Press Invitation
| Name | : | Opening and Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for ‘Rediscovering Macao’s Wild: 135 New Insect Records – An Exhibition of the Entomological legacy of Dr. Emmett R. Easton in Macao’ |
| Organizer | : | UM Centre for Macau Studies, UM Alumni and Development Office, University of East Asia Open College Students’ Association |
| Date | : | 29 May 2026, Friday |
| Time | : | 5:00pm |
| Venue | : | Exhibition Hall, UM Wu Yee Sun Library (E2-G007) |
| Content | : | The exhibition features over 1,400 insect specimens from 11 orders and 104 families, including 135 species that were newly recorded in Macao’s insect checklist. The exhibition aims to pay tribute to Dr Emmett R. Easton’s pioneering contributions to biodiversity research in Macao. During his tenure at the University of Macau in the 1990s, Dr Easton systematically initiated and continuously advanced the investigation of local insect fauna. He conducted extensive fieldwork in both urban and rural areas across the city, where he amassed a valuable collection of insect specimens, laying a critical foundation for entomological research in Macao. |
| Language | : | Cantonese |
Contact Person for Details
| Name | : | Communications Office |
| Tel. No | : | 88228322 |
| Fax | : | 88222359 |
| : | prs.media@umac.mo | |
| Remark | : | For car parking reservation, please contact us one day in advance. |