The University of Macau (UM) on Thursday 22 July will hold a lecture titled ‘The Year 2020: Thoughts on Technological Innovation and Social Systems Engineering’ as part of the University Lecture Series in celebration of the 40th anniversary. Zhao Xinli, an expert in the Ministry of Science and Technology, will be the keynote speaker. 

Zhao is a second-class professional technician in the Ministry of Science and Technology, a fellow of the International Eurasian Academy of Sciences, and a senior consultant to the China Institute for Science and Technology Policy at Tsinghua University. During the talk, the speaker will discuss technological innovation and social systems engineering from four perspectives, namely the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes in the new era, the Chinese dream of realising national rejuvenation, and how China can continue to write new chapters of its success story.

The talk will begin at 4:30pm in Mr and Mrs Lau Chor Tak Lecture Theatre, Anthony Lau Building (E4-G078). It will be conducted in Mandarin. Those who are interested in the talk should complete online registration at https://isw.um.edu.mo/evm/register/uls_zhao. For enquiries, please call 8822 4504.

Source: Rector’s Office
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