In the saddle: Mentorship and growth through students’ eyes
As we welcome the Year of the Horse, we wish everyone a steady and spirited journey forward. In learning, as in riding, progress is rarely measured by speed alone. ...
UM honorary doctor Gong Qihuang: Illuminating science and education
When the University of Macau (UM) conferred a Doctor of Science honoris causa on Gong Qihuang, president of Peking University (PKU), in 2025, the honour recognised far more than ...
Beyond books: Xu Hong’s vision for a library of creation and innovation
As print media continues to give way to digital formats, university libraries are redefining their role in the academic community. Prof Xu Hong, University Librarian at the University of ...
Li Degui: In search of economic meaning through econometrics
Li Degui is an econometrician with a deep mathematical foundation and an academic career spanning three continents. Over more than two decades, he has developed a comprehensive set of ...
Driven by an indomitable spirit: UM honorary doctor Prof Ze Zhang
‘The properties of materials are always hidden in their crystal structure,’ says Ze Zhang, honorary doctor of the University of Macau (UM). For decades, his research has been devoted ...
The UM equation for new faculty integration
As 2026 begins, scholars from around the world at the University of Macau (UM) are setting ambitious new goals in teaching and research. Achieving these goals, however, depends in ...
A lifelong inquiry: Thomas Sargent, Nobel laureate and UM honorary doctor
‘If I had believed that the results of my IQ test would define my life, I wouldn’t have become who I am today,’ says Thomas J. Sargent, a Nobel ...
Lyu Hanyue’s pursuit of legal scholarship
From a rural primary school classroom to the forefront of global legal scholarship, Lyu Hanyue’s journey has been shaped by unwavering perseverance and years of dedicated self-study. He earned ...
Li Jinlong: An eight-year journey from student to mentor
Across eight years at the University of Macau (UM)—from his undergraduate and master’s studies to his current doctoral work—Li Jinlong has developed into a versatile and forward‑thinking young scholar. ...
Flavours of home: Stories of UM’s international students
Food is a universal language—an intimate connection that brings people together across cultures. As we enter a season of reunion, we invite you on a flavourful journey. Through the ...