Rector Jun Liu envisions internationalization breakthroughs at Town Hall Meeting for academic year 2023/2024
The City University of Macau (CityU) hosted its Town Hall Meeting for the academic year 2023/2024 today at the Cultural Centre, Taipa Campus. Chaired by Professor Jun Liu, Rector of CityU, the meeting provided an opportunity for all faculty and staff to review the achievements of the previous academic year in ten different aspects and engage in discussions regarding the University’s development blueprint in seven major areas. Rector Jun Liu presented the strategic outline and work plans for the upcoming academic year while encouraging faculty and staff to contribute their suggestions and advice to further the University's development.
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Rector Jun Liu expressed gratitude to all faculty and staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the past academic year. He conducted a comprehensive review of the progress made, major achievements, and significant milestones reached. Rector Jun Liu summarized the accomplishments in various areas, including talent cultivation, academic disciplines, teaching quality, faculty team, scientific research, industry-academia collaboration, domestic and international partnerships, innovation and entrepreneurship platforms, campus functions, and social services. He emphasized the importance of establishing a distinct academic influence, strengthening discipline construction, and prioritizing student cultivation. Moving forward, he highlighted the need to develop a unique model for talent cultivation, foster excellence in scientific research, serve society effectively, cultivate an environment of openness and collaboration, uphold the spirit of CityU, and effectively communicate the achievements and stories of CityU.
To propel CityU forward and seek new breakthroughs in line with the times, Rector Jun Liu presented a breakdown of the upcoming academic year's work. He focused on key areas and proposed concrete measures to help all faculty and staff gain a clearer understanding of the university's development plans, aiming to team up for the well-rounded implementation of various initiatives.
In his presentation, Rector Liu mentioned that over 70 academic elites from home and abroad have joined the University. Going forward, the University will continue to promote internationalization, broaden the international perspectives of faculty and students, closely in line with the social and economic development, and market demands to enhance interdisciplinary development. The recruitment of outstanding talents from both domestic and international sources will be prioritized to improve teaching quality. Emphasis will be placed on cultivating comprehensive development in knowledge, skills, qualities, and character. Ongoing efforts will be made to increase research output, encourage industry-academia collaboration to contribute to society, optimize campus environment, and create a dynamic campus culture. Going forward, CityU will continue advancing as a fully-fledged metropolitan university with Macao Characteristics, China Soul, and Global Vision.
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During the Q&A session, Rector Jun Liu engaged in interactive discussions with colleagues and openly addressed the challenges related to the University's overall development. In conclusion, Rector Jun Liu encouraged the faculty and staff to collaborate, take responsibility, and embrace challenges, dedicating their individual efforts to the development of CityU and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
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