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UM’s three new master’s programmes now open for applications
To support Macao’s economic diversification and meet industry needs, the University of Macau (UM) will launch three new master’s programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year, covering smart power grid, pharmaceutical sciences, and artificial intelligence and education. Prospective students can apply directly through UM’s official website. The application deadline is 13 March 2026.
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Commemorative postmark cancellation service of “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Stamp Exhibition, Macao 2025”
To commemorate the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Stamp Exhibition, Macao 2025, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau announces that a Temporary Post Counter will be set up at the Philatelic Shop of the General Post Office from 10:00 to 17:30 on 20th November 2025, to provide the commemorative postmark cancellation service for the “Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Stamp Exhibition, Macao 2025”.
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Tap Siac Craft Market in Autumn opens this Thursday
Organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym), the Tap Siac Craft Market in Autumn will be held from 20 to 23 and from 27 to 30 November at Tap Siac Square. The opening ceremony will be held on 20 November (Thursday) at 6pm, featuring singer KURO as guest performer. All are welcome to visit the event.
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Exhibition “Renowned in Business—Macao Merchants in Historical Archives” inaugurated
The Archives of Macao, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, held the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Renowned in Business—Macao Merchants in Historical Archives” on 17 November, at its gallery. The ceremony was officiated by the President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Leong Wai Man; the Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Macao Chamber of Commerce, Frederico Ma; and the Member of the Cultural Development Consultative Committee, Ieng Weng Fat.
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UM scholar wins best paper award from INFORMS
Zhang Hongcai, associate professor in the State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City at the University of Macau, won the 2025 ENRE Best Publication Award in Natural Resources at the Annual Meeting of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), in recognition of his innovative and influential research contributions. Presented annually to only one paper, the INFORMS ENRE Best Publication Award in Natural Resources is regarded as one of the most prestigious international honours in the field. Since its establishment in 2010, this is the first time a scholar from a Chinese academic institution has received the award.
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Cultural Affairs Bureau continues to expand the collection of valuable and rare Books in digital format
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym) has been promoting the digitization of its rare books collection, aiming to preserve valuable local literature and provide convenient access for citizens and researchers. Since 2023, IC has launched the digital versions of two batches of rare books, and has now finished uploading the third batch. Members of the public and researchers are welcome to access the resources via the “Collection of Valuable Electronic Rare Books” section of the IC’s Public Library website.
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Public artwork Not Terminal of “Art Macao” on display at the Macao Cultural Centre Plaza
The public artwork Not Terminal of the “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025” is currently on display at the Macao Cultural Centre Plaza, and all are welcome to visit.
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