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On Saturday, 26th of February, 2022, students of the Master of Environmental Sciences and Management (MESM) visited Kashun Environmental Protection Technology Co, Ltd., specifically their Plastic Recycling Facility in Macao.
The company recycles in Macao 10,000 Water Bottles (e.g., Spring) and about 40 tonnes of Big blue and green Garbage bins per year by making pellets (granulat) from them, from which new plastic products can be made. This method realizes the circular economy.
Plastic recycling can conserve precious natural resources (e.g., oil), protect the environment from plastic pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize dependence on landfills/incinerators. The global recycling rate of plastic in 2015 was only 19.5%.
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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
A new year is opening up which offers us a new opportunity to deepen our Contemplative journey, familiarize ourselves with the Psalms, and try to grasp some key insights of the Gospel of John. As we are halfway through the journey during the Ignatian Year we may also wish to make an evaluation about progress and setbacks during our itinerary in the different areas such as a faithful daily practice of Contemplation, regular Contemplative reading of the Psalms, and the Gospel of John, finally: insights on how Contemplation may inspire serving leadership.
Instruction for “Contemplation & Leadership” in the Ignatian Year for March 2022 (15 March 2022)
Psalm 112:
The Psalm 112 describes the firm confidence of being rooted and grounded in the trust in the Lord. It involves a liberation from any fears. This attitude gives raise to a profound happiness which leads to a special attention and generosity to the poor.
John 14:1-21:
John 14:1-21 echoes also the attitude of complete fearlessness due to a deep faith in God. Chapter 14 is also focused on the departure of Jesus who gradually reveals himself to his disciples who have difficulty to grasp the meaning of his words. Through faith those who are close to Jesus discover him as “Way, Truth and Life”. A key sentence in v. 13 refers to a key element of the Contemplative prayer: “Whatever you ask in my name I will grant you.” With this confidence in invoking his name we trust that the Lord of peace will restore peace in the war-torn countries of the world and those regions which suffer bitterly from the consequences of devastating war.
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Date & Time: Tuesday, 15 March 2022 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm (GMT+8)
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ABOUT THE SERIES:
Can we know that God exists? Is there evidence for God? Is there a conflict between science and religion? What constitutes good evidence for a religious claim? This lecture series explores answers to these questions.
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The next lecture of our Series "Evidence & God" will focus on practical moral life, specifically the role of nature in human action: "Nature as Guide: Wittgenstein and the Renewal of Moral Theology." The lecture brings the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein into conversations with contemporary Catholic moral theology and questions of human action. The lecture will look out for the transformation of human nature and action through God’s Word, showing how Wittgenstein’s understanding of human practices can shed light on the life of grace in human action as a trace of evidence of God's presence.
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Fr. David Goodill, OP
Fr. David Goodill, OP, author of the book "Nature as a Guide. Wittgenstein and the Renewal of Moral Theology", is an associate member of the faculty of theology, University of Oxford, and lecturer and tutor in moral and modern philosophy, Blackfriars, Oxford. In this semester Prof. Goodill teaches USJ students (BCS) the module "Moral Theology".
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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) held its 2021/2022 Admissions Scholarships and Fellowships Award Presentation on the 24th of February, 2022.
Twenty-eight admissions scholarships and fellowships were awarded during the presentation.
Dr. Alejandro Salcedo Garcia, Administrator of USJ, attended the presentation and encouraged the recipients to make the most of their opportunity to study at USJ and be generous and give back to society to help people in need when they have the ability in the future.
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On the 28th of February 2022, the USJ Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE) conducted an open forum as part of the "Connecting Society" initiatives at the Saint Paul School high school in Macao.
Prof. Jacky Ho, Head of the Department of Social Work, and Prof. Andrew Ng from the department of social work presented and shared their knowledge and insight on the topic of "Visioning a Better Society" to 161 students, intending to engage them in thinking and dialogue on the different social issues currently happening in the local society and the world. The professors also hoped to inspire them to choose their path based on value and altruism.
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Child protection is never a one-person job but requires the collaboration of the whole community. The Cradle of Hope Association organised a consultation meeting about child protection with local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on February 28th at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). The event was co-organised by the University of Saint Joseph, the Good Shepherd Center, and the International Ladies Club of Macau.
Prof. Jacky Ho, the director of Macao Observatory for Social Development and Head of Department of Social Work of USJ, Prof. Helen Liu, Research Coordinator for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE) of USJ, Mr. Ben Cheang from the Department of Innovative Social Work of the City University of Macau, Psychotherapist Ms. Donatella Maschio and numerous of other frontline child protection organisations attended the meeting, including Evangelize china fellowship, inc. Fellowship orphanage, La De Jovens de Mong-Ha, S.K.H. Northern District Youth Service Team, S.K.H. Astor Shore, Associacao de Reabilitacao de Toxicodependentes de Macau, the Christian New Life Fellowship (in Macau), and the UGAMM Youth Service Team.
Before the meeting started, Ms. Marjory, President of Cradle of Hope Association, presented a souvenir to Prof. Jacky Ho, who received on behalf of USJ.
Prof. Jacky Ho gave a welcoming speech, thanking all the organisations for their efforts in the field, and expressed that the Department of Social Work of USJ is willing to support frontline workers in practice and academically. He then introduced Prof. Helen Liu, who has been working on Family Research for a long time and believed that with her rich knowledge and experience, she would be able to assist the industry.
During the meeting, Ms. Donatella Maschio shared the results of a survey she had completed in children's homes of workers' attitudes towards child protection. The results showed that there was a general awareness among the workers. However, the survey found that most workers got the relevant knowledge from outside the organisation, demonstrating the importance of organising relevant training courses for workers within the organisation.
Mr. Ben Cheang shared the current policies, practices, and experiences of child protection services in Hong Kong. There are four principles and 16 objectives that need to be followed in providing services in Hong Kong's residential institutions for children and youth. In recent years, the organisations have also reviewed their service processes venues to see if the service provided can be improved to achieve the goal of child protection.
At the end of the meeting, Prof. Helen led the panel discussion. Representatives from NGOs shared the problems they had encountered, how the organisations responded according to the laws and regulations, and the internal procedures or guidelines of the organisations. Participants mentioned the difficulties in collaborating with the government departments, the situation that children are returning to the institutions due to repeated abuse, the needs of SEN (special educational needs) children and those who are taking psychotropic drugs, etc. As for the discussion on the internal training courses and working guidelines, some institutions had clear working guidelines. Most of them agreed that annual training courses are essential for new workers. It could also be a refresher for those working for years to enhance the overall awareness and sensitivity to child protection.
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The unique role of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) as a family-friendly Catholic higher education institution was on display once again on the 27th of February, 2022. Around 210 pupils, together with their parents/guardians and teachers from the Sunday School of Saint Francis Xavier Parish (Mong Ha), came to visit the Ilha Verde Campus for a guided tour.
The tour was supported by Colégio Diocesano de São José 6 (CDSJ6) and USJ staff members. Mr. Ben Lei from the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs gave a presentation to the visitors at the Auditório Centenário de Fátima about USJ’s history, programmes, and student life before visiting the Holy Cross Chapel.
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On behalf of USJ, Mr. Ben Lei received a gratitude card and donation from the Sunday School. After the praise and blessing of the Lord, the families then enjoyed the sunshine with outdoor photo shooting.
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On the morning of 28th of February 2022, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) received a courtesy visit by the Chairman of China (Hong Kong) English School (CHES), Dr. Jonathan K.C. Choi.
Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Strategic Development, Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, accompanied by the Head of the Office for Student and Alumni Affairs, Ms. Teresa Loong, and the Head of the Communication and Public Relations Office, Ms Isadora Liang, warmly welcomed Dr. Choi and introduced USJ on a campus tour prior meeting.
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Are your kids talkative? Or are they pointing but not talking? Parents may worry about their young children’s oral language development.
Over 200 parent-participants from six projects schools gathered to join the first online joint-schools parent seminar run by the USJ Domingos Lam Centre for Research in Education (DLCRE) partnership project "GEGCLEAR" in the morning of 19 February 2022. This seminar focused on helping parents understand the major characteristics of young children’s (3-4 years old) language development and offering some guidance on parent-child oral language practices.
Based on enhancing young children’s ability to express themselves using vocabularies, this seminar highlighted three aspects, namely, “enriching vocabularies”, “sentence building”, “linkage to reading”, and introduced a series of skills and games that parents and their children can play at home. The seminar was held mainly in an interactive mode despite the distance. Games and parent-child language practices were incorporated into the seminar. Children’s active participation and enjoyment of these games enhanced parents’ confidence in adopting these games in their homes.
DLCRE partnership project "GEGCLEAR" is funded by the Galaxy Entertainment Group Foundation. Currently six project schools participated in this project including: Macau Baptist College, Colégio Santa Rosa de Lima (Chinese Section), Escola Dom João Paulino, Lou Hau High School Affiliated Kindergarten, Fu Luen School and Our Lady of Fatima Girls’ School (listed in no specific order).
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On February 16, 2022, Prof. Eduardo Santos, Visiting Academic at the Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), organised a workshop on Sustainability for the Year 3 Bachelor of Business Administration students.
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: "Sustainable cities and communities" was introduced during the workshop by guest speaker Mr. Terrence Lee, President of the Sustaincia Association Macau. The following topics were discussed among the participants: Smart City integration online platform, the role of the Sustaincia.org Association in Macau, and how students from a community perspective can work with the Association to promote sustainability.
Prof. Eduardo Santos is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the FBL/USJ in Macao. He studies global challenges related to sustainability in the construction industry and smart technologies.
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On the morning of February 21st, 2022, a delegation of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao Special Administrative (SAR) Region led by its deputy director Zheng Xincong, visited the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Ilha Verde Campus for a campus tour and meeting. The delegation was warmly received by USJ representatives, including vice-rector for Internationalisation and Strategic Development Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, vice-rector for Institutional Development Prof. Zhang Shuguang, and administrator Dr. Alejandro Salcedo.
During the campus tour, the delegation visited the Library, the Residential Hall, Student Activity Centre, Audio-Visual Production Studio, Design Studio, Architectural Studio, and the Digital Fabrication Lab. Vice-rector Zhang introduced the campus to deputy director Zheng during the tour, explaining that the Ilha Verde Campus was officially put into use in 2017 with the support of the Macao SAR government, becoming now the university's main campus. After the tour, the delegation held a meeting with the present Senior Management, Deans, and Head of Departments of USJ.
In the meeting, vice-rector Barbosa introduced the university's development history and current situation and emphasised the characteristics of USJ of being a student-oriented and multicultural institution with adherence to the values of innovation and collaboration and environmental protection. Vice-rector Barbosa also remarked that USJ has the distinct advantage of sharing international education and inheriting the Portuguese language and culture. As a young university, it has achieved good results in terms of education quality, ranking fourth in the Greater China region in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
In addition to thanking the Liaison Office of the People's Republic of China for its continuous support and concern for the development of USJ, Vice-rector Zhang expressed that USJ is cooperating with the higher education strategies of the SAR government, especially towards mainland student recruitment. He also stated that the education policy of the University is closely related to social needs, focusing on technology research and development and technology transfer, and will highly cooperate with and integrate the economic development of the Greater Bay Area in the fields of data engineering, brain sleep research, and smart health care.
Deputy Director Zheng noted that USJ is a major academic platform for the integration of Chinese and Western cultures, playing a very important role in the development of Chinese culture and humanities studies while strengthening the country's awareness of patriotism and love for Macao. Agreeing with the educational philosophy of USJ, Deputy Director Zheng says that in addition to continuing to adhere to the excellent standards of education and disciplines, USJ can also meet the needs of the society, building an educational foundation with morality as its standard, and promote academic cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries and European countries, playing an indispensable role in the “Belt and Road” and the “China-Portuguese Economic and Trade Exchange Platform".
Lastly, deputy director Zheng also pointed out that due to the impact of the pandemic, more mainland students and parents will consider Macau to experience its unique international education and living environment. To this end, the Liaison Office of the People's Republic of China will vigorously support USJ in the admission recruitment work of students in the mainland.
Among the delegation of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR were Ms. Xu Ting, Minister of the Education and Youth Affairs Department; Mr. Shi Shuzheng, Deputy Minister of the Education and Youth Affairs Department; Mr. Li Yongxian, Director of the University Office under the Education and Youth Affairs Department; Mr. Xu Zhiping, Deputy Director of the University Office under the Education and Youth Affairs Department; Mr. Li Yongle, Assistant of the Education and Youth Affairs Department; Mr. Feng Longfei, Secretary of the Education and Youth Affairs Department.
Other attendees from USJ in the meeting include Prof. Jenny Lao-Phillips, Dean of the Faculty of Business and La; Prof. George Du, Dean of the Institute for Data Engineering and Science; Prof. Jacky Ho, Director of Macao Observatory for Social Development; Ms. Teresa Loong; Director of Office for Student and Alumni Affairs; Ms. Isadora Leung, Head of Communication and Public Relations Office; and Mr. Stephen Chan Teng Fong, Office Director of the Diocesan Catholic Education Commission.
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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) held its 2021/2022 USJ Community Scholarships and Fellowships Award Presentation on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of February 2022, at Kent Wong Exhibition Gallery in Ilha Verde Campus. This year, the award presentation was divided into various sessions throughout three days as a preventive measure to accommodate the high number of guests and participants within the current pandemic situation. Nevertheless, the event provided a precious opportunity for the student recipients to express their gratitude to each donor in person. The donors also learned about the updates and needs of the students, along with the latest developments of USJ.
A total of 108 scholarships, admissions scholarships, and fellowships exceeding MOP 3,300,000 were donated to support USJ students.
This year, Mr. Lucas Lo has generously set up the “Lucas Lo Scholarships for the University of Saint Joseph". The fund will support twelve students’ undergraduate studies for up to four years. Bank of China Macau Branch also offers four scholarships to new Master's degree students to study at USJ.
USJ representatives Prof. Álvaro Barbosa, Vice-Rector for Internationalisation and Strategic Development, and Dr. Alejandro Salcedo, Administrator, presented a souvenir to each donor to acknowledge their generosity and support who have contributed to USJ’s mission of cultivating talents for the future of Macao.
Donor representatives of the USJ’s Community Scholarships and Fellowships present at the award presentations include (listed alphabetically): Alumni Association of USJ, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Bank of China Macau Branch, British Chamber of Commerce in Macao, Companhia de Electricidade de Macau, China Daily Hong Kong, Macau Parking Company Ltd., Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Henry Fok Foundation, Higher Education Bureau - Higher Education Fund, Prof. Lindsay Porter, Mr. Lucas Lo, Macao Foundation, Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Center, Sands China Ltd., Ms. Sio Wai Chu and Social Welfare Bureau.
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(Mr Fong Kan Kin, Head of Higher Education Exchange and Cooperation Division of the Education and Youth Development Bureau, and scholarship recipients)
(Representative of the Macau Foundation, Ms. Debby Lei, Head of the Scholarship Division, and scholarship recipients)
(Representative of Mr. Lucas Lo, Ms. Francisca Lo, and scholarship recipients)
(Representative of Henry Fok Foundation, Mr. Shi Hou, Managing Director, and scholarship recipients)
(Representative of Bank of China - Macau Branch, Ms Cheong Pui San, Deputy Chief of the Red Market Branch, and scholarship recipients)
(Representative of Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, Ms Victoria Kuan, Deputy Director-General of CPTTM, and scholarship recipients)"
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On 15 February 2022, the Macao Association of Chinese and Western Philosophy 澳門中西哲學學會 (MACWP) held its first event at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Seminary Campus on the theme “A Taste of Existentialism in Macao”. A turnout of around 30 guests enjoyed the event. Professor Franz Gassner, Dean of the Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy (FRSP), and Dr. Tyler McNabb, Associate Professor of Philosophy of FRSP, were invited guest speakers, sharing their thoughts on crucial questions prepared by the association.
Followed by a tour to the new Seminary Library, the guests got impressed by the number of books available in philosophy, ethics, religious studies, and theology. The event concluded with a networking session, gathering and uniting people who are interested in philosophy to exchange topics.
MACWP was established in January 2022 by a group of USJ Philosophy Alumni, including: Joshua Yuan, Maggie Chiang, Terence Hun, Waison Lei and Chon Lai. The Association aims to bring together the essence of Chinese and Western thought, to promote in-depth exchange of diverse cultures, and to foster philosophical reflection among the population. The association will contribute to the harmonious development of Macao as a base for exchange and cooperation with the Chinese mainstream culture in co-existence with multiple other cultures and ways of thinking.
For more information on MACWP and upcoming events, please visit their Facebook or Instagram. You may also become a member by registering here.
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Alvin Plantinga and his fellow Reformed Epistemologists’ claim that Christian belief can be “properly basic” has transformed analytic assessments of how the Christian faith can possess positive epistemic status. However, explicit reactions to “Reformed Epistemology” from a Catholic perspective – which mainly date from the early 1990’s – vary from hostile incredulity to the mixture of appreciation and considered critique typified by the best-known Catholic response to Plantinga (Linda Zagzebski ed. Rational Faith: A Catholic Response to Reformed Epistemology (1993)).
But in the thirty years since Rational Faith was published, philosophical evaluations of Reformed Epistemology and its relationship to traditional Christian accounts of faith and reason have developed considerably. Epistemologists have offered a variety of fresh critiques, defences, and adaptions of Plantinga’s account of warranted faith. Additionally, detailed historical research has compared Plantinga’s epistemology to the work of many historical theologians and philosophers, including Catholic thinkers such as Augustine, Aquinas, Scotus, Newman, Balthasar, Maritain, and MacIntyre.
The Warranted Catholic Belief conference (online, 18th - 19th March 2022) will begin a long-overdue reconsideration of the relationship between Reformed Epistemology and Catholic thought. We wish to highlight the influence of Reformed Epistemology as an apologetic project and its potential for adoption, adaption or critique from a Catholic perspective. A further goal is to stimulate historical conversation about the affinities – and differences – between Plantinga’s epistemology and historical or contemporary Catholic accounts of faith. Finally, we are keen to hear from non-Catholics about their views on the theological underpinnings of Reformed Epistemology.
SCHEDULE & DETAILS:
Join Zoom Meeting:
Day 1 : How should Catholics evaluate Reformed Epistemology?
18/03/22
Session 1: Reformed Epistemology and Religious Experience
11 am to 12 pm (BST)*
- Wes Skolits (University of Oxford)
‘Perceiving God in the Catholic Tradition: Plantinga, Gardeil, and the Challenge From Divine Simplicity’
- Dr. Walter Scott Stepanenko (John Carroll University)
‘A Catholic Solution to the Alleged Problem of the Impossibility of Religious Experience’
Lunch Break 12 pm to 1 pm (BST)*
Session 2: Is Reformed Epistemology too Reformed?
1 pm to 2:30 pm (BST)*
- Edmond Eh (University of Saint Joseph, Macao)
‘Aquinas, Calvin and Plantinga: Where the Conflict Really Lies’
- Dr Stanisław Ruczaj (Jagiellonian University)
‘The Holy Spirit in Plantinga’s account of coming to faith: a critique, Catholic and Reformed’
- Paul Flynn (Independent Scholar)
‘Faith and Faculties in Alvin Plantinga and St John of the Cross, A Defence of the Original Model for Warrant Applied to Christian Belief.’
Coffee break 230 pm to 2:45 (BST)*
Session 3: The Epistemological Foundations of Reformed Epistemology
2:45 pm to 3:45 pm (BST)*
- Eyob Zewdie (University of California, Irvine)
‘Quasi-Fideism and Reformed Epistemology’
- Jonathan Fuqua (Conception Seminary, Missouri)
‘Catholicism and Proper Functionalism’
15 mins Coffee Break
Open Discussion – How successful is Reformed Epistemology; either in light of natural reason, or given.
Day 2: How can Catholics use Reformed Epistemology?
19/03/22
Session 1: Catholic Adaptions of Reformed Epistemology
11 am to 12 pm (BST)*
- Dax R. Bennington (University of Arkansas(?))
‘A Catholic Christian Extended A/C Model’
- Domingos Faria (University of Lisbon)
‘Knowledge First Reformed Epistemology’
Lunch Break 12 pm to 1 pm (BST)*
Session 2: Reformed Epistemology and the Body of Christ
1 pm to 2:30 pm (BST)*
- Ben Koons (Yale)
'What gives the man in the pews warrant? A Catholic Model of Group Warrant and its Rivals’.
- Thomas Yates (University of Auckland)
‘Virtuous Epistemological Inquiries: A Responsibilist Response to Plantinga and Zagzebski’
- Erik Baldwin (Indiana University)
(Temporary Title) ‘McIntyre and Reformed Epistemology’
2:30 to 2:45 (BST)* Coffee break
Session 3: Reformed Epistemology and Catholic Evangelisation
2:45 to 3:45 pm (BST)*
- Samuel Jonathan (University of Indonesia)
‘Reformed Epistemology and Lonergan’s Conception of Conversion.’
- Tyler McNabb (University of Saint Joseph, Macao) and Gregory Stacey (University of Bristol)
‘Sola Scriptura and the Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism’
15 mins Coffee Break
Open Discussion – How should Catholics appropriate Reformed Epistemology? Can it be a tool of the New Evangelisation?
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The Office for Student and Alumni Affairs (OSAA) organised and invited a coach from Bosco Youth Service Network was to provide the team-building programme.
The programme focused mainly on communication and problem-solving skills to complete a mission, which was planning an activity. The UJSA team members had a good time cultivating their strong teamwork and efficient working process, enhancing their skills and abilities to prepare future student activities and events for the USJ community.
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The FSSE Academic Workshop Series is designed to support Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE)/USJ students by providing the necessary tools to enhance their academic learning and skills.
The first edition of the series comprises 10 sessions on the basics of academic and dissertation writing, with sessions on topics such as effective reading, choosing and using relevant sources, and guidelines for dissertation writing.
The workshops are relevant not only to Master students but also to other USJ students looking to develop their academic writing skills and/or are interested in pursuing further studies.
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Outline |
Suitable for: |
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Venue |
| #1 - Introduction to Academic Writing |
- Features and types of academic writing
- Basic paragraph and essay writing
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Bachelor / Master students |
February 23
Wednesday
7:00PM – 9:30PM |
USJ101 |
| #2 – Effective Reading and Note-taking Strategies |
- Selective/purposeful reading and SQ3R reading method
- Summarising and note-taking
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Bachelor / Master students |
March 9
Wednesday
7:00PM – 9:30PM |
USJ101 |
| #3 – Choosing and Using Relevant Literature Sources |
- Choosing relevant sources
- Quoting, paraphrasing and plagiarism
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Bachelor / Master students |
March 23
Wednesday
7:00PM – 9:30PM |
USJ101 |
| #4 – Editing and Proofreading |
- Editing and critical thinking
- Proofreading
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Bachelor / Master students |
April 6
Wednesday
7:00PM – 9:30PM |
USJ303 |
| #5 – How to Write Research Proposals/Research Plans |
- Sections of a research proposal
- Planning and time management
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Bachelor / Master students |
April 20
Wednesday
7:00PM – 9:30PM |
USJ303 |
| #6 –Dissertation Writing: Getting Started |
- Common sections of a thesis/dissertation
- Introductory chapter
- Problem statement, research objectives and significance
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Master students |
May 4
Wednesday
7:00PM – 9:30PM |
USJ503 |
| #7-Dissertation Writing: Literature Review Chapter |
- Literature review
- Literature review process step-by-step
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Master students |
May 12*
Thursday
Repeat session: May 19
7:00PM – 9:30PM
*Due to the special weather conditions, the USJ campuses closed on May 11
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USJ 503 |
| #8 -Dissertation Writing: Research Design Chapter |
- Participants and instrumentation
- Data collection and analysis
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Master
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May 18
Wednesday
7:00PM – 9:30PM |
USJ503 |
| #9: Dissertation Writing: Data Analysis and Findings Chapter |
- Reporting findings
- Presenting findings according to APA
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Master
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May 25
Wednesday
7:00PM – 9:30PM |
USJ503 |
| #10 – Dissertation Writing: Conclusion Chapter |
- Structuring the discussion
- Addressing implications, recommendations, limitations and further research
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Master
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June 1
Wednesday
7:00PM – 9:30PM |
USJ503 |
REGISTER HERE >>
At the end of the series, you will be eligible to receive a certificate of attendance for every session you join.
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ABOUT THE SERIES:
Can we know that God exists? Is there evidence for God? Is there a conflict between science and religion? What constitutes good evidence for a religious claim? This lecture series explores answers to these questions.
ABOUT THE TALK:
Reformed epistemology (RE) is the thesis that religious belief can be rational, justified, or warranted apart from argument. In this lecture, Professor McNabb argues for this thesis. After utilizing tools from contemporary analytic epistemology to demonstrate the plausibility of RE, Professor McNabb explores whether or not cognitive science of religion creates a problem for the RE project.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Tyler Dalton McNabb
Tyler Dalton McNabb is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Saint Joseph, Macao. Professor McNabb is the author of Religious Epistemology (CUP), Co-author of Plantingian Religious Epistemology and World Religions (Lexington), and Classical Theism and Buddhism (Bloomsbury), and Co-editor and contributor to Debating Christian Religious Epistemology (Bloomsbury). Professor McNabb has authored/co-authored around 20 peer review articles in journals such as Religious Studies, International Journal of Philosophy of Religion, European Journal of Philosophy of Religion, and Religions.
Details:
Date: Thursday, 24 February 2022
Time: 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Location: Don Bosco Auditorium, USJ Ilha Verde Campus
Organised by: Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy, University of Saint Joseph
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Meeting ID: 838 9172 3429
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*Free event, open to the general public
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ABOUT THE TALK:
In the philosophical context, the term ‘holiness’ can refer to spiritual excellence or wholeness. In classical Confucianism, ‘holiness’ could be expressed using the virtue of cheng since it contains the meaning of integrity or wholeness. The process of spiritual transformation unfolds over three stages according to a traditional Christian understanding. Beginners go through the purgative stage, the proficient undergo the illuminative stage while the perfect pass through the unitive stage. Similarly, spiritual transformation is described in three stages in the Daxue (greater learning). Beginners manifest the brightness of virtue in themselves, the proficient restore the brightness of virtue in others and the perfect attain utmost goodness. The Daxue also presents a detailed outline of eight steps required for spiritual transformation. On this account, the purgative stage requires the first five steps while the illuminative stage requires the last three steps. The unitive stage involves a profound repetition of the entire eight steps.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Edmond Eh
Edmond Eh is Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Saint Joseph, Macau. He teaches systematic philosophy in the Bachelor of Christian Studies programme and comparative philosophy in the Master of Philosophy programme at the Faculty of Religious Studies and Philosophy. He obtained the doctorate in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of Macau. He researches in comparative philosophy, especially in the Aristotelian and Confucian traditions.
Hans-Georg Moeller
Hans-Georg Moeller is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Macau. He works on Daoism and contemporary society and culture. He is author of Profile Yourself: Identity after Authenticity; Genuine Pretending: On the Philosophy of the Zhuangzi (both with Paul D’Ambrosio), The Radical Luhmann, The Moral Fool: A Case for Amorality, and The Philosophy of the Daodejing (all with Columbia University Press).
DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday, 23 February 2022
Time: 6.30 PM – 8.00 PM (GMT +8, Macao Time)
Organised by: Macau Ricci Institute
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*Free event, open to the general public
*Sessions will be conducted in English
A confirmation email and ZOOM access link will be sent after your registration.
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More information: http://www.riccimac.org/index.php/en/component/djevents/details/2022-02-23/177-mri-forum-111
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To promote cooperation and exchanges in higher education between Jiangsu and Macao, and to broaden the international vision of Jiangsu university students, the 2021 Jiangsu Provincial Government Scholarship Programme of Overseas Studies for Undergraduates was launched in July of last year (2021).
After the successful summer programme last year, over 50 students and staff members from Jiangsu province are visiting the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) for another four-day short-term exchange programme from 8 February to 12 February 2022. This exchange trip was postponed prior due to travel restrictions caused by the latest pandemic situation.
The programmes provided by USJ cover two main areas: International Business & Economic Globalisation (at Ilha Verde Campus), lectured face-to-face by professors from the Faculty of Business and Law (FBL), and Environmental Science Policy and Management (at Nape Campus), lectured by professors from the Institute of Science and Environment (ISE).
The opening ceremony was held on the morning of 8 February, 2022, at both Ilha Verde Campus and Nape Campus simultaneously.
Prof. Keith Morrison, Vice-rector for Academic Affairs of USJ, and Prof. Jenny Lao-Phillips, Dean of Faculty of Business and Law, attended the opening ceremony at Ilha Verde Campus. Prof. Keith Morrison delivered the aims and purposes of courses offered by USJ and welcomed students from Jiangsu Province. Ms. Guo Xiangqin, Representative of Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange, expressed that since the programme was launched during the pandemic, it would be a precious opportunity for students to study at USJ and experience life in Macao.
Prof. Zhang Shuguang, Vice-rector for External Affairs and Institutional Development of USJ, and Prof. David Gonçalves, Dean of the Institute of Science and Environment, attended the opening ceremony at Nape Campus. During the ceremony, Prof. Zhang shared his own experience of studying abroad and encouraged students to inspire others with their stories at USJ, while Prof. David Gonçalves greeted and introduced the research facilities and laboratories of the Nape Campus to all the students, wishing them an enjoyable experience at USJ.
Guests who attended the opening ceremony include: Ms. Guo Xiangqin, Representative of Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange, Mr. Wang Haitao, Chairman of National Conditions Education Association (Macau), along with professors from the Faculty of Business and Law in charge of teaching the programme, namely, Prof. Alessandro Lampo, Prof. Emil Marques and Prof. Àngelo Patrício Rafael, as well as professors from the Institute of Science and Environment, Programme Coordinator for the Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, Prof. Karen Araño Tagulao and Prof. Thomas Lei.
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On Friday, January 28, 2022, the Rector, Professor Stephen Morgan attended the High Council meeting of Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), which (along with the Diocese of Macao) founded and continues to oversee the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). As a sign of the close relationship between USJ and UCP, the Rectors of the two universities serve on the highest governing bodies of each other's institutions.
During his visit to Lisbon, the Rector of UCP, Professor Isabel Capeloa Gil took Professor Morgan to visit UCP's brand new medical school at Sintra, a facility made possible by the support and sponsorship of the Shanghai-based Fosun Group. The school is pioneering an integrated, problem solving based approach to the training of the next generation of doctors from its state of the art smart-facility. The two rectors also explored the development of joint programmes between the two universities and the exchange of academic staff and students.
Looking to the future - and beyond the pandemic - Rector Morgan observed that USJ was a university in, of and for China but that its roots drew deeply on its Portuguese heritage. "USJ is an example of the one base for cultural exchange and cooperation and part of the one platform for economic and trade development between China, Portugal and the Portuguese speaking countries. USJ is these things or it is nothing: our link with UCP guarantees that." Morgan said. "It certainly helps that the Rector of UCP grew up in, knows and loves Macao. As Honorary President of our USJ General Council her commitment to the relationship between our two universities is a constant reminder of our firm institutional relationship. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of USJ and I am acutely conscious of the conditions that led to that event. In 1996, the authorities in Beijing, Macao and Portugal saw a unique opportunity for a higher education institution that could embody and promote harmonious relations between China, Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking world. That was our mission then: it remains our mission today."
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Na sexta-feira, dia 28 de Janeiro de 2022, o Reitor, Professor Stephen Morgan, participou na reunião do Conselho Superior da Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), que (em conjunto com a Diocese de Macau) fundou e continua a supervisionar a Universidade de São José (USJ). Como sinal da próxima relação entre a USJ e a UCP, os Reitores das duas universidades participam nos mais altos corpos governativos de cada uma das instituições.
Durante a sua visita a Lisboa, a Reitora da UCP, Professora Isabel Capeloa Gil, convidou o Professor Morgan a visitar a nova escola médica da UCP em Sintra, uma instalação tornada possível pelo apoio e patrocínio do Grupo Fosun, sediado em Xangai. A escola é pioneira numa abordagem integrada baseada na resolução de problemas, usada na formação da próxima geração de médicos na sua instalação-inteligente state-of-the-art. Os dois Reitores exploraram também o desenvolvimento de programas e o intercâmbio de docentes e estudantes entre as duas universidades
Olhando o futuro - para além da pandemia - O Reitor Morgan comentou que a USJ é uma universidade na China, da China e para a China, mas com raízes profundas na sua herança Portuguesa. “A USJ é um exemplo de base para o intercâmbio cultural e cooperação, e parte da plataforma para o desenvolvimento económico e comercial entre a China, Portugal e os países de língua Portuguesa. A USJ será tudo isto ou não será nada: a nossa ligação à UCP garantirá isso.” Disse Morgan. “É certamente uma vantagem a Reitora da UCP ter crescido em, conhecer e amar Macau. Como Presidente Honorária do nosso Conselho Geral da USJ, o seu compromisso com a relação entre as nossas duas universidades é uma constante garantia da nossa firme relação institucional. Este ano marca o 25º aniversário da fundação da USJ e estou perfeitamente consciente das condições que levaram a esse evento. Em 1996, as autoridades de Pequim, Macau e Portugal viram uma oportunidade única para uma instituição de educação superior que poderia encorpar e promover as relações harmoniosas entre a China, Portugal e o mundo da língua Portuguesa. Essa foi então a nossa missão: e ainda é a nossa missão hoje.”
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On February 29, 2022, members of the Alumni Association of the University of Saint Joseph (AAUSJ) gathered with International students living in-campus at the Residential Hall to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
AAUSJ prepared and gave the international students "CNY Blessing Bags" or bags filled with Chinese new year goodies such as traditional candies, introduced Chinese traditions during the festival such as writing "Fai Chun" and explaining the meaning of each writing/blessing, along with snacking on traditional dishes.
International students were excited to share their personal experience in Macao and their studies and projects during the past semester with the alumni and were welcomed with feedback and encouragement.
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