Latest news with #HigherEducationWeek
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
UUM inks MoU with 6 Japanese institutions
SINTOK: Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with six Japanese institutions as part of its participation in the Osaka Expo 2025 held in conjunction with Japan's Higher Education Week. The MoUs were inked with Kansai University of International Studies, Kyoto Sangyo University, University of Tsukuba, Okayama University, Shibaura Institute of Technology, and the Japan Da'wah Centre. UUM vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Foad Sakdan said the agreements reflected a strong commitment from the Japanese institutions to explore various academic and research collaborations with UUM. "The UUM delegation also visited Hiroshima University and Hiroshima City University to explore further strategic partnerships with Japanese universities. "These strategic partnerships will cover student and staff mobility programmes, joint research, academic publications, as well as collaboration in applying for research grants," he said in a statement today. Kansai University of International Studies' assistant president (International Affairs) Dr Yasuo Kawawaki said a delegation from the university would be making an official visit to UUM on Aug 20 for the Asean Cooperative Programme International Field Study 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education and research. Meanwhile, Japan Da'wah Centre president Zulkarnain Hasan Basri said the centre aims to collaborate with UUM to develop an application that connects mosque functions with Muslim communities in Japan, in line with efforts to enhance the role of mosques in local community development. Today, UUM researchers participated in the Pocket Talk @ OSAKA Expo 2025 forum on the theme of 'Halal and Food Security', and held business-matching sessions with 15 Japanese organisations comprising universities and private firms.
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia Highlights Higher Education At Expo 2025 Osaka
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is promoting its higher education capabilities at Expo 2025 Osaka, with the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) hosting Higher Education Week at the Malaysia Pavilion from July 21 to 26. In a statement, KPT said that more than 20 universities and agencies are participating to showcase the country's academic strengths, research excellence and openness to international collaboration under the theme 'Study in Malaysia'. The programme was officially launched online today by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. KPT said the initiative aims to attract more international students while highlighting the global impact of Malaysian institutions through high-impact research and innovation. Malaysia's presence at the Pavilion, coordinated by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), reinforces its position as a regional education hub offering internationally recognised programmes with local relevance. In his speech, Zambry said Malaysia's higher education landscape continues to evolve as a regional hub offering internationally recognised programmes enriched with local strengths. KPT also introduced the Edutourism Gateway, a digital platform that combines learning and tourism to enhance Malaysia's appeal as a study-abroad destination. It noted that Malaysia remains a top study destination for international students due to globally accredited programmes, highly ranked institutions, affordable education and living costs, safety and its unique multicultural society. Activities during the week include exhibitions, innovation showcases, sharing sessions and the signing of strategic partnerships involving public and private higher learning institutions.
