About
Agnes Lam
Dr. Agnes Lam, originally from Chaoyang, Guangdong, was born in Macau. She is Associate Professor at the University of Macau's Department of Communication, Director of the Macau Studies Centre, veteran journalist, scholar, writer and poet. She served as directly-elected Member of the Macau Legislative Assembly (2017-2021) and has long been dedicated to Macau press history research, civil society building and public policy advocacy.
Career Timeline
Directly-Elected Member of Macau Legislative Assembly
Elected as legislator representing Macau Civic Power, focusing on livelihood, education, media freedom and related issues.
Director, Macau Studies Centre, University of Macau
Leading the Macau Studies Centre in academic research on Macau society, politics, culture and related fields.
Associate Professor, University of Macau
Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, teaching journalism, communication studies, public speaking and related courses.
Published The Starting Point of Modern Chinese Journalism
After a decade of research, proposed that Macau's first newspaper was the Gazeta de Macau (1807), rewriting Chinese journalism history.
President, Macau Civic Power
Advocating civic participation and promoting civil society development in Macau.
Visiting Scholar, University of Cambridge, UK
Selected as Visiting Scholar at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge; Life Member of Clare Hall.
Assistant Professor, University of Macau
Long-serving Director of the Journalism and Public Communication Programme.
Ph.D. (Journalism), Renmin University of China
Doctoral research focused on Macau press and publishing history.
Publisher, New Generation Monthly
Founded and continues to lead this Macau cultural monthly.
LL.M. (Journalism), Renmin University of China
Studied for Master's degree in journalism in Beijing.
Veteran Media Professional
Joined TDM (Teledifusão de Macau) in late 1992, serving as programme host, news reporter and news anchor.
Publications
- The Starting Point of Modern Chinese Journalism—Macau Press History (1557-1840) (2016)
- Macau, Waking Up in Las Vegas (2013)
- Poetry · Thought (2007)
- A Shadow, A Voice (2004)
- Forgotten (2000)
- The Coffee Stall (1999)
- If I Fell in Love With You (1997)
Social Roles
- Member of Macau Chief Executive Election Committee (2014–present)
- Member of Hebei Provincial Committee of CPPCC
- President of Macau Civic Power (2013–present)
- Vice President of Pen of Macau (2001–present)
- Vice President of Macau Chinese Cultural Exchange Association (2005–present)
- Life Member of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge
- Member of World Association for Public Opinion Research (WAPOR)
Education
Ph.D. (Journalism)
Renmin University of China · 2002–2006
LL.M. (Journalism)
Renmin University of China · 1995–1998
B.A. (Chinese Communication)
University of Macau