The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of the University of Macau held its first lecture and departmental sharing sessions on the 12^th and 15^th Aug for the 2025/2026 academic year. More than 400 undergraduate and over 600 postgraduate students joined FST professors in a vibrant gathering to mark the beginning of the new academic year and kick off a fulfilling and enriching educational journey.

Cheng-Zhong Xu, FST Dean, along with faculty leadership and departmental representatives, delivered the opening lecture and encouraged new students to embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead. They urged students to make the most of their time at UM, equip themselves with essential skills, cultivate independent thinking and innovation, and prepare for a purposeful future.

During the postgraduate orientation session, Dean Xu highlighted UM’s distinctive educational strengths, including its world-class faculty, excellent teaching standards, cutting-edge research achievements, three State Key Laboratories, and FST’s advanced research facilities—providing students with a high-quality academic platform. He noted that, with strong support from the central and Macao SAR governments, the university has achieved remarkable growth in recent years.

Zhiguo Gong, Interim Associate Dean, addressed undergraduate students, encouraging them to actively contribute to the development of the university, the faculty, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Prof. Gong further urged students to take full advantage of UM’s international exchange opportunities, broaden their horizons, and make use of the rich on- and off-campus resources to enhance their professional competence and competitiveness. He emphasized the importance of setting ambitious goals and growing into globally minded, highly capable talents.

As the new academic year officially begins next week, the Faculty hopes that the first lecture and departmental sharing sessions will help new students better understand the university and faculty, adapt quickly to a vibrant and memorable campus life, and be fully prepared to embark on a new and transformative chapter in their lives.