Impactful Project
In a remarkable initiative aimed at uplifting local communities, Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS) lecturers Dr. Nor Hidayati Zakaria and Associate Professor Dr. Adriana Mohd Rizal led the recent Knowledge Transfer Program Research Innovation Grant (KTP-RIG) on October 27, 2024, at Cluster Land Plan (RTB) Batu Putih, Marang, Terengganu. Targeting small-scale coconut farmers and […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 20 – The Language Academy recently hosted the much-anticipated Poetry Recital Competition & Art Exhibition at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Mutiara Rini, marking the grand finale of a three-month program held from August to October 2024. Spearheaded by Dr. Faraha Hamidi, the program encompassed three intensive poetry-writing modules, culminating in this final […]
On October 2, 2024, the Language Academy launched a two-year foster school project, adopting two rural primary schools in Johor: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Boh in Pontian and SK Tiram Duku in Gelang Patah. The launch event was officiated by Hj. Noor Rahilme Mohamed Noor, Chief Assistant Director of Language at the Johor State Education […]
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is excited to welcome 89 exchange students from 11 countries as part of its expanding international mobility program for Semester 1, 2024/2025. These students, representing regions across Europe, Asia, and North America, highlight UTM’s growing appeal as a destination for international education and reinforce its global reputation among academic institutions. A […]
From 27th July to 2nd August 2024, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) successfully hosted the AI & Culture Fusion Summer School, welcoming 25 students and lecturers from Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK), Indonesia. The program aimed to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can support cultural preservation, while fostering closer academic ties between Malaysia and Indonesia. Participants were […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 21 – In celebration of the World Erasmus Day in October, UTM International has successfully organised a half-day event to provide valuable information about the Erasmus program. This session is specifically tailored for the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) community and encourages both staff and students to participate in engaging discussions. Erasmus Day […]
The ATU-NET Summer School Program, organized by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in collaboration with the Asia Technology University Network (ATU-NET), successfully united international students from Southeast Asia for an innovative learning experience. The program, held from 25th to 28th August 2024, brought together 26 participants from countries such as Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. […]
21 October 2024, Johor Bahru – As part of the UTM Erasmus Days event, an insightful sharing session was held, featuring three distinguished representatives from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). These individuals have been key coordinators of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) grant projects. Organized by UTM International, the session provided an in-depth […]
The Japan-Malaysia Global Immersion Research Project took place from 2nd to 5th September 2024, involving a collaboration between Faculty of Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM); Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan; Loaita Corporation, Tokyo, Japan; and Hard Rock Café (HRC) Puteri Harbour, Johor. The programme was facilitated and mentored by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zuraidah Sulaiman, Dr. Noraindah […]
Seven students from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) had an incredible experience in France from September 28th to October 8th. The students, Adam Danial, Ahamad Amirul Afhiq, Ahmed Salihin, Chong Sheng Zhe, Dhifvesh, Harry Becqam, and Toh You Ping from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FKM), were selected from over 20 applicants to participate in the […]
On 11th November 2024, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE) successfully hosted the FKE Industry 2024 at the P19a foyer. The event showcased 13 booths from various industries and 19 booths from Research Groups and Centres of Excellence (CoE), serving as a dynamic platform to bring together academia, industries, and students. The event drew participation […]
HAT YAI, Oct 21 – The Global Outreach Program (GOP) at Prince of Songkla University (PSU) took place from October 21 to 25, 2024, in the vibrant city of Hat Yai, Thailand. This program marked a significant milestone in academic collaboration and cultural exchange. Three lecturers—Dr. Mas Idayu Saidi, Dr. Ana Haziqah A Rashid, and […]
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) in Vietnam are continuing their collaboration through the International Workshop on Asian Heritage (IWAH) consortium. This year’s workshop, titled “Exploring Malaysian Cultural Heritage: A Journey to the South (EMCH 2024),” aims to introduce participants from HUCE to the unique aspects of Malaysian cultural heritage […]
SEMARANG – The Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Semarang has strengthened international academic collaboration by appointing distinguished staff members from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) as co-host organizers for the International Conference on Sustainable Engineering, Green Construction, Urban Studies, Agriculture, and Food Resilience (ICoSECURE 2024). The conference, themed “Building a Strong Nation: Advancing State Resilience through Sustainable […]
MAKASSAR – Dr. Nur Hafizah Abd Khalid from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has been appointed as a temporary invited researcher for one semester at the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS) in Makassar, Indonesia. This prestigious appointment, from September 2 to December 20, 2024, highlights the growing research collaboration […]
YOKJAKARTA – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is strengthening its partnership with Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) as two distinguished lecturers from UTM’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE) take part in the UII Capstone Project Expo 2024 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The collaboration between the two universities has grown since they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in […]
SURABAYA – The Higher Education for Technology and Innovation (HETI) Asian Development Bank (ADB) Review Session was held at the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) from November 4th to 5th at the ITS Sukolilo Campus in Surabaya. The session highlighted the institution’s collaborative efforts with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) as part of the Capacity Building […]
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 28 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) strengthened its dedication to Malaysia’s data center and supply chain sectors by signing a new Letter of Intent (LoI) with GDS International (GDSI). During a ceremonial signing, Jamie Khoo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GDSI, and Dr. Syed Muhammad Rafy Syed Jaafar, Designated Deputy Dean (Research, […]
The Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC) is a strategic initiative aimed at addressing talent shortages in Johor. It focuses on aligning workforce skills with industry requirements, bridging the gap between talent and job opportunities, and enhancing employability and job matching. The mission of JTDC is to cultivate a skilled, competitive, and adaptable local workforce that […]
From August 30 to September 6, 2024, eighteen students and three staff members from the Faculty of Computing at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) embarked on an enlightening journey to Korea as part of the Global Outreach Program (GOP). This unique initiative blended cultural exploration, academic collaboration, and professional development, offering participants a transformative experience. Organized […]
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Expert Highlight
BANDAR BARU BANGI, Nov 21 – The UTM Centre of Hydrogen Energy (CHE) at the Institute of Future Energy (IFE) recently partnered with TNB Integrated Learning Solutions (TNB ILSAS) to conduct an informative two-day Bioenergy Training Course for executives from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB). The sessions were held on July 30-31 and November 20-21, 2024, […]
The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Course organized by UTM Campus Sustainability (UTMCS) on November 11–14, 2024 at the UTM Counselling Centre has represented a pivotal step forward in advancing sustainable governance within higher education. The Director of UTMCS, Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md. Din said that this ESG course is an essential initiative […]
BANDAR BARU BANGI, Oct 23 – The UTM’s Centre of Hydrogen Energy (CHE), Institute of Future Energy (IFE) proudly partnered with TNB Integrated Learning Solutions (TNB ILSAS) to successfully conduct a comprehensive 24-session seminar aimed at raising awareness about hydrogen and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technology in 4 months from July until October […]
In an attempt foster sustainability-driven learning throughout disciplines, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has formed a strategic commitment to incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles within its scholarly ecosystem. UTM demonstrated its commitment to participating in planetary stewardship by consistently standing among the top 100-180 universities globally with respect of its contributions to the Sustainable […]
Outcome-Based Education (OBE) has recently garnered increased attention in Pakistan, aligning with the direction of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. In light of this, the Centre for Advanced Studies in Pure and Applied Mathematics (CASPAM), led by Prof. Dr. Khalid Saifullah Syed at Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan, took the initiative to organize […]
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) had the privilege of joining a team from the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) Sarawak on a productive visit to Kuching, focused on exploring innovative solutions for modernizing the iconic Sungai Sarawak *penambang*—the small ferry boats that transport passengers across the river. Our team brought together experts from diverse organizations, including the […]
In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving digital landscape, the term ‘expert’ has become a point of debate, especially among academics and professionals. What exactly defines an expert? Various sources present differing views on the subject, but the traditional definition, according to the Oxford Dictionary, describes an expert as ‘a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful […]
TAIPING, Sept 23 – A CikguLearnAI workshop was conducted at the District Education Offices (PPD) of Larut Matang dan Selama, Perak. The workshop aimed to equip the School Improvement Specialist Coaches Plus (SISC+) officers with generative AI tools for educational enhancement. Dr. Nurhasmiza Abu Hasan Sazalli led the workshop, with assistance from Dr. Nuraqilah Nadjwa […]
Honey, long revered for its health benefits, was the topic of a recent lecture by Professor Dr. Fahrul Zaman Huyop of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) at Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) on 1st October 2024. His presentation delved into the intersection of nutrigenomics—how nutrition influences gene activity—and the potential health benefits of honey. Professor Fahrul highlighted […]
Urbanization is the process of cities expanding as more people move from rural areas to urban areas. As cities grow, they face new challenges, especially in providing adequate healthcare. The goal of resilient and sustainable urbanization is to create cities that can withstand adversity and provide their citizens with a good standard of living, which […]