SDG 16 PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

POLICIES AND GOVERNANCE

To promote good governance, we have a policy that addresses the risk of corruption and bribery.  Academic freedom and academic integrity are upheld through our Code of Ethics in Academic Research and Research Ethics Policy. This guarantees that everyone in or affiliated with the USJ community enjoys academic freedom, which is entrenched in Article 37 of the Basic Law of Macau. and includes the freedom to pursue knowledge, inquire into any subject of academic study, access research data and information, develop and publish research findings without unlawful or unreasonable interference, censorship or restriction. We remain dedicated to the eradication of human trafficking, slavery and other abuses of freedom and rights, as reflected in our USJ Anti-Slavery Statement, strongly opposing such practices in all university operations and supply chains.

USJ recognises an independent student association and has policies that allow student representatives to participate in university decision-making processes. We publish an Annual Report each year and it includes our university’s governance, financial data, and stakeholders’ engagement. This demonstrates transparency and accountability. USJ contributes to building accountable and responsible institutions.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Strong institutions promote stakeholder participation. USJ is open to the contributions of industry, government, and other groups in society and has a policy for identifying and engaging diverse stakeholders. The contributions of our advisory boards are important to our understanding of the community’s needs and resources.
 
In the 2024-2025 academic year, we also signed an MoU with Sun Yat-sen University to deepen cooperation in Law and Philosophy.  This cooperation strengthened cross-border academic exchanges across the Greater Bay Area and advanced institutional collaboration in legal and philosophical education.

During the same academic year, we organised the 4th Macau Model United Nations Conference, attracting over 100 secondary school students from Macao, Hong Kong, and Canada. This provided a platform for youths to discuss global issues through simulated UN sessions and promoted SDG 16, the values of peace, dialogue, and inclusive participation. Lastly, we also hosted a Public Lecture on “Telecom Frauds”. This lecture attracted around 30 participants, exploring cultural and technological factors behind telecom fraud and shared tactics to spot scams and boost critical thinking in the AI age.