USJ Sustainability News
Throughout September 2026, USJ welcomed hundreds of students from kindergarten to university level to participate in guided tours and creative workshops for the “Living Shorelines: Designing with Nature” exhibition at the Macao Maritime Museum.
Under the theme “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” the public forum aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8).
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.
The field trip provided student teachers with an authentic, nature-rich environment to observe animal habitats, behaviors, and biodiversity firsthand.
The field trip provided student teachers with an authentic, nature-rich environment to observe animal habitats, behaviors, and biodiversity firsthand.
Immersive Mangrove Reading Room Continues to Draw Interest as USJ Welcomes Sands Eco 360 Ambassadors
07
Sep
On 22 August 2026, the USJ Library welcomed Sands Eco 360 Ambassadors to the “Immersive Mangrove Reading Room” for another hands-on journey into the world of Macao’s mangroves.
The exhibition, running until 28 September 2026, invites the public to reconsider what coastal protection can look like when engineering and ecology are placed in dialogue.
USJ Macao to Host Asia-Oceania Youth Awardees Bound for Papal Audience at Uniservitate Awards 2026
08
Jul
USJ Macao is set to host the Service-Learning Student Summit 2026 (SLSS 2026) at its Ilha Verde campus from 3 to 6 August, in partnership with De La Salle University (DLSU), Philippines.
The Mangrove Team from the Department of Science and Environment (DSE) continued to inspire curiosity about nature and sustainability through a series of outreach activities across Macao throughout the academic year 2025-2026.
The Macao Observatory for Social Development (MOSD) USJ and the Macau Down Syndrome Association recently jointly released the “Research Report on Support Strategies and Needs of Medical-Social Services for Families Caring for People with Down Syndrome”.
Service-learning student ambassadors Casey Hio and Charlie Saw represented USJ at the 1st Joint Catholic Universities Service-Learning Programme, hosted by Saint Francis University in Hong Kong.
A total of MOP 20,000 was donated by the International Ladies’ Club of Macau to the USJ Prison Outreach Programme.
UJS held a Service-Learning Academic Staff Training session, bringing together faculty, deans, and visiting experts to deepen the university’s understanding of Service-Learning.
“USJ hosted a preparatory luncheon for student volunteers and organisers of the 2026 Regional Student Service-Learning Summit and Uniservitate Award 2026 Ceremony. The gathering provided an opportunity to recognise volunteers, finalise organisational arrangements, and strengthen collaboration ahead of the international event that will bring participants from across the Asia-Pacific region to Macau in August 2026.
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Macao has successfully completed its ARC Sustainability Performance Assessment for the Ilha Verde Campus – an important milestone to its environmental responsibility, occupant wellbeing, and long-term campus performance.
Members of the public experience the challenges faced by people with disabilities first-hand, raising awareness of community inclusion.
As part of the ongoing ARC Sustainability Performance Assessment at USJ Macao, the indoor air quality monitoring phase has now been completed.
Initial findings indicate a high level of overall satisfaction among students, faculty, and staff. Factors such as air quality, cleanliness, lighting, and acoustics were among the most appreciated by users.
Prof. Franz Gassner participated in the Meeting of the Commission of World Mission and Evangelisation of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Kingston, Jamaica, from 16 – 21 April, 2016.
To encourage students in their exam preparations and help relieve their study stress, USJ held the Support Station under the theme “Sakura Cafe” at the end of March to spread positive energy.
The Office for Student and Alumni Affairs at USJ hosted a series of mental health week activities throughout March.
