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
The Recovery of Natural Environments in Architecture
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Perspectives: Urban Microclimate, Urban Energy Systems, and Urban Building Sectors
Climate Responsive Design for Heating and Cooling of Buildings- An Example of the Hot Summer and Cold Winter Region
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
Smart Cities: Digital Solutions to a Green Future
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, School
of the Built Environment, University
of Reading and School of Civil
Engineering, Chongqing University
Safe AI Self-driving in Smart Cities? (Online)
What Shapes the Governance Path of AI?
Urban Environments for Thermal Resilience
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
Prof. Ka Meng Lei
Assistant Professor in the
State Key Lab of Analog
and Mixed-Signal VLSI,
University of Macau
Dr. Florian Fischer
Affiliated Postdoctoral Member,
Department of Engineering,
Clare Hall,
University of Cambridge
Adaptive Learning for Disaster Mitigation
Converging NMR/MRI and Customized Semiconductor Chips: Interdisciplinary Engineering for Life Science/Health Solutions
SIM2VR: Towards Automated Biomechanical Testing in VR
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
Systems’ Level Preparedness for the Future Disruptions: Rapid Production Scale up Across Supply Chains
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
The Challenges of AI for University-level Teacher Education
Could Young People’s storytelling end health inequalities?
Challenging the ‘Change of Mind’ in Climate Change Obligations: Legal and Political Avenues to Deter Sovereign Withdrawals from Binding Treaties to Sustain Sustainable Development.
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
Reimagining Education for a Sustainable Future (Online)
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
Renowned translators Yang Xianyi and Gladys Yang: their lives and contribution to Chinese Studies
Legends, Myths, and History of the Origin of the Gowned Brotherhood (Paoge)
Truth and Order in Chinese and European Philosophy
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 Interdisciplinary collaborative perspectives: Urban microclimate, urban energy systems, and urban building sectors Professor Baizhan Li Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall, Professor of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University Climate responsive design for heating and cooling of buildings- An example of the hot summer and cold winter region Professor Maggie Xiaoqing Fu Professor of Finance and Business Economics, University of Macau; Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall Smart Cities: Digital Solutions to a Green Future 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 Safe AI self-driving in smart cities? Professor Linghan Zhang Professor of China University of Political Science and Law, TIME’s list of the most influential people in artificial intelligence 2024 What shapes the governance path of AI? Professor Runming Yao Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall, School of the Built Environment, University of Reading and School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University Urban environments for thermal resilience 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 Adaptive Learning for Disaster Mitigation Professor Ka Meng Lei Assistant Professor in the State Key Lab of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI, University of Macau Converging NMR/MRI and Customized Semiconductor Chips: Interdisciplinary Engineering for Life Science/Health Solutions Dr. Florian Fischer Affiliated Postdoctoral Member, Department of Engineering, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge SIM2VR: Towards Automated Biomechanical Testing in VR Dr. Nikolai Kazantsev Postdoctoral Research Associate, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge Systems’ level preparedness for the future disruptions: rapid production scale up across supply chains 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 The Challenges of AI for University-level Teacher Education Professor Kelly Fagan Robinson Assistant Professor of Medical Anthropology, Fellow of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge Could Young People’s storytelling end health inequalities? Professor Muruga Perumal Ramaswamy Associate Professor of Global Legal Studies, University of Macau Challenging the ‘Change of Mind’ in Climate Change Obligations: Legal and Political Avenues to Deter Sovereign Withdrawals from Binding Treaties to Sustain Sustainable Development. 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 Renowned translators Yang Xianyi and Gladys Yang: their lives and contribution to Chinese Studies Professor Di Wang Chair Professor of History, Associate Director of IAS, University of Macau Legends, Myths, and History of the Origin of the Gowned Brotherhood (Paoge) 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