UM Rector Prof. Yonghua Song remarked in the opening ceremony that UM holds a relatively important position and advantage in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). UM will continue to strengthen the cooperation and exchange with strategic partner institutions in Mainland China, take advantage of the opportunities presented in the development of the GBA, proactively follow the policies enacted by Macao as well as the Central Government, nurture technological innovations and talent nurturing, in order to contribute to the development of Macao SAR, the Western GBA and the GBA as a whole, and turn UM into an outstanding university recognized by the local community and global academia.
In the 7-day activity, the students participated in 6 seminars encompassing Macao history and culture, law, economy, tourism, development of the gaming industry, opportunities in the GBA for young talents, and the economic and logistic development in the GBA. The students also took part in a Portuguese language workshop where they learnt how to introduced themselves in Portuguese and get to know the different cultures of Portuguese-speaking countries. Besides the seminars, the students also visited Galaxy Entertainment Group and participated in a series of interactive talks and visits to resort facilities in Galaxy Macau, learning about their business development and challenges, as well as their way of success. Last but not last, the students enjoyed wonderful times visiting Macao historical sites and tasting the renowned Portuguese egg tarts of Macao.