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UCSI University is going transnational with the soft launch of its first international branch campus in Bangladesh. Named UCSI University Bangladesh, the new campus will be based in the capital city of Dhaka and operations will commence in May, this year. It is the first time UCSI is committing to a branch campus overseas. Higher Education Minister Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the launch dovetailed well with the Ministry’s internationalisation plans.
UCSI University hosted the MoU signing ceremony with “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage here at Kuala Lumpur Campus on 31st January 2023. The event was witnessed by Uzbekistan delegates led by His Excellency Ravshan Usmanov, Ambassador of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Malaysia. Through the MoU, the two universities look into increasing students’ mobility through exchange, organising international conferences and boosting edu-tourism for both countries. The two nations looked forward to the positive outcomes of cooperation beyond borders. On behalf of UCSI University, the Vice-Chancellor and UCSI Group’s CEO, Professor Datuk Ir Ts Dr Siti Hamisah binti Tapsir (FASc) gave the welcoming speech. Both Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and Internationalisation as well as Research and Postgraduate were also present, among others from UCSI Senior Management. The Deputy Governor of Samarkand Region, Mr Rustam Kobilov and Professor Juliboy Eltazarov, the first Vice-Rector of the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage were also among the attendees.
UCSI University's International Institute for Science Diplomacy and Sustainability (IISDS) held a hybrid sharing session on The Coral Triangle Initiative: A Regional Undertaking on Science Diplomacy on 16 January 2023. The special guest speaker, Dr Mohd Kushairi bin Mohd Rajuddin, Executive Director of the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat, shared his views, experience, and thoughts on the abovementioned issues. The session was moderated by Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid, Distinguished Professor and Founding Director of IISDS, UCSI University.
On 13th and 14th January 2023, CERVIE (Centre of Excellence for Research, Value Innovation and Entrepreneurship) organised a High-Impact Publication Writing Workshop where UCSI Staff got together and learned more about the tips and tricks in creating high-quality publications.
On 7 January 2023, the UCSI Japanese Cultural Society(JCS) and Japanese exchange students from Asia University, Japan organised Japan x Malaysia Cultural Carnival at Hilltop, UCSI University. This is a non-profit event that aimed to introduce Japanese and Malaysian cultures to all participants by organising a carnival with various Japanese and Malaysian food, cultural games, traditional handcrafts, and performances. JCS and the Japanese exchange students also hosted a game booth to show the similarities and differences between the traditional games of both countries where participants were able to play and get attractive prizes. The main highlight was the cosplay competition themed, "Japan/Malaysia characters" where many visitors were dressed up in custom-made costumes.
On 29 December 2022, UCSI University embraced new students and their parents from all over the world on Orientation Session here at KL Campus. During Orientation, students of January 2023 Intake were given the opportunity to mingle among peers and get to know the Student Council as well as learn more about the University.
In May 2021, UCSI University and Insight Institute of Learning, Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to establish UCSI University’s first overseas branch campus. This is certainly a great milestone for both countries and will help the Bangladeshi community to increase their workforce demand in the global employment markets.
UCSI University and Focus Point Vision Care Group, one of the largest optical retail chain stores in Malaysia today have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in line with the effort to foster a competent workforce for the optometry industry. This collaboration is a mutually beneficial partnership which sees both parties taking strides in providing educational opportunities and industry experiences to the next generation. It will also provide interest-free student loans to undergraduates pursuing the Optometry course at UCSI as well as an opportunity to work with Focus Point for 5 years upon graduating. The MoU was signed by Professor Dr Jimmy Mok Vee Hoong, Pro Vice-Chancellor, UCSI Springhill Campus and Dato Liaw Choon Liang, President and Chief Executive Officer of Focus Point Vision Care Group Sdn Bhd at UCSI Kuala Lumpur campus.
UCSI University welcomed the visit of a delegation from the Minister of Education, Dr Justin Valentin and his delegates from the Agency for National Human Resource Development, Republic of Seychelles, on 15 December 2022. The visit encourages further cooperation between the two countries to meet the increased need for Blue Economy, Sustainability, and Innovation. The visit was hosted by UCSI’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Internationalisation, Professor Datuk Dr Rohana Yusof, and academic members from KL, Springhill and Sarawak campuses as well as UCSI College. The Honourable Minister Dr Justin Valentin was impressed with UCSI’s comprehensive suite of programmes and facilities meeting the needs of their nation and looks forward to sending more Seychellois students to study at UCSI. UCSI’s Seychellois ICAD Fashion Design final year student, Ms Bertin Fabiani, and Seychelles’ Honorary Consul, Mr Kabilan Muniandy were also among the attendees.
UCSI University hosted a visit from delegates of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China on 14 December 2022. The Minister Counsellor, Mr Lin Shiguang led the visit with other delegation members, including its First Secretary, Dr Wu Xiaoping, and First Secretary, Ms Yao Yinghua. The UCSI University directors, deans and heads of various faculties and departments, and several students from China also joined the session, hoping to open up more collaboration opportunities between UCSI University and the People’s Republic of China.