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.
View all past and upcoming public lectures here.
October 10, 2026
A Semana da Comunidade Católica de Língua Portuguesa em Macau, organizada pela Diocese de Macau, decorre de 11 de Outubro a 1 de Novembro 2026.
October 26, 2026
Join us at the Living Shorelines—Designing with Nature exhibition and explore how engineering and nature can work together to create healthier, more resilient coastlines. From 26 October – 14 January at the Macao Science Center.
October 8, 2026
The Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) Community Extension Services Program, together with the MSEUF College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management, officially invited USJ to participate in the launching and orientation of its flagship programme, “SERVE AND SUCCEED”: A Skills Training and Capacity Building Program for PDLs of BJMP-QDJ.
September 25, 2026
The Domingos Lam Centre for Research in Education (DLCRE) hosted a public lecture by Prof. Hao Wu on navigating the academic publishing landscape aimed at orientate new students from mainland China aiming to publish research.
October 7, 2026
The USJ Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) opened its 2026/2027 Lecture Series, Human Measure, on 17 September 2026 with a talk by Alice Mourou, founder of .Oddity Studio in Hong Kong. The lecture, titled “Keep it odd”, was held at the Conference Room of the Ilha Verde Campus and drew a full house.
October 12, 2026
The Public Lecture “Navigating Trust in the Age of AI: Ethical Frameworks, Transparency Indicators, and UX Design for Global Media | Theoretical Foundations, Reference Models & Contextual Analysis” will take place on Monday, 12 October 2026, from 12:30PM, at the Don Bosco Auditorium.
October 12, 2026
The DAD 2026/2027 Lecture Series: Human Measure | “Measured Against What?” will be held on Monday, 12 October 2026, from 6:30 to 8PM, at the D. Bosco Auditorium.
October 6, 2026
Professor Álvaro Barbosa, Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Strategic Development at USJ, delivered a masterclass at ISCAP, Polytechnic University of Porto, examining creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and the enduring importance of human agency in the age of artificial intelligence.
October 5, 2026
Representing the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Dean Prof. Jacky Ho participated in a Greater Bay Area Traditional Chinese Medicine collaboration project on wellness innovation research at the Conference.
October 5, 2026
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) hosted a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Oeste Intermunicipal Community (OesteCIM), led by President Hermínio Rodrigues and comprising the mayors of the region’s 12 municipalities.
October 5, 2026
October 13, 2026
The FBL Sustainable Business Lab Industry Roundtable: “Responsible Entrepreneurship in Action: How Deignan Award Winners Embody the 5+1 Core Values” will take place on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, from 7PM at the Vasco Bar of the Artyzen Grand Lapa.
September 30, 2026
Hou Kong Junior Chamber recently held its 2026 Youth Leadership Training Series event, “Sleep Well” Knowledge Sharing Session and September General Meeting, encouraging young people to recognise the importance of sleep, wellbeing and healthy lifestyle practices.
September 30, 2026
Prof. Priscilla Roberts from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities served as one of the keynote speakers at the “Young Scholars Forum on Exchanges and Mutual Learning between Chinese and Foreign Civilizations in the Xijiang River Basin” held in Zhaoqing, Guangdong.
September 28, 2026
The field trip provided student teachers with an authentic, nature-rich environment to observe animal habitats, behaviors, and biodiversity firsthand.
September 27, 2026
Professor Álvaro Barbosa, Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Academic Affairs at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), joined senior higher-education leaders from around the world for the second EAIE-IAU Internationalisation Leadership Dialogue, held at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, on 8 September 2026.
October 9, 2026
The USJ Mental Health Day 2026, themed “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace”, will be held on Friday, 9th of October, at the Kent Wong Gallery in USJ Ilha Verde Campus.
September 25, 2026
On 24 September 2026, the School of Education (SED) organized a special pop-up treat celebration, the “PGDE Surprise Night”, for students enrolled in the Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programme.
September 25, 2026
USJ participated in the Macau Higher Education Leadership Study Tour to Gansu to deepen educational collaboration and signed multiple cooperation agreements during 13-19 September.
September 25, 2026
This visit aimed to implement the Outline Development Plan for the Greater Bay Area, promote integration of healthcare and higher education between Guangdong and Macao, and explore a collaborative path of “clinical practice plus research innovation”.
September 24, 2026
USJ hosted the “Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration” activity to enhance students’ understanding of Chinese festivals, foster cross-cultural interaction, and deepen their appreciation of Chinese cultural traditions.
