Science and Technology Division, Hunan Chinese Medicine University; Peng Liyuan, Director of HK-Macao-Taiwan ROC Affairs Office, Hunan Industrial University; Yang Bin Deputy Director, Hong Kong-Macao -Taiwan ROC Affairs Office, Hunan University; Tang Cunzhong, Deputy Director, Hong Kong-Macao -Taiwan ROC Affairs Office, Hunan Normal University; Huang Lu, Director of the Interview Department of the Character Collection and Editing Center of Wenshi Expo Magazine; Sharon Leung, DSES (Senior Technician of Cooperation and Science and Technology Department).

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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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