Higher education should focus on teaching students to think critically and take responsibility for their work, rather than relying on AI tools to produce answers. Students should learn to consider the context and consequences of their ideas, and to weigh the pros and cons of different solutions. By doing so, they will develop the skills to make informed decisions and take ownership of their work, rather than simply relying on AI to produce a polished response... Read More
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The QS Higher Ed Summit highlighted the role of rankings in higher education, with universities using them to attract international students and improve their reputation. However, rankings should not dictate a university's strategy, and institutions should not prioritize them over their core goals of research, teaching, and student experience. Instead, rankings should be used as a benchmark to compare performance and identify areas for improvement... Read More
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Dua pasukan pelajar Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) daripada Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam (FKA) meraih pelbagai pengiktirafan dalam pertandingan Pengenalan dan Demonstrasi Penyelidikan Kejuruteraan Gempa Bumi di Sekolah (IDEERS) 2026 di Taipei, Taiwan. Pasukan pascasiswazah FKA UTM meraih tiga anugerah utama, manakala pasukan prasiswazah FKA UTM menduduki tempat ke-16 keseluruhan daripada 40 institusi antarabangsa. Pencapaian ini menunjukkan usaha berterusan FKA UTM dalam memperkukuh penglibatan pelajar dalam bidang kejuruteraan gempa bumi serta penyelidikan berkaitan... Read More
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Three UTM alumni-founded companies, Bateriku, WAHDAH, and DF Automation, have been recognized in Cradle's Malaysia Top 100 Startups 2026 for their commercial performance and contributions to the country's innovation ecosystem. The companies, which operate in the automotive assistance, digital mobility, and industrial robotics sectors, have achieved significant revenue growth and international recognition. Their success highlights the potential of engineering graduates to create economic value and drive innovation in Malaysia... Read More
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ZetaTech, a UTM spin-off company, has developed a next-generation nano-additive platform called ZECOA, which captures carbon dioxide, reflects heat, and provides thermal insulation. The technology has the potential to be integrated into various materials and applications, and has already received recognition and engagement from several organizations. ZetaTech's commercialization efforts have been supported by research funding, intellectual property, and industry collaboration, and the company is now targeting wider market access and production capacity... Read More
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The UTM Policy Studies Research Group facilitated a stakeholder validation session for the proposed National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Enculturation Roadmap Framework, bringing together 40 participants from various government agencies and ministries. The session focused on a proposed framework to guide STI enculturation at the national level, aiming to nurture a society that values scientific knowledge and critical thinking. The validation process considered four interconnected policy foundations: talent development, societal enculturation, ecosystem reorientation, and inclusive development... Read More
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The UTM Policy Studies Research Group facilitated a stakeholder validation session for the proposed National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Enculturation Roadmap Framework, bringing together 40 participants from various government agencies and ministries. The session focused on a proposed framework to guide STI enculturation at the national level, aiming to nurture a society that values scientific knowledge and critical thinking. The validation process considered four interconnected policy foundations: talent development, societal enculturation, ecosystem reorientation, and inclusive development.
Kumpulan Penyelidikan Pengimejan dan Maklumat Geospatial (GI2RG), Fakulti Alam Bina dan Ukur (FABU), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) menerima kunjungan delegasi akademik daripada Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia. Lawatan itu melibatkan 20 staf akademik ITS serta enam wakil Pusat Inovasi dan Pengkomersilan (ICC) UTM. Delegasi berkenaan disambut oleh barisan ahli akademik UTM yang terdiri daripada Penolong Ketua Makmal GI2RG, Prof. Madya Sr. Dr. Ami Hassan Md Din; Sr. Dr. Mohammad Hanif Hamden; Sr. Ts. Dr. Muhammad Imzan Hassan; dan Dr. Khairulnizam M. Idris.
UTM bakal menawarkan kursus profesional berkaitan kawalan komputer kuantum secara dalam talian melalui kerjasama strategik dengan QuantrolOx Finland Oy. Kursus teknikal itu akan memperkenalkan konsep asas fizik kuantum, kejuruteraan gelombang mikro, elektronik dan kriogenik. Kursus itu dibuka kepada pelajar bidang Fizik dan Kejuruteraan, serta orang awam secara dalam talian bagi memperluas akses kepada pembelajaran dalam bidang teknologi kuantum.
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FKM) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) strengthened its international connections through a five-day programme in Indonesia, fostering collaborations in research, education, and community development. The programme included knowledge transfer activities, academic partnerships, and networking opportunities with universities, researchers, and industry professionals. The initiative supports UTM's commitment to building lasting partnerships and positive impact for society.
Events
The QS Higher Ed Summit highlighted the role of rankings in higher education, with universities using them to attract international students and improve their reputation. However, rankings should not dictate a university's strategy, and institutions should not prioritize them over their core goals of research, teaching, and student experience. Instead, rankings should be used as a benchmark to compare performance and identify areas for improvement.
Three UTM alumni-founded companies, Bateriku, WAHDAH, and DF Automation, have been recognized in Cradle's Malaysia Top 100 Startups 2026 for their commercial performance and contributions to the country's innovation ecosystem. The companies, which operate in the automotive assistance, digital mobility, and industrial robotics sectors, have achieved significant revenue growth and international recognition. Their success highlights the potential of engineering graduates to create economic value and drive innovation in Malaysia.
ASEAN universities should collaborate as one regional education ecosystem rather than competing as individual institutions to become a destination of choice for international students. The region's geographical proximity alone is not enough, and seamless academic recognition is necessary to facilitate intraregional student mobility. ASEAN must become a global education powerhouse by combining its strengths in education, technology, and industry to offer a distinctive international education experience.
Achievements
Dua pasukan pelajar Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) daripada Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam (FKA) meraih pelbagai pengiktirafan dalam pertandingan Pengenalan dan Demonstrasi Penyelidikan Kejuruteraan Gempa Bumi di Sekolah (IDEERS) 2026 di Taipei, Taiwan. Pasukan pascasiswazah FKA UTM meraih tiga anugerah utama, manakala pasukan prasiswazah FKA UTM menduduki tempat ke-16 keseluruhan daripada 40 institusi antarabangsa. Pencapaian ini menunjukkan usaha berterusan FKA UTM dalam memperkukuh penglibatan pelajar dalam bidang kejuruteraan gempa bumi serta penyelidikan berkaitan.
ZetaTech, a UTM spin-off company, has developed a next-generation nano-additive platform called ZECOA, which captures carbon dioxide, reflects heat, and provides thermal insulation. The technology has the potential to be integrated into various materials and applications, and has already received recognition and engagement from several organizations. ZetaTech's commercialization efforts have been supported by research funding, intellectual property, and industry collaboration, and the company is now targeting wider market access and production capacity.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) kekal sebagai salah satu universiti terbaik di Asia, menduduki kedudukan ke-25 dalam penarafan QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027. UTM mencatatkan peningkatan prestasi dalam sembilan daripada 11 indikator, termasuk reputasi akademik, penyelidikan, dan kualiti tenaga akademik. Universiti ini juga mencapai skor penuh 100 bagi tiga indikator, termasuk pelajar antarabangsa dan program pertukaran pelajar.
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