Looking back at 2024, looking forward to 2025
Inheritance and innovation: Vigorously promoting interdisciplinary development
In 2024, CityU celebrated its 43rd anniversary. CityU has inherited the 43 years of legacy and educational aspirations passed on by its predecessors while innovating to meet social needs. This included the establishment of the Faculty of Health and Wellness to respond to the development directions of the nation and Macao. Building on existing disciplines such as social work and applied psychology, the University integrated its advantageous fields to offer unique interdisciplinary academic and professional programs.
This year, CityU has cooperated with X- Institute, Shenzhen and established the Honors Class, creating an innovative talent cultivation model and further promoting the interdisciplinary integration and cultivation of high-end talents. To contribute to the Macao’s “tourism + education” industrial development, the University has launched the inaugural GSI global summer program, leveraging the curriculum strengths of its ten faculties to offer a series of meticulously designed courses and rich cultural experiences to create a multicultural international learning and exchange platform for participants.
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International exchanges and cooperation: Building an global exchange platform
CityU is firmly committed to an internationalized approach to education, empowering global perspectives and thinking. It nurtures students at CityU and encourage them to venture into the world to embrace a broader future. This year, CityU has actively visited higher education institutions and educational organizations in various countries, such as Malaysia, Brazil, and Japan, signing cooperation agreements with numerous universities to facilitate cross-regional academic exchanges and talent mobility.
CityU has hosted several major international academic conferences, including the 2nd International Conference on Big Data and Privacy Computing, the 2024 Global English Education China Assembly, the 3rd Forum for Presidents of Higher Education Institutions of China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries, the 11th International School Chinese Language Education (ISCLE) Conference and Workshop and the 24th International Conference on Algorithms and Architectures for Parallel Processing. These events have attracted scholars and industry leaders from around the world, offering invaluable learning opportunities and exchange platforms for faculty and students while bridging the world.
In addition, CityU has established the Center for China and the World and the Cross-Strait Cultural Research and Exchange Center, contributing its wisdom to enhancing China’s international reputation and influence while promoting cross-strait cultural exchanges and cooperation.
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Cultural Performances: Celebrating twin anniversaries with arts
To celebrate the year of twin anniversaries, CityU has hosted multiple art and cultural events, including the “Macau-Beijing Art Bridged Culture Evening,” jointly organized with Minzu University of China. There were also the "In Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Founding of the PRC – CU Tonight Orientation," performed by various clubs of the CityU Student Union and the University Art Troupe; the Grand Variety Show for celebrating the return of Macao and National Day; and the China’s National Day and Macau’s Return to the Motherland Collaborative Concert, jointly held by the Faculty of Innovation and Design of CityU and the School of Music of South China Normal University. Additionally, the “Glorious Macao, Celebrating the Prosperous Era” joint art performance by CityU and twelve universities in Macao and the mainland took place at CityU.
To celebrate this special year, two commemorative songs, “Macau, a Beautiful Place” and “Build Your Dreams in Macau” have been launched as gifts for the twin anniversaries. Through arts, CityUers have expressed gratitude and blessings to the motherland and Macao, praising its prosperous development and showcasing patriotism and the love for Macao and anticipation for a beautiful future. A series of cultural activities have brought together the efforts of both teachers and students, demonstrating the positive and youthful spirit of CityUers. These activities have not only enriched campus life but also deepened the cultural connection between Macao and the motherland. In this year, member of the National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and 15 national Olympic athletes visited CityU and had cordial face-to-face interactions with teachers and students, encouraging CityU students to pursue their dreams, be fearless of challenges, and strive tenaciously.
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Innovative Opportunities: Boosting Scientific Research and Talent Cultivation
This year, CityU has become a supporting institution of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. By collaborating with domestic and foreign universities and enterprises, it has promoted collaborative innovation in industry-academia collaboration as well as talent cultivation. The talent cultivation project of CityU, “ Talent Training Program for Artistic Creation of Virtual Reality Experience in the Historic Centre of Macao,” has successfully secured funding from the China National Arts Fund. This is a project that was approved on its first attempt since the National Art Fund opened applications for Hong Kong and Macao in 2021, demonstrating the University’s achievements in the development of design and art disciplines.
In addition, CityU signed cooperation agreements with the renowned University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and Swiss Education Group, introducing the “4+1 Master’s Degree Program Direct-Entry Project,” the “4+1 Bachelor's and Master’s Program” and the "1+1 Dual Master's Degree Program,” which opened new opportunities and avenues for students to pursue further studies abroad.
Looking Ahead: Moving Forward at Full Speed to Realize the University's Development Vision
In 2025, CityU will continue to adhere to the educational philosophy of "Serving Macao and Integrating into the Greater Bay Area." Adapting to the times, CityU will continuously enhance education quality and refine discipline development so as to cultivate high-quality and high-level innovative talents for Macao and the Greater Bay Area. CityU will actively engage with the international community and promote the implementation of more industry-academic collaboration projects. With cutting-edge scientific research results, CityU will serve the major needs of the country and forge ahead to realize its vision of “Macao Characteristics, China Soul, and Global Vision.
In 2025, let us forge hand in hand, make new progress, and embrace more challenges and opportunities!
