UCSI University and Focus Point Vision Care Group, one of the largest optical retail chain stores in Malaysia today have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in line with the effort to foster a competent workforce for the optometry industry. This collaboration is a mutually beneficial partnership which sees both parties taking strides in providing educational opportunities and industry experiences to the next generation.

UCSI University welcomed the visit of a delegation from the Minister of Education, Dr Justin Valentin and his delegates from the Agency for National Human Resource Development, Republic of Seychelles, on 15 December 2022. The visit encourages further cooperation between the two countries to meet the increased need for Blue Economy, Sustainability, and Innovation. The visit was hosted by UCSI’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Internationalisation, Professor Datuk Dr Rohana Yusof, and academic members from KL, Springhill and Sarawak campuses as well as UCSI College.

UCSI University hosted a visit from delegates of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China on 14 December 2022. The Minister Counsellor, Mr Lin Shiguang led the visit with other delegation members, including its First Secretary, Dr Wu Xiaoping, and First Secretary, Ms Yao Yinghua. The UCSI University directors, deans and heads of various faculties and departments, and several students from China also joined the session, hoping to open up more collaboration opportunities between UCSI University and the People’s Republic of China.

In this #MeetOurFASAlumni episode, Dr Kumar Veerapen, Senior Expert, Data Science (Human Genetics) Chemical Biology and Therapeutics from Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR), Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; shared tips on pursuing a career in science, his PhD journey and experience working as a scientist abroad.

Six UCSI University academics received a RM25,000 grant at the World's Top 2% Scientists award ceremony organised by the university. These six academics made the list compiled by Stanford University researchers in the United States of America.

In this Alumni Networking Session 2022, three UCSI Alumni were invited to share their experiences, the changes in their respective industries and career opportunities in a post COVID-19 pandemic era. The alumni speakers were Dr Kev Lim Shiau Chong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of QMed Asia, Mr Ow Jia Loon, Account Manager (Team Lead) on Client Servicing at Nuffnang Sdn. Bhd., and Mr Harry Hoon Jian Wen, Engineer at T.E.M Engineering Group.

Since IPFC started in 2014, the Institute of Music continues to strive for its mission to be the leader in music education and musical culture in the region by providing a platform to cultivate performing arts through recitals, master classes and workshops. This year, IPFC is delighted to have 89 contestants from 10 countries (including Malaysia), and 7 international judges for the adjudication and performances. The final round adjudicators are Dr Julie Bees, Armen Babakhanian, Yen Chun-Chieh, Minoru Miura, Bobby Chen, Lena Ching and Professor Dr P’ng Tean Hwa.   

Nation building is about developing the nation to be a harmonious, progressive, prosperous and sustainable country.