The University of Macau (UM) held the Long Service Award and Outstanding Administrative Staff Award Ceremony 2024 to honor the dedication and contributions of its faculty and staff. A total of 198 faculty and staff members were awarded Long Service Awards for reaching the milestones of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service. The Outstanding Administrative Staff Award and the Most Creative Slogan Award were also presented at the ceremony.

Prof. Michael Hui, vice rector of UM and representative of the rector, thanked the awardees for their loyalty and dedication. He noted that 2024 is a significant year for UM’s development, as it not only marks the 10th anniversary of the university’s relocation, but also the official commencement of the construction of the UM campus in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, representing a historic opportunity for development. Hui also expressed hope that in 2025, UM will further enhance its quality of education and research and strive to become a recognized university of excellence.

澳門大學舉行2024年度“長期服務獎暨傑出行政人員獎頒獎典禮”，以表彰教職員的努力及貢獻。典禮上，共有198位分別服務滿10、15、20、25、30及35年的員工獲授予“長期服務獎”，同場還頒發了“傑出行政人員獎”及“最具創意口號獎”。

澳大校長代表、副校長許敬文教授感謝獲獎教職員一直以來的忠誠與奉獻。他提及2024年是澳大發展史上別具意義的一年，不僅是澳大遷校10周年，也是澳大橫琴合作區校區的建設工程正式啟動之年，造就了難得的歷史性發展機遇。期望2025年，澳大將繼續牢記使命，勇敢擔當，進一步提升教育與科研質量，朝著卓越大學的目標不斷邁進。

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

In order to enhance UM staff members’ understanding of the nation, the Human Resources Section of the Office of Administration organized in-house training courses on “”General Plan for Building the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin” and Macao-Hengqin Integration” and “Significance of the “China’s International Relations and the Role of Macao in the Overall Development of the Country” on 6 and 20 November 2024 respectively. Over 165 colleagues attended the trainings.

The University hopes that these training courses can deepen staff members’ knowledge on the development of Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and enhance their understanding on China’s international relations.

為增強大學教職員對國家的認識，行政部人力資源處於2024年11月6日和20日分別舉辦了「《橫琴粵澳深度合作區建設總體方案》與澳琴融合」、及「中國國際關係及澳門在國家發展大局中的角色」內部培訓課程。超過165名員工參與培訓。

大學希望透過上述培訓課程加深員工對橫琴粵澳深度合作區的認識，並讓他們更深入了解中國的國際關係。

In response to the rapid development of the University and the expansion of the Hengqin campus, the role of mid-level administrative management is particularly important. Therefore, the University organized the “Training Development Program for Mid-level Administrative Management 2024” in October 2024, aiming to enhance the leadership abilities, management skills, and professional knowledge of mid-level administrative management, and preparing them to better tackle any upcoming challenges.

33 invited faculty secretaries and functional heads of faculties and institutes participated in this program, which consists of 24 training hours that covers a range of essential management skills and operational knowledge.

The first part of the program is a 18-hour management training session conducted by an external instructor from Hong Kong Professional Training Centre. Training topics included Effective Communication via Personality Dimensions, Coaching Leadership and Performance Management, and Problem-solving with Innovation.

The second part is a 6-hour practical knowledge and experience sharing by internal units. We have cordially invited Dr. Katrina CHEONG, Director of Communications Office, to share on the topic “How to Build Up a Good Image for Your Unit”, Ms. Angela PANG and Mr. Indy CHENG, Heads of Budget Section and Accounts Section of Finance Office, to share about “Budget Planning and Reimbursement Procedures”, as well as Ms. Cindy IEONG & Ms. Elisa LAI, representatives of Procurement Section of Office of Administration, to share on “Procurement and Tender Process”.

Through this program, the participants not only enriched their knowledge and mindset by interacting with instructor and other participants, but also elevated understanding and strengthened skills on different subjects. It is believed that this learning experience will enable the participants to contribute to the development of the University going forward.

　

　

　

　

　

In order to enhance UM staff members’ understanding of the nation, the Human Resources Section of the Office of Administration organized in-house training courses on “Smart Cities and Data Governance in the Chinese Mainland”, “Chinese Literature and Culture in Modern Transition” and “Significance of the “Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” to Moderate Economic Diversification in Macao” on 3 July, 5 July, and 4 September 2024 respectively.

Prof. SHUI Bing, Associate Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Head of the Public Administration Training Centre and Professor of Faculty of Law (FLL), shared the considerations of data governance during the construction of smart cities’ infrastructures in Chinese Mainland, as well as the ways for legally protecting the safety of data transferring. Over 80 colleagues attended the training.

Prof. YEUNG Siu Kwai, Associate Professor of Faculty of Education (FED), introduced the major changes in modern Chinese literature and culture, as well as the profound impact of literary and cultural transformations on China. Nearly 80 colleagues attended the training.

Prof. LEI Chun Kwok, Associate Professor of Faculty of Business Administration (FBA), introduced the background, requirement, positioning, development goals, strategies implementation and significance of the “Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area”. Over 110 colleagues attended the training.

The University hopes that these training courses can deepen staff members’ knowledge on the development of smart cities and data governance in Mainland China, enhance their understanding on Chinese literature and culture, and provide them with insight into the economic development of Macao under the influence of the Greater Bay Area.

為增強大學教職員對國家的認識，行政部人力資源處於2024年7月3日、7月5日和9月4日分別舉辦了「內地智慧城市與數據治理」、「中國文學與文化的現代變遷」及「《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》對澳門經濟適度多元的意義」內部培訓課程。

人文社科高等研究院副院長、公共行政培訓中心主任及法學院教授稅兵教授分享了內地智慧城市建設當中的數據治理考量，以及如何讓民眾充分享受數據便利的同時享有法律的保障。超過80名員工參與此培訓。

教育學院副教授楊兆貴教授介紹了近代中國文學與文化的重大轉變，以及文學與文化轉變對中國的深遠影響。近80名員工參與此培訓。

工商管理學院副教授李振國教授介紹了《綱要》的背景、總體要求、定位、發展目標、相關策略的落實及意義。超過110名員工參與此培訓。

大學希望透過上述培訓課程加深員工對內地智慧城市與數據治理的認識，提升其對中國文學與文化的瞭解，並讓他們更深入認識在粵港澳大灣區影響下的澳門經濟發展。

Smart Cities and Data Governance in the Chinese Mainland
內地智慧城市與數據治理

　

　

Chinese Literature and Culture in Modern Transition
中國文學與文化的現代變遷

　

　

Significance of the “Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” to Moderate Economic Diversification in Macao
《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》對澳門經濟適度多元的意義

　

　

In order to enhance UM staff members’ understanding of the nation, the Human Resources Section of the Office of Administration organized in-house training courses on “Spiritual and Intangible Civilisation of Traditional China”, “Development Opportunities of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin” and “Introduction to China’s Administrative System” on 17 April, 8 and 20 May 2024 respectively.

Prof. ZHANG Ze Xun, Associate Professor of Faculty of Education (FED), introduced the concepts of intangible and spiritual civilisation, the artistic and cultural creativities in traditional China, as well as the spiritual dimension and moral wisdom displayed and passed on by Chinese intangible civilisation. Over 100 colleagues attended the training.

Prof. XU Jianhua, Associate Professor of Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), introduced the framework construction and current situation of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, as well as its opportunities and challenges. Over 100 colleagues attended the training.

Prof. JIANG Chaoyang, Professor of Faculty of Law (FLL) and Director of Centre for Constitutional Law and Basic Law Studies, introduced the basic concepts on China’s Administrative System such as the structure and main functions, as well as the core differences between state administrative organs and local organs. Around 90 colleagues attended the training.

The University hopes that these training courses can enhance staff members’ understanding of Chinese culture, strengthen their knowledge on the development of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, and provide them with insight into the administrative system in China.

為增強大學教職員對國家的認識，行政部人力資源處於2024年4月17日、5月8日和20日分別舉辦了「傳統中國的精神文明與非物質文明」、「橫琴粵澳深度合作區的發展機遇」及「中國行政體制簡介」內部培訓課程。

教育學院副教授張澤珣教授介紹了非物質文明與精神文明的意涵、中國傳統藝術文化形象和創作，以及中國非物質文明所蘊含傳授的精神文明和道德智慧。超過100名員工參與此培訓。

社會科學學院副教授徐建華教授介紹了橫琴粵澳深度合作區的頂層設計構想及現狀，以及一些機遇與挑戰。超過100名員工參與此培訓。

法學院教授及憲法與基本法研究中心主任蔣朝陽教授介紹中國行政體制的基本概念、架構、職能以及中央行政機關和地方行政機關的主要分別。約90名員工參與此培訓。

大學希望透過上述培訓課程加強員工對中華文化的認識，提升其對橫琴粵澳深度合作區發展的瞭解，並讓他們更深入認識中國的行政體制。

Spiritual and Intangible Civilisation of Traditional China
傳統中國的精神文明與非物質文明

　

　

Development Opportunities of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
橫琴粵澳深度合作區的發展機遇

　

　

Introduction to China’s Administrative System
中國行政體制簡介