38 人物專訪 • EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 澳大新語 • 2024 UMAGAZINE 30 Júnior’s most surprising discoveries was his thesis paper in the UM Dissertations and Theses collection database in the UM Library. This discovery left him deeply moved, as he remarks, ‘I am amazed that not only can I access my thesis online, but the physical copy is also so well-preserved. The UM Library’s meticulous collection management truly sets an example for us to follow.’ The sight of his thesis paper evoked fond memories of Guilherme Júnior’s youthful days as a UM student, prompting him to make a special visit to the Faculty of Law (FLL) to meet his thesis supervisor, FLL Associate Dean (Research) Prof Wei Dan. Guilherme Júnior humorously recalls Prof Wei’s strict teaching style, saying, ‘Prof Wei was very serious. She never compromised on standards and was particular about punctuality, so students were always on time for her classes. Whenever I faced challenges in my research, she was always there to provide clear guidance and direction.’ During his time at UM, Guilherme Júnior developed a keen interest in the Bretton Woods system. However, it was not easy to conduct an in-depth analysis of the impact of the international monetary and financial order created by the system on developing countries. Fortunately, under Prof Wei’s guidance, Guilherme Júnior successfully conducted comparative case studies across different countries to understand how and commerce hinge heavily on legal considerations. Pursuing this law programme at UM would allow me to examine the relationship between Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries such as Mozambique through both a legal and a commercial lens.’ Guilherme Júnior highlighted that the 2nd Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries was held in Macao shortly after he started his studies in the city. This event not only provided him with an opportunity to make friends with people from other Portuguese-speaking countries, but also deepened his understanding of the economic and trade connections between Macao, China and the Lusophone world. As one of the inaugural graduates of the programme, he believes that it equipped him with the knowledge and skills to delve into the standards of existing international laws and regulations within the European Union, the broader global context, mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao. The programme also provided him with a solid foundation for his future legal studies. Returning to UM Guilherme Júnior’s recent return to UM has given him a strong sense of the transformations and advancements that have taken place at his alma mater. While he vividly recalls the inevitable hill he had to climb to reach the old UM campus in Taipa, he is impressed by the expansive and verdant campus now situated on Hengqin Island. One of Guilherme 澳大與蒙德拉內大學簽署教學及科研合作備忘錄 UM and UEM sign a memorandum of understanding on teaching and research collaboration
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