Language Training and Testing

Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the Directorate-General for Interpretation of European Commission (DG Interpretation) have long maintained a close and amicable partnership, achieving significant success in advancing the training of Chinese-Portuguese interpreters as well as fostering the academic development of both institutions.

Since 2010, the two parties have collaborated in organizing professional conference interpreting training courses, successfully training over 100 interpreters from Macao, Chinese Mainland universities, government ministries, and international organizations. Guided by senior instructors from the DG Interpretation, the “EU-MPU Interpretation Training System”, which seamlessly integrates theory and practice, has played a pivotal role in advancing the internationalization of Chinese-Portuguese interpreting education. Furthermore, all bilingual faculty members of Faculty of Languages and Translation (FLT) at MPU have completed the DG Interpretation instructor training, bringing cutting-edge expertise and experience to their teaching.

As a key partner of the Portuguese Unit of DG Interpretation, MPU has actively participated in its international university conferences for over a decade. Representatives of FLT Master’s degree students have been invited to present at the conferences, engaging in in-depth exchanges with emerging global talents in the field of interpreting. Additionally, the two institutions have jointly established the EU Knowledge Centre for Interpretation, a multilingual database that serves as a vital resource for teaching and research in Chinese-Portuguese translation.

The 10th Cohort of Chinese-Portuguese Conference Interpreting Training Course in 2024

Train-the-trainer seminar on conference interpreting in 2021

Dr. Florika Fink-Hooijer, Director-General of the Department for Interpretation visits MPU in 2019

Closing Ceremony of the Conference Interpretation Trainer Training Seminar in 2019

Opening Ceremony of the 9th Conference Interpretation Training Seminar in 2019

Closing Ceremony of the 9th Conference Interpretation Training Seminar in 2019

Training classes in conference interpretation at MPU in 2018

Visit of the DG-SCIC and DGT Delegation to MPU in 2017

The 6th Conference Interpretation Training at MPU in 2016

MPU visit to DG-SCIC in 2016

The 6th Conference Interpretation Training at MPU in 2016

Visit of the DG-SCIC Delegation to MPU in 2015

The 5th Conference Interpretation Training at MPU in 2015

Visit of the DG-SCIC Delegation to MPU in 2014

Participation of the MPU faculty member in the SCIC University Conference in 2013

Participation of the MPU faculty member in the SCIC University Conference in 2013

MPU and DG Interpretation jointly establish a high-level training programme for Chinese-Portuguese interpreting talents

MPU and DG Interpretation have maintained a deep and enduring partnership for over a decade, setting a benchmark for the cultivation of Chinese-Portuguese interpreters in the Asia-Pacific region. Grounded in mutual trust and a spirit of innovation, the two institutions collaborate closely to promote multilingual policies and intercultural communication, consistently producing professionals who meet international standards for Macao, Chinese Mainland, and the broader Portuguese-speaking areas. As the sole EU partner university in Macao, MPU has trained a substantial number of high-calibre Chinese-Portuguese interpreters and has received strong support from the EU for its Master’s programme in Chinese-Portuguese Translation.

After in-depth discussions, both parties reached a consensus to explore new areas such as online education, leverage technology to enhance interpreting instruction, and collaborate closely to cultivate high-quality interpreters equipped to meet future development needs. This joint effort aims to continue providing professional expertise to support the deepening of Chinese-Portuguese exchanges.

Macao Coordinator of the DG Interpretation visits MPU

Delegates of MPU visit the DG Interpretation to explore innovative cooperation in interpreting education in the age of artificial intelligence