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On 3 and 4 August 2024, UCSI Group hosted its first international open house event in Medan, Indonesia and around 300 visitors turned up! With over 2,000 Indonesian UCSI alumni, Indonesia is one of the largest international student communities at UCSI University.
We were thrilled to meet prospective students and reconnect with our alumni, strengthening the bonds between our university and the Indonesian community. Education exhibitions and healthcare services from UCSI University, UCSI College, UCSI Hospital and UCSI International School were on full display.
During the event, we signed five new memoranda of understanding for research collaboration with esteemed institutions, including Universitas Sumatera Utara, Universitas Prima Indonesia, Universitas Pancabudi, Universitas Medan Area and Universitas Battuta.
We were honoured to be joined by distinguished guests, including YBrs Encik Shahril Nizam Abdul Malek, Consul General of Malaysia in Medan; YBhg Dr Hasnul Faizal Husin Amri, Director of Education Malaysia Indonesia; and Dr Suhendri, representative from the Education Office of North Sumatra.
UCSI University was honoured to host distinguished delegates from OXUS University, Uzbekistan at our Kuala Lumpur campus. We welcomed YBhg Dato' Prof Dr Daing Mohd Nasir bin Daing Ibrahim, rector; Shukhratjon Yoqubov, vice-rector for Research, Innovation and Development; and Assoc Prof Dr Fathiddin Mansurov, CEO.
Together, we're exploring exciting collaborations in architecture, civil engineering, hospitality and international business. This visit marks a significant step towards global academic partnerships, fostering innovation and cultural exchange.
On July 4th, 2024, UCSI University held its annual Career and Co-op Placement Fair at Le Quadri Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The event brought together over 40 reputable companies from diverse industries including healthcare, finance, retail and hospitality.
Notable participants included industry leaders such as YTL, IJM, Touch & Go, Huawei, HSBC, Alliance Bank, Public Bank and Etiqa Life Insurance, among others. The fair provided an excellent platform for students and recent graduates to explore over 1,300 full-time positions and 700 internship opportunities.
This successful collaboration between the University and Talentbank has set a strong foundation for future partnerships, further enhancing career prospects for our students.
On July 2, 2024, UCSI University hosted an Interfaith Forum featuring leaders from Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism discussing how their faiths support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event, organised by the University's Student Council and UCSI Group Sustainability Office, highlighted shared values across religions in promoting sustainability. Attended by around 150 students, the forum fostered unity and cooperation, aligning with UCSI's Harmoni-Mesra Campus initiative which aims to promote inclusivity, harmony and the principles of Rukun Negara.
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UCSI is honoured to have been part of the learning experience of 50 officers from the Special Branch Department of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). The two-day Interactive Multimedia Course was held at UCSI University aimed to equip participants with invaluable skills in multimedia and interactive technology. Congratulations to all officers for successfully completing the training!
On June 25, 2024, the ICAD Esports Club at UCSI University partnered with CRIT Esports to host ACS EDU Tour Season 3: ICAD Esports Club x Mobile Games. The event served as a sponsorship opportunity for the club while offering blossoming professional esports players in UCSI a chance to test their mettle against their peers.
The event featured a scream machine and a Pubg school-wide tournament. The winners of the tournament would further go on to compete against other schools in an interschool league, of which the final prize will be a whopping RM200,000. Students of the esports club were in attendance to help host the tournament, and club president Hong Sen Ron has expressed a positive impact on the club and hopes to host future tournaments within the school.
UCSI University and Billion Prima Sdn Bhd, the sole Cargo and Baggage Scanner Research and Development centre and manufacturer in Southeast Asia, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) valued at over RM200,000. The collaboration between UCSI University and Billion Prima encompasses three distinct engineering projects focusing on innovative technological advancements in imaging, communication, and radiation monitoring, which will help generate new knowledge within the industry.
On the morning of June 8th, 2024, around 35 UCSI University staff and students gathered at Klang Gates Dam for the Riverbank Expedition and Cleanup. Teaming up with Friends of Rivers Malaysia, the group worked diligently to clean the river and plant new trees.
Tuan Haji Mansor Abdul Ghani and Encik Mazlan from Friends of Rivers Malaysia shared valuable insights on the importance of the reservoir and the medicinal value of the plants being planted in the area. Additionally, Mr Lim from the Faculty of Applied Sciences provided important insights on water quality and other interesting facts.
On June 8, 2024, Youth Beyond Boundaries held its second iteration of the Future Leader's Empowerment Series (Fles) with the theme "LeadXelerate the Future". The event was by students from universities across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor such as Sunway and Monash.
Speeches were given by Distinguished Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi and Yang Amat Mulia, Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz. Furthermore, other speakers included world-changing leaders such as Mr Surendran Kandasamy, head of Energy Transitions (Hydrogen) Solutions in Petronas. Ultimately, the event was a huge success, with students gaining valuable insight and ready to take on their rightful place as future leaders.
UCSI University’s Institute of Music hosted an international piano competition, challenging young talents in classical piano music worldwide.
The Institute has set a new competition record this year with 145 contestants hailing from Armenia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.
The competition awarded winners with cash prizes and scholarships of up to 100%.
