UM offers training course in Constitution and Basic Law and holds talk on Patriotic Education Law

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law of the Macao SAR, the University of Macau (UM) held the opening ceremony of the third training course in the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China and the Basic Law of the Macao SAR for faculty and staff members of residential colleges and a talk on the Patriotic Education Law. The events aimed to improve faculty and staff members’ understanding of the two laws and strengthen their sense of patriotism. In his speech, Vice Rector Mok Kai Meng said that UM attaches great importance to cultivating students’ patriotism and affection for the country. He highlighted the residential college system as an important platform for the university to undertake such endeavours, adding that it is crucial to enhance the understanding and practice of patriotism among the faculty and staff members of residential colleges. During the talk, Lok Wai Kin, professor in the Faculty of Law, introduced the Patriotic Education Law and explained its importance, functions, main content, as well as its relevance to the daily work of the faculty and staff members. To date, the course has offered training to about 60 faculty and staff members of residential colleges, including the college masters, associate masters, fellows, and administrative staff.

Mok Kai Meng

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