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Since 2015, the Institute of Science and Environment (ISE) has been promoting the preservation and sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems through a series of lectures and talks open to the community.

These lectures aim to raise the awareness of Macao society on issues such as:

• Sustainable fishing practices (https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/events/public-lecture-adaptation-phenotypic-plasticity-marine-species-response-global-change/) and protection of local aquatic endangered species (https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/events/public-lecture-seas-alive-understanding-whales-dolphins-porpoises-macao-adjacent-waters/)
• Nature-based solutions for urban water management (https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/events/public-lecture-zoom-nature-based-solutions-water-cities/;  https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/events/online-public-lecture-benefits-provided-urban-mangroves/ )
• Rehabilitation of aquatic habitats (freshwater and marine environments) (https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/events/online-public-lecture-mangrove-rehabilitation-conservation-philippines/)

Next month, this series of public lectures on environmental sustainability and water management strategies will continue, with a session on "Water in the Future".

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Two USJ students, Maggie, Wong Chi Wai (BBA Year 4) and Kayla, Ng Hoi Tong (BDC Year 3), were awarded scholarships provided by the Macau Jockey Club (MJC).

The MJC Charity Scholarship Presentation Ceremony, officiated by Dr. Rui José da Cunha, Director of MJC, and Mr. Kwang Eng Seong, Operations Controller of MJC, was held at the Racing Complex in Taipa on the 21st of November 2020.

Mr. Derek Wong and Mr. Hins Lao from the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs officers attended the ceremony on behalf of the University.

Read more here: http://www.mjc.mo/race_en/info/news_detail.php?newsid=33154

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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is collaborating with The Salvation Army to organise a Clothing and Goods donation event on the 26th and 27th of November 2020.

Donated goods are sorted, distributed and sold in Family Stores in Macau. The net proceeds will go to The Salvation Army for use across its invaluable community programmes. Some of the donated goods will be directly helping people in need.

This event aims to encourage the public to reduce waste, protect our environment, and to assist the vulnerable members of the community.

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The third lecture of the public lecture series titled “A spotlight on what works in education” was successfully held on the 17^th of November 2020. Students, alumni, academics and researchers from Macao and overseas attended face-to-face or online the series of Public Lectures, organised by the Domingos Lam Centre for Research in Education (DLCRE).

The three public lectures, titled “Randomized controlled trials in educational research and practice”, “Replication studies in educational research and practice”, and “Getting research evidence in educational practice”, respectively, were delivered by Professor Keith Morrison and moderated by Professor Ana Correia, the Director of the DLCRE.

Professor Keith Morrison is the author of 18 books and the Co-editor of the international peer-reviewed journal Educational Research and Evaluation. He has published more than 15 book chapters, and is well published in peer reviewed academic journals and other educational publications. 

Among his books are Research Methods in Education, currently in its 8th edition, Causation in Educational Research; Managing Complex Change in School; School Leadership and Complexity Theory; Management Theories for Educational Change; Implementing Cross-curricular Themes; and A Guide to Teaching Practice, with several editions. Taming randomized controlled trials in education, published by Routledge earlier this year, served as the basis for Professor Keith Morrison Public Lectures.  

The DLCRE was created in the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in 2019. The Centre seeks to promote and sustain the development of research in education, to link research and educational practice, policy making, decision making and action, to disseminate the results of research through a range of channels, and to be a resource for educational research findings and their dissemination.

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Despite the disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the “Basic Teacher Training” session conducted by the GEG Chinese Literacy Development Scheme was successfully held at University of Saint Joseph (USJ) on the 31st of October 2020.

Only 30 participants were allowed to attend the training onsite due to social distancing measures, and with border controls, trainers based in Hong Kong participated via video conferencing. Teacher training is a main pillar of the Scheme.

The training on the day consisted of Parts 1 and 2 of the Basic Teacher Training module. The Scheme’s Principal Investigator, Professor Cheng Pui Wan, opened the session over video conferencing, assisted by Dr Maranda Mak of the University of Macau co-leading onsite. Part 2 of the training was led by Ms Terry Tse, Assistant Director on the Project Team instructing from Hong Kong, and Ms Amanda Lei, head kindergarten teacher from Colégio de Santa Rosa de Lima (Secção Chinesa), who co-led onsite assisting on small groups hands-on exercises with participating teachers.

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Twelve students of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) competed in the 3rd "Macao Universities KOM E-sports Games" on the 12th of November 2020.

Organised by the Macao China Electronic Sports Union Federation, this event aims to create a platform to cultivate local e-sports talents, promoting education through competitions and promoting the diversified development of the industry in Macao. The e-sports industry has grew rapidly in recent years and a variety of online pan-entertainment companies have emerged, thus the market's desire for talent has expanded.

The theme of this year’s Games is "Stay! We Can Win!", including three e-sports events: "King Glory", "CS:GO", and "PES", plus three non-e-sports events "micro-video creative competition" and "inter-school talent "Competition" and "Friends of Werewolf". USJ students participated in three of these competitions: "King Glory", "CS:GO" and "Friends of Werewolf".

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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) received an “Excellence Award” for outstanding performance at the "Galaxy Entertainment Group Macau Cup – The 12th Youth National Knowledge Competition” finals on the 12th of November 2020.

The theme of this year's competition was “Healthy China – National Strategy", aimed to raise awareness and enable the local youth to understand the importance of the "Healthy China" vision and national development strategy.

The three students who participated in the competition on behalf of USJ, include: Yan, Pang Wing Yan (BED Year 1); Wanda, Chan Cheng Wai (BCM Year 1) and Da Rosa Lao Claudia (BED Year 1).

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A series of field trips to the local wetland ecosystems were organised by the Institute of Science and Environment of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in the months of October to November this year, with the aim to promote the value of freshwater and brackish/marine ecosystems to the community. These trips are part of a science promotion/community outreach program which has been regularly organised by the institute since 2013.  Participants are brought to the local freshwater and brackish/marine wetlands to observe the aquatic plants and animals as well as experience hands-on measurements of the physico-chemical to assess water quality conditions in the area/sites.

The trips are complemented by educational talks and lectures for local school students about the local wetlands - what they are, where they are located in Macao, why they are important (for water filtration, fisheries, biodiversity, coastal protection, etc.), and why is there a need for their conservation and protection.

Thousands of students, teachers, and other members of the local community have joined these activities since 2013, with around 600 participants this year. Participants expressed enthusiasm and interest through their positive feedback after the activities. Pre and post-activity evaluation also revealed that the activities are effective in increasing the knowledge of participants about environmental issues, which hopefully, will translate into concrete action.

ISE/USJ is committed to continuing this effort to promote the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic ecosystems.

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On November 13th, 2020, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), represented by the Director of the Public and International Relations Office (PIRO), Mrs. Paula Mota, the Director of the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA), Ms. Teresa Loong, and PIRO International Relations Officer, Miss Joana Costa, attended a virtual conference on the topic of “Online Internationalisation – Meeting the Challenge of Student Mobility in a Global Pandemic”. The event was organised by The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).

Participants were welcomed by Prof. Xiang Zhang, HKU President and Vice-Chancellor, before the event kicked off with two keynote sessions:

• Prof. Betty Leask, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) at La Trobe University, on “Internationalisation in a Global Pandemic”; and
• Dr. Darla Deardorff, Executive Director of the Association of International Education Administrators and Research Scholar at Duke University, on “Student Mobility and Their Intercultural Development”.

Next, a panel with students from each of the organising institutions featured the innovative international and intercultural work students have done “at home” before concurrent sessions on different internationalisation-related topics were facilitated by several speakers.

After a short break, institutional leaders Dr. Albert Chau, HKBU’s Vice-President for Teaching and Learning; Prof. Anirban Mukhopadhyay, HKUST Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning; Prof. Xuemin Xu, SJTU Vice-President for Education and International Affairs; and Prof. Ian Holliday, HKU Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, had an interesting discussion on their own perspectives of internationalisation pre-, during and post-pandemic, before the event concluded with two final keynote sessions:

• Prof. Ly Tran, Associate Professor at Deakin University, on “Geopolitics and Student Mobility”; and
• Prof. Fazal Rizvi, Professor in Global Studies of Education at The University of Melbourne and Emeritus Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, on “The Future of Internationalisation and Student Mobility”.

More information about the event here.

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VISION 20/21 is about finding clarity in uncertainty

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BODW 2020 (themed on VISION 20/21) is a major flagship event in Asia for design, brands and innovation, and brings together visionaries, innovators and creative leaders across sectors and industries from around the world to help redesign a better future. Join us for a series of virtual and hybrid high-level forums, discussions and other creative happenings across Hong Kong for timely insights into trends, leadership and future of design.

Enjoy 50% off by using promo code SU5Y1L4 through online registration system!

Date: 30 Nov – 5 Dec Register Here: http://www.bodw.com/so0122

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A group of USJ students and professors participated in the Sands China’s Sustainability Tour at the Venetian in Cotai, last November 13, 2020.

This visit is part of an annual activity organised for the Life and Science module since 2015, intended for students to learn and witness first-hand how the local tourism industries achieve sustainability in their facilities. The visit started with a presentation about the Sands Eco-360 program and how it achieves the SDGs, especially on issues related to energy, water, and waste. This was followed by a site tour that gave participants a glimpse of the various sustainable practices being implemented: installation of LED and other energy-efficient lights, optimisation of cooling and heating systems, water-efficient systems, facilities for waste/plastic/paper recycling, and food waste compactors.

The tour ended with a visit to the hanging sculpture by local artist Eloi Scarva. The artwork, titled “Project Hive”, made from 10,000 repurposed plastic cups collected from the Venetian Macao, visibly reflects the vast amount of plastic waste generated from the use of plastic water bottles.

Related links: https://www.sandschina.com/community-affairs/sands-eco360-strategy.html

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This annual event is open for all students enrolled in the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCP) and the Master of Organisational Psychology (MOP), and Professors of the Department of Psychology (DP). Alumni, other members of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE) or anyone interested in themes related to psychological science are also welcome. The main purpose of this Forum is for the year 2 MCP/MOP master students to present and share their research projects to year 1 MCP/MOP master students. The forum is an opportunity for students to practice their communication skills and to interact and exchange ideas. This way, the former will have an opportunity to practice communication skills useful for their oral defense, and the latter will get ideas for their own research and how to organise their work. During the forum, the 2020 graduates will be awarded their internship certificates.

Programme:

1. Presentation of the MCP dissertation with highest grade in the last academic year: “The Influence of Culture on Psychological Help-Seeking Behavior: A Study with the Filipino Community in Macau” by Madalena Zancan.
2. Round table, the perspective of our professional associations “Psychology. One Science. Many Practices":
   •  Hero Wong from the The Macau Psychology Association
   • Cheung, Lik Hang from the Macao Counselling Association
   • Nuno Gomes from the Macau Society of Registered Psychotherapists
   • Poster session - research projects of year 2 students / Snacks and refreshments.
3. Poster session - research projects of year 2 students / Snacks and refreshments.

Date: Saturday, 28 November 2020 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Don Bosco Auditorium, University of Saint Joseph

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ABOUT THE TALK

COVID-19 has hit the world unprepared, as the deadliest pandemic of the century. Governments and authorities, as leaders and decision makers fighting the virus, enormously tap into the power of artificial intelligence and its predictive models for urgent decision support. This book showcases a collection of important predictive models that were used during the pandemic to support managerial and clinical decisions, providing a discussion and comparison of their characteristics, efficacy and limitations.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Professor João Alexandre Lobo Marques gained his master’s degree in 2007 and his PhD in 2009, both from the Federal University of Ceará, UFC, Brazil. He works as an associate professor at the University of Saint Joseph, Macao, and as a visiting associate professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, SIAT/CAS, Shenzhen, China. He is the CEO and co-founder of the XS Innovation Group in Brazil, which is focused on bioengineering innovation for education. He has published over 60 journal and conference papers, and has co-authored three books. His research interests include business analytics, artificial intelligence, data science, and neuroeconomics.

Date: 20 November, 2020 Time: 7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Location: 18th Floor, Residential Hall, USJ Ilha Verde Campus

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Predictive Models for Decision Support in the COVID-19 Crisis (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) 1st ed. 2021. Edition by Joao Alexandre Lobo Marques (Author), Francisco Nauber Bernardo Gois (Author), José Xavier-Neto (Author), Simon James Fong (Author)

To order the book please visit: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030619121

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Artworks from the University of Saint Joseph's (USJ) Department of Creative Industries graduated students, exhibited as part of the "Selected Works 2020" exhibition, aim to showcase the best projects from the bachelors of Architecture, Communication & Media, Design and Fashion Design of the academic year 2019-2020. The exhibition features a selection of five architecture projects, two of product design, three fashion collections, and five transmedia projects.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Architecture developed innovative green architecture concepts for the Ilha Verde neighbourhood. Working under the theme “Green Link”, identifying the districts' problems and opportunities and reimagined its urban fabric with a new conceptual masterplan and innovative architectures that explores a greener lifestyle, promoting social equity and environmental health. The selected individual projects materialize the key ideas of the masterplan and showcase the originality of each graduate, following a diverse range of programs from a Library, to a Mixed-use building and a Community Center, creating innovative new prototypes for a greener Macau.

Communication and Media graduated students learned how to express their feelings, opinions and ideas through different mediums and channels, using different styles and types of media, applying critical thinking to the messages being portrayed, and using techniques and aesthetic values which are represented through the selected works at the exhibition. Furthermore, our bachelor of Communication & Media students know how to efficiently put into practice the most advanced tools in digital production, according to professional, real-world production practice.

The focus of the Bachelor of Communication & Media students works is to bring the imagined to life, exploring many different topics ranging from reimagining the landscapes of Macau to childhood nostalgia. All through different, creatively diverse mediums such as the capture of life through photography, through graphic design and many more. The photography displayed in the exhibition showcases student's creative and technical skills, offering a different perspective on what we see daily. "Imagination is key to a creative mind. It leads us to new worlds, to the outside of the box, to make the impossible and the unusual." The challenge for our Communication and Media graduation students was to find a way through various media to share a message that was relevant to each one of them.

Under the theme "Duality", students of the bachelor of design focused their final graduation project explicitly on consistent and innovative design products. Students were challenged to think creatively, imagining what-if scenarios, reinventing existing products, and sustainably creating new ones. This year's project centred on product design and furniture design; the first one focused on updating the recycling system stations in Macau, giving them not only a more attractive look with touch-free apertures but also a more robust design so that the local community can easily identify them as sustainable recycling stations; the latter focused on origami-style furnishings with a trendy, clean and sturdy-feeling to be used in modern botanic-style home design.

The students of bachelor of fashion design proposed three radical concepts for Macau's Fashion, with the theme "Transparency", showcasing stylish and innovative collections. The graduates brought together diverse projects in the areas of fashion design where their talents were taken to the extreme, always taking into account their styles. Each student's collection consists of five garments, with a total of thirty garments being created. Of these thirty outfits, fifteen will be showcased showing their creativity, talent and strategy for Macau's new fashion outlooks. The students' collections also had in consideration the manipulation of modern materials and fabrics resorting to the use of new technologies like Laser-cut and 3D printing.

The Department of Creative Industries of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites all interested in visiting the exhibition held at the Creative Macao Gallery, G/F Macau Cultural Centre Building, until 21 November 2020.

Click here to view photos of the opening day

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On the 4th of November 2020 , the Rector of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Reverend Prof. Stephen Morgan, Vice Rector, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa and member of the Office for Student and  Alumni Affairs (OSAA), Mr. Derek Wong, attended the Scholarship and Fellowship Cheque Presentation Ceremony at Sands China Limited, being warmly received by the Senior Management team of Sands China Ltd. including Dr. Wilfred Wong, President of Sand China Ltd., Ms. Wen Hong Yan, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Mr. Sam Chong Nin, Vice President of Corporate Communications & Community Affairs. 

During the meeting, Rector Stephen Morgan expressed his deep appreciation to Sands China for their continued support and generosity to the USJ Community Scholarships and Fellowships Programme, stating that USJ is committed to cultivating talents for the future of Macao as “USJ is in, of and for Macao; in, of and for China”. Dr. Wilfred Wong emphasised that corporate social responsibility is always Sands China’s top priority, and Sands China is happy to continue supporting USJ during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms. Carolina Lou, an USJ alumna and recipient of the USJ Community Scholarships and Fellowships programme, is a current employee of Sands China Ltd. She joined the meeting and took the opportunity to thank both Sands China and USJ for helping her to develop employability skills and enhance her advancement opportunity. 

After the meeting, Dr. Wilfred Wong presented the cheque of Sands China Ltd. Scholarship and Fellowships to the Rector, and in return, a souvenir was offered to Dr. Wilfred Wong as a token of thanks to the Sands China Ltd. 

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On the 14th of November 2020, members of the Macau Greater Bay Area Human Resources Association (MGBAHR) visited the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and met with the Vice-Rector, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa; Director of the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA), Ms Teresa Loong; and members of OSAA Ms. Lydia Tong, Mr. Andrew Wong and Mr. Hins Lao; to discuss future collaborations.

During the meeting, MGBAHR introduced the association's activities, future developments plans and also discussed about possible cooperation projects for students of the USJ to start businesses or arrange employment in another city within the Greater Bay Area.

The members of the Macau Greater Bay Area Human Resources Association included Chairperson Ms. Jacinta Ho, President Mr. Clarence Wong, and Secretary Ms. Joe Iao.

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This 51st Caritas Macau Charity Bazar took place on the 7th and 8th of November 2020, with the aim to promote access to basic services, such as food, housing, and other essential goods for economically disadvantaged groups of the Macao population. The event was sponsored by the Bank of China Macau Branch.

The Caritas Bazaar is the biggest annual fundraising event in Macau, which involves the volunteer work of students, teachers, and other members of the community.

Since 2014, the Social Work Department of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has had an active role in Caritas Bazaar fundraising. Every year starting in September, students prepare this event, with the supervision of an academic mentor. Activities include:

• Ticket-selling: sell Bazaar tickets faculty and students within USJ. 
• Fund-raising for booths: a part of expenses is supported by the university; the rest is supported by individual contributions of faculty member.
• Preparing and managing booths: students design and organise games or other activities to attract visitors to donate money.

This year, social work year 2 students raised 16,000 Patacas through ticket-selling in USJ campus and estimated 12,000 Patacas through game booths at the Bazaar, hitting a new record of fundraising.

Over the years this activity of social work students has raised more than 70,000 Patacas, which have been used to fund Caritas Association projects for the most vulnerable population in Macau, such as providing food services for single-mothers. USJ is committed to continuing to strive to fight social inequalities and promote access to basic services to all, contributing to the attainment of the UN sustainable development goal for the millennium of "No poverty". 

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To mark the finale of the 2020 USJ Mentorship Programme, an appreciation dinner was held at the USJ Recreation Area, on the 6th of November 2020.

During the event, mentors and mentees exchanged their ideas and shared their experiences, each providing suggestions for future development.

The USJ Mentorship Programme is aimed at providing an opportunity for undergraduate students to seek career advice and guidance from alumni mentors who are professionals and senior executives from different industries.

During the Programme, mentors and mentees met upon their own schedules.  Besides receiving guidance from alumni, students also expanded their network before graduation.

The facilitators of the programme from the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA), Ms Lydia Tong, Mr. Andrew Wong and Mr. Hins Lao also participated in the gathering.

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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and the Macao Institute of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Relics (MICRCR), with the support of Macau Design Centre, jointly organised the “Traditional Western Bookbinding and Conservation Student Work Exhibition” aiming to promote inheritance and craftsmanship.

The inauguration ceremony was officiated by Prof. Kevin Hannam, Pro-Rector of USJ; Mr. Francisco Chan, President of MICRCR; Mr. Dirco Fong, CEO of Macau Design Center; Mr. Francisco Peixoto, Head Librarian of USJ; and student representative, Ms. Sam Hoi Ieong, on the afternoon of 7^th of November, 2020, at the Kent Wong Exhibition Gallery in USJ Ilha Verde Campus.

The exhibition features the works from 14 students using Islamic Binding and Limp Binding techniques, experience sharing and it also displays restored old books and its reports. A workstation for book restoration will also be available to the public at the exhibition along with an on-site “consultation service” to repair books. The exhibition also features a range of seminars on binding and restoration; and workshops on paper making, binding and printing.

The exhibition is open to public from now until 18^th of December, 2020. A virtual tour is also available on USJ Library website. For more information, please contact USJ Library – library@usj.edu.mo or +853 8592 5633.

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On the 3rd of November 2020, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) signed a Direct Progression Agreements with the three Diocesan schools: Saint Joseph Secondary School 6 (CDSJ6), Saint Joseph Secondary School 5 (CDSJ5), and Saint Paul School. The Agreements include an offer of two full scholarships and two half scholarships for each of the three diocesan schools, donated by Mr. Lucas Lo, for graduates to progress to USJ for undergraduate studies.

The Direct Progression Agreements were signed at USJ between the Rector of USJ, Reverend Professor Stephen Morgan, and the three Diocesan Secondary School Principals: Principal of CDSJ6, Dr. Samuel Kio; Principal of CDSJ5, Jammy Wong, and Principal of Saint Paul School, Fr. Athanasius Chan. This year, recommended graduates for the Direct Progression will receive full or half scholarships from the “Lucas Lo Scholarships for University of Saint Joseph”.

USJ signed an agreement with Mr. Lucas Lo in July for the support of six full scholarships and six half scholarships for four years of undergraduate studies. In order to support secondary school graduates that have been nurtured from Catholic education to continue their studies in a Catholic environment, USJ developed the Direct Progression Agreements with the three Diocesan Secondary Schools which allow graduates recommended by the school Principals to directly progress to USJ.

Form 6 students from the three Diocesan Secondary Schools can apply by the end of December via their schools, and the respective Principals shall select candidates of merit both from academic achievement and their services to the schools, community, and the Catholic Church for recommendation to USJ.

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