FUKUOKA, Mar 25 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FKM), proudly celebrated a historic milestone with the successful graduation of the first cohort of the Dual Degree Master’s Programme under the CAMPUS Asia Plus Energy and Environmental Science and Technology (EEST) initiative.

The milestone was commemorated during the CAMPUS Asia Plus EEST Reunion Symposium for FY2025, held on March 24, 2026, at Chikushi Campus, Kyushu University (KU), Japan. The symposium served as a platform for academic exchange, collaboration, and reflection among partner universities, including KU from Japan, Pusan National University (PNU) from South Korea, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) from China, and UTM from Malaysia.

FKM proudly celebrates four outstanding graduates who have completed the dual degree programme, including Wan Emily Shazelyn and Norsyaqim Iqbal under the UTM-KU dual degree programme, as well as Sakamoto Takumu and Kawano Ryodai under the KU-UTM dual degree programme.

During the symposium, all four graduates actively participated in knowledge-sharing sessions, presenting their experiences across various academic engagements, including Summer School, Dual Degree Programme mobility, and Spring Seminar. Their reflections highlighted not only academic excellence but also cultural immersion, interdisciplinary exposure, and global collaboration.

Their participation was featured prominently in the symposium sessions, alongside other international students, reinforcing the programme’s mission of “Connecting Asia to the World”.

The event commenced with welcoming remarks from distinguished representatives of partner institutions. Representing UTM, Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Zaini Ahmad, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, delivered the official greeting address, reaffirming UTM’s commitment to internationalisation and academic excellence.

The symposium featured academic presentations by both dual degree and non-dual degree students, as well as M1-DD and NDD forums that promoted cross-institutional engagement. It also included general discussion and knowledge exchange sessions, alongside the EEST conferment ceremony to celebrate achievements.

UTM was proudly represented by four academic staff members at Kyushu University, Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Zaini Ahmad, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aminuddin Saad, Dr. Ummikalsom Abidin, and Dr. Muhammad Faiz Hilmi Rani. Their presence reflects UTM’s strong institutional commitment to nurturing global talent and strengthening strategic academic partnerships.

The celebration continued on 25 March 2026, where the pioneer cohort officially graduated, marking a significant milestone for UTM and the CAMPUS Asia Plus programme. This achievement represents the successful implementation of a high-impact international dual degree initiative, setting a strong foundation for future cohorts.

UTM extends its sincere appreciation to all parties who contributed to this success, including the FKM, the Centre for Student Recruitment and Admission (SRAD) and UTM International, as well as KU and all CAMPUS Asia Plus partner universities, and all individuals and stakeholders who were involved directly and indirectly.

Their collective efforts have enabled the successful delivery of this transformative academic programme.

The CAMPUS Asia Plus journey continues with several upcoming flagship programmes, including the CAMPUS Asia Plus EEST Summer School 2026, which will be held at PNU in South Korea in August 2026, followed by the CAMPUS Asia Plus Cross-Strait Symposium 2026, scheduled to take place at UTM in December 2026.

These initiatives will further strengthen regional collaboration, student mobility, and academic excellence across Asia.

Stay connected:
CAMPUS Asia Plus EEST UTM: https://mech.utm.my/campus–asiaplus/
Faculty Website: https://mech.utm.my/