https://www.scmp.com/rss/324532/feed Macao is a vibrant city already rich in history and culture; but in recent years, its status as a higher education hub has grown exponentially. Aside from traditionally advantageous programmes such as tourism, language and translation; in in which Macao is among the best in international rankings, many other courses have seen key innovations and expansions. Moreover, the soon-to-be-implemented accreditation system is expected to improve the city’s quality of education on a continuous basis.... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored article] Every aspect of a Macau citizen’s life, from birth to education, from medical services to elderly care, is within the management of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture. Alexis Tam Chon Weng, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR), talks about the development of higher education in Macau.   Going global is the goal “Compared to Hong Kong, Macau began to develop higher education much later, but it was anything but... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098689/alexis-tam-chon-weng?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098689/alexis-tam-chon-weng?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:21:12 +0000 [Sponsored article] The newly revised Macau Higher Education Act, which is moving to the committee stage, is set to have a big impact on education in the SAR.   A new higher education law brings improvements  “The law regulating Macau’s higher education was established some 20 years ago. It has failed to keep up with the times and the development of tertiary institutions,” says Alexis Tam Chon Weng, Secretary of Social Affairs and Culture of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR). “This... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098687/higher-calling?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098687/higher-calling?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:17:25 +0000 [Sponsored article] The Hengqin campus of the University of Macau (UM) has a spacious environment with a refreshing, academic vibe. Professor Da-Hsuan Feng, Director of Global Affairs and Special Advisor to Rector, smilingly remarked, “Miracle is what I would say about UM. In 1980s there were no public universities in Macau. It was not until 1990s that the territory began to see its tertiary education development, which has been well on track only since the 21st century. In light of the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098684/miracle-university?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098684/miracle-university?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:15:45 +0000 [Sponsored article] Dr Vivian Lei, the Head of Academic Affairs Department at the Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI), says that the institution is essentially a local institute for the people of Macao. “Currently, 85 per cent of our students are local Macao people,” she says. “We are a public higher education institution which is multi-disciplinary and application-based. Many local talents in various businesses and industries are graduates from MPI.” Lei says there are two unique aspects about... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098680/peoples-choice?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098680/peoples-choice?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:00:30 +0000 [Sponsored article] Tourism in Macao has been thriving rapidly in recent years following the opening of many internationally renowned hotels and casinos. As early as 1995, the former Portuguese Macao Government had the foresight to establish the Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT), with the objective of nurturing talents for the tourism industry. Today, eight bachelor degree programmes offered by IFT have been granted the UNWTO.TedQual Certificate, making IFT the tertiary institution with the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098675/striving?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098675/striving?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:53:13 +0000 [Sponsored article] Founded in 2000, the Macau University of Science and Technology (“MUST”) has developed into a multi-disciplinary university in Macau in just more than a decade.  In recent years, MUST,  investing huge resources especially in the research of space science and Chinese medicines, has made high-speed developments and gained exciting achievements. The Vice-president of MUST, Professor Pang Chuan said in an interview, “A few years ago, we ranked below 80 among universities in the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098673/cradle-advanced?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098673/cradle-advanced?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:48:15 +0000 [Sponsored article] City University of Macau (CityU), is located on the quiet northern coastal line of Taipa, close to the mountain and sea side. "Thanks to the Macau SAR Government for moving us a few years ago back to our original campus. This is a great support to our university’s development. Now, we have the best precious opportunity ever in our history," said Dr. Li Shuying, the Academic Registrar of City University of Macau. “CityU sets up its academic programs for Macau and the greater... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098669/university-making?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098669/university-making?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:31:53 +0000 [Sponsored article] In Macau, under the influence of Portuguese administration colonial rule, education was always closely linked to the Catholic Diocese. Even after the handover to China, traces of that can still be seen Macau’s education from kindergarten up to tertiary level. The Universidade de São José (USJ), founded in 1996, might be taken as a typical example. USJ rector, Fr. Peter Stilwell, recently announced that the construction of the new campus located by the Estrada Marginal da Ilha... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098667/universidade-de-sao?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098667/universidade-de-sao?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:22:35 +0000 [Sponsored article] The shortage of nurses is a global challenge including Macao. Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau (KWNC), founded in 1923, is therefore taking a big responsibility in nurturing more quality professionals in the field. Alice Tsang Sau Mui, Executive Officer of Education Department and Associate Professor of KWNC, said, “There are nurse shortages worldwide and Macao is no exception. As the first local nursing institution, we embrace nursing education as our mission as well as... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098659/kwnc-leading?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098659/kwnc-leading?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:00:15 +0000 [Sponsored article] The Macau Millennium College (MMC) was founded in 2001 by well-known educators and businessmen from Hong Kong and Macau. The idea was to take advantage of the momentum created by Macau’s return to China, and China’s accession to the WTO. On August 27 of that year, the MMC was recognised by the Macau SAR Government as a private higher education institution. Under the independent management of a group of seasoned executives and scholars, the MMC has become known for its unique... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098653/new-millennium?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098653/new-millennium?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:45:45 +0000 [Sponsored article] Founded in 1988, the Macau Institute of Management (MIM) under the Macau Management Association is specialised in providing degree education and professional training for the working population. Its course offering ranges from professional diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree in business administration to a master’s degree organised in partnership with the Chaminade University of Honolulu. Among them is the MIM business administration programme, renowned for facility... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098656/macau-institute?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/china/topics/distinctive-macao-higher-education/article/2098656/macau-institute?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:45:31 +0000