Yuxin Li (Lucilia), a Year 3 student in International Tourism Management at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM) of Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), recently concluded her internship with the UNITAR Global Fair Pay Charter (Portugal) initiative, uncovering new opportunities for academia-industry collaboration.
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During the program, Li contributed to the preparation of a Charter signing ceremony in Hong Kong and engaged in in-depth discussions with project ambassadors on implementing equitable compensation frameworks. Sir Asif Bajwa KCR, Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at MGM Macau and a project ambassador, commended her proactive role and endorsed her senior-year internship application at MGM, while proposing strategic partnerships between the university and the industry.
Leveraging MGM’s innovations in organizational management, Li recommended integrating cutting-edge industry cases into curriculum development and initiating joint research on sustainable workforce development to enhance FHTM’s strength in applied academia. “This experience bridged theoretical knowledge with real-world challenges, inspiring me to facilitate more global partnerships for the Faculty,” she remarked.
Lucilia Li Engaged in In-Depth Discussions with Project Ambassadors
Professor Ben K. Goh, Dean of FHTM, applauded Li’s initiative, stating, “We are dedicated to practice-driven education and will strengthen partnerships with global enterprises like MGM to cultivate professionals equipped with both visionary leadership and operational excellence.
