UM engineer programs accredited

Three bachelor degree programs in engineering offered by the University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Science and Technology have been fully accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). The HKIE accreditation team and representatives of the Macau Institution of Engineers met with UM’s rector and vice rector recently to better understand the faculty’s programs. The accreditation is based on university, department and faculty “quality” – according to UM – and the program’s content and preparation for career development. Students starting one of the three programs between the 2011/2012 academic year and 2018/2019 academic year will be eligible to apply for HKIE membership upon graduation to receive professional qualifications recognized worldwide.

Children to undergo sailing training

The Marine and Water Bureau is calling 60 children aged between 7 to 10 years to participate in a sailing experience program which will take place in the mornings of July 10, 17, 24 and 31. Children will undergo sailing training conducted by the bureau. The training includes learning how to wear a life vest, make marine knots, sail, use the rudder control, and operate communications equipment. Children who complete all stages of the trainings will be awarded. According to the department, this is the first time such a program is being organized, offering local children the opportunity to experience the sailors’ occupational training and daily jobs.

TransAsia to cease flights in October

TransAsia Airways has announced that it will stop its services to Macau, Okinawa and China’s Guiyang from Oct. 30 to further streamline its operations. It aims to take on the rising competition in the air transportation market in Japan, to which the number of flights from Taiwan has been increasing rapidly, according to TransAsia. The company said on Monday that the company’s four A330 aircrafts will either be leased or sold as part of its efforts to streamline its operations. The company will also sell 125 million new shares to boost its working capital.