SDG 4 QUALITY EDUCATION

FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS

Obtaining a higher education degree is important for breaking cycles of exclusion. In the 2023-2024 academic year, about 3% of our enrolled students reported they were the first in their immediate families to enrol in university.

TEACHER TRAINING

USJ invests greatly in the training of the next generation of teachers. In the 2023-2024 academic year, slightly more than 43% of our graduates obtained teaching qualifications, among which a fraction above 43% of graduates obtained primary school teaching qualifications.

LIFELONG LEARNING

To support the integration of learning throughout life, USJ offers a variety of services and activities targeting the wider community. Our policy ensures that all services and activities are accessible to all, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or gender. Our educational outreach programme for prison inmates, running since 2009, provides incarcerated individuals access to higher education and contributes to their eventual reintegration into society.

The University Library is open to the community, welcoming readers even if they are not students or staff members. USJ provides public events, vocational training programmes, and education outreach activities for the community’s continued learning.

DEDICATION TO QUALITY EDUCATION

USJ is dedicated to delivering inclusive, quality education through a range of educational programmes and initiatives. USJ Rector, Rev’d Prof. Stephen Morgan, is a member of the Macao Higher Education Committee. During the academic year 2023-2024, we organised several activities, including field visits, study tours, workshops and lectures. Notably, we concluded a 2024 Summer Student Researcher Training Programme, underscoring our commitment to supporting student research and innovation. Additionally, a Seminar on the Future of Teacher Education was held to promote a culture of continuous learning.