February 18, 2026

Research Nexus

The secondment programme at Poland's Silesian University of Technology and Kosovo's University of Prishtina strengthened research and teaching capacity, promoted institutional development, and fostered international cooperation. The programme focused on additive manufacturing and materials engineering, with a strong emphasis on knowledge transfer and implementation. It resulted in the preparation of scientific publications, new laboratory exercises, and project-based learning modules, as well as established a foundation for joint publications and future collaborations.

DESARU, 5 Feb – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in collaboration with the Association of Materials, Vibration & Insulation Practitioners, Malaysia (AMVIP), successfully organised the Asset Integrity Management Forum & Technology Showcase 2026 at Four Points by Sheraton, Desaru, Johor. The event attracted more than 150 industry professionals from Malaysia’s critical industrial sectors. Themed “Maintenance, Inspection & […]

112 pelajar Sekolah Agama Tunjuk Laut, Kota Tinggi menyertai Program STEM Dr Solar yang dianjurkan oleh UTM CCS Cawangan Kuala Lumpur. Program ini bertujuan memperkenalkan konsep asas tenaga solar melalui pendekatan pembelajaran berasaskan pengalaman dan meningkatkan kesedaran pelajar terhadap teknologi tenaga boleh baharu. Pelajar membina model sistem solar berskala kecil secara berkumpulan dalam aktiviti amali pemasangan dan pengujian Solar STEM Kit. Program ini disokong oleh rakan strategik industri dan korporat, termasuk Yayasan MR. DIY dan Yayasan JCorp.
Program 'Sehari di Taman Syurga' di Kampung Sungai Bunyi Pontian telah meningkatkan semangat kebersamaan antara institusi pengajian tinggi, agensi keselamatan dan komuniti setempat. Program ini melibatkan 64 peserta yang membersihkan kawasan masjid dan tanah perkuburan Islam kampung. Usaha ini menyokong Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (SDG) seperti menjadikan penempatan manusia inklusif, selamat, berdaya tahan dan mampan serta meningkatkan kesedaran terhadap kepentingan pembangunan mampan.

Events

Assoc. Prof. Eur. Ing. Ir. Ts. Dr. Syuhaida Ismail and other female engineers shared their experiences and strategies for success in a forum on women's involvement in engineering, highlighting the importance of data-driven decision-making, effective communication, and mentorship in overcoming challenges faced by women in STEM fields. The discussion emphasized the need to redesign systems to be more inclusive and supportive of women's careers, rather than simply encouraging them to adapt to existing structures. The event aimed to inspire female students to pursue engineering careers and remain resilient despite life transitions.
The Applied Algebra and Analysis Group (AAAG) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia successfully organized the AAAG International Algebra Seminar 2026, bringing together researchers from Malaysian and Indonesian universities to share recent developments in algebra. The seminar featured 20 presenters and over 30 participants, with three Best Presenter Awards presented to outstanding contributors. The event fostered new collaborative research initiatives and supported UTM's commitment to nurturing academic excellence in the mathematical sciences.
The Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) hosted a seminar to strengthen institutional capacity in embedding sustainability into curriculum, governance, and digital learning ecosystems. The event brought together 71 academics and practitioners from the region to discuss strategies for integrating sustainability education and governance. The initiative aims to produce graduates who are employable, industry-relevant, and capable of measurable institutional impact.

Achievements

JOHOR BAHRU, 17 Feb – Dua pelajar Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) dipilih sebagai Imam Tarawih di Osaka, Jepun, sepanjang Ramadan ini sekali gus mengangkat nama institusi di pentas dakwah antarabangsa Dua pelajar yang berlepas ke Osaka malam tadi, Muhammad Danish Arman Shah, merupakan pelajar jurusan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Pembangunan Sumber Manusia) dari Fakulti Sains […]

Naib Canselor UTM, Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim telah menganjurkan Sesi Libat Urus untuk memperingati pelantikan pentadbir akademik baharu dan kenaikan pangkat staf di UTM Cawangan Kuala Lumpur. 11 warga UTM Cawangan Kuala Lumpur yang menerima kenaikan pangkat, termasuk tiga staf pentadbiran dan sokongan serta lapan staf akademik telah diberi ucapan syabas oleh Naib Canselor. Beliau juga mengingatkan bahawa kepimpinan adalah satu amanah besar yang menuntut keadilan, keikhlasan dan rasa tanggungjawab yang tinggi.
Kontinjen catur para Malaysia meraih pingat gangsa di Sukan Para ASEAN 2025 setelah menunggu hampir lapan tahun sejak kejayaan terakhir pada edisi 2017. Kejayaan ini dicapai di bawah kepimpinan Prof. Madya Ir. Dr. Nasrul Humaimi Mahmood, pensyarah Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik (FKE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Pencapaian ini membuktikan bahawa staf akademik UTM mampu memberi impak signifikan di luar bilik kuliah melalui pemindahan ilmu, kepimpinan akademik dan pembangunan komuniti.
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