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The University of Macau (UM) hosted the 2nd International Forum on Chinese and Portuguese Languages, The event brought together 30 experts and scholars from Macao, the Chinese mainland, and Portuguese-speaking countries. They engaged in in-depth academic discussions and shared their latest research findings across a range of fields, including Chinese and Portuguese literature, linguistics, cultural exchange, translation studies, and language education.
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A delegation from Cheng Yu Tung College (CYTC) of the University of Macau (UM) visited Yuanpei College of Peking University (PKU) for a seven-day exchange programme. The visit aimed to deepen students’ understanding of traditional Chinese culture, strengthen cross-regional cultural exchange between universities in Macao and the Chinese mainland, and celebrate 11 years of partnership between the two colleges.
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The closing ceremony for the "Meteorological Technician Training" course, co-organised by the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) and the Centre for Continuing Education of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), was held recently. Following 8 months of theoretical studies and practical training, 37 students successfully passed all assessments, met the certificate award requirements, and were awarded course certificates. This course complies with the standards of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), contributing to the development of Macao's meteorological talent reserve.
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The Talent Development Committee’s first ordinary plenary meeting of 2026 was held on 7 July in the Multi-function Room of the Government Headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Sam Hou Fai, president of the Talent Development Committee and Chief Executive, with O Lam, vice-president of the Committee and Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, introducing the agenda, and Kong Chi Meng, secretary-general of the Committee, reporting on the proceedings.
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The Temporary Leisure Area in Calçada do Bom Jesus is showing multiple signs of aging and damage at multiple spots of its floor after having been in use for many years. To provide a safer and more comfortable leisure and exercising space for the public, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will start improvements works on 13 July to resurface certain cracked concrete floor and badminton court floor, and expand the tree pits in the leisure area to optimise the environment for tree growth.
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To continuously enhance the service quality of local veterinary clinical care services and protect the rights and interests of pet owners, the Consumer Council and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) carry out joint inspections to publicise the regulations of “Consumer Rights and Interests Protection Law”, urging members of the sector to uphold integrityinbusiness and build a transparent, law-abiding environment for consumers together.
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The 40th Portuguese Language Summer Programme, organised by the Department of Portuguese of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (FAH) at the University of Macau (UM), kicked off today (6 July) with an opening ceremony. Around 400 students from Macao, Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, Malaysia, and Canada are enrolled in the programme. Over the next three weeks, participants will attend language and culture courses to improve their Portuguese proficiency and gain a deeper understanding of Portuguese-speaking cultures.
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In order to raise public awareness of cultural heritage protection, the Macao Museum, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym), will hold the “Macao’s 1^st Group of Classified Movable Properties Thematic Exhibition” from 11 July to 16 August, on the third floor of the Museum. The exhibition systematically presents the protection and management of movable properties of significant cultural value in Macao. The opening ceremony will be held on 10 July (Friday), at 6:30pm, in the lobby of the Macao Museum., and the public is welcome to participate.
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