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UCSI University has officially partnered with PlusVibes, Malaysia's first all-in-one mental health and wellbeing application. This collaboration provides UCSI community with free access to the PlusVibes app, offering the chance to chat with qualified listeners, enjoy motivational content and access guided videos to boost mental health and resilience. It marks a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of our entire UCSI community.
On 10 May 2025, UCSI University proudly commenced its 38th convocation ceremony — the first session of the year. This milestone event saw 898 graduates officially join the ranks of the University’s distinguished alumni. The ceremony was further elevated by a historic moment: the installation of Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz as UCSI University’s new Chancellor.
UCSI’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science hosted a HPV Awareness campaign. Prof Dr M Nasir Shafiee was invited to give a talk about the STI. In conjunction with the talk, there were also educational booths set up around the premises, including a free clinical breast examination service.
This partnership will open doors for elective postings, private attachments, research collaboration, and the exchange of both academic staff and students between our institutions.
The event brought together our deputy vice-chancellor of Academic and Internationalisation (Kuala Lumpur Campus) Prof Datuk Dr Rohana Yusof, university faculty, deans and distinguished alumni. Highlights included inspiring talks by James Koo, Kewdoo co-founder and director, on helping F&B businesses; Jin Chi, ZFounder Club founder, on connecting young entrepreneurs; and Kelvin Tai, UCSI University Alumni Association president, who shared his journey with Artmeet, a creative talent platform. We were also delighted to reconnect with Lim Zhi Min, our Dec 2024 valedictorian, who is now pursuing her PhD at UCSI.
This new partnership aims to enhance opportunities for postgraduate students in International Hospitality Management and the MBA programme. UCSI is confident that the agreement will pave the way for broader cooperation - including joint research initiatives, academic exchanges, staff mobility opportunities, the development of dual programmes and more.
UCSI University had the honour of welcoming distinguished delegates from Millat Umidi University, Uzbekistan. The visit featured a constructive academic discussion between both institutions, focused on fostering strategic collaboration, exchanging expertise and exploring opportunities for impactful partnerships.
UCSI University recently hosted the She Shines Women Empowerment Conference, an event that was officiated by UCSI pro-chancellor Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin Tuanku Muhriz. The event featured an inspiring lineup of guest speakers, including DTE Consult founder Tengku Dr Naufal Tengku Mansor, TalentCorp Malaysia senior vice-president Mahuran Saro Sariki and former Miti secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria. In her address, Tan Sri Dr Rebecca emphasised the need to elevate women whose voices often go unheard and highlighted the critical role of strong support systems in empowering women to thrive. The conference also featured a captivating stage production titled Women of Nusantara: Their Seen and Unseen Worlds, which explored the spiritual beliefs and practices of working women across the Malay Archipelago.
UCSI University warmly welcomed honoured guests from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) University in a visit aimed at fostering collaboration and friendship between the two institutions. During the visit, the delegation toured UCSI Kuala Lumpur's facilities, and tokens of appreciation were exchanged as a gesture of hospitality and mutual respect. This meaningful engagement reflects UCSI's ongoing commitment to building global partnerships and creating enriching educational experiences.
