At the 2026 Spring Festival Dinner of City University of Macao, the Faculty of Education received multiple prestigious awards in recognition of its outstanding research capabilities and teaching outcomes. Guided by the core philosophy of “research-informed practice, research-enhanced teaching; educating with a focus on holistic development,” the Faculty demonstrated profound depth in academic exploration and talent cultivation.
Fruits of Research Excellence
Dr. Dai Yi, Programme Coordinator of the Faculty of Education, received the “Second-Class Excellence in Research Award” for her exceptional research contributions and was further honoured with an “A-Class Research Commendation.” These dual accolades mark her sustained breakthroughs and impact in academic research. Associate Professor Zheng Longwei of the Faculty was also awarded an “A-Class Research Commendation” for his outstanding research achievements, highlighting the robust growth of the Faculty’s core research capacity.
（Left: Zheng Longwei; Middle: Dean Cheng Liying; Right: Dai Yi）
Teaching Innovation Laurels
The Faculty also performed exceptionally well in the Teaching Excellence Awards category. Assistant Professor Wang Zixuan received the “New Scholar Teaching Excellence Award” for the 2024/2025 academic year in recognition of her innovative teaching methods and outstanding educational outcomes. This award not only affirms her individual teaching capabilities but also vividly demonstrates the Faculty’s commitment to teaching quality, pedagogical innovation, and the philosophy of “educating with dedication.”
（Wang Zixuan is the first from the left）
Inaugural Global Subject Ranking
In a milestone achievement, the recently released 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject saw Education at City University of Macao appear on the list for the first time, securing an impressive position in the 251–300 band globally. Among 830 top universities worldwide, the Faculty’s debut at this prominent rank represents authoritative recognition of its overall academic strength and international influence, marking a historic step forward in the Faculty’s disciplinary development.
Administrative Team’s Vital Support
Smooth operation of teaching and research would not be possible without the dedicated support of the administrative team. In this round of commendations, an administrative staff member of the Faculty received the “Outstanding Administrative Staff Award” for efficient, professional service and a conscientious work ethic. This honour acknowledges not only individual efforts but also the entire administrative team’s significant role in ensuring daily operations and serving the needs of faculty and students.
These collective achievements are the result of the unified and concerted efforts of all members of the Faculty of Education – faculty members dedicated to research, teaching staff, and administrative colleagues alike – each demonstrating the commitment and responsibility of educators through concrete action. This cohesive spirit drives the Faculty’s continual breakthroughs on the path to research innovation and talent development. The Faculty will continue to uphold its educational philosophy, forging ahead to create further excellence in nurturing talent and advancing knowledge.
