The statement added that class arrangements for September will be determined later depending on the development of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
According to the statement, yesterday was the first day of the new semester and it welcomed a new cohort of “outstanding” students from Macau, mainland China, and overseas, including some from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) and Portuguese-speaking countries.
UM Rector Song Yonghua said in the statement that he’s encouraging students to cherish the variety of opportunities provided by the university and to work hard in order to grow into patriotic, globally minded, internationally competitive, socially responsible, and innovative individuals with the ability to contribute to society and create fulfilling lives for themselves. According to Song, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the university, which is a time to take stock of the past and set sail for new horizons. He also said in the statement that UM is “a university of and for Macau”, adding that it is also an active participant in the development of the Greater Bay Area and the whole nation, with the ambition to “go global”.
This undated handout photo provided by the University of Macau (UM) yesterday shows the exterior of one of its buildings on the Hengqin campus.
