THE 1st CLARE HALL, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE –
UNIVERSITY OF MACAU FORUM 2025
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Advancing Sustainable Development:
Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges
Date:
31 March 2025 (Monday)
Time:
9am – 5:45pm
Venue:
N1 Multi-Function Hall
N1 1004
N1 1005
Welcome to the 1st Clare Hall, University of Cambridge – University of Macau Forum 2025
The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) of the University of Macau cordially invites you to participate in “The 1st Clare Hall, University of Cambridge – University of Macau Forum 2025” from March 31 to April 1, 2025. The theme of the forum is Interdisciplinary Approaches to Advancing Sustainable Development: Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges.
Objective & Forum Theme
The Forum seeks to deepen academic engagement, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and further strengthen the longstanding partnership between Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge and the University of Macau. Scholars will engage in discussions spanning a variety of crucial topics, including Sustainable Architecture and Smart Cities, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Social Sciences and Education, and Chinese Studies.
Key Topics to be Covered
- Sustainable Architecture, AI and Smart Cities
- Engineering
- Social Sciences and Education
- Chinese Studies
I look forward to warmly welcoming you to the University of Macau.
Forum Chair
Xingzhong Yu
Director of Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Macau
Speakers for Plenary Session – 1: Sustainable Architecture and Smart Cities
Prof. Alan Short
Professor of Architecture,
President of Clare Hall,
University of Cambridge
Prof. Yonghua Song
Chair Professor of
Electrical Engineering,
Rector of
University of Macau
Prof. Baizhan Li
Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall,
Professor of Civil Engineering,
Chongqing University
Prof. Xiaoqing Fu
Professor of Finance and
Business Economics,
University of Macau;
Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall
Prof. Xingzhong Yu
Chair Professor of
Global Legal Studies,
Director of IAS,
University of Macau
Moderator
Speakers for Plenary Session – 2: Artificial intelligence
Prof. Andrew Blake
Honorary Professor of
Machine Intelligence,
Vice President of Clare Hall,
University of Cambridge
Prof. Linghan Zhang
Professor of China University of
Political Science and Law,
TIME’s list of the most influential
people in artificial intelligence 2024
Prof. Runming Yao
Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall,
Professor of
Sustainable Built Environment,
Chongqing University
Prof. Fai Wong
Associate Professor of
Computer and
Information Science,
University of Macau
Moderator
Speakers for Parallel Session – Session 1A: Engineering
Prof. Ka-Veng Yuen
Distinguished Professor
of Civil and
Environmental Engineering,
University of Macau
Dr. Florian Fischer
Affiliated Postdoctoral Member,
Department of Engineering,
Clare Hall,
University of Cambridge
Dr. Nikolai Kazantsev
Postdoctoral Research Associate,
Institute for Manufacturing,
Clare Hall,
University of Cambridge
Prof. Pak Kin Wong
Professor of Electromechanical
Engineering,
Dean of Graduate School,
University of Macau
Moderator
Speakers for Parallel Session – Session 1B: Social Sciences and Education
Prof. Lianghuo Fan
Chair Professor and
Dean of Faculty of Education,
University of Macau
Prof. Kelly Fagan Robinson
Assistant Professor of Medical
Anthropology, Clare Hall,
University of Cambridge
Prof. Muruga
Perumal Ramaswamy
Associate Professor of
Global Legal Studies,
University of Macau
Dr. Wai Yi Feng
Royal Society Research Fellow
in STEM Education,
Clare Hall,
University of Cambridge
Prof. Katrine K. Wong
Associate Professor
of English,
Director of CTLE,
University of Macau
Moderator
Speakers for Parallel Session – Session 1C: Chinese Studies
Lady Patricia Mirrlees
Life Member,
Clare Hall,
University of Cambridge
Prof. Di Wang
Chair Professor of History,
Associate Director of IAS,
University of Macau
Prof. Hans-Georg Moeller
Professor of Philosophy
and Religious Studies,
University of Macau
Prof. Shaoyang Lin
Distinguished Professor of
History, Head of Academic
Programme and Publication
of IAS, University of Macau
Moderator
Programme
| Tentative Agenda Date & Time: 31 March 2025 (Monday), 9am – 5:45pm Venue: N1 Multi-Function Hall, N1 1005, N1 1004 |
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| Time | Agenda | Venue | ||
| 08:30 | Registration | N1 Multi-Function Hall | ||
| 09:00 | Forum Welcoming Remarks (UM and Clare Hall) | |||
| 09:20 | Partnership Agreement Signing Ceremony | |||
| 09:45 | Plenary Session – 1: Sustainable Architecture and Smart Cities | N1 Multi-Function Hall | ||
| Plenary Speakers: Professor Alan Short Professor of Architecture, President of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge The Recovery of Natural Environments in Architecture Professor Yonghua Song Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering, Rector of University of Macau Professor Baizhan Li Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall, Professor of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University Professor Maggie Xiaoqing Fu Professor of Finance and Business Economics, University of Macau; Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall Moderator: Professor Xingzhong Yu Chair Professor of Global Legal Studies, Director of IAS, University of Macau |
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| 11:00 | Coffee Break | N1 Multi-Function Hall | ||
| 11:15 | Plenary Session – 2: Artificial intelligence | N1 Multi-Function Hall | ||
| Plenary Speakers: Professor Andrew Blake (Online) Honorary Professor of Machine Intelligence, Vice President of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge Professor Linghan Zhang Professor of China University of Political Science and Law, TIME’s list of the most influential people in artificial intelligence 2024 Professor Runming Yao Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall, Chongqing University-School of Civil Engineering Moderator: Professor Fai Wong Associate Professor in Computer and Information Science, Natural Language Processing & Portuguese-Chinese Machine Translation Research Group (NLP2CT Lab), University of Macau |
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| 12:30 | Lunch Break | N1 Grand Plaza | ||
| 14:30 | Parallel Session – Session 1A: Engineering | N1 1005 | ||
| Panel Speakers: Professor Ka-Veng Yuen Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Macau Dr. Florian Fischer Affiliated Postdoctoral Member, Department of Engineering, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge Dr. Nikolai Kazantsev Postdoctoral Research Associate, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge Moderator: Professor Pak Kin Wong Professor of Electromechanical Engineering, Dean of Graduate School, University of Macau |
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| 14:30 | Parallel Session – Session 1B: Social Sciences and Education | N1 1004 | ||
| Panel Speakers: Professor Lianghuo Fan Chair Professor and Dean of Faculty of Education, University of Macau Professor Kelly Fagan Robinson Assistant Professor of Medical Anthropology, Fellow of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge Professor Muruga Perumal Ramaswamy Associate Professor of Global Legal Studies, University of Macau Dr. Wai Yi Feng (Online) Royal Society Research Fellow in STEM Education, University of Cambridge Reimagining Education for a Sustainable Future Moderator: Professor Katrine K. Wong Associate Professor of English, Director of CTLE, University of Macau |
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| 14:30 | Parallel Session – Session 1C: Chinese Studies | N1 Multi-Function Hall | ||
| Panel Speakers: Lady Patricia Mirrlees Life Member, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge Professor Di Wang Chair Professor of History, Associate Director of IAS, University of Macau Professor Hans-Georg Moeller Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Macau Truth and Order in Chinese and European Philosophy Moderator: Professor Shaoyang Lin Distinguished Professor of History, Head of Academic Programme and Publication of IAS, University of Macau |
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| 16:30 | Coffee Break | N1 Multi-Function Hall | ||
| 17:00 | Summary and Closing Remarks | N1 Multi-Function Hall | ||
| 17:45 | End of Event and Welcome Dinner | |||
Accommodation
Accommodation
IAS will provide accommodation for guests who can attend the forum in person at the UM Guest House (N1) at UM. For more information and reservation, please refer to https://srs.sao.um.edu.mo/um-guest-house/.
- Details about UM Guest House (N1)
UM Guest House is located in N1 and provides a comfortable and quiet environment. All guest rooms will be equipped with full accommodation amenities, and will provide guests with modern, simple, charming and stylist accommodation experience.
Currency exchange / Electronic payment
To facilitate the travel of non-local scholars in Macau, it is recommended to exchange currency in advance and purchase the Macau public transportation card (“Macau Pass“) after arriving in Macau. The Macau Pass can be purchased at convenience stores within the University of Macau (UM). WeChat Pay and Alipay can also be used in Macau.
The following are the locations and opening hours of convenience stores and banks:
| Convenience Store | Location | Business Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Circle K | S24 Staff Quarter | Monday to Sunday, 24 hours |
| Circle K | N22 Research Building | Monday to Sunday, 24 hours |
| 7-Eleven | E6 Central Teaching Building | Monday to Sunday, 24 hours |
| Bank | Location | Business Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BNU | N1 UM Guest House | Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 17:30 Closed on Saturday, Sunday & bank holidays |
| Bank of China | S8 University Mall | Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 17:30 Closed on Saturday, Sunday & bank holidays |
| Tai Fung Bank | S8 University Mall | Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 18:00 Closed on Saturday, Sunday & bank holidays |
Weather Tips
In late March and early April, the average temperature in Macau ranges from 20 to 26 degrees Celsius. The venue and indoor areas are typically kept at around 24 degrees Celsius, but occasional temperature drops can occur. It is advisable to bring a jacket for such instances. Macau’s weather is humid, with intense midday sunlight and occasional heavy rain. It is recommended to have an umbrella handy.
Transportation to the UM
How to get to the UM?
You may take taxi or public bus to the N2-University Hall (Bus Stop: T554 UM/ University Hall).
Currently, there are seven public bus routes connecting to campus, which are
- 71
- 72
- 73
- 71S
- 701X
- 701XS
- N6 (Overnight bus)
For details of those bus routes and the ways to the University of Macau, please refer to the website of DSAT: http://www.dsat.gov.mo/bus/en/bus_service.aspx
More details of public transportation could also be found on: https://sfs.cmdo.um.edu.mo/our-services/transport-services/public-transport/.
University Map
Organizing Committee
Forum Chair
Xingzhong Yu, Director of Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Macau
Organizing Committee Members
Di Wang, Associate Director of Institute Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Macau
Shaoyang Lin, Head of Academic Programme and Publication of Institute Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Macau
Administrative Team
Amy Wong, Jillian Un, Sandy Lio, Allen Wu, Jae Yang