{"id":12576,"date":"2024-09-13T15:52:50","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T07:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=12576"},"modified":"2024-09-20T16:26:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T08:26:55","slug":"utms-phd-programme-attracts-wide-range-of-tourism-research-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/utms-phd-programme-attracts-wide-range-of-tourism-research-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"UTM\u2019s PhD programme attracts wide range of tourism research talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-12576 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-herald-lay-a-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Joey.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12575'>\n\t\t\t\tUTM PhD student Ms. Joey Liu Jinyu\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Evelyn.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Evelyn.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Evelyn.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Evelyn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Evelyn-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Evelyn-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Evelyn-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Evelyn-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Evelyn-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Evelyn-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12574'>\n\t\t\t\tMs. Evelyn Tang Ying believes a UTM PhD degree could help her advance her career\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12573'>\n\t\t\t\tMs. Coral Xu Shuaitao, an alumna of UTM\u2019s Tourism Event Management Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme, says the University was her top choice for doctoral studies\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Mark-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12572'>\n\t\t\t\tMr. Mark Wang Zhiheng, a fresh graduate of UTM\u2019s International Tourism Management Master\u2019s Degree Programme, has opted to continue his academic studies at the University\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon 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640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Xu-Jingqian-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Xu-Jingqian-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12571'>\n\t\t\t\tPhD student Mr. Xu Jingqian\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Theodore.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Theodore.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Theodore.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Theodore-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Theodore-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Theodore-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Theodore-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Theodore-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Theodore-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Theodore-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-12570'>\n\t\t\t\tFor Mr. Theodore Ng Chi Hin from Macao, embarking on UTM\u2019s PhD programme signifies a significant life change\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<span class='pum-trigger  popmake-12579  text-center font-blue' data-do-default=''>\u4e2d\u6587\u7248\u672c \/ Chinese version<\/span>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>The cohort of PhD students for UTM\u2019s 2024\/2025 academic year is drawn from diverse sources. The 13 new doctoral students, aiming to advance their academic and professional careers, say they chose the University for its international outlook, English-medium instruction, and exceptional academic environment<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the academic year 2024\/2025 commences, a new cohort of PhD students from diverse backgrounds has arrived at UTM. Their new journey in tourism and hospitality research will be helped by the University&#8217;s global acclaim, top-notch academic environment, and abundant resources, say several students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new academic year is a historic enrolment milestone for UTM and its predecessor institution, with over 900 fresh faces beginning their educational pursuits in August, including 13 new PhD students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of the PhD students is working at academic institutions across Mainland China. They are poised to explore a wide spectrum of research interests at UTM, such as smart tourism, sustainability, and rural tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the newcomers is Ms. Joey Liu Jinyu, a media studies lecturer from Guilin Tourism University on the Mainland. She has a bachelor&#8217;s degree in advertising, and a master&#8217;s degree in communication and media studies from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Ms. Liu\u2019s decision to pursue a PhD degree at UTM stemmed from the University\u2019s global reputation in tourism and hospitality research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs I have not majored in tourism, I believe that UTM could help me strengthen my foundations in theories and research methods in this field, given its spectacular teaching model and research achievements,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Evelyn Tang Ying, a colleague of Ms. Liu\u2019s at Guilin Tourism University, where she works as an English-language tutor, believes a UTM PhD degree could help her transition from a language instructor to a specialised researcher and scholar. \u201cSome of my acquaintances who have studied at UTM all speak highly of its comprehensive strengths,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other factors influencing her decision to come to UTM are its international outlook and English-medium instruction, which fit well with her academic background, including a master\u2019s degree in education from the University of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. \u201cI find myself better adapted to a learning environment like UTM\u2019s,\u201d she remarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>World-class quality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms. Coral Xu Shuaitao, an alumna of UTM\u2019s Tourism Event Management Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme, affirms the University as her top choice for doctoral studies. \u201cHaving experienced various educational institutions, I find UTM&#8217;s curriculum quality and resources among the best compared to other international universities,\u201d she reflects. Ms. Xu pursued higher education studies also in Ireland and the United States, having worked for two years at a tourism operator on Hengqin island next door to Macao.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now serving as a lecturer at a Guangdong province university, Ms. Xu says: \u201cI am keen on exploring opportunities in the [Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao] Greater Bay Area, and UTM&#8217;s PhD programme just checks all the boxes of mine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2019 by its predecessor institution, UTM\u2019s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Hospitality and Tourism Management features a normal study period of three years per intake, with applications accepted year-round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Mark Wang Zhiheng, a fresh graduate of UTM\u2019s International Tourism Management Master\u2019s Degree Programme, has opted to continue his academic studies at the University, following a fulfilling two-year experience at master\u2019s level. \u201cUTM boasts an array of distinguished faculty members from whom I hope to continue learning,\u201d he states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUTM offers an exceptional academic environment that empowers students to explore and excel,&#8221; Mr. Wang adds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vibrant academic environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Echoing a similar sentiment is Mr. Xu Jingqian, who has completed his bachelor&#8217;s degree and his master&#8217;s degree at UTM. \u201cThe faculty members here are friendly and possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise,\u201d he highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile UTM might not have the largest campus, the vibrant learning atmosphere fosters engaging discussions on academic topics both inside and outside of the classroom,\u201d he states. \u201cThis experience has left a lasting impression on me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Mr. Theodore Ng Chi Hin from Macao, embarking on UTM\u2019s PhD programme signifies a significant life change. He recently resigned from a five-year stint in the financial department at an international hotel chain\u2019s local unit, in order fully to dedicate himself to his studies. His passion for academia stemmed from his studies at UTM, where he completed his bachelor&#8217;s degree and his master&#8217;s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI discovered my passion for research while working on my undergraduate thesis,\u201d he says. \u201cThis passion has endured over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Ng believes the coming three years at UTM will equip him for a future role in academia. \u201cTo build a career in this field, establishing a robust academic foundation is paramount, and I hope to absorb all different types of knowledge here,\u201d he asserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Editor: UTM Public Relations Team<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The cohort of PhD students for UTM\u2019s 2024\/2025 academic year is drawn from diverse sources. 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