Chinese universities want to collaborate with Curtin Malaysia Miri campus
KUCHING: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) campus in Miri, Sarawak recently welcomed a delegation from Chinese universities on March 21. According to a statement by Curtin Malaysia, there were over 70 representatives from 38 universities across China that are keen to explore opportunities for collaboration in education with Curtin Malaysia. For the record, Curtin Malaysia […]
MoU on Kuala Baram peat fire prevention inked
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Natural Resources and Environmental Board, focusing on fire prevention and suppression procedures for private landowners in Kuala Baram. For the record, Curtin Malaysia was one of three private landowners in the Kuala Baram area agreeing, under the MoU, to help prevent peat […]
MOU strengthens academic collaboration
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) and Asian Tourism International (ATI) College of Kota Kinabalu have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic collaboration. The MoU was signed following a visit by a delegation from ATI College, led by its executive chairman, Datuk Seri Panglima Wong Khen Thau, to Curtin Malaysia on January […]
Immigration officials visit Curtin University Malaysia
MIRI: Sarawak immigration officials paid a courtesy visit to Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) here, recently. The delegation, led by their state director of Abdul Halim Abang Naili, was welcomed by Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, who is chair of Curtin Malaysia’s Management Committee; Pro Vice-Chancellor, president and chief executive Professor Simon […]
University consortium positions Borneo as foremost destination
MIRI: A newly-formed consortium of 16 Borneon universities in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei is priming itself to be the foremost destination for higher education in Southeast Asia. It will effectively foster collaborations, build connections, and promote mutual understanding and integration to accomplish the universities’ shared goals for Borneo. Professor Simon Leunig, Pro Vice-Chancellor, President, and […]
Curtin students reach out to children’s home
MIRI: A group of 12 diploma students at Curtin University Malaysia participated in a community service programme at the Miri Methodist Children’s Home in Krokop. The day-long programme was aimed at providing emotional support and cater to the daily and educational needs of the children at the home. The 12 students are pursuing diplomas in […]
Curtin students sweep Tech Master Challenge
MIRI: Three student teams from Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) bagged the top three prizes at the Tech Master Challenge held in conjunction with the recent two-day STEM Playground 2023 event here. The STEM Playground, which is held annually to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics knowledge among youth and the wider community, was held […]
Curtin Malaysia researchers receive Kurita Water and Environment Foundation grants
MIRI: Three young researchers from Curtin University Malaysia have been awarded the prestigious Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) Overseas Research Grants for 2023. The researchers, Dr Tan Inn Shi, Dr Henry Foo Chee Yew and Dr Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, have been recognised for their innovative research projects in water-related environmental science and technology. […]
Curtin University Malaysia research teams secure prestigious grants
MIRI: Three research teams from Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) have secured prestigious grants for their fundamental research projects. Among these, two grants were awarded under the Ministry of Higher Education’s Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), while another was granted under the Selangor State Research Fund (Geran Penyelidikan Negeri Selangor) or GPNS. The Ministry of […]
R&D pact sets out to revolutionise mushroom farming
MIRI: A team of researchers will embark on revolutionising mushroom farming following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here on Wednesday. It was inked between Curtin Biovalley Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Curtin University Malaysia that manages and operates the Sarawak Biovalley Pilot Plant (SBPP) and CGE Global Sdn Bhd. The signing […]
