UM rector attends International Forum on Higher Education

Yonghua Song, rector of the University of Macau (UM), attended the 2024 International Forum on Higher Education in Beijing. The event brought together nearly 500 guests and representatives from over 30 countries and regions to discuss scientific and technological innovation and sustainable development in global higher education.

Song, who also serves as vice president of the China Association of Higher Education, was invited to give a speech at the forum. He spoke about UM’s cooperation with Portuguese-speaking countries in the fields of education, science, and culture. He mentioned that under the ‘4S’ (Strategic, Substantial, Specific, and Sustainable) internationalisation strategy, UM actively expands academic exchanges and collaboration with universities worldwide and has established partnerships with world-class universities and top research institutions in leading disciplines and key research areas, with a particular focus on strengthening ties with Portuguese-speaking countries through various initiatives.