Selected Research
Diakite, A. D. (2023). Perspectives of Local Communities on the Impact of Chinese Aid: A Case Study of China’s Aid Projects in the Education Sector in Guinea. Journal of Globalization Studies, 14(2), 85-103.
Diakite, A. D. (2023). China’s Aid policy approach to Poverty Alleviation in the recipient country: A Case study of the Republic of Guinea. Journal of Social Studies (JSS), 19(1).
END POVERTY IN ALL ITS FORMS EVERYWHERE
EQUAL ACCESS
At USJ, we are aware that education is a powerful tool for addressing poverty. Equal access to education can help students from low-income backgrounds find success, build more resilient communities, and create positive change. To promote accessibility, USJ has established policies for admission and success targets, as well as financial, housing, academic, and counselling support measures targeting local and international students from low-income backgrounds.
As the COVID-19 epidemic worsened in our region at the start of 2020, several students faced unexpected financial pressures. In response, USJ quickly established a Hardship Fund to help release students from those pressures and allow them to continue their studies. In the 2023-2024 academic year, 103 scholarships and fellowships were awarded; 5.37% of our low-income students received financial aid, among which 71% were from developing countries.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES
Sustainable businesses contribute to economic development and positively impact the community. USJ partners with the local government and other organisations to provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop sustainable businesses. We are committed to offering start-up opportunities through training programmes, capital investment, resource allocation, sharing of space, and networking.
In the 2023-2024 academic year, several key activities took place, including the expansion of networks by the Macau Spin Incubator through visits to the Macao Government and Consulates in Macau. These efforts aim to promote economic development and innovation. Additionally, a seminar organised, was marked by a signing ceremony of the Establishment of the USJ Sino-Lusophone Business Incubation Base. This seminar is designed to support young entrepreneurs and cultivate innovation.
ACCESS TO BASIC SERVICES
To promote access to basic resources – such as food, water, and housing – for economically marginalised groups, our students engaged in volunteer teaching programme in the academic year 2023-2024. Additionally, USJ students attended an Info-Session. Our students benefitted from their participation by gaining valuable understanding of different startup support programmes.
| News & Events | Release Date |
|---|---|
| USJ to Incorporate Incubator with Local Partners | Apr 2022 |
| Social Work students’ “BBQ & Coffee” charity sale raised funds for Caritas Macau | Jan 2022 |
| “USJ Macao Wish Tree” helping towards USJ Hardship Fund | Dec 2021 |