- November 1, 2024
Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna explores potential partnerships in top Universities in Macau Special Administrative Region, China
By: James Ronald O. Mesina
Alongside the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia Pacific Summit 2024, key officials of Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) visited the top private and state-administered universities in the Macau Special Administrative Region in China to explore potential partnerships and share best practices in teaching and learning, and internationalization.
The delegation led by Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Engr. Anthony Hilmer S. Medrano visited Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) on November 6, 2024; and University of Macau (UM) on November 7, 2024. The two institutions are the leading private and state universities respectively.
With Engr. Medrano is Vice President for Academic Affairs Engr. Maribel G. Songsong; Assistant Vice President for External Relations and Global Linkages Prof. James Ronald O. Mesina; College of Heath Sciences, Biology Program Chair Prof. Banjie Sarmiento; Director of the Office for Strategic Partnerships and Global Engagement Ms. Pearl Stephanie Ulep, and Program Assistant Ms. Ivana Ruth Vidal. The team was hosted by the Vice Chancellor for Internationalization, Prof. Kwong Hang Tam.
MUST showcased the rich history of the university and the various programs that they are offering for international students and global cooperation. With a university hospital, MUST was able to integrate a research center in their health care programs, something that was recognized by the government for excellence.
At the UM, the team toured around the gallery where the international office team gave a short briefing of the history of the university and the future directions for international cooperation. It was shared also that the influx of international students from mainland China has helped in the university’s improvement in the QS ranking under the internationalization criterion.
The Office for External Relations and Global Linkages is exploring the potential partnership with MUST and UM for faculty and student exchange programs, joint research, and short-term mobility programs. Assistant Vice President for External Relations and Global Linkages, Prof. James Ronald Mesina stressed the importance of alliances and partnerships in achieving the internationalization targets of Mapúa MCL. The ASEAN region is a good focus for mobility due to economic, social and cultural considerations. Students from these countries will not find it difficult to adjust and manage student life while participating in any collaborative engagement.
For more information about the collaborative partnerships and global engagement, interested parties may contact the Office for External Relations and Global Linkages through email: [email protected].
