Nearly a thousand new students attended the 2025/2026 student orientation at the University of Macau’s Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) last week, officially embarking on their academic journey. They are enrolled in five undergraduate programmes, nine master’s programmes, and seven doctoral programmes offered by the faculty.
Prof. Richard Weixing Hu, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS), extended a warm welcome to the new members of the FSS community. He encouraged students to make the most of their formative years at the University of Macau by remaining diligent, disciplined, and purposeful. He also urged them to leverage the university’s abundant resources, embrace the opportunities presented by the AI era, and pursue excellence through innovative and joyful learning—integrating personal growth with national development.
Several new students expressed their excitement about broadening their horizons and enhancing their academic and personal skills at UM. While some aim to explore diverse education systems and Macao’s unique cultural landscape, others look forward to engaging with UM’s vibrant community and building meaningful friendships. All share a strong belief that UM’s supportive environment will empower their development, and they are eager to embark on a rewarding and transformative journey.
The orientation was also attended by: Prof. Tianji Cai, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs; Prof. Richard Fitzgerald, Associate Dean of Research and Interim Head of Department of Communication; Prof. Bo Wen, Assistant Dean of Professional Education and Institutional Advancement and Programme Director of Doctor of Public Administration; Prof. Yubo Tao, Acting Head of Department of Economics; Prof. Lei Chang, Head of Department of Psychology and Programme Coordinator of Master of Social Sciences in Clinical Psychology, Prof. Yonghong Wu, Head of Department of Government & Public Administration; Prof. Jun Xu, Head of Department of Sociology; Prof. Todd Sandel, Programme Coordinator of Bachelor of Social Sciences in Communication; Prof. Xiaoqin Li, Programme Coordinator of Master of Arts in Communication; Prof. Wai Hong Ho, Program Coordinator of Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics; Prof. Kin Sun Chan, Programme Coordinator of Master of Social Sciences in Public Administration; Prof. Daina Chiba, Programme Coordinator of Master of Social Sciences in International Relations and Prof. Tony Guo, Programme Coordinator of Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology.
