USJ Sustainability News
USJ donated MOP 10,000 this year to the Macau Special Olympics during the CESL Asia and Friends Sport Fun Day aimed to promote inclusiveness and raise awareness of disability issues.
The Macau Observatory for Social Development of USJ and The Macau Association for Community Care Children co-organised the annual “Along with Youth Roundtable” on the topics of Special Education Needs (SEN) and Inclusive Education Development.
USJ's SDG Week Unites Students, Faculty and Community Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals
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The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) recently concluded its three-day SDG Week from November 13 to 15, celebrating its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This year, more than one hundred students were recognized for their exceptional academic achievements. The scholarships were generously donated by 19 local institutions and individual donors, with a total of 175 awards this year, amounting to over MOP 9.3 million.
USJ’s Domingos Lam Centre for Research in Education (DLCRE) organizes a public lecture titled “ELF and Global Englishes: Implications for Educators”.
Dr Edward Kwan of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences USJ, attended and presented at the 9th Asia Academy of Family Therapy (AAFT) Annual Conference in Shanghai during 25th to 27th October 2024.
Presenters showcased their innovative products which incorporates research from innovative technologies from the GBA that could reshape Macau’s economic landscape
During his visit to the Institute of Science and Environment (ISE) and Ilha Verde Main Campus, Dr. Palha shared his insights on sustainable urban solutions and the importance of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in addressing environmental challenges.
USJ Vice-Rector Álvaro Barbosa meets with the Myanmar Study Abroad representatives to solidify efforts on a joint-scholarship programme for qualified students in need.
From 25th to 28th October, 2024, a USJ Delegation led by Vice-Rector Prof. Zhang Shuguang joined other Macao Higher Education Institution leaders in the DSEDJ academic outreach tour in Ho Chi Minh City.
USJ Macao joined several local higher education institutions to promote opportunities for Thai prospective students seeking to study abroad in Macao.
As part of its commitment to sustainability, the University of Saint Joseph’s Faculty of Business and Law (FBL) hosted the “ESG and CSR: Practices in the Greater Bay Area” roundtable event on October 23, 2024.
The USJ Green Club proudly participated in the Sands Cares Hygiene Kit Build with Clean the World event held at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo on 24 October 2024.
SED Prof. Rochelle Ge and Prof. Ana Correia joined conference on Higher Education Collaboration
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This event gathered educational leaders to discuss strategies for enhancing partnerships with Portuguese-speaking countries.
Jointly organised by Macao Ricci Institute at the University of Saint Joseph, Macao, and Wofoo Social Enterprise, the Deignan Award for Responsible Entrepreneurship, is accepting applications until 1st November 2024!
This roundtable conference was held for the first time at USJ, invited experts, scholars and related practitioners from the fields of sports science, nutritional science, psychology and other fields to discuss about “Healthy Life and Nutritional Concerns for Teenagers in the Smart Era”.
Prof. Ge provided a comprehensive analysis of the latest trends in global curriculum reform and discussed the evolving needs and challenges in teacher professional development brought about by these changes.
The exhibition, running until October 30, 2024, shines a spotlight on the rich biodiversity of Macao’s wetlands through a stunning collection of photographs.
On 19 October, USJ participated in the “Macau Diocese Family Day – The Vocation Begins in the Family“ event organised by the Macau Catholic Diocese.
Khaela Julienna Xyrille Vallo, a third-year Bachelor of Design student, is the first student from USJ to attend the prestigious summer school at Worcester College, Oxford University.
USJ’s Teachers’ Professional Development Centre co-organizes a teacher-sharing session on supporting students’ physical and mental health titled “Observing the Heart through Art: Listening to Students’ Inner Thoughts.”
