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Notice Teaching Arrangement for the 1st Semester of Academic Year 2021/2022 This notice is very important for all postgraduate students. Please read it immediately and carefully! Dear Postgraduate Students, In consideration of the current situation of the pandemic, we would like to inform you about the following teaching arrangements for the 1st semester of academic year 2021/2022: 1. University Almanac and Important Dates The classes for the coming semester will begin on 18 August and you may refer to the Graduate School’s webpage for the 2021/2022 University Almanac and Important Dates (https://grs.um.edu.mo/index.php/current-students/university-almanac-andimportant-dates/) for the details. 2. Teaching Mode All classes will mainly be arranged on a face-to-face teaching basis. Students should pay close attention to the Announcement of the Special Webpage against Epidemics of the Health Bureau of the Macao SAR (https://www.ssm.gov.mo/apps1/PreventCOVID19/en.aspx#clg17610). If students are not permitted to enter Macao, the University will arrange online classes for these students. Classroom Teaching Online Classes (face-to-face teaching)  Macao, Mainland China, Hong Kong  International students who are not and Taiwan students; permitted to enter Macao.  International students who are currently in Macao or permitted to enter Macao. 3. Preparation for Classes Classroom Teaching (face-to-face teaching)  Pay attention to health condition You are advised to take body temperature every day. If you have symptoms like fever and respiratory illness, please seek medical attention promptly. 1/2 Online Classes  Pay attention to health condition You are advised to take body temperature every day. If you have symptoms like fever and respiratory illness, please seek medical attention promptly.   Classroom Teaching (face-to-face teaching) Observe personal and environmental hygiene You should wear a mask properly, observe hand hygiene, and maintain good environmental hygiene when attending classes. Kindly note that you are required to wear a mask when using public transport or inside the University. Maintain social distancing at all times Please keep at least 1m distancing from others wherever possible. Online Classes  Prepare for online classes Teachers will offer live transmission and recording of their classes using Zoom (or any other meeting software) for the students who are eligible to take online classes. The class schedule will follow the timetable released to the students based on Macao time. Please contact the teachers for specific details of your online class arrangement. 4. Avoid Travelling Travelling to and from different countries/regions is a risk factor for COVID-19, so it is important to consider carefully the necessity of the trip. Online classes will not be arranged for the students who undergo mandatory isolation or medical observation resulted from travelling. The teaching arrangement related to detailed class arrangement will be announced before the class commencement in early August. Students must pay attention to the physical and mental health of yourselves and others. Please be reminded to wear a mask, wash hands frequently, keep a distance and avoid crowd gathering. The University is closely monitoring the situation of the pandemic and will make necessary adjustments to the teaching arrangement in accordance with the announcements and prevention guidelines of the Macao SAR government. Please pay close attention to the University notice and emails about any updates. Should you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us at email: gradschool@um.edu.mo or tel.: 8822 4898 during office hours. Graduate School 24 June 2021 2/2