FST welcomes hundreds of new students
澳大科技學院與數百新生共迎新篇

The University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) inaugurated the new academic journey for undergraduate and postgraduate students yesterday (August 15th) with the first class and departmental sharing sessions for the 2024/2025 academic year. The event marked the beginning of a new academic adventure, gathering over 200 undergraduates, 300 postgraduates, and numerous professors. Dean Xu Cheng-Zhong and other FST management team members delivered the first class, encouraging students to embrace challenges and opportunities, making the most of their time at the University of Macau by equipping themselves with independent thinking and innovative capabilities, and preparing for their ideal future.

During the lecture Dean Xu introduced UM’s distinctive educational features, outstanding international rankings and reputation, a world-class faculty team gathered from around the globe, cutting-edge research achievements, and three national key laboratories as important research platforms. He noted that with the strong support of the central government and Macao government, UM has achieved remarkable development in recent years. As part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, he expressed hope that students would contribute to the development of the region and the nation. Dean Xu also advised students to make full use of international exchange opportunities, explore new possibilities, and leverage the rich resources and valuable opportunities both inside and outside the university to enhance their professional skills and competitiveness, setting higher goals for themselves. He encouraged them to grow into positive, determined, diligent individuals with an international perspective and competitive edge.

The new academic year at the UM will officially commence next week. FST looks forward to this year’s first class and departmental sharing session assisting students in gaining a better understanding of the university and the faculty and helping them quickly adapt to the rich and unforgettable campus life, preparing them well for the new chapter of their lives.