University of Macau and Jinan University Deepen Exchange through Academic and Student Activities
The Department of Japanese recently welcomed faculty members and students from the College of Foreign Studies at Jinan University. The visit included faculty discussions, a student speech contest, and a campus tour. These activities gave teachers and students from both universities a chance to meet ...
Department of Japanese（DJP） Welcomes Hokkaido University Delegation for Intercultural Exchange
To broaden students’ global perspectives and promote intercultural exchange, the DJP hosted a delegation from Hokkaido University’s overseas special program “Culture, Science and Health in Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen” on March 12, 2026. This practice-oriented program, jointly connected with The Ho ...
Department of Japanese Hosts Guest Lecture on Japanese Folktales, Taboo and the Self-Other Relationship
On 18 March, 2026, the Department of Japanese at FAH hosted a guest lecture entitled “Japanese Folktales, The Taboo of No Looking, and the Breaking of the Curse of the ‘World.’” The lecture was given by Prof. Isomae Jun’ichi, professor of International Research Center for Japanese Studies in Kyoto, ...
Assistant Professor Li Yuzhe Invited to Kyoto University as External Dissertation Examiner and Invited Speaker
Prof. Li Yuzhe was invited by Kyoto University to serve as an external dissertation examiner and to deliver a special lecture. On January 22, 2026, Prof. Li attended the final review and oral defense as a member of the external examination committee. The following day, she gave a special lecture titl ...
UM Department of Japanese Celebrates 45th Anniversary with “Guess the Gairaigo!” Open Day Event
In celebration of the University of Macau’s (UM) 45th Anniversary, the Department of Japanese (FAH) hosted a vibrant showcase during the University Open Day on January 11, 2026. Themed “Guess the Gairaigo!”, the event successfully combined interactive gaming with cultural immersion, drawing a divers ...
University of Macau hosts the 3rd Conference on Evidentiality and Its Related Categories
The 3rd Conference on Evidentiality and Its Related Categories was successfully held from 15 to 16 November, 2025 at the University of Macau (UM). The conference was organized by the Department of Japanese, and co-organized by the Centre for Linguistics, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, UM. More than ...
Department of Japanese Hosts Guest Lecture on Climate and Natural Disasters in Japan
On 8 October, the Department of Japanese at FAH hosted a guest lecture entitled “The Nature and Climate and Natural Disasters of the Hokuriku Region Central Japan: Heavy Snow, Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Volcanic Eruptions.” The lecture was given by Tsukawaki Shinji, professor emeritus of Kanazawa Uni ...
Department of Japanese Hosts Generative AI Academic Events Exploring Innovation in LOTE Education
In September 2025, the Department of Japanese, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau, hosted two academic events focused on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and its role in language education. These events addressed current challenges in the field and demonstrated the Departm ...
Invited Talk: Assistant Professor Li Yuzhe Speaks at NINJAL Symposium on “The Ideal Dictionary”
Prof. Li Yuzhe of the Department of Japanese was invited by the National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics (NINJAL) to speak at a public symposium on “The Future of Dictionaries in the Age of Generative AI” on June 22, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. This symposium gathered top researchers in li ...
Assistant Professor Yuzhe LI Receives Sumitomo Foundation Grant for Japan-related Research Projects
Assistant Professor Yuzhe LI from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Japanese, has been awarded the 2024 Grant for Japan-related Research in Asia by the Sumitomo Foundation. This program supports high-quality Japan-related research conducted by researchers in East and Southeast Asia. ...