Vice Minister of Science and Technology Chen Jiachang leads delegation to visit UM

A delegation led by Chen Jiachang, vice minister of science and technology, visited the University of Macau (UM) on 3 November and was warmly received by UM Rector Yonghua Song and Vice Rector Ge Wei. The two parties held in-depth discussions on ways to strengthen technological cooperation and exchange between Macao and the Chinese mainland.

The delegation visited the State Key Laboratory of Mechanism and Quality of Chinese Medicine, the State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, and the State Key Laboratory of Internet of Things for Smart City, where they learned about the laboratories’ latest research advancements and future plans. Chen spoke highly of UM’s research strengths in Chinese medicine, integrated circuits, and the Internet of Things. He also encouraged the university to continue building on its strengths and integrating into the national innovation system.

During the meeting, Song thanked the Ministry of Science and Technology for its long-standing support of UM’s research development, and gave an overview of the university’s research layout, key research areas, and efforts to promote interdisciplinary collaboration. Ge presented UM’s progress in research project promotion, patent applications, technology transfer, and the commercialisation of research results. Chen said that UM has established a well-equipped research platform and is developing rapidly. He encouraged the university to continue cultivating high-level researchers and strengthening its links with industry, thereby fostering cooperation and exchange with the technology sector in the Chinese mainland.

The delegation visits UM

The meeting