The University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Health Sciencies (FHS) became the first faculty to move onto the new campus on 28 February. UM’s University Council Chair Tse Chi Wai, UM’s Vice Rector Alex Lai, and new campus contractor Nam Yue Group General Manager Zhang Zhuo congratulated FHS on the relocation.
Prof. Ge Wei, interim dean of FHS, noted that the relocation opened a new chapter not only in the faculty’s history, but also in UM’s history. “As the dean of FHS, I feel very proud that we are the first to move onto the new campus,” said Prof. Ge. “We have been looking forward to this day for a long time, and we are all very excited.” He added, “The new campus is beautiful, and the facilities are very good. With the continued support of the university, my colleagues and I will continue to work together to try to develop FHS into a first-rate faculty in the field.”
FHS faculty and staff members are very pleased with their new offices on the new campus, saying that they already feel more motivated in the new environment. They also commented on how the interconnecting covered walkways between the buildings make walking around the campus not only a lot easier but also more enjoyable as now they can chat with their colleagues or students as they walk. Prof. Edwin Cheung Chong Wing likes his light and airy new office and feels very excited to work on the new campus. Dr. Chris Wong Koon Ho looks forward to making more contributions in research with the faculty’s own new advanced lab soon to be opened, something Dr. Wong said was not available on the current campus due to its small size.
UM is moving its staff and students to the new campus in batches. Last September, at the start of the new academic year, approximately 1,300 students and faculty members became the first batch to move into the three residential buildings on the new campus. This February, when the second semester began, the first batch of students began to have classes on the new campus. Some of the courses, such as general education courses (English, Portuguese, computer, etc) and some law courses are being conducted on the new campus. Currently there are two buses that go to the new campus, 37U and MT3U. Two new residential colleges have become operational on the new campus. Several administrative units have started working on the new campus as well. Some facilities like restaurant, café, convenience store and laundry, have opened. The computer room in the Central Teaching Building has been set up. As for the UM Sports Complex, the current plan is that it is expected to be put into use in mid-March.
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