Rector Jun Liu leads delegation to visit Singapore for deeper international collaboration and talent recruitment

Jun Liu, rector of the City University of Macau (CityU), recently led a delegation on an academic visit to Singapore for academic and talent exchanges. The delegation visited three prominent institutions: National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). The mission was to strengthen partnerships with universities in Singapore, attract outstanding faculty and research staff, and further promotion institutional internationalization and academic impact. 

Accompanied by key university management, including Pro-Rector Vince Chu Te Lin; Adrian Cheung Wai Kong, dean of the Faculty of Finance (FOF); Li Xi, executive associate dean of the Faculty of International Tourism and Management (FITM); and Ying Zuobin, program coordinator of the Faculty of Data Science (FDS). Rector Liu engaged in discussions to explore potential partnerships in research, talent development, and interdisciplinary innovation. 

Hosting talent recruitment seminars 

Attracting outstanding global talents 

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The delegation hosted two talent recruitment seminars at the NUS and NTU, attracting over 100 young scholars and researchers. The events met with enthusiastic participation, as attendees expressed strong interest in CityU’s prospects and Macao’s unique advantages as an international platform.   

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During the seminars, Rector Liu shared his extensive experience in administrative roles at several prestigious universities in the United States, as well as the innovative philosophies and practices he has implemented since assuming the rectorship at CityU. He emphasized that Macao, as a key component of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), is undergoing a golden period of rapid development, with a pressing need for high-caliber talents to contribute to education and research, thereby driving regional progress. Rector Liu encouraged the outstanding doctoral graduates to join CityU, leveraging its unique position and the vast opportunities within the GBA to realize their personal and professional aspirations. 

In addition, Rector Jun Liu provided a detailed overview of CityU’s development strategy and future plans, including initiatives in internationalized education, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement. His presentation deepened attendees’ understanding of the university’s vision and mission. 

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Strengthening Collaboration with SUSS 

The delegation also visited SUSS, where they were warmly received by Assistant Provost Yap Meen Sheng and Deputy Provost Allan Chia. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on a range of topics, including institutional development strategies, curriculum collaboration, and student exchange programs.   

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SUSS is renowned for its expertise in adult education and gerontology studies. Both universities explored potential collaborations in related fields and reached preliminary consensus during the meeting. Moving forward, the two institutions will strengthen cooperation in areas such as gerontology, adult education, and the humanities and social sciences, aiming to advance academic development and practical applications in these disciplines.   

In addition, both sides exchanged insights on Singapore’s successful practices in internationalized education and Macao’s unique strengths in Portuguese language education and promotion. Rector Jun Liu extended an invitation to SUSS to join the “Global Consortium of Metropolitan Universities,” an initiative launched by CityU, to further promote exchange and collaboration among metropolitan universities worldwide.   

This visit provided an opportunity for overseas academic elites to gain a deeper understanding of CityU’s achievements in internationalized education and established closer ties with Singaporean institutions. In the future, CityU will continue to deepen collaborations with global universities, attract international talents, and strengthen its faculty team, thereby injecting innovative momentum into the development of Macao and GBA.