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About the Talk

Fluorinated compounds have unique properties, and their synthesis was a major technological advance of the twentieth century in the field of organic chemistry. The introduction of the C-F bond in organic compounds has led to the development of new compounds with a wide range of industrial applications. However, such advances also led to the introduction into the environment of previously non-existent molecules with which ecosystems have to cope in order to maintain their equilibrium. Conventional wastewater treatment plants are not equipped to remove many of such compounds, and occurrence from diffuse pollution is difficult to tackle. Since microorganisms are the major decomposers of organic matter in ecosystems, it is important to understand the capabilities they possess to deal with these new entities - what do we know about the biodegradation of these molecules? What resources exist to enhance the biological processes of degradation of these molecules and to mitigate the potential harmful effects that these compounds can exert on the environment and health? Taking as starting point the synthesis of ​​fluorinated compounds, with applications ranging from agrochemicals to the pharmaceutical industry, and their introduction into the environment, this session intends to present the potential of microorganisms to degrade these molecules and how these molecules may affect wastewater treatment, emphasising the applicability of some biological technologies for attenuating its accumulation and persistence in the environment.

About the Speaker

Paula Castro is Full professor at UCP-ESB. She holds a degree in Food Engineering (UCP-ESB), a PhD in Biochemical Engineering (UCL, London), and Habilitation in Environmental Science and Engineering (UCP-ESB). She has more than 20 years of experience in the field of environmental biotechnology, having coordinated several national and international projects, and projects with industrial partners. She has supervised/co-supervised 17 PhD concluded thesis and has more than 170 publications in indexed peer reviewed international journals. Research areas of interest include pollutant biodegradation, wastewater treatment and valorisation, and development of sustainable practices for soil re-qualification and agriculture and forestry.

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On 25 to 29 May 2017, Prof. Vincent Yang, Pro-Rector of University of Saint Joseph, took a delegation of 28 delegates, including professors, staff members and representatives of the USJ Alumni Association (AAUSJ) and the USJ Students’ Association (USJSA) to Jiangsu for a Chinese cultural tour.

Among the delegates were Prof. Alan Baxter, Dean of Faculty of Humanities; Prof. Ana Correia, Dean of School of Education; professors; staff; Mr. William Un, President of AAUSJ; Mr. Addy Chan,  Vice-Chairman of AAUSJ; Mr. Lo Kai Chon, President of the USJSA;  executives of the AAUSJ; and representatives of the USJSA.

Ms. Cen Jiayi, Assistant of the Department of Youth Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region accompanied the delegation and provided guidance during the tour while the Division for International Cooperation & Exchange of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education warmly received the delegation and coordinated the tour.

In Jiangsu, the delegation participated in four round table meetings with the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education, Nanjing University, Nanjing Normal University and Jiangsu University. The hosts gave presentations on the history, status quo and plans of development of higher education in Jiangsu. The hosts and guests also had discussions to explore possibilities of cooperation in teaching and research between USJ and Jiangsu.

In addition, the delegation visited the Jiangsu and Macao Cooperation Park, Nanjing Museum, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, Nanjing Fuzimiao and also Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum.

The delegates gave high remarks to Jiangsu's significant achievements and rich experience in developing internationalized higher education and thank the Division of International Cooperation of Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education and the Liaison Office of the Central Government of China in Macau SAR for their thoughtful arrangement and guidance during the trip. The Bank of China Macau Branch is gratefully acknowledged for its generous sponsorship to the students who participated in this tour.

Flickr album here

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The GABAAR is a pentameric ligand-gated ion channel which consists of 5 subunits with the most common receptor formed by two α, two β, and one γ subunits.  19 genes code for these subunits, allowing for huge heterogeneity of GABAAR expression throughout the brain. Activation of GABAARs lead to a decrease in neuronal membrane potential via the influx of chloride ions, thus inhibiting the firing of an action potential. A specific GABAAR subtype that consists of the α5 subunit is focused in the hippocampus. The hippocampus is the key centre for learning and memory and is especially essential for the formation of spatial and episodic memory. In particular, the hippocampus is involved in neurodegenerative diseases that result in dementia, as well as short-term memory loss caused by anaesthetics, many of which directly activate GABAARs. Major efforts were made to target α5 GABAAR to enhance cognitive performance by blocking receptor function.  Mounting evidence suggests that reducing the activity of α5 GABAAR can enhance learning and rescue memory defects in animal models.  In this talk, the cognitive enhancing effects of GABAA α5 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs) in a Huntington’s disease mouse model will be discussed.  In addition, findings related to memory loss due to anaesthesia and how this can be rescued GABAA α5 NAMs will be presented.   About the Speaker Olivia graduated from the University of Aberdeen with an Honours degree in Biomedical Science. She completed her PhD in the University of Edinburgh, focusing on the mechanisms of peptide release from neuronal dendrites. In 2012, Olivia joined a drug discovery project funded by GlaxoSmithKlein at the University of Dundee to investigate the effects of compounds designed to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease.  In 2016, she embarked on a project funded by the Wellcome Trust and supported by AstraZeneca to search for GABAA α5 NAMs to enhance cognitive performance in a mouse model of Huntington’s disease. Olivia uses in vivo and in vitro approaches for her studies.  Using a transgenic model for Huntington’s disease, she is able to study cognitive decline as the disease progresses and measure memory impairment using different behavioural paradigms.  Drug effects were also quantified using confocal imaging techniques and biochemistry approaches.   In addition, an in vitro correlate of learning and memory in the form of long-term potentiation is used to study the effects of GABAA α5 NAMs on neuronal synaptic plasticity." 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This theme is especially important for frontier markets, typically unable to attract conventional investors, but also very important to investors, as it offers impressive opportunities."

-- Prof. José Alves, Dean of the School of Business

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For this year’s World Social Work Day, University of Saint Joseph (USJ), in collaboration with Macau Caritas, and sponsored by the Social Welfare Bureau, organised a forum on 20 May 2017 at the Auditorium of St. Paul’s School in Macau. Approximately 160 participants attended the activity to share the concern of promoting community and environmental sustainability.

The opening ceremony, with the participation of the honourable guests on the stage, was followed by the welcoming remarks from the Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Bureau, Mr. Hon Wai, and the Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences of USJ, Prof. Dominique Tyl. In his welcoming speech, Prof. Tyl reminded the participants that social workers need to continue studying, renewing their knowledge and enhancing their professional skills in order to provide better service to the community. This is also an essential part of the ethics of a social worker.  Rector of USJ, Prof. Peter Stilwell, gave some closing remarks and expressed that the forum has provided the audience about some basic crisis reactions and some existing resources in Macau, it may help to prepare them on handling similar situations in the future. Other honourable guests included Deputy Director of Education and Youth Affairs Bureau of Macao, Ms. Kuok Sio Lai; Service Director of Caritas Macau, Mr. Yuen Chi Hoi; CEO of Macau Special Olympics, Mr. Siu Yu Hong; Director General of the “Associação dos Familiares Encarregados dos Deficientes Mentais de Macau”, Ms. Lio Sio Wa; as well as representatives of other social service associations.

Organised by students from Bachelor of Social Work, USJ, the activity aimed to raise public awareness of issues related to trauma and community mental health.

Aside from the organisers, the World Social Work Day event received support from different organisations including St. Paul’s School, which provided the venue,  Lar Sao Luis Gonzaga, and Casa De Petisco "Sam Meng Chi" which provided snacks made by their members.

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UPORTO is the second largest Portuguese university by number of enrolled students, after the University of Lisbon, and has one of the most noted research outputs in Portugal. Today UPORTO has about 28,000 students The UPORTO has ranked among the best Portuguese universities It is among the top 100 universities in Europe, according to the Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. The UPORTO delegation consisted of two officials: Prof. Sebatião Feyo de Azevedo, Rector and Prof. Maria de Fátima Marinho, Vice Rector. The delegation met with Fr. Peter Stilwell, Rector, Prof. David Gonçalves, Dean of the Institute of Science and Environment, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries, Prof. Douty Diakité, Coordinator of the Business Administration Programme, School of Business, and Mrs. Paula Mota, Director of the Office of International Relations and Regional Cooperation. During the visit the delegation toured the new campus of USJ located at Ilha Verde. 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The aim of the visit was to strengthen the existing collaboration between UCP and USJ in various areas of cooperation. The UCP Braga delegation consisted of two officials: Prof. João Manuel Duque, President of the UCP Braga and Prof. Alexandra Patrícia Lopes Esteves Head of the Office of International Relations and Coordinator of the Social Work programme. The delegation met with Prof. Maria Antónia Espadinha, Vice-Rector, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, Dean of Faculty of Creative Industries, Prof. Alan Baxter, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Mrs. Paula Mota, Director of the Office for International Relations and Regional Cooperation. 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Peter Stilwell, Rector of USJ welcome the delegation and the visit was followed by the meeting with Prof. Vincent Yang, Pro-Rector, Prof. Arnold Monera, Dean of Faculty of Religious Studies, Prof. José Alves, Dean of School of Business, Prof. David Gonçalves, Dean of the Institute of Science and Environment, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries, Prof. João Cordeiro from the Faculty of Creative Industries and Mrs. Paula Mota, Director of the Office of International Relations and Regional Cooperation. 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The week took place at the Catholic University of Portugal in Porto. The International Training Week aimed at training International Office’s Managers, Officers or anyone involved in Internationalization Processes at their Universities. The week was also an opportunity to do strong networking amongst all participants. 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The design is derived from shape grammars, a rule-based system used as the basis for form-finding exercises. Constructed from bamboo poles, steel-rod connections, and nylon ropes, the simplicity of the design is brought to life by computer-controlled video mapping, music, and a live performance on the opening night. By applying advanced digital design techniques to vernacular construction materials, the pavilion is intended to resonate with Macau’s historical building culture and its contemporary cityscape. 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This year the projects focus on Macau’s Inner Harbour, and are intended to revitalize the cultural and industrial heritage of this area while enhancing the relationship between citizens and the waterfront. Collectively, the work on display is an exciting demonstration of the talent and commitment of the next generation of Macau architects. 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