The Science and Technology Development Fund Committee visits USJ’s Green Campus
The Science and Technology Development Fund Committee visits USJ’s Green Campus
10
Oct
10/10/2020
Rector Stephen Morgan introduced the Ilha Verde Campus to the delegation of The Science and Technology Development Fund Committee (FDCT) on Oct 8.
On the afternoon of October 8, 2020 (Thursday), The Science and Technology Development Fund Committee (FDCT) Administrative Committee visited the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and was welcomed by the Rector, Rev. Professor Stephen Morgan with the senior management team of USJ. Among the delegation was the President of the Administrative Committee, Mr. Chan Wan Hei Samuel, Members of the Administrative Committee, Mr. Dominic K.L. Ip and Mr. Paulo Cheang Kun Wai, Chief of S&T Development and Research Department, Mr. Sky K.O. Chan, and Senior Technician of Financial Support Department, Mr. Joe T.F. Tang.
Mr. Chan mentioned that the Macao SAR Government is particularly committed and supportive of local science and technology development and knowledge transformation. He pointed out the Chief Executive’s objectives on science and technology development policies, that research projects should provide practical achievements and contributions to local economic diversification and social development. Higher Educational Institutions should aim to conduct productive and functional research findings that generate benefits for society. Therefore, the new direction of research funding will focus more on scientific transformation research and applied science and technology.
Rector, Rev. Professor Stephen Morgan introduced the Ilha Verde Campus of USJ to the delegation as “a sustainable and a green campus designed by students and for the students”. As a local “green campus”, USJ aims to contribute towards the sustainable development of Macao by providing scientific approaches and cultivating professional talents. Like the recently conducted research on Macao’s Mangroves and Maritime projects sponsored by FDCT best folding shovels, USJ will continue to coordinate research on environmental science, architect and service design projects to facilitate the policies and implementations in Macao’s sustainable development. As a local higher educational institute rooted in its traditions, USJ will uphold institutional accountability in providing Macao with a sustainable society.
A campus tour led by Rev. Professor Stephen Morgan and the management team concluded the visit in the afternoon in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
