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YAM Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, Pro-Chancellor of UCSI University recently launched a Harmoni-Mesra book at UCSI University Kuala Lumpur Campus. As the university champions the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the book was one of the initiatives to promote SDG 16 — Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. It also helps to promote the principles of Rukun Negara's goal and encourage others to learn from the experiences of a Harmoni-Mesra campus.
Aimed to reach wider audience, the book is also available in eBook. To read the eBook, click HERE
UCSI continues to engage with practitioners and thinkers to promote awareness and understanding of sustainability. The conference served as a platform to raise public awareness on the latest challenges and trends in sustainability and spur academic research on sustainability and SDG-related activity. Besides the presentations on various aspects and experiences in SDGs, the audience was given a glimpse of what ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) is all about and why the industries out there are vying for its compliance. The speakers and panellists such as acclaimed scientists, sustainability experts, activists, and farm owners, had given everyone diverse areas on how SDGs and ESGs can be impacted. With UCSI’s strong commitment to sustainability, we expect to see more SDG- and ESG-related initiatives coming our way.
On June 16, UCSI students and staff joined a Design Thinking and Prototyping Workshop in collaboration with Prudential Singapore. They learned about design-to-delivery approach as well as gained valuable insights from the industry experts from all around the globe. UCSI is the key partner of a global Prudential Young Innovators (PYI) competition offering attractive cash prizes and scholarships.
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UCSI University and the International Educational Scientific Cultural Organization Berhad (IESCO) on 1 June signifies a collaborative effort to enhance student recruitment from the Middle East. By offering sponsorship to talented students, IESCO aims to support and empower individuals from the Middle East to pursue their educational aspirations at UCSI University.
Four respected religious leaders and practitioners gathered at UCSI University for an engaging forum, initiated by Professor Dr Mohd Tajuddin Rasdi. There have been many services and contributions made by various religious bodies, benefitting countless needy people from all walks of life regardless of their ethnicity, faith and race. These were shared by En Sahrolnizam B.Md Saari(Islam), Reverend Dr Hermen Shastri(Christianity), Ms Andal Krishnan(Hinduism) and Dr Ooi Hean Beng(Buddhism), and moderated by Mr Leong Sat Sing. We need to continue making Malaysia a model harmonious country of diverse and multi-ethnic communities.
Khairy Jamaluddin and Dr Ong Kian-Ming were part of the "Designing the Future" series on 25 May 2023 at Block G, UCSI University KL Campus, where they discussed on thought-provoking topics concerning the nation's economy, education, technology, healthcare and more! If you missed it, you can watch it here.
UCSI Group hosted His Excellency Ali Hussain Didi, Deputy High Commissioner along with his entourage for Eid Hi-Tea held on 9 May 2023 at The Hatton, Le Quadri Hotel. UCSI University's Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Directors, Maldivian students and staff were also present at the event, as it was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our engagement and to foster a closer relationship between the High Commission and the UCSI Maldivian students. Our hospitality students were able to present the guests with their award-winning mocktail, "Mango Asam Boi" as well.
The much-anticipated Orientation Day for the Class of May 2023 at UCSI University was a vibrant and momentous occasion held on 27 April 2023. New students from different corners of the globe were warmly welcomed into their new academic abode, where they were introduced to the various aspects of campus life. The engaging activities of the orientation day included enlightening information-sharing sessions and delightful meet-and-greet events with the esteemed faculty and staff members, enabling the students to feel at ease and more connected to their new academic community.
SABE Gallery Curatorial Team organised the official opening of SABE Gallery and the viewing of "Sengkumi" - Graduate Exhibition by the students of Diploma in Architectural Studies and Interior Architecture at Block A, UCSI University on 18 April 2023.
The event was officiated by Dato' Peter Ng, UCSI Group Founder and Executive Chairman and Professor Datuk Ir Ts Dr Siti Hamisah, UCSI Group CEO and UCSI University Vice-Chancellor.
Held on 13 April 2023, the Research and Teaching Excellence Award 2022 Ceremony is to recognise and honour the outstanding contributions of UCSI researchers and lecturers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to their respective fields in the year 2022. A total of 15 Award categories were presented under the Teaching and Research Awards fields. The award ceremony was followed by the launching of the UCSI Press book, whereby the authors briefly present their book content.
