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CCAC uncovers alleged falsification of attendance records by public school teachers
The CCAC has uncovered a case of alleged falsification of attendance records by some teachers and a worker of a public school and some of them even attempted to destroy the evidence in the course of the CCAC’s investigation.
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UM research team maps global patent landscape of optogenetics to facilitate clinical translation
A research team led by Professor Hu Yuanjia in the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS) and the State Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine at the University of Macau (UM), in collaboration with Zhang Yanfei, investigator at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has made new progress in analysing the global patent landscape of optogenetics. The team has systematically mapped the technological evolution, milestone patents, industry competition, key challenges, clinical breakthroughs, and translational prospects in the field, providing insights that may inform the development of novel, clinically applicable therapeutic approaches. The research findings have been published in the academic journal Nature Biotechnology.
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Macao hosts MasterChef Asia series, showcasing the city’s distinct “tourism + gastronomy” flavor to the world
The popular competitive cooking series MasterChef Asia returns after a 10-year hiatus, with Macao selected as the host. Entirely filmed in Macao, the production of the series with a total of ten episodes began in the city this month. Providing contestants with a vibrant stage to display their culinary talent, the series is set to present Macao’s distinct “tourism + gastronomy” appeal to a broader audience in multiple international visitor source markets, raising the city’s profile abroad while promoting gastronomic cultural exchange.
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UM launches Portuguese podcast ‘Diz Lá Diz Cá’
In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the University of Macau (UM), the UM Chinese-Portuguese Bilingual Teaching and Training Centre (CPC) has launched an original Portuguese podcast, ‘Diz Lá Diz Cá’. Each episode features a guest speaker, such as a scholar, translator, or cultural practitioner from the Chinese mainland, Macao, and Portuguese-speaking countries including Portugal and Brazil. The speakers engage in discussions on topics such as language, literature, and intercultural issues, and share experiences and insights that go beyond the classroom. The podcast aims to serve as a new bridge between Chinese and Portuguese language and culture for students, educators, and enthusiasts of Portuguese studies.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau organises activities and workshops at World Heritage Sites to celebrate the “China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day”
On the occasion of the “China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day”, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will host a series of thematic workshops and guided tours at various World Heritage Sites and cultural facilities in Macao. The Guia Lighthouse and the “Visiting the Ruins of St. Paul’s in Space and Time–Exhibition of Virtual Reality at the Ruins of St. Paul’s” will be open to the public with free admission and free experience sessions, and all members of the public are invited to join.
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CE to attend Legislative Assembly session on 16 June
The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, will attend at 3pm on 16 June a plenary session of the Legislative Assembly, to review the MSAR Government’s administration over the past six months, outline the key priorities for the second half of the year, and respond to members’ questions on issues such as the economy, society and people’s livelihoods. The Q&A session aims at enhancing constructive communication between the executive and the legislature and promoting public understanding of the Government’s administration.
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UM students win two first prizes in international Portuguese short story competition
Two students from the Department of Portuguese of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Macau (UM) have won two first prizes in Contos do Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa, an international Portuguese short story competition for World Portuguese Language Day. The competition attracted over 120 submissions from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
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Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition will open on 26 June
One of the world’s major philatelic event, the Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition (“MACAO 2026”) will be held from June 26 to July 1 at Cotai Expo Hall A, The Venetian Macao. Co-organized by Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau and Macau Philatelic Association, this exhibition provides a great exchange platform for philatelic enthusiasts and practitioners around the world. It fosters the development of philatelic culture and friendship among the people of different countries while experiencing Macau under the capacity of a “base for exchange and cooperation where Chinese culture is the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist”
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