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UM kicks off 45th anniversary celebrations
The University of Macau (UM) held the opening ceremony of its 45th anniversary celebrations today (11 January) at the UM Lakeside Theatre. The event brought together Macao SAR government officials, representatives from central government offices, legislators, members of the education sector, scholarship donors, UM partners, as well as faculty, students, and alumni to officially launch the anniversary celebrations and share in the joy of the university’s 45th milestone.
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MPU Open Day 2026 Showcases the Pulse of Innovation and Receives Enthusiastic Response
To celebrate its 45th anniversary, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) held its 2026 Open Day today (10 January), themed “The Pulse of Innovation”. The event featured a variety of activities, such as degree programme presentations, thematic exhibitions, workshops, experiential activities, information sessions, admission consultations, campus tours, Chit-Chat with MPU, and student performances. MPU showcased distinctive educational provision, programme features, research innovation, social engagement initiatives, and international collaboration to attract over 4,800 participants, including prospective high school graduates, professionals, parents, and students from local and international communities. The response was overwhelmingly positive.
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Tourist price index (TPI) for the fourth quarter of 2025
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average Tourist Price Index (TPI) for 2025 went up by 1.71% year-on-year, on account of dearer jewellery prices and higher entertainment and leisure expenses; yet, lower hotel room rates offset part of the increase. Analysed by section of goods and services, price indices of Miscellaneous Goods (e.g. jewellery, watches, arts and crafts) and Entertainment & Cultural Activities grew by 13.46% and 8.20% year-on-year respectively, whereas the price indices of Accommodation (-2.88%) and Medicine & Personal Goods (-1.93%) decreased.
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Statistics on electronic payment transaction value – restaurants & similar establishments and retail trade for November 2025
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the electronic payment transaction values (hereinafter referred to as transaction values) for restaurants & similar establishments and retail trade in November 2025 grew by 3.5% and 3.7% year-on-year respectively.
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Residential property price index for September – November 2025
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the overall residential property price index for September - November 2025 was 191.7, down by 0.1% over the previous period (August - October 2025). The index for existing residential units (204.2) decreased by 0.1%, while that for pre-sale residential units (237.1) went up by 0.5%.
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UM to establish five science and technology faculties through faculty restructuring
The University of Macau (UM) will establish five science and technology faculties through the restructuring of part of its existing faculties. Student enrolment in science and technology disciplines is expected to reach 14,500 in the future. Yonghua Song, rector of UM, said that the initiative will significantly expand the scope and depth of UM’s scientific and technological innovation capacity and provide strong support for its development into an internationally recognised university of excellence. The five science and technology faculties will officially commence operations on 1 August 2026.
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Macao Orchestra presents “Tribute to Mozart” concert series gathering three internationally renowned violinists to perform the timeless masterpieces of a musical genius
The “Tribute to Mozart” concert series of the Macao Orchestra 2025-26 Concert Season will be held from 23 to 25 January 2026 at the St. Dominic’s Church and the Cathedral. Three internationally renowned violinists will perform the complete cycle of Mozart’s five violin concertos, guiding music aficionados to transcend the time and space and experience the vitality and charm of the “musical prodigy’s” works. Other outreach activities such as pre-concert talks, masterclasses and meet-the-artist sessions, will also be held during the concerts, allowing music aficionados to interact closely with the artists.
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UM organises health science talks at secondary schools to inspire scientific thinking
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the University of Macau (UM) collaborated with secondary schools in Macao to deliver a series of science talks during the first half of the 2025/2026 academic year, attracting more than 800 students. Covering topics ranging from genetics and epidemiology to artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and the modernisation of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the talks aimed to enhance young people’s scientific literacy and spark their interest in health sciences.
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