UM Department of Arts and Design becomes member institution of Cumulus Association
The Department of Arts and Design of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Macau (UM) has become a member institution of the Cumulus Association, the leading global association of art and design education and research. The department will strengthen collaboration with leading design ...
The Academic Symposium “Sanxingdui · Jinsha: Artifacts, Art, and History” was successfully held
On June 21, 2025, the academic seminar "Sanxingdui and Jinsha: Artifacts, Art, and History," jointly organized by the Macao Foundation, Poly Culture Group, and MGM, was successfully held at MGM Cotai in Macao. The event attracted over 140 participants, including teachers and students from local educa ...
‘Regarding Books’ exhibition opens at UM, showcases charm of books
The exhibition ‘Regarding Books’, jointly organised by the University of Macau (UM) Library and the Department of Arts and Design in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, opened today (23 May). The exhibition showcases over 50 Chinese and Western rare books selected from the UM Library’s collection, al ...
「The First Bloom」 — Second Semester of 2024/2025 Academic Year Concludes Successfully at the Department of Arts and Design
In May 2025, the Department of Arts and Design at the University of Macau successfully concluded the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year. This semester saw students first flourish in a dynamic learning environment, achieving significant milestones in both academic explorations and practica ...
UM’s new Master of Design and Doctor of Design programmes now accepting applications
UM launches the Master of Design and Doctor of Design programmes The University of Macau (UM) will launch a Master of Design (MDES) in Visual Communication Design programme and a Doctor of Design (DDES) in Visual Communication Design programme in the 2025/2026 academic year, with the aim of cul ...
Department of Arts and Design Academic Lecture Series in April 2025—Great Practice of Art and Academic
In April 2025, the Department of Arts and Design hosted two lectures as part of the “Art and Academic Series,” centers on the intricate interaction between art and academic. Although these lectures may seem to transcend traditional art boundaries, they actually delve deep into the core of art. By exa ...
Department of Arts and Design Shines at UM Language and Culture Day: Highlights from the “The Art of Blooms: Chinese Painting and Poetry Experience”
On March 26, the University of Macau's Language and Culture Day commenced with great fanfare. Among the event's highlights was the "Art of Blooms: Chinese Painting and Poetry Experience," in E21A-G040 hosted by Professor Zhang Yan from the Department of Arts and Design. This unique and engaging works ...
Department of Arts and Design Academic Lecture Series in March 2025—Broadening Artistic Horizons Through a Global Perspective
In March 2025, the Department of Arts and Design at the University of Macau hosted a landmark academic lecture series, advancing its commitment to international collaboration. For the first time, the department invited distinguished guest speakers from Mainland China, Japan, and Spain to share their ...
Hong Kong Art and Culture Exploration: Students from the Department of Arts and Design Attend Art Basel
On March 28, 2025, a team of faculty and students led by Professor Zhou Hongtao from the Department of Arts and Design traveled to Hong Kong to participate in Art Basel. As one of the most influential art events globally, Art Basel Hong Kong brings together artists and galleries from around the world ...
Prof. Thomas Schneider Visit to the Department of Arts and Design
On February 12, 2025, Professor Thomas Schneider, CEO of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities and an internationally renowned expert in archaeology and cultural studies, along with his wife, visited the Department of Arts and Design at the University of Macau. They conducted an on-site inspect ...