11th Ocotber 2022, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

6th Ocotber 2022, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

14th September 2022, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

 
Discussion regarding potential collaboration between GLA University, Mathura, India with Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia has been held virtually using google meet as online platform. The fruitful discussion has been took over 1.5 hours. This discussion was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ramlee bin Kamaruddin, Prof. Dilip Kumar Sharma Dean (International Relations & Academic Collaborations) and staffs from both universities. During open discussion session, activities that can be conducted within both universities have been discussed such as; research scholar exchange, joint faculty exchange programmes, joint conferences, seminar, webinar, visits, joint publications and many more. At the end of the session, both universities have been agreed to sign MoU as the first step before proceed to the next activities. This discussion of exchanging ideas had been fruitful and very promising

28th August 2022, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

The International Office organised a meet and greet session with the International Summer Internship students from National Institute of Technology (KOSEN) Kure College, Japan. It was an honour for us and we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Daisuke Tanikawa  for visited us and having fruitful discussion on variety matters during this session. This program was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr Muhammad Ramlee bin Kamarudin, Director of International Office, Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Irwan bin Juki ,Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosli bin Omar, Dean of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Assoc. Prof.  Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Haziman bin Wan Ibrahim, Deputy Dean (Academic & International), Ts. Dr. Sasitharan A/L Nagapan Head of Department (Promotion and Marketing), Assoc. Prof.  Ts. Chm. Dr. Radin Maya Saphira binti Radin Mohamed, Ts. Dr. Nor Azizi bin Yusoff, Dr. Noorwirdawati binti Ali and Madam Junko Hiyama from Centre for Language Studies. There were ideas exchanged and beneficial relationships built between Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) and National Institute of Technology (KOSEN) Kure College, Japan. We are really looking forward to many more successful outcomes with this collaboration in offering new opportunities to both of the institution. 

29th June 2022, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

A networking meeting was organized between UTHM and the Russian University of Transport (RUT) on the 29^th June 2022, Wednesday. A total of 6 officers from the Faculty of Engineering Technology (FTK) of UTHM participated in this virtual meeting at the Russian House (Russian Centre for Science and Culture), Kuala Lumpur, under the ministration of Madam Svetlana Kovaleva (Director of Russian House) along with her team. UTHM was led by Prof. Dr. Chan Chee Ming (Director, International Office of UTHM), and assisted by Dr Mimi Faisyalini Ramli (Head of Department, Transportation Engineering Technology) and Ts. Dr. Sasitharan Nagapan (Head of Department, Global Programmes and Networking, International Office of UTHM). The purpose of this initial networking meeting is to propose and discuss potential collaboration plans through various mutual academic interests such as mobility programs, bilateral supervisor consultations, and research grants significantly in the railway transportation engineering technology field from both universities. Finally, this session concluded with both parties expected to sign the memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the near future. On behalf of the UTHM, we would like to express our gratitude, especially to all Embassy of Russia and the Russian House attachés involved for moderating this networking meeting successfully. Apart from that, UTHM also anticipates to have further bilateral collaboration initiatives with RUT, in the prospect of the education and transportation industry. 

22nd June 2022, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

Courtesy Visit| We are honored to have delegation from Kepala Madrasah Aliyah (K3MA) Kota Batam lead by Magdalena Silfia, Kepala Sub Bagian Tata Usaha Kantor Kementerian Agama Kota Batam with us at UTHM. This visit's purpose is to enhance the collaboration between UTHM and Madrasah Aliyah in order to promote our university in education and research in order to incline the number of Indonesia student in UTHM. Thank you for your time and efforts.

13th June 2022, Universiti Utara Malaysia

UTHM International students have paid a visit on the 13^th June 2022, to Centre for International Affairs and Cooperation (CIAC) . The main intention of this outreach visit was to exchange ideas in organising an ‘International Students Forum’, among other potential joint activities. The session involved the engagement of five (5) UTHM and four (4) UUM International students respectively. The visit was led by Prof. Dr. Chan Chee Ming (Director, IO, UTHM) with his opening speech through video call and assisted by Ts. Dr. Sasitharan Nagapan (Head of Department, Global Programmes and Networking, IO, UTHM), and officer Mdm. Nurhuda bt. Khamis (Senior Administrative Officer, IO, UTHM).The informal discussion took place from 9.30 am till 11.00 am, in the warm hospitality of UUM host, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asmat Nizam B Abdul Talib (Deputy Director, CIAC, UUM) and Mr. Mohd Khairy bin Mukhtaruddin (Manager, CIAC, UUM). After the discussion, the students enjoyed an invaluable visit to the most singular UUM Management Museum, campus grounds and green surroundings. Later in the afternoon the students went on a tour of Alor Setar town, savouring the natural sceneries, green paddy fields and even a durian feast.  International Office UTHM would like to thank UUM, especially CIAC, for the hospitality and fellowship. We look forward to further collaboration with CIAC and UUM, strengthening our working relationship for the students and nation.

11th June 2022, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

70 international and several local students participated in the UTHM Travel Diaries program. The students had the opportunity to rest and relax on the beach of Tanjung Balau and have fun at Desaru Waterpark.

This program was organized by UTHM Global Society (UGS) in collaboration with the International Office to provide the students with an opportunity to explore tourism in Johore. This program also facilitated international students in getting to know one another better physically and increasing cross-cultural interactions between international students and locals.

3rd June 2022, Russian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur:

Prof. Ts. Dr. Ruzairi Abdul Rahim, the Vice Chancellor of UTHM today continued his working visit to the Russian Embassy. The Vice Chancellor held a meeting with the Russian Ambassador to Malaysia, HE Naiyl M. Latypov to discuss on several potential collaboration activities in the area related to research and innovation, including the bilateral exchange programmes for staff and students, in particular with technical institutions in Russia. This effort was believed to strengthen the bilateral relations between the Russian Embassy and UTHM. 

The Vice-Chancellor also visited the Russian House to take a closer look at the cultural exchange programme involving 62 UTHM students. Various activities have been conducted during the event including language, sports, dance and traditional Russian food preparation. 

The visit was also attended by the Director of International Office, Prof. Dr. Chan Chee Ming.

16^th May 2022, UTHM:

A courtesy visit was made to greet our newly appointed Vice-Chancellor. The visit was primarily arranged to present and to seek advice on current globalization program which is being arranged by the Department of Global Programme and Networking, International Office, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. 

The concrete discussion lasted approximately an hour. The guidance on recommendations received, comprised of expanding international networking to Asia especially China, Pakistan, India, Indonesia and Egypt with a few other Middle Eastern Countries. 

The Vice-Chancellor also shared strategies and thoughts on matters concerning university’s ranking and the need for the involvement of International Office with the university’s strategic team. Professor Ts. Dr. Ruzairi emphasized that the focused should be on UTHM’s unique programmes, such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Bachelor of Technology Programmes to increase the visibility and to penetrate international market. 

As a final point, our beloved Vice-Chancellor also highlighted the importance of internalizing the spirit of togetherness (semangat kebersamaan) in attaining university’s vision and its direction as a Global Technopreneur University in 2030.

News from Prof. Dr. Chan Chee Ming and Ts. Dr. Sasitharan Nagapan, International Office, Universiti Tun        Hussein Onn Malaysia.

14^th May 2022, UTHM:

The International Office officials paid a visit to an injured international student, Mohammed Najib Ahmed Abdullah Al Jabali, who had been involved in a road accident. It was informed that the accident happened on the 14th of May 2022, when the second-year Faculty of Technology Management and Business (FPTP) student was on his way to his home riding his motorcycle. He was then hospitalized in the Hospital Batu Pahat for his severely-injured leg. During the visit, the officials also wished the student a full speedy recovery and assured him of his health conditions.

1. Nur Ain Arina binti Johan, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing) with Honors.
2. Nurfirzana binti Kadar Mydin, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (Manufacturing) with Honors
3. Muhammad Khalis bin Mohd Idris, Master of Engineering Technology