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USJ Participates in the II Asian Studies & Indian Ocean Summer School in Lisbon

2024-09-23

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23/09/2024

The three-day long Summer School provided an important platform for researchers, students, and practitioners to discuss past and recent developments the area of Asian and Indian Ocean studies.



The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) is pleased to announce its participation in the II Asian Studies & Indian Ocean Summer School that took palce from September 16 to 18, in Lisbon, Portugal. This event was jointly organised by the Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), USJ Macao, the Institute of Asian Studies (IEA), and the Centro Científico e Cultural de Macau (CCCM).

The Summer School provided an important platform for researchers, students, and practitioners to discuss past and recent developments the area of Asian and Indian Ocean studies. Over three days, participants engaged in panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering academic collaboration.

USJ Macao delegation, led by the Rector Rev’d. Prof. Stephen Morgan, comprised of seven distinguished doctoral students and faculty members, who shared their research and insights with an international audience, including:

  • Prof. Rochelle GeInternational Student Mobilities between China-ASEAN Countries along the “Belt and Road”: Emerging Trends and Implications – An examination of current mobility trends and their broader implications for education and culture.

  • Prof. Priscilla RobertsThe University of East Asia, 1981-1991: An Exercise in Portuguese Soft Power – A historical analysis of the role educational institutions play in cultural diplomacy.

  • Prof. Denis ZuevIndustrial Heritage Tourism in Macau: Reinventing the Iec Long Firecracker Factory – A discussion on innovative approaches to leveraging industrial heritage for tourism.

  • Francisco PeixotoThe Exchange of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdictions of Hainan and Zhaoqin (1898-1908): Mapping and Collecting Historical Sources – Insightful perspectives on the significance of historical documentation for understanding regional exchanges.

  • Bonnie SinCantonese Opera and the Shaping of Macau Identity: Exploring Intangible Cultural Heritage and Community Relationships – An exploration of how cultural practices influence identity in Macau.

  • António WongSetting the Mass Propers: Principles, Challenges and Practice in the Making of Sung Propers in Cantonese Liturgy – A detailed look at the intersection of liturgical practices and Cantonese culture.

  • Ian Mei ZengComparison of Marketing Strategies in Asia Using Neuromarketing – A contemporary examination of cultural influences on marketing strategies.

In addition to these presentations, the Rector of USJ, Rev’d Prof. Stephen Morgan, delivered a keynote speech, further enriching the Summer School’s programme with his insights and expertise.