UTAR receives visitors from Macau

From left: Mr Teng (tenth) and Prof Dato’ Ewe (eleventh) with university delegates and UTAR staff

A group of delegates from seven Macau higher education institutions, namely the University of Macau, Macao Polytechnic University, Macau Institute for Tourism Studies, Macau University of Science and Technology, City University of Macau, University of Saint Joseph and Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau visited UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 27 April 2023. The group was led by Macau Education and Youth Development Bureau Deputy Director Mr Teng Sio Hong.

The visit aimed to provide a platform for the institutions to discuss potential collaboration opportunities. It also aimed to promote networking sessions.

The delegates from the seven higher learning institutions and Macau Education and Youth Development Bureau included:

Institution	Name	Title
University of Macau	Prof Song YongHua	Rector
University of Macau	Lei Kit Man	Functional Head (International Collaboration and Office Administration)
Macao Polytechnic University	Prof Im Sio Kei	Rector
Macao Polytechnic University	Cheong Weng Lam	Head of Academic Affairs Department
Macau Institute for Tourism Studies	Dr Vong Chuk Kwan	President
Macau Institute for Tourism Studies	Chan Cheng Lei	Head of Admission and Registration Division
Macau University of Science and Technology	Prof Lee Hun Wei Joseph	President
Macau University of Science and Technology	Leong Wai Seng	Deputy Administrative Officer
Macau University of Science and Technology	Feng Chong Tak	Admission Representative
City University of Macau	Prof Chin Chee Seong	Vice Rector
City University of Macau	Tsang Hing Lung	Quality Assurance Office, Administrative Officer
University of Saint Joseph	Prof Mendes Barbosa Álvaro Manuel	Vice Rector
University of Saint Joseph	Isadora, Leung Wai Chai	Head of Communication and Public Relations Office
University of Saint Joseph	I Man Cheng	Senior Officer of Communication and Public Relations Office
Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau	Dr Cheong Pak Leng	Assistant Executive Officer of Education Department BSN Programme Leader, Assistant Prof
Macau Education and Youth Development Bureau	Fong Ka Kin	Head of Division, Division of Tertiary Education Cooperation and Exchange
Macau Education and Youth Development Bureau	Alice Maria Cheong	Senior Officer, Division of Tertiary Education Cooperation and Exchange
Macau Education and Youth Development Bureau	Wong Nga Leng	Senior Officer, Division of Tertiary Education Cooperation and Exchange

The delegates were welcomed by UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat, UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min, Institute of Chinese Studies Dean Assoc Prof Dr Chong Siou Wei, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Deputy Dean for R&D and Postgraduate Programmes Assoc Prof Ir Dr Ling Lloyd, M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Deputy Dean for Student Development and Industrial Training Assoc Prof Dr Leong Pooi Pooi, Faculty of Creative Industries Deputy Dean for Student Development and Industrial Training Ts Ang Kok Yew and Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn.

Meanwhile, joining from Kampar Campus via video conference were Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology Dean Ir Prof Dr Ng Choon Aun, Faculty of Science Dean Assoc Prof Dr Lim Tuck Meng, Faculty of Business and Finance Dean Assoc Prof Dr Au Yong Hui Nee, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Deputy Dean for Academic Development and Undergraduate Programmes Ts Dr Cheng Wai Khuen and Faculty of Arts and Social Science Deputy Dean for Student Development and Industrial Training Kok Hui Meian.

From left: Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe and Mr Teng

The discussion kicked off with the presentation of the UTAR corporate video to enhance the delegates’ understanding of the overall development of the University. Prof Dato’ Ewe, in his welcome remarks, gave a warm welcome to the Education and Youth Development Bureau of Macau and the representatives of the seven higher education institutions from Macau. He shared a brief introduction about the University and said that there are plenty of areas in which UTAR and the seven higher learning institutions can work together. On the other hand, Mr Teng thanked UTAR for the opportunity given to deepen the communication among the involved parties. Mr Teng looks forward to discussing them further on.

An in-depth discussion was carried out among the involved parties, which promoted the exchange of information. Among the possible areas of collaboration discussed were sharing of expertise and joint development of research, staff and student exchanges, academic development exchanges, study tours, industrial placement, etc.

Aside from that, the visit also saw the exchange of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between UTAR and the City University of Macau.

Prof Dato’ Ewe (left) and Prof Chin (right) exchanging the MoU, Mr Teng witnessing the exchange

Prof Dato’ Ewe (left) presenting a token of appreciation to Mr Teng

Prof Dato’ Ewe (left) exchanging souvenirs with the seven representatives from Macau higher learning institutions

The visit ended with a campus tour after the souvenir exchange and group photography sessions.