Local don wins UN award
KUCHING: Associate Professor Dr Ida Fatimawati Adi Badiozaman from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne) has been selected as the winner of the United Nation (UN) Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards for the Community and Industry Engagement Category. Dr Ida, 41, briefly shared that she is the winner for the Malaysia region, while the […]
First drive-thru graduation event for Swinburne Sarawak’s graduates
KUCHING: The ongoing pandemic did not deter Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) to hold a simple drive-thru event for over 200 graduates in place of the usual large-scale graduation ceremony which is held annually. The 12-day initiative was made possible by the Graduation and Parchment team under the Student Systems and Administration unit of the […]
Swinburne academics top two percent of world’s scientists
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) academics have been ranked in the top two percent of scientists in the world. This includes the university’s deputy vice-chancellor and chief executive officer (DVC and CEO) and pro vice-chancellor (Research). The ranking was based on a science-wide author database of standardised citation indicators developed and led by Stanford […]
Swinburne signs MOU to develop aged care system
KUCHING: Swinburne Sarawak has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Optimum-Eden Healthcare Sdn Bhd (OEH) to kick off research and development work on cutting-edge aged care monitoring system. The collaboration aims to develop a safe, reliable and practical system for senior citizens living on their own. Under the MoU, Swinburne will be supporting OEH […]
Swinburne University raises mental health awareness
KUCHING: Over 480 staff and students of Swinburne University here were treated to a variety of cupcakes, apples and ice-cream at the “R U OK?” event held on campus recently. Organised by Swinburne’s Student Development and Support unit, the event was held to commemorate World Mental Health Day, which is observed on Oct 10 every […]
Opportunity to shorten varsity study time
KUCHING:A new arrangement between CPA Australia (professional accounting body) and Swinburne Sarawak will provide the opportunity for students of the university to shorten their time required to complete the CPA Professional Examinations. The arrangement, which came into effect in September this year, allows students majoring in accounting or accounting and finance to enjoy the Fast […]
Swinburne reopens campus in Semester 2 with strict guidelines
KUCHING: Swinburne reopened its campus earlier this month, welcoming back a limited number of students for essential learning and teaching activities including new commencing degree, foundation and diploma students following the university‘s transition to campus plan for Semester 2. The transition from online learning to integrated on-campus digital learning environment with blended face-to-face learning in […]
Swinburne Sarawak adopts ‘D-Monitor’
KUCHING: A drain water monitoring prototype created by team D-Boiz, a group of students from Lodge International School, has officially been adopted by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) at a recent virtual launch event hosted by the university. Present to launch the D-Monitor refined prototype were Yayasan Sime Darby chief executive officer […]
Swinburne Sarawak wins big at design challenge
KUCHING: Swinburne Sarawak has won big at the recent Innovate Sarawak Design Challenge 2020, claiming not only the overall champion title but also five prizes in other categories. Team MY310, comprising electrical and electronic engineering students Peter Ling Ting Rang, Tsen Xin Hui, and Sarah Jane Kho, was announced as the overall champion. The team […]
Swinburne chance for school leavers
KUCHING: School-leavers, who are keen to pursue an Australian quality education locally, with Malaysian fees, are invited to join the upcoming Swinburne Virtual Application Day and Swinburne Application Day (by appointment only). The Swinburne Virtual Application Day happening, from Aug 20 to 22, will be conducted via Zoom meeting, from 10am to 7pm daily. The […]
