Rector Jun Liu encourages CityU members to forge ahead together for a brighter future at Town Hall Meeting

The City University of Macau (CityU) held the Town Hall Meeting for the academic year 2022/2023 today at the Cultural Centre, Taipa campus. Prof. Jun Liu, Rector of CityU, shared the University’s achievements in the last academic year with the staff members and presented the development outlook and work plan for the new academic year.

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Rector Liu reviewed achievements in discipline development, teaching and learning, talent cultivation, scientific technology, industry-academia collaboration, domestic and international exchanges, and campus culture. Rector Liu’s speech helped all staff members understand the University’s vision, motivated every member to work towards the goal, and stimulated their potential, team cohesion and a sense of pride in being one of the CityUers. He expressed his gratitude to all staff members for their contributions to the University’s development.

Rector Liu pointed out that the University will further strengthen discipline expansion, teaching quality, research development, students’ cultivation and campus environment. CityU will steer a comprehensive development and progress in its vision toward a metropolitan university with Macao’s characteristics, China’s soul, and global perspective.

Rector Liu interacted with the staff members at the event and listened to their suggestions. The Q&A session carried out lively discussions. They raised issues of concern and discussed the current development and challenges encountered in their works.

Fifty new academic members attended the orientation session after the Town Hall Meeting. Rector Liu extended his warm welcome to the new members from different parts of the world to CityU. He hoped all CityU scholars will work as a whole to help the University step forward to the next height. Before this event, the Human Resources Office and other departments hosted orientations to support the new members blend into the CityU. Topics such as introduction to information devices and library facilities, guidelines and regulations on personnel, academic, and teaching and research were addressed.

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With a series of training sessions and orientations, the new academic staff has gained an in-depth understanding of the University's history, campus facilities, and rules and regulations. They are looking forward to starting a new chapter in CityU. The University hopes that academic members will pass on their knowledge and experience to students and nurture them to be a new force in various industries in the future.