The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (GHMUA) held its 2026 annual meeting at the University of Macau (UM), bringing together over 80 representatives from member institutions to review the alliance’s achievements over the past decade and discuss its future development.
In his welcome address, UM Vice Rector Rui Martins recognised the contributions of the member institutions, and expressed hope that the alliance will encourage closer cooperation between universities in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao in areas such as talent development, research and innovation, and academic exchange. Representatives from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province, the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR government, the Education and Youth Development Bureau of the Macao SAR government, and Sun Yat-Sen University also delivered speeches and presented a work report on the alliance. During the meeting, attendees were divided into three groups to discuss topics such as talent development, research collaboration, and academic exchange.
