Looking back at the history of Christianity in China we realize how for centuries the missionaries have struggled to confront many challenges related to the inculturation of the Gospel. More specifically during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties we may recall Franciscan, Dominican and Jesuit missionaries who have distinguished themselves in this great labour. However, the Gospel of Christ has more ancient roots in the mission of the Eastern Syrian monks who at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) announced for the first time the story of Jesus to the Chinese people using Chinese language.
The formidable task, accomplished by the so-called “Nestorianmissionaries” or the members of the“luminous teaching” (“Jingjiao”) community, chronologically constitutes the first documented engagement between Jesus’ message and the Chinese people. Two documents, entitled “Thus have I heard: On the listening of the Messiah” and “Discourse on the One-God” present a focus on the individuation, exposition, and explanation of the Christian view on God with its Christological and Soteriological concepts.
Moreover, the lecture will feature the Chinese face of the pastoral and missionary enterprise carried out by the members of the “luminous teaching” community highlighting its efforts of ‘understanding’, ‘translating’, ‘explaining’, and ‘transmitting’ the story of Jesus into Chinese categories. The model of inculturation developed by these early missionaries in China is the first invaluable approach and will remain a reference for Christian and missionaries in the Chinese context they should always learn from.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
歐衛道Victor AGUILAR, STD is a Comboni Missionary living and working in Macau since 2002. He is a part-time professor of Patristics and History of the Church at the Holy Spirit Seminary College in Hong Kong. His doctoral dissertation is focused on the Corpus Nestorianum Sinicum: “Thus Have I Heard on the Listening of Mishihe (the Messiah)” 序聽迷詩所經 and “Discourse on the One-God” 一神論. A theological approach with a proposed reading structure and translation. His works also include «The “epistrophe”: Use and meaning in the writings of Dionysius the Areopagite» (PUG Rome) 1997, and 偽狄尼奧修基督論的元素 - 神思 (083) 2009.
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The new office of Alumni Association was elected on 24 June 2020 for the 2020-2023 term and they will continue to strive hard to live up the standard of excellence of our Alma Mater, and to the best of their ability protect the rights and benefits of the alumni and the university. Rector Stephen Morgan and Prof Álvaro Barbosa, Vice-Rector, welcomed the Alumni Association before the Annual General Assembly Meeting was held. Rector Morgan also encouraged the Alumni to treat USJ as their home and the university will support them throughout their lifetime.
Asia is home to a huge diversity of whales, dolphins and porpoises and even the only vegetarian marine mammal in the eastern hemisphere! Right on Macau's very doorstep, two species of cetacean call the waters of the Pearl River Estuary home and a further 17 species have been recorded in close by oceanic waters. The region has a rich history of marine mammals and many Tin Hau temples display ancient whale bones, as a testament to the importance these species once had with fishing communities. Both dolphins and porpoise have been struggling in the ever more urbanized waters of the estuary, however, the cessation of the ferry traffic during Covid border closures has provided some respite and has seen the return of dolphins and porpoises to now deserted shipping lanes. Our speaker, Dr Lindsay Porter, will describe her decades long study of our local marine mammals and will provide the first insights to how dolphins and porpoises claimed back their habitat during this period of restricted vessel movement.
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Lindsay Porter obtained her undergraduate degree in Aquatic Bioscience from Glasgow University (Scotland) then moved to Hong Kong to conduct her doctoral thesis on the impact of coastal reclamation on the iconic Chinese white dolphin – or Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis). Lindsay completed her PhD in 1998 and remained in Asia where she has studied many of the most threatened regions regarding marine mammal species. Lindsay is currently an Honorary Research Fellow of the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) of the University of St. Andrews (Scotland), the world’s largest research and teaching facility dedicated to the study of marine mammals. She continues to use Hong Kong as her base where her study of the Chinese white dolphin population now spans more than 20 years. Lindsay is also an Associate Professor at the University of Malaysia Sarawak and University Sains Malaysia, where she is assisting local researchers to develop skills and increase marine mammal expertise in the Malaysia. Lindsay is recognized as an international marine mammal expert and is a member of the IUCN Cetacean Specialist Group and Chair of the Small Cetacean Committee of the International Whaling Commission Scientific Committee. She also sits on the boards of two regional groups, the South East Asian Marine Mammal association (SEAMMAMs) and the Asian Marine Mammal Stranding Network (AMMSN). Lindsay is also the Asia Section Marine Liaison Officer for the Society of Conservation Biology, board member of the Association of Tropical Biology Conservation and the Awards and Scholarship Chair for the Society of Marine Mammalogy. Lindsay has also provided expert advice, as well as featured in, several documentaries on ocean health and marine mammals, in particular the award winning documentary “A Plastic Ocean” highlighted her work on Sri Lanka's blue whales.
How we detect and process sound is a fundamental question in auditory research. Quantification of hearing abilities is the technical basis for answering this question. In this talk, I will first present the anatomy of the mammalian ear, followed by the optical measurement of the mechanical vibration on the middle and inner ear, and common methods such as Auditory Brainstem Responses (ABR) used to quantify auditory sensitivity in humans and lab animals. I will present ABR results on disease models (exposed to noise, drug and gene modifications). For other research organisms such as the small larval zebrafish and drosophila, alternative psychoacoustic approaches such as the pre-pulse inhibition will be presented and discussed.
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Fangyi CHEN obtained his Bachelor and Master degrees in the field of Biomedical Engineering from Tsinghua University (Beijing, China). He received his PhD in Electricaland Computer Engineering from The University of Boston (2005). He worked as a Research Associate and Research Engineer in the Oregon Hearing Research Centre from 2005 to 2012. In 2012, Dr. CHEN joined Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech, Shenzhen, China) as an Associate Professor and became the vice president of the Zhiren College and the Executive Dean of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. His research focuses on the development of the instruments in otolaryngology, in vivo study of the cochlear mechanics, and functional assessment of the hearing and vestibular systems in animal models.
Contemplation and Leadership Course 2020 – Reconciliation and Peace
Date: Saturday, 4 JuLy 2020
Time :3:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Venue: Jesuitas
Address: 4, Largo de Saint Agostinho, Jesuitas
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Contemplation enables everyone to take up responsibility and to struggle for reconciliation and peace. The sessions on Contemplative Leadership continue the journey of reaching inner silence and peace. Inspired by the Gospel of Saint John and selected Poems the focus of the year 2020 will be on the challenge to deepen the regular daily Contemplative practice and to figure out how Contemplation may be decisive to bring about peace and reconciliation in a divided world.
Instructor: Fr. Stephan Rothlin, S.J.
Language: English / Mandarin
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Dear Colleagues and Students,
Please be informed that, after the consent given by his Superior and Bishop Stephen Lee Bun Sang, Professor Franz Gassner has been officially appointed as the new Dean for the University’s Faculty of Religious Studies.
Please refer to the attached document for details.
Vimos pelo presente informar que, depois do consentimento dado pelo seu Superior e pelo Bispo Stephen Lee Bun Sang, o Professor Franz Gassner foi oficialmente nomeado como o novo Director da Faculdade de Estudos Religiosos da Universidade.
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Appointment of the new Dean of FRS (View PDF here)
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University of Saint Joseph (USJ) held the Meeting of History and Heritage Studies on 13 June (Saturday) at Don Bosco Auditorium of Ilha Verde Campus. Present representatives and members from local historical associations included Macao Heritage Ambassadors Association, Macao Cultural Heritage Reinventing Studies Association, Association for Macau Historical and Cultural Heritage Protection, Macau History Association, Macao Institute of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Relics and Macao Association for Historical Education.
Through this meeting, USJ hopes to strengthen the connection between the university and local association and has more cooperation and communication in the future. As a higher education institution that is deeply committed to the cultural heritage and history of Macau, we can properly serve our citizens on history and heritage education from listening. We hope to support each other and promote Macao history and heritage activities together.
A Universidade de São José (USJ) organizou um Encontro de Estudos em História e Património no dia 13 de Junho (sábado), no Auditório Don Bosco do Campus da Ilha Verde. Representantes e membros de associações locais relacionadas com História foram convidados para esta reunião, incluindo a Associação dos Embaixadores do Património de Macau, a Associação para a Reinvenção de Estudos de Património Cultural de Macau, a Associação para Protecção do Património Histórico e Cultural de Macau, a Associação da História de Macau, o Instituto de Conservação e Restauro de Relíquias Culturais de Macau e a Associação de História Educação de Macau.
Com esta reunião, a USJ espera fortificar a relação entre a Universidade e as associações locais, promovendo o diálogo e a cooperação. Como instituição de ensino superior profundamente comprometida com a preservação do património cultural e a divulgação da História de Macau, a Universidade pretende fortalecer, deste modo, o conhecimento dos cidadãos. A Universidade e as associações locais esperam, assim, apoiar-se mutuamente na promoção de actividades relacionadas com a História e património de Macau.
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Contemplation and Leadership Course 2020 - A Path to Reconciliation and Peace
Date: Saturday, 13 June 2020
Time :3:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Venue: Gratia Hall, Macau Saint Joseph Seminary
Address: 5, Largo de Saint Agostinho, Macau Saint Joseph Seminary
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Contemplation enables everyone to take up responsibility and to struggle for reconciliation and peace. The sessions on Contemplative Leadership continue the journey of reaching inner silence and peace. Inspired by the Gospel of Saint John and selected Poems the focus of the year 2020 will be on the challenge to deepen the regular daily Contemplative practice and to figure out how Contemplation may be decisive to bring about peace and reconciliation in a divided world.
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Saturday, 4 July 2020 | Time: 3:00 P.M. -5:30 P.M.
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The Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI) of the University of Saint Joseph is pleased to announce the opening of Communication & Media bachelor students' exhibition "ImaginACTION". The exhibition opened last Friday on 29 May at the Kent Wong Exhibition Gallery (University of Saint Joseph's Ilha Verde Campus, Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde, 14-17), and will be open to the public until 19 June 2020.
The students' artworks explore several looks to human social conditions and formulate new imagery of Macao's city. Ranging from Macau's landscape (re)imagination, mental health, childhood nostalgia and many more, the final projects displayed in the exhibition not only showcase students' creative and technical skills but also offer a different perspective on what we see daily in the city. "ImaginACTION" not only strived to be creative in these topics but also tries to bring enlightenment and serious conversation to issues that are not easy to discuss conventionally.
The "ImaginACTION" exhibition will remain open for public access until 19 June, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Mondays to Fridays. The admission is free, and we invite all the students, professors, and the general public to engage with the artworks as creative participants.
More pictures are available on Flickr now! (click here)
As the pandemic situation in Macao starts to ease, classes in higher education institutions, secondary schools and primary schools are gradually resumed.
In order to understand the latest status of the public security on and around campus after the resumption of classes, and to discuss the strengthening of the publicity and education of students' crime prevention and epidemic prevention, the Judiciary Police held a crime prevention exchange meeting with school representatives who had joined the "Safe School Network” from 19 to 26 May.
University of Saint Joseph (USJ) together with other higher education institutes and Higher Education Bureau were invited to join the Higher Education Institution session of the “Safe School Network” meeting to discuss how to enhance the crime prevention education for students of higher education.
Students from the Bachelor of Fashion Design of the Faculty of Creative Industries presented the 1st Fitting and Photoshoot as part of their Graduation Show 2020
The Bachelor of Fashion Design, Fitting and Photoshoot Session, was a class-activity created for the Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI)’ Fashion Design students, presented last Friday, 18 May 2020. With a few guests, such as expert representatives, professional models, make-up artists, and teachers, this in-door class activity was part of students’ final year graduation capstone projects. Fashion Design students who participated on the Fitting and Photoshoot were: Chan Ka I (Katherine); Lou, Eva Nga I (Eva); Luana Mesquita (Mona); Mariano do Rosario (Effina); Micaela Carolina Ali, and Cheong Chi Fong (Scofield).
The Fashion Design industry in Macao is still scarce. Still, the Faculty of Creative Industries together with the support of Macau's Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM), is joining efforts to increase the awareness, and improve the quality of works produced in Macao. As well as, the variety of designers trained locally, so that this industry can become one of Macao's most cherished design areas of study, and professional expertise.
The Department of Design of the Faculty of Creative Industries was pleased to organise this class-activity and to collaborate with local fashion professionals.
Outfits projects from year-4 Fashion Design students by Katherine; Eva; Mona; Effina; Micaela and Scofield.
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USJ Held the Installation of the Fourth Rector on 23 May 2020
On 23 May 2020, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) held the Installation of its Fourth Rector in the Auditório Centenário de Fátima at the Ilha Verde Campus at 5:00pm. USJ’s new Rector, Reverend Professor Stephen Morgan, is a Welshman and Deacon of the Diocese of Portsmouth in England who has been a professor at the University since September 2018, where he also held the titles of Dean of the Faculty of Religious Studies and Professor Librarian. The installation was officiated by the Most Reverend Stephen Lee Bun-sang, Chancellor of USJ. Honourable guests included the representative of the Chief Executive, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Ms. Ao Ieong U; Deputy Minister of Department of Education and Youth Affairs of the Central People’s Government Liaison Office in the Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr. Hong Bo; Head of the Department of Public Diplomacy and Information of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr. Zheng Xinyou; Director of the Higher Education Bureau, Mr. Sou Chio Fai; Deputy Director of Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, Ms.Leong Vai Kei; representatives from other Government departments, institutions, benefactors, corporations, and the University’s Student Association and Alumni Association.
Besides marking the beginning of the Reverend Professor Morgan’s mandate, it was also a formal opportunity to thank the retiring Rector, Reverend Professor Peter Stilwell, for his eight years of stewardship and leadership of the University. Bishop Stephen Lee remarked that “the years ahead are filled with promise for USJ. It is an institution which uniquely expresses a key aspect of Macao as a place of cultural, intellectual and religious encounter.”
Reverend Professor Stephen Morgan, in his speech, admitted that “a change of leadership must imply changes to the place”, but reinforced that “the change will always be undertaken with the intention of preserving and strengthening the identity and mission of the University”. Professor Morgan finalised his speech with the promise of his untiring efforts, as a colleague and servant-leader, to undertake this work.
Speech by Bishop Dom Stephen Lee Bun-sang, Chancellor of USJ (click here)
Speech by Reverend Professor Stephen Morgan, Rector of USJ (click here)
USJ Assinalou a Tomada de Posse do Quarto Reitor a 23 de Maio de 2020
No dia 23 de Maio de 2020, a Universidade de São José (USJ) assinalou a Tomada de Posse do Quarto Reitor no Auditório Centenário de Fátima, no Campus da Ilha Verde, às 17h00. O novo Reitor da USJ, Reverendo Professor Stephen Morgan, é Galês, Diácono da Diocese de Portsmouth na Inglaterra e professor na Universidade desde Setembro de 2018; onde também ocupou os cargos de Director da Faculdade de Estudos Religiosos e Professor Bibliotecário. A Tomada de Posse foi conduzida por Sua Excelência Reverendíssima, o Bispo de Macau, D. Stephen Lee Bun-sang, Chanceler da USJ. Entre os ilustres convidados, encontravam-se a representante do Chefe do Executivo, a Secretária para os Assuntos Sociais e Cultura, Dra. Ao Ieong U; representante do Gabinete de Ligação do Governo Central na Região Administrativa Especial de Macau, Dr. Hong Bo; representante do Comissariado do Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros da República Popular da China na Região Administrativa Especial de Macau, Dr. Zheng Xinyou; Director da Direcção dos Serviços do Ensino Superior, Dr. Sou Chio Fai; Sub-Directora da Direcção dos Serviços de Educação e Juventude, Dra. Leong Vai Kei; representantes de outros departamentos do Governo, instituições, benfeitores, sociedades, e das Associações de Estudantes e Alumni.
Para além de ser a comemoração do início do mandato do Reverendo Professor Morgan, também foi uma oportunidade de agradecimento formal ao Reitor cessante, Professor Peter Stilwell, pelos seus oito anos de gestão e liderança da Universidade. O Chanceler D. Stephen Lee observou, no seu discurso, que “os próximos anos se afiguram cheios de promessas para a USJ. É uma instituição que expressa de maneira singular uma particularidade essencial de Macau enquanto local de encontro cultural, intelectual e religioso.”
O Reverendo Professor Stephen Morgan admitiu que “mudança haverá certamente, como aliás sempre acontece com uma alteração de liderança”, mas reforçou que “essa mudança será sempre alimentada pela intenção de preservar e de fortalecer a identidade e a missão da Universidade de São José”. O Reverendo Professor Morgan finalizou o seu discurso com a promessa de envidar esforços incansáveis, enquanto colega e líder-servidor, rumo a um bom porto.
Discurso do Reverendo Professor Stephen Morgan, Reitor da USJ (clique aqui)
Last Saturday, 16 May 2020, was the International Day of Living Together in Peace.
"As a means of regularly mobilising the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity … (this) day aims to uphold the desire to live and act together, united in differences and diversity, in order to build a sustainable world of peace, solidarity and harmony.” - United Nations
“為了強調並激勵國際社會努力促進和平、容忍、包容、理解和團結，國際和平共處日旨在鼓勵人們和平地生活在一起，與不同的人和睦地相處，共同建立一個和平、和諧與團結、可持續的世界。” - 聯合國
One of the ways USJ enacts its strategic objective of promoting the identity and ethos of the University is by fostering inclusiveness, fairness and respectful diversity in its community life. Considering this, USJ invited students, academic and administrative staff to celebrate this meaningful day that so well represents our mission!
USJ Mentorship (Application Deadline: 25 May 2020)
瑟友 (報名截止日期：5月25日)
June and July 2020 | 2020年6月及7月
USJ undergraduate students are cordially invited to join the USJ Mentorship Programme in which you can meet and learn from our USJ alumni.
我們誠邀聖大本科生參加“瑟友”計劃，藉此認識聖大校友及向他們學習。
Your Benefits | 您可獲得的好處：
Set up Life Goals and Plan Life Paths 訂立人生目標及規劃人生道路
Build and Expand Professional Networks 建立及拓展專業人際網
Develop Professional and Communications Skills 發展專業及溝通技能
Explore Areas and Networks of Interests 探索興趣領域及網絡
Seniors' Advice and Experiences Sharing on Academics and Career Development 前輩的學術和職業發展意見及經驗傳承
Your Commitment | 您的得益：
Sign up today to be a mentee! | 請即登記成為瑟友！ (click here)
A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion. | 成功完成計劃可獲發證書。
Should there be any enquiries, please feel free to contact Mr. Hins Lao, Ms Lydia Tong or Mr. Andrew Wong at 8592-5699 or 8592-5655 or email to studentaffairs@usj.edu.mo.
如有任何疑問，歡迎發送電郵到studentaffairs@usj.edu.mo 或致電8592-5699 or 8592-5655與劉先生、湯小姐或黃先生聯絡。"
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Installation of the Fourth Rector of the University of Saint Joseph
聖若瑟大學第四任校長就職典禮
Tomada de Posse do Quarto Reitor da Universidade de São José
Date | 日期 | Data
23rd of May 2020 | 二零二零年五月廿三日| 23 de Maio 2020
Venue | 地點 | Local
Auditório Centenário de Fátima | 花地瑪百年顯現紀念堂
Address | 地址 | Endereço
Estrada Marginal da Ilha Verde, 14-17, Macau, China | 中國澳門青洲河邊馬路14－17號
Online streaming will be available here | 觀看線上直播，請瀏覽此連結
Cities have become more impermeable and with an increasing habitat fragmentation and ecosystem degradation. Nature has been called back to the city not as an ornament but for its valuable services. Green Infrastructures act as a structuring element of the urban landscape by allowing connectivity between territories and helping to maintain the services provided by ecosystems, bringing several environmental, economic and social benefits. In addition, it promotes adaptation to the effects of climate change and contributes to the transition to a low carbon economy. Nature-based solutions (NBS) are inspired and supported by nature and use, or mimic, natural processes to contribute to the improved management of water. They can promote enhancement of water availability, improvement of water quality and reduction of water-related risks.
This talk will discuss the integration of Nature Based Solution (NBS) in cities towards managing water resources, offset the rising challenges from water security to population growth and climate change.
It will be delivered within the context of the project “Nature-based solutions for a cleaner and safer Macao” implemented by Institute of Science and Environment at USJ and supported by Clean the World Foundation and Las Vegas Sands.
About the Speaker
Cristina Calheiros is Environmental Engineer and holds a PhD in Biotechnology. Currently works as Researcher at CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Porto. Closely collaborates with Institute of Science and Environment-University of Saint Joseph-Macau SAR/China. She is Board Member at Ordem dos Engenheiros and at The Portuguese National Association of Green Roof (ANCV). She is also a Climate Reality Leader. Recently has integrated the international network of COST Action - Implementing nature-based solutions for creating a resourceful circular city.
Her work focuses on water management and treatment solutions, phytoremediation, climate change adaptation and mitigation through nature-based solutions (green roofs, constructed and floating wetlands) and education for sustainability.
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) would like to send our heartfelt gratitude to all USJ Hardship Fund donors for offering financial assistance to the USJ students being negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
In April 2020, four international students received financial support from the Fund and the University has received requests for assistance from a growing number of students who are struggling financially. Thus, your continuous support of the USJ Hardship Fund is greatly contributing to the wellbeing of our students.
USJ students (including both Local and International Students) can download the application form and return the completed form to OSAA via osaa@usj.edu.mo. USJ will evaluate applications on a case-by-case basis, and all information will be kept confidential.
The present Coronavirus Pandemic and its consequent preventive measures are having a dramatic effect on some students’ to sustain themselves financially.
This is especially true of some of our international students. They chose Macao to pursue their Higher Education studies but now find the revenue from their home country compromised and they are not permitted to work locally. Some are unable to pay full tuition, housing and, in more extreme cases, food.
To tackle this serious problem, the University established the USJ Hardship Fund to collect online donations that will support any students in exceptionally difficult situations. It is being managed by our Scholarship and Fellowship Committee with the regular publishing of audited reports. The list of beneficiaries is strictly confidential and all beneficiaries must receive support from USJ’s Counselling Centre.
Organised by the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA) of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), webinar “USJ V Career Development Series – Can eSports Industry be a Winner during the Coronavirus Epidemic?”was held on an online platform on 28 April 2020.
Mr. Clarence Wong, Chairman of Macao China Electronic Sports Union Federation (MESUF) and Brand Executive Organiser of KOM Esports, and Mr. Navi’ Sit, Supervisor of Macao Esports Professional Organisation (MEPO) and Managing Partner of Precise Human Resources and Event Consultancy Limited, were invited as guest speakers for the webinar, they introduced and shared the latest conditions, future prospects, operation mode as well as the required skills to join the eSports industry.
“Based on the weakness of low population and lack of eSports professional talents in Macao, the development of Moderate diversification of the economic structure and transaction platform between Europe/US/Portuguese speaking countries and Mainland China could be a way to drive sustainable development and build up a business model in Macao, and also help the local eSports industry to meet the international standard. The epidemic created an opportunity for eSports to develop as a sporting event and attract talents. Currently, the policy of eSports development in Macao is promoting education through competitions, which includes providing the competition platforms, eSports facilities, the eSport-related professional training as well as a cultural exchange with cooperation with an educational and professional institution.” Clarence stated.
“With multi-skills and sustainable learning in many aspects of knowledge can improve competitiveness and transformation ability. The eSports industry needs diversified professional talents which include design, communication and media, event coordination, operational planning, MICE as well as lighting & audiovisual. The core skills include the eloquent as onstage MC, and AI design, writing skills, multimedia creation, translation and IT skills.” Navi’ added.
They also talked about the eSports’ surrounding industries during the webinars such as the development and operation of AI, automation, online exchange platform and virtual world have gradually popularised. The epidemic situation, which allowed the transformation of technical outcomes to applications, was considered important. It included the online consumption mode, transaction mode, living mode, virtual reality visualisation, virtual sport and entertainment industries.
At the end of the insightful seminar, Clarence and Navi’ answered questions from students and alumni about eSports. They hoped to co-organised events, co-open courses with USJ, and open internship opportunities for USJ students in the future.
Delegation from Guangdong Charity visited University of Saint Joseph (USJ) on Tuesday, 21 April 2020. The delegation included Mr. Lam, Vice-president; Ms. Wang, President of Board of Directors; Mr. Law, President of Supervisory Board; and Ms. Ao Ieong, Charity Advisor. Understanding the difficulties USJ has been facing during the epidemic, Guangdong Charity donated 4,000 masks to the University in assistance to protect the health of teachers and students. The donation was received by the Rector of USJ, Prof. Fr. Peter Stilwell and representatives.
The University of Saint Joseph Held Its First-ever Virtual Career Fair
Record 1,200+ Exhibition Booth VisitsDue to the coronavirus outbreak, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) launches its first-ever career fair (usj.vfairs.com) recently on an innovative virtual career exhibition platform, providing students and alumni a brand-new interactive experience of online job seeking. The USJ V Career Fair 2020 was held on 16 April 2020 (Thursday). A total of 30 companies joined the fair, offering over 1,200 diversified job vacancies. The event recorded over 2,000 visits to the exhibition booths on the first day. The platform will remain open to provide information on job vacancies and online job application services until 16 May. Featured webinars are also available during this time.
The Rector of USJ, Prof. Fr. Peter Stilwell, mentioned in his opening remarks on air, “This is the first time that we are having a career fair online. The challenges this year are very unique -- we are not only working online but also facing what is likely to be a big change in the international financial and economic scene. There are big challenges which the students will be facing. The enterprises and companies are readjusting to different circumstances. Students have been studying online, which will prove to be an important advantage. They can help companies to rethink their ways of being present in new and different international scenes.”Some students reflected that the virtual career fair provided a brand-new experience to both students and alumni, which made it possible for them to obtain the most updated employment information even under the unfavourable epidemic condition.
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*Certificate of Appreciation to Prof. Ho
*Feature photo: Prof. Ho at the online presentation on the topic of “Assistive technology: Supporting children with ASD to develop meaningful learning and communication”
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NEWS AND EVENTS
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) organises several events and free public lectures that provide access to educational resources in different areas and topics every academic year.
These events aim to raise awareness and disseminate evidence-based practices and interventions. Some events bring together USJ students and professors, and some are open to partner institutions and the general public.
The Institute of Science and Environment of USJ will hold an online public lecture titled “Seas Alive! Understanding the whales, dolphins and porpoises of Macao and adjacent waters” on 7th July 2020
The Institute of Science and Environment of USJ will hold an online public lecture titled “Quantifying Hearing: from mechanics to behavior” on 30th June 2020
Students from the Bachelor of Fashion Design of the Faculty of Creative Industries presented the 1st Fitting and Photoshoot as part of their Graduation Show 2020
On 2 June 2020, Institute of Science and Environment is organising a Public Lecture on Zoom titled “Nature-based solutions for water in cities” at 6:30pm.
OSAA organised a webinar titled “USJ V Career Development Series – Can eSports Industry be a Winner during the Coronavirus Epidemic?” on 28 April 2020.
To comply with the Macao SAR Government's anti epidemic measures, all USJ campuses will be closed until further notice and all activities (educational and events) are suspended.
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June and July 2020 | 2020年6月及7月
USJ undergraduate students are cordially invited to join the USJ Mentorship Programme in which you can meet and learn from our USJ alumni.
我們誠邀聖大本科生參加“瑟友”計劃，藉此認識聖大校友及向他們學習。
Your Benefits | 您可獲得的好處：
Sign up today to be a mentee! | 請即登記成為瑟友！ (click 
