Recently, Stanford University and Elsevier's Mendeley Data released the latest "World's Top 2% Scientists" list, while Clarivate announced its 2025 "Highly Cited Researchers" ranking. Macao Polytechnic University achieved remarkable recognition in both lists, underscoring the University's growing influence and research excellence on the global stage.
The 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, and the 9th National Special Olympic Games marked a historic milestone as Macao co-hosted the event with Guangdong Province and Hong Kong for the first time. Athletes from across the nation gathered in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to compete for glory. MPU's athletes delivered outstanding performances, while faculty, student volunteers, and technical teams worked tirelessly behind the scenes, showcasing professionalism and teamwork. MPU Rector Professor Im Sio Kei highlighted MPU's full support for the Macao segment of the Games, from athlete development and volunteer services to torch relay, competition organisation, and technical assistance, promoting patriotism and advancing Macao's integration into national sports development.
June marked a defining chapter for Macao Polytechnic University as the campus came alive with celebration during the 2024/2025 graduation ceremony. More than 1,500 graduates crossed the stage earning doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degrees, a testament to years of dedication and perseverance. Among the highlights was the graduation of the first cohort of BSc in Nursing at the Nursing Academy, jointly established by MPU and Peking University Health Science Center. Amid applause and heartfelt congratulations, guests urged graduates to dream boldly, embrace responsibility, and shape the future with confidence.
Macao Polytechnic University kicked off the 2025/2026 academic year with an opening ceremony in August, welcoming 3,000 bright new minds from Macao, the Greater Bay Area, across China, Portuguese-speaking countries, and regions worldwide. From bachelor's to doctoral programmes, these students are setting out on an exciting academic adventure as they strive to turn their dreams into reality.
A decade after the United Nations launched its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the latest SDG Report reveals that only 35% of the 169 targets are on track. This calls for renewed collective action and the active engagement of younger generations to shape a sustainable future. In pursuit of this vision, Macao Polytechnic University integrates sustainability into education and practice through diverse campus initiatives. These programmes take students beyond classrooms into nature and communities, fostering sustained values and cultivating habits that drive lasting change.