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 About the topic:

Macau like any other city faces major ecological challenges including the pollution of the air, water and of the soil.

The MRI Forum on Environmental Protection focuses on how to bring about separating garbage, as well as introducing new policies on recycling and garbage.

When: Monday, 28 September 2020 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Location: Classroom USJ 101, University of Saint Joseph, Macao, Ilha Verde Campus

Speaker: Vong Man Hung, Deputy Director of Environmental Protection Bureau

Online Registration:  https://forms.gle/6FNbAx4vQ5hRJW4A8

No filming is permitted.

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The USJ Orientation Day was held on 3 September 2020 for the freshmen of 2020/2021 to get familiarised with the campus environment and meet the staff and fellow students. Professor Stephen Morgan, our university Rector, delivered the opening speech and welcomed all freshmen. The event started with a campus tour led by the colleagues from Office for Student and Alumni Affairs(OSAA) and student ambassadors, followed by introductory sessions from Information Systems Development Office (ISDO), Technology, Operations and Facilities Office (TOFO) and Library. The academic staff from every faculty welcomed the freshmen and introduced the respective programmes. They gave insightful advice on how to get prepared for the university study. Besides acquiring useful information, it was a great opportunity for students to get to know each other and build up their social network.

There will be ongoing induction sessions arranged in the coming 2 weeks to assist the new students in the immersion into campus lives. The induction sessions are scheduled as follows:

SOS – Support of Students (September 9th)

LEt's GO! – Exploring Personal Development in University Life (September 16th)

View photo gallery >

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On 3 September, 2021, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and Creche Internacional de São José (CISJ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand the collaboration between the two institutions owned by the Catholic Foundation of Higher Education.

The MOU was signed by the Rector of USJ, Prof. Stephen Morgan, and the Director of CISJ, Ms. Nair Cardoso, at the USJ Ilha Verde Campus.

The proposed areas of collaboration comprise in training of human resources and facilities for the purpose of academic training, professional exchange, research and practicums between both Catholic institutions, including:

• 50% discount on tuition for children of staff members of USJ and CISJ
• 50% discount on tuition for staff of CISJ for degree programmes at USJ
• Internships placements and training for students of USJ
• Professional training for staff of CISJ
• Sharing or creation of educational materials and resources
• Development of collaborative research projects, and
• Participation in promotion of event organised by either party

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The sharing session of "Sharing of Policy & Privileges for Youths from HK & Macau to Work and Start Business in Nansha District, Guangzhou", which was organised by the Macau Greater Bay Area Human Resources Association, JC Human Resources Consulting (JCHR) and City University of Macau, co-organised by the University of Saint Joseph, the University of Macau, the Macao Polytechnic Institute and the Macao Institute of Tourism Studies, was held on  31 Aug 2020.

Nansha Youth Federation of Guangzhou was invited to introduce the platform and policies of innovation and entrepreneurship, the “One Hundred Enterprises – One Thousand Persons” Internship Program for Students from Hong Kong and Macao in Nansha Free Trade Zone, as well as the  “Professional Elite” Trainee Program for Fresh Graduates from Hong Kong and Macau.

OSAA Director Teresa Loong and Internship and Career Service Officer Hins Lao attended the sharing session. After that, all representatives from all higher education institutes and the Nansha Youth Federation of Guangzhou had a further discussion about the internship projects and collaboration.

Read article here: http://www.macaodaily.com/html/2020-09/04/content_1458870.htm

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Prof Ng Shun Wing and Prof Kiiko Ikegami of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education were invited by the CCAC to be Jury Panel members for the evaluation and selection of lesson plans submitted for the 'Integrity Lesson Plan Design Collection Activity' during June and July this year.

This meaningful event, organised by the CCAC, aims to facilitate teaching professionals’ to further think about the promotion and emphasis on integrity education school-aged children in Macau.

On Saturday 29 August, Prof Kiiko Ikegami attended the"Integrity Lesson Plan Design Collection Activity" award ceremony in which the selected winners were granted their awards by the CCAC.

To read more, click here.

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University of Saint Joseph (USJ) invited Dr. Claire Ouyang, Instructor of The National Career Development Association (NCDA) of Facilitating Career Development (FCD) and founding president of the Macao Career Development Association, to provide a facilitating career development training for the staff of Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA) and Human Resources (FHRO). The training consisted of relevant skills and knowledge to assist others in particular career development, planning and obtaining meaningful work. Topics like employability and programme development, designing and implementing related services for target populations, service promotion and marketing.of programmes were also covered.

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On 29 August 2020, Ms Jacinta Ho, an experienced HR expert, Managing Director of JC Services and President of Macao Greater Bay Area Human Resources Association Preparatory Committee held an online seminar about job hunting. She introduced the recent employment market, job search methods and directions, career path planning as well as personal development to our USJ fresh graduates/students. Ms Jacinta also motivated the audiences to prepare themselves for a better development upon the economic recovery.

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A USJ Mentorship gathering was held on 29 August 2020.  Pairs of mentors and mentees participated and chatted with each other.  This activity served as a platform to enhance friendships among mentors and mentees.  All attendees enjoyed the gathering.

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On 18 August 2020, the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA) organised a training session on personal development for the committee members of the University of Saint Joseph Students’ Association (USJSA) and student leaders.  Trainers from YMCA were invited to deliver the Personality Dimensions® Workshop, which is an effective tool for enhancing self-understanding and promoting communication skills and relationships.  The participants found the workshop interactive and enjoyable.  By learning to recognise the different temperament patterns in people, it helped them appreciate the diversity in a team and work together for better achievements.

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During 3 to 5 April 2020, two PhD students, Annie Choi and Daniel Leong, together with their supervisor from the School of Education, University of Saint Joseph, participated in the 6th International Education Conference. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the original conference shifted from Bangkok, Thailand to Zoom online.

The theme of ICEDU 2020 was "The New Face of Education: Innovation in Practice". In the Conference, Annie presented her pilot findings with the topic of "Listening to Children's Voices in Reggio Inspired Classroom" and Daniel shared his literature study on "A Systematic Review of Using Drama in Second Language Teaching". Both students have shared their presentation experiences in the 29th issue of Revista de Ensino Superior de Macau in June.

Click here to read more. (pg.33; sponsored by the Higher Education Fund (FES))

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Alumnus Mr Addy Chan, Vice-Chairman of Alumni Association of University of Saint Joseph (AAUSJ) /Engineer, and Alumnus Mr Mile Choi, Secretary of General Assembly of AAUSJ/Member of Community Service Advisory Committee in Islands District attended Radio Macau public affairs programme “Macao Forum” to discuss the feasibility of mandatory windows inspection and the windows maintenance.

For more information, click here.

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About the Talk

In April, after several years of work, the Chinese Government announced the starting of the tests of DCEP (“Digital Currency Electronic Payment”) in four major cities (Shenzhen, Suzhou, Chengdu and Xiong’an). DCEP is Beijing´s attempt to create its own world-leading and government-ruled digital currency (while trying at the same time to maintain control over the types of digital or cryptocurrencies traded within China).

The digital yuan is structured on a two-tier monetary system: (1) a central bank-issued digital currency for commercial banks, and (2) a commercial bank-issued digital currency focused on the public and it is intended to replace some of China’s monetary base, or cash in circulation.

Even though it is still too early to know whether the tests will be successful or not (so far, the app is only available for download in those four cities), if successful, this will imply a breakthrough that will quite likely by imitated by many other governments throughout the world in these years to come.

In this seminar, I will analyze what opportunities DCEP will offer to Mainland China, but also to Macau and toe the rest of the Greater Bay Area. Macau is in a perfect position to leverage its status as a cryptocurrency hub and also its proximity to Hong Kong to take full advantage of the digital yuan.

About the Speaker

Dr.Oriol Caudevilla holds a Degree in Law (Autonomous University of Barcelona, UAB), an MBA with specialization in Finance from the Instituto de Estudios Bursatiles (IEB), a Diploma on Asian Finance from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School and a PhD on Hong Kong Real Estate Law and Economics (UAB).

He used to live and work in Hong Kong, where he was visiting fellow at the Asian Institute of International Financial Law (AIIFL, HKU), at the Centre for Chinese Law (CCL, HKU) and at the Center for Financial Regulation and Economic Development (CFRED, CUHK).

Apart from that, he worked as a business analyst at a Hong Kong public listed company.

He is currently residing in Europe, where he works as a Management Consultant at a LegalTech company, and he is also writing articles for China Daily (Hong Kong and Global Edition).

His research areas include China´s Financial and Banking Law, Shadow Banking in China, Islamic Finance and FinTech and Real Estate Law and Economics. He has published a book on the regulation of European banks in China and several articles on Spanish and international journals on topics such as the Chinese banking system, the system of public housing in Hong Kong, Chinese tourism and Urbanism.

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EXHIBITION 

01.09 - 30.09 / 2020 @Kent Wong Exhibition Gallery, Ilha Verde Campus, Univeristy of Saint Joseph Join us for an exploration of this local coastal treasure and uncover the unique world of mangroves!

Opening Times Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturdays | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mangrove forests are one of the most valuable ecosystems on earth and an important natural coastal treasure. They protect our coastlines from rising sea levels and extreme weather events, help mitigate climate change, improve coastal water quality, and host a wide variety of flora and fauna. Known in Chinese as紅樹林 (red forest), mangroves are unique, living along with intertidal and estuarine environments, where the land meets the sea.

Macao is home to a thriving mangrove forest that spans approximately 4km of the Taipa-Cotai coastline. Through scientific display boards, photographs, films, and interactive tank models, this exhibition will showcase the local mangroves ecosystem that makes up an essential part of Macao’s natural environment. Moreover, mangroves artwork pieces from various local school students will also be on display. The exhibition, complemented by public talks and guided field visits to the local mangroves sites, aims to raise community awareness and curiosity, and encourage people to cherish this valuable habitat.

For more information regarding the exhibition, please contact Karen Arano Tagulao - karentagulao@usj.edu.mo.

Organiser

Sponsors

University of Saint Joseph | Institute of Science and Environment Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde, 14-17 青洲河邊馬路 14-17號 | Macau © - All rights reserved.| Macao's Mangroves 澳門紅樹林 2020" ["post_title"]=> string(37) "Macao's Mangroves: A COASTAL TREASURE" ["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(33) "macaos-mangroves-coastal-treasure" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2022-03-09 15:05:11" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2022-03-09 07:05:11" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(53) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=events&p=25473" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [16]=> object(WP_Post)#3747 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(25457) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "10" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2020-08-03 11:20:08" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-08-03 03:20:08" ["post_content"]=> string(816) "Covid-19 forces businesses and societies to Reset, Rethink and Re-invent. Good Design must be focused on human and user needs and what really matters. As we re-strategise in the new normal, Design Thinking matters more than ever. Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) gathers over 40 forward-thinking leaders and innovators to share insights and inspirations on how best to prepare for the new normal. In the digital era, creation of new possibilities needs new visions, a creative mindset and new knowledge for impactful and meaningful outcomes. Learning across disciplines is vital. Be part of the KODW community and join the programme with over 15 virtual thematic sessions and interactive workshops. Date: 26 – 29 August Register Now (click here)" ["post_title"]=> string(57) "KODW Event | Designing Digital Futures for the New Normal" ["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(47) "kodw-event-designing-digital-futures-new-normal" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2020-08-03 11:20:08" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-08-03 03:20:08" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(53) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=events&p=25457" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(5) "event" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [17]=> object(WP_Post)#3746 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(25443) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "10" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2020-07-31 10:22:03" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-07-31 02:22:03" ["post_content"]=> string(1518) "

The Reverend Professor Stephen Morgan, Rector of University of Saint Joseph (USJ), signed a scholarship agreement with Mr. Lucas Lo at the Auditorium of the Bishop’s House on 29 July 2020.  Mr. Lucas Lo has generously agreed to donate the sum of MOP 1,548,000 to set up the “Lucas Lo Scholarships for University of Saint Joseph”.  Comprising 6 full scholarships and 6 half scholarships, the fund will support 12 students from the three Diocesan secondary schools, namely Colégio Diocesano de São José - Six (CDSJ-6), Colégio Diocesano de São José - Five (CDSJ-5) and Escola São Paulo, to pursue the Bachelor’s degree at USJ in the academic year 2021/2022.  The signing ceremony was witnessed by Bishop Stephen Lee, the Chancellor of USJ.  On behalf of the students who would be greatly benefited by the “Lucas Lo Scholarships for University of Saint Joseph”, Rector Morgan presented a souvenir to Mr. Lucas Lo in appreciation of his kindness and generosity. 

 More photos on Flickr (click here)

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A total of 30 members from the Macau Student Affairs Association (MSAA) visited University of Saint Joseph (USJ) on 22 July 2020. The delegation was received by Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, Vice-Rector; Ms Teresa Loong, Director of Office for Student Affairs (OSAA) cum MSAA Chairperson, and her colleagues. Member institutions of MSAA include University of Macau, Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macao Institute for Tourism Studies, Macau University of Science and Technology, City University of Macau, Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, and University of Saint Joseph.

During the visit, the representatives from the seven institutions shared their experiences on student services, particularly the special support provided to students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The delegation was then shown around the USJ campus. The MSAA executive meeting was also held in USJ in the afternoon. The event was well-received by the participants, and they all agreed that regular sharing and exchange of experiences between member institutions could help them understand the education vision and campus culture of each institution, which will promote the overall student support and services.

The delegation of MSAA was led by Mr Paul Pang, President and Mr Antonio Chu Vice-President of the General Assembly, Mr Elvo Sou, Ms Shirley Tam, Mr Lewis Chao, Ms Alice Lao, Vice-Chairpersons and Ms Grace Chao, Vice President of the Supervisory Committee.

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Fr. Matthias Christian SVD (田默迪) passed away today July 22^nd 2020 in Cardinal Tien Memorial Hospital in Taipei around noon time. He was born 1941 during the Second World War, in Grossarl, in the mountainous area of Salzburg, Austria. He entered the Minor Seminary Borromaeum in Salzburg, and in 1960 he joined the Divine Word Missionaries (SVD) in St. Gabriel, near Vienna, Austria. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1966 in St. Gabriel’s, Austria.

Fr. Matthias arrived in 1968 in Taiwan coming by ship, studied Chinese and finished a Master in Chinese Philosophy at Fu Jen Catholic University. The Chinese Catholic convert, philosopher, lawyer, and diplomat John Wu Ching-Hsiung 吳經熊 (1899-1986) became his main partner of dialogue. Fr. Matthias wrote his Doctorate in Philosophy on John Wu entitled “Philosophy of Law Beyond East and West: A Comparative Analyses of the Early Thoughts in Philosophy of Law of John C. H. Wu / 東西方之間的法律哲學：吳經熊早期法律哲學思想之比較研究” (University of Vienna, 1986). For many years Fr. Matthias taught at Fu Jen Catholic University and served in Campus ministry, always eager to dialogue with Chinese people and traditions in order to deepen mutual understanding and respect.

In 2008, he was called to Macau to teach philosophy and core modules at the Inter-University Institute (IIUM) as full-time staff of FRS. After becoming Emeritus at USJ in 2014, he was asked by his General Superior in Rome to go to Juba, South Sudan, to teach philosophy in more dangerous circumstances. Fr. Matthias was always ready to take on new challenges as a missionary. He retired to Taiwan in 2016, continuing to offer lectures as Sinologist and philosopher, and to serve in a small parish in Taipei. In 2017 he suffered a severe operation on his lungs. Although he never fully recovered from his sickness, he continued to give talks at universities and served the people of his parish.

“I am a catholic priest and missionary who lived more then forty years in study and dialogue with Chinese culture and people. Though I am an Austrian and love my country, I feel at the same time a deep concern for China, its people, and its great tradition as if it were my own homeland.” Fr. Matthias was deeply convinced of the profound relevance of the Gospel for China, but similarly of the relevance of China for world and Church, beyond East and West.

May the Lord of Life reward him with eternal peace.

Franz Gassner / Keith Ip

***Memorial Mass in Macau: Thursday, July 30th, 2020, 5 PM, St. Joseph Seminary Church. Main Celebrant, Bishop Dom Stephen Lee Bun-sang.

Funeral Arrangements in Taiwan:  Requiem Mass: July 31^st 7:30 PM, SVD Chapel, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei. Funeral Mass: Saturday, Aug 1^st, 2020, 10:30 AM, University Chapel, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei. Main Celebrant: Archbishop Emeritus John Hung SVD. Facebook Account: by SVD Community of Fu Jen Catholic University (all are invited to share experiences with Fr. Matthias): click here  " ["post_title"]=> string(52) "In Memoriam - Fr. Matthias Christian SVD (1941-2020)" ["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(44) "memoriam-fr-matthias-christian-svd-1941-2020" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2020-07-29 16:44:28" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-07-29 08:44:28" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(51) "https://www.usj.edu.mo/?post_type=news&p=25377" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(4) "news" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [20]=> object(WP_Post)#5769 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(25355) ["post_author"]=> string(2) "10" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2020-07-17 17:23:01" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2020-07-17 09:23:01" ["post_content"]=> string(4034) "

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) congratulates the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa - CPLP) on its 24^th anniversary.

CPLP was created in 1996, on July 17^th, and is a privileged forum for multilateral consultation and cooperation amongst the Portuguese-speaking countries.

 As a CPLP Consultative Observer since 2017, USJ assists in the promotion and dissemination of the Portuguese language not only through its Pre-University, Associate Diploma, Bachelor and Master programmes, but also through Lifelong Learning Office’s Portuguese Language & Culture courses and the organisation and hosting of educational and cultural events and activities.

Examples of past activities include: colloquium in tribute of Portugal poet and writer Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Colloquium for New Varieties of Portuguese Language in Africa, Workshop with African Fabrics (Mozambique), public lecture on the Development of Cinema in Cape Verde, and Samba with USJ.

USJ wishes CPLP many more years of success!

Image: CPLP’s Facebook

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A Universidade de São José (USJ) congratula a Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP) pelo 24º aniversário.

A CPLP foi criada em 1996, no dia 17 de Julho, e é um fórum privilegiado para consulta e cooperação multilateral entre os países de Língua Portuguesa.

 Como Observador Consultivo da CPLP desde 2017, a USJ assiste na promoção e disseminação da Língua Portuguesa não só através dos cursos Pré-Universitário, de Diploma Associado, de Licenciatura e Mestrado, mas também através dos cursos de Língua e Cultura Portuguesas do Lifelong Learning Office e a organização e acolhimento de eventos e actividades educacionais e culturais.

Exemplos de actividades incluem: colóquio em tributo à poeta e escritora Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Colóquio sobre as Novas Variedades da Língua Portuguesa em África, Workshop com Tecidos Africanos (Moçambique), aula aberta sobre o Desenvolvimento do Cinema em Cabo Verde, e Samba com a USJ.

A USJ deseja, à CPLP, muitos mais anos de sucesso!

Imagem: Facebook da CPLP

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