The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) is collaborating Times Higher Education (THE) to launch “Times Higher Education Asia Universities Summit 2025” in Macau for the first time from 22 to 24 April 2025. Under the theme of “Asia’s rise: A transformative journey in science, technology and innovation,” the summit brought together university leaders, senior managements, and policymakers from higher education institutions worldwide. Lin Bojun, a doctoral student at the School of Business (MSB) at MUST, was one of the invited speakers during a sharing forum on 23 April. Themed “Start-up culture: Empowering small businesses through innovation in higher education”, Lin joined Ms. Carmina Bayombong, CEO and Founder of InvestEd Philippines; and Professor Derwin Suhartono, Dean of the School of Computer Science at Bina Nusantara University in Indonesia, to exchange insights on the role of higher education in fostering entrepreneurship.
Lin Bojun (first from left), a MSB doctoral student, took group photo with fellow guest speakers at the forum
During the forum, Lin shared his perspectives on the topic. He drew upon his academic journey in both Master’s and Doctoral studies at MUST, as well as his practical experiences collaborating with enterprises and institutions in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. He expressed gratitude to MSB for providing platforms and opportunities that enabled him to visit enterprises and universities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and engage with industry experts and scholars to accumulate valuable hands-on experiences. He encouraged the students that in addition to completing their studies, they can actively explore the development of small businesses in neighboring cities; and to utilize the knowledge they have learned under the guidance of their professors, to provide small businesses with reference-worthy solutions, to develop feasible solutions to real-world business challenges, thereby enhancing their practical skills while contributing to the development of regional small enterprises.
Lin Bojun shared his experiences with guests during the forum
Lin’s sharing highlighted the effectiveness of MSB’s educational philosophy in cultivating students’ practical capabilities and sense of social responsibility, while also demonstrated the dedication to promoting innovation in higher education and supporting regional economic development.
(Photos by Times Higher Education; Content contributed and reviewed by Lin Bojun; Format reviewed by Helen Kam)
