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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Research on SDG16 - Peace and Justice

【Publications】

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Figure 1  MUST SDG16 Paper Growth Trend

University governance measures

MUST ensures the participation of local stakeholders in decision - making through diverse participation mechanisms, including professionals from various fields, outstanding local representatives, and representatives with social contributions. This is to ensure that local opinions and needs are fully considered and reflected, and to promote close connections and common development between the university and the community. (For more details, please see https://sust.must.edu.mo/reports/file/view/id-521.pdf).        MUST supports academic freedom, including the freedom to choose research fields and the freedom to publicly discuss and teach in their research fields. (For more details, please see https://www.must.edu.mo/page/intro.html).        In the published staff handbook, MUST emphasizes the relevant principles regarding corruption and bribery and requires employees to make a commitment to strict compliance. For more details, please refer to Chapter 1 of the Staff Handbook, "Staff Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards", and the "Staff Gift - Receiving Rules" (https://doc-wmweb.must.edu.mo/admin/attachment/view/doc/46580.do?locale=zh_MO).        MUST publishes an annual financial report to ensure transparency and accountability, including a summary of the economic situation, budget reports, and reports audited by independent audit institutions, to ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial data.

Working with government

Macau University of Science and Technology advocates academic freedom and freedom of speech. It supports faculty and students to freely express their views in teaching and research. It promotes the expression and interaction of diverse views by organizing public lectures, seminars, and discussions, as well as by establishing student associations and organizations.

Graduates in law and enforcement related courses