“UM Family Fun Day – Barbecue Carnival” was held on 3 December 2017 at Student Activity Center Plaza. This event encouraged a better work-life balance and marked a special occasion for a relaxing Sunday with family. Over 200 staff and their family members joined the carnival.

The carnival featured barbecue edibles and fun sessions such as bouncy zoo castle, face painting and more, where participants had shared a sociable time with colleagues at the barbecue area and enjoyed a great family time at fun sessions. The array of performances also brought all participants a cheerful Sunday. The performances included magic show, the dancing performance by children of UM professors – Dr. Kids, the singing performance by UM students and the cycling performance by the Cycling General Association of Macau.

Here are some photos of the joyful moments to share with you.

為了讓同事能享受閒暇及與家人共度一個輕鬆愉快的週末，澳大於12月3日(星期日)在學生活動中心廣場舉行了「澳大家庭同樂日 -燒烤嘉年華」，超過200名員工及家屬參加。

嘉年華設有燒烤區及玩樂區，包括彈彈動物園城堡和臉部彩繪等。同事們一起於燒烤區閒談歡聚及與孩子於玩樂區享受親子時光。同場設有多個精彩表演環節，包括魔術表演、澳門大學教授的孩子組合“Dr.Kids”的跳舞表演、澳門大學學生的對唱表演、中國澳門單車總會的花式單車表演，為同事和家人們帶來了一個輕鬆愉快的星期天。

以下讓我們一起分享當日快樂的時光吧!

 

To give a warm welcome to the new academic staff, the University of Macau (UM) held the “Welcome Reception and Orientation for New Academic Staff 2017/2018” on 6th September 2017 in Banquet Hall of UM Guest House. Over 100 participants including leading and principal officers and new academic staff attended the reception.

UM Rector Prof. Wei ZHAO greeted the new staff with a welcome speech and introduced the leaders of UM to them. Rector Zhao also shared on “UMacau: To Be Different” to help the new staff in getting familiar with UM. In the orientation session, Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) Prof. Lionel NI, Vice Rector (Research) Prof. Rui MARTINS, Vice Rector (Administration) Dr. Mei KOU and representatives of different units introduced the services in administrative, research and academic support.

為歡迎新入職的教學人員，澳門大學於2017年9月6日在澳門大學會堂宴會廳舉辦了2017/2018學年之教學人員迎新會，當天超過100名參與者包括領導及主管以及新教學人員支持及參與。

會上，澳大校長趙偉教授首先代表大學歡迎新教學人員加入澳大家庭，並介紹多位領導人員。此外，為了幫助新教學人員更加了解澳大，校長作出了主題分享：澳門大學與眾不同。其後，副校長（學術）倪明選教授、副校長（研究）馬許願教授、副校長（行政事務）高薇博士及部門代表講解澳大對教學人員在學術、研究及行政上的支持及服務。

Typhoon Hato struck Macao on 23 August 2017, causing extensive damage throughout the city. The University held a debriefing session on post-disaster psychological reactions on 28 August to assist staff in reducing impact of stress reactions. Prof. Kay Chang and Prof. Brian James Hall from Department of Psychology of Faculty of Social Sciences were invited to share suggested ways on tackling negative mental impacts after experiencing disasters. In the sharing session led by the speakers, participants felt relieved by describing the factual and emotional aspects of their experience under the typhoon.

The University cares for the well-being of UM staff. Since 2010, the Human Resources Section has been providing UM Staff Mental Health & Development Consultation Service for staff in need. Staff Counsellors offer a variety of consultation services, such as providing mental health information, counseling on career development, self-development and family-related issues. They listen, share staff’s concerns in daily life, and help to improve their well-being.

For more information, please refer to the website of Office of Administration:
https://hrs.admo.um.edu.mo/staff-well-being/staff-mental-health-development-consultation-service-and-referral-programme/

颱風「天鴿」於2017年8月23日吹襲澳門，造成嚴重破壞。為顧及員工的心理健康，大學於8月28日舉行災難後情緒舒緩及心理輔導講解會。是次講座由社會科學學院心理學系的曾小雅教授及Brian James Hall教授為員工講解各種減少受災後情緒困擾的方法。講座亦設有交流環節，通過與講者的互動，員工分享對颱風「天鴿」的所見所聞和感受，從而達到舒壓的效果。

大學一直關注員工的心理健康。自2010年，人力資源處為澳大員工提供心理健康及發展諮詢服務。通過此服務，心理輔導員為有需要員工提供多種的諮詢及輔導服務，包括個人心理健康資訊，以及職業發展、個人發展，及家庭事宜之輔導服務。他們不但樂意聆聽，更樂意分擔憂慮，並一同尋找改善的方法。

有關詳情，請瀏覽行政部網頁:
https://hrs.admo.um.edu.mo/staff-well-being/staff-mental-health-development-consultation-service-and-referral-programme/

 

Led by Prof. Lionel Ming-shuan Ni, Vice Rector (Academic Affairs), a group of five academic staff and 10 (out of 18) awardees of last year’s “Outstanding Administrative Staff Award” have joined the Professional Development and Enhancement Program 2017 to visit Singapore from 19 to 24 June 2017. This program has been renamed in 2017 (formerly the Talent Nurture Program) to include both academic and administrative groups. The delegation visited two top-notch Singaporean universities and two Singapore-based companies, and have widely established connection with these institutions for UM.

The two host universities are Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). The delegation started the trip with a visit to NTU, which is consistently ranked amongst the world’s best universities and is regarded as one of the leading universities in Asia. Welcomed by Prof. Er Meng Hwa, Vice President (International Affairs), the delegates learnt about the development, administration, research and academic structures as well as the future planning aspects of NTU. In addition, two significant landmark buildings in NTU – the HIVE and the WAVE – were introduced. The next stop was SUTD, which is established to advance knowledge and nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators to serve societal needs. Accompanied by Prof. Yeo Kiat Seng, Associate Provost (Office of Graduate Studies and International Relations), the delegates shared with SUTD on curriculum and pedagogy, technology transfer, human resources, campus development and student life, followed by a tour of SUTD library, cohort & flipped classrooms and high-tech laboratories.

In the trip, another highlight was visits to NEWater Plant and AIRmaker. NEWater Plant demonstrated Singapore’s water sustainability strategy, NEWater technology and how it contributes to Singapore international recognition as a model city for water management and an emerging Global Hydrohub – a leading centre for business opportunities and expertise in water technologies. The final stop AIRmaker presented to our delegation its founding principles, program mechanism and how it fits and contributes to the startup scene and innovation drive in Singapore. AIRmaker is an Internet of Things (IoT) – focused cross-border accelerator program that connects Digital Health and Smart Cities startups with two of Asia’s most vibrant and innovative ecosystems, Singapore and Shenzhen. Both companies have greatly impressed the delegation.

Through these visits and bench-marking exercise, our delegation has broadened their horizons and enhanced their job-related skills. The program brought the delegates an eye-opening experience and inspirations that they believe would benefit in their work in UM.

 

副校長(學術)倪明選教授於2017年6月19日至24日期間率領五位教學人員及十八位「2016年度傑出行政員工獎」得獎者中的十位參加了「專業發展和提升計劃2017」(前身為英才培育計劃)，並赴新加坡進行學習交流，期間到訪兩間新加坡頂尖大學及參觀兩間新加坡公司。

新加坡南洋理工大學及新加坡科技與設計大學為是次學習交流計劃的東道主。第一站為新加坡南洋理工大學，她被列入全球最佳大學及亞洲領先大學之一。南洋理工大學國際事務副總裁Er Meng Hwa教授及其團隊為代表團講解了南洋理工大學的發展、行政、研究、學術事務以及未來規劃。此外，代表團還參觀了南洋理工大學其中兩個地標建築物 – 校園互動空間 (The HIVE) 和體育及康樂中心 (The WAVE)。第二站為新加坡科技與設計大學，研究生院與國際關係辦公室副教務長Yeo Kiat Seng教授及其團隊為代表團分享了其大學的課程與教學、技術轉移、人力資源、校園發展及學園生活。隨後更參觀了圖書館，特別設計的課室及高科技實驗室。

是次學習交流中，代表團亦參觀了兩間新加坡公司－新生水廠 (NEWater Plant) 及創業輔導公司 (AIRmaker)。新生水廠代表展示了新生水的生產技術。最後一站為創業輔導公司，其代表介紹了公司創始目的及如何為新加坡創業作出之貢獻。代表團對兩家公司的介紹印象深刻。

通過是次學習交流，教學人員團隊及得獎者們除了擴闊視野，增廣見聞及提升工作技能外，他們亦定必收獲豐富，獲益良多。