UM signs protocol with Indian institute

The University of Macau (UM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), aimed at “enriching the academic programs and promote the exchange of students,” the university said in a statement.  “This is the first top institution in India to sign such a document with the UM,” it said.  The memorandum of understanding aims to encourage further cooperation between faculty members, departments, and research institutions; all while pursuing various forms of collaboration, including academic staff visits to give lectures, hold seminars and discussions, teach courses, or conduct research. Student visits to attend courses and carry out studies, as well as the joint development of teaching programs, are also part of the agreement.  “As UM launches a new global strategy, it is natural that we want to establish close links with IIT Guwahati. Both Rector Biswas and I anticipate significant collaboration between our two institutions which will benefit our two regions,” said UM rector Wei Zhao in a statement.

GIT website attacked

The Transportation Infrastructure Bureau’s (GIT) website was attacked by hackers on Thursday night, the Bureau has revealed in a statement. Some parts of the website redirected users to “obscene content,” thus affecting the normal use of the website. Upon receiving notice of the incident, GIT said that the Bureau asked its officers to follow up the case, and reported the attack to the Judiciary Police, who are now conducting an investigation.