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Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum to be inaugurated soon showcasing priceless manuscripts and belongings of the patriotic musician
In commemoration of the great Macao-born musician Xian Xinghai and in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 20th anniversary of the Macao’s Handover to China, the Macao SAR Government has established the Xian Xinghai Memorial Museum to honour his contributions to the nation, promote his musical achievements and set him as role model for the young people. The opening ceremony of the Xian Xinghai Memorial House will be held on 23 November. The Memorial House will be open to the public from 24 November, showcasing the priceless manuscripts and belongings of the musician. All are welcome to visit.
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Tap Siac Craft Market is inaugurated, gathering creative power of different regions
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), the Tap Siac Craft Market is held from 15 to 17 November and from 22 to 24 November at Tap Siac Square. The Craft Market features a diversity of cultural and creative activities including cultural and creative booths, handicraft workshops, music performances and creative food stalls. All are welcome to participate and experience the creative power of different regions.
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UM provides full study-related assistance to Macao students returning from Hong Kong
For students from Macao who are currently studying at higher education institutions in Hong Kong and wish to return to Macao to study, UM will provide full assistance to make sure that these students’ studies are not discontinued. The university will immediately provide different forms of assistance according to individual circumstances, such as arranging for the students to audit the classes, giving them access to learning resources, or arranging faculty tutoring. In addition, UM has established a task force and has launched enquiry hotlines for returning students and their parents. Undergraduate students may call (853)8822-4007 or email to admission@um.edu.mo. Postgraduate students can call (853)8822-4898 or email to gradschool@um.edu.mo.
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Rao Zihe to give talk at UM on African swine fever virus
The University of Macau (UM) on 20 November (next Wednesday) will hold a lecture titled ‘The Architecture of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) and the Implications for Viral Assembly and Vaccine Design’. Rao Zihe, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and a renowned biophysicist and structural biologist, will be the keynote speaker. During the talk, Rao will share with the audience the latest developments in the studies of ASFV’s architecture, the implications for viral assembly, as well as vaccine design for ASFV. The talk will be open to the public. All are welcome.
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