UTS must aspire for world class intellectual content
SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) has been urged to fully utilise its infrastructure for intellectual content, especially in its research. Its Vice-Chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid made the call when officiating at the opening of the Research, Technology, and Creative Exhibition (ReTEx) at UTS today (June 27). According to Khairuddin, UTS was […]
UTS expo on ideas becoming creative products
SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is holding a Research, Technology, and Creative Exhibition (ReTEx) from June 27-29 to enhance educational quality. The event is aimed at promoting innovation among students and also provides an opportunity for industries to explore potential project commercialisation. Organising Chairman Jaidi Sabian today (June 27) said the meaning of ReTEx […]
Encouraging youth to showcase talents in short filmmaking
SIBU: In line with efforts to produce creative and competitive local youth in short film-making, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu in collaboration with University Technology of Sarawak (UTS) is currently holding the “The Take” Project. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek who inspired the “The Take” Project, the programme is a […]
iCATS, maritime academy in Sibu now under Yayasan Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak Foundation has taken over i-CATS University College (iCats) and Sarawak Maritime Academy (SMA), Sibu. According to its director Mersal Abang Rosli, to date, the foundation has taken over four private higher education institutions (IPTS) throughout the state. “Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), Curtin University Malaysia and Laila […]
More Bumiputera students enroll in UTS
SIBU: The number of students, especially bumiputeras, accepted into the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is increasing. UTS vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Khairuddin Abdul Hamid disclosed this to reporters during a Ramah Tamah Gawai Raya event at UTS on Friday (May 27). “So far we have seen a sharp increase in terms of admission of new […]
UTS explores cutting edge programmes to stay ahead
SIBU: A new academic programme related to the needs of industry in Sarawak will be introduced by University of Technology Sarawak (UTS). UTS vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid, said the programme would be tailored to the requirements of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and also in keeping to new generation trends. “I will give […]
UTS to name grand hall after Taib
SIBU: The 4,000-capacity grand hall of University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) which is expected to be completed by year end will be named after Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. UTS vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said this during the UTS 6th Convocation Ceremony. “We are forever grateful and honoured […]
Premier honoured for support, guidance
SIBU: Universiti Technologi Sarawak (UTS) has appointed Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg as its Pro-Chancellor due to his contribution and commitment to the university. Speaking at the university’s 6th Convocation, UTS chairman Dr Annuar Rapaee said that Abang Johari had been giving his full support not only to UTS […]
Scholarship helps triple student intake
KUCHING: The number of students admitted to University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) has tripled since a scholarship was launched to cover the tuition fee of RM10,000 per student. Duuring an exclusive interview with New Sarawak Tribune through a zoom application on Thursday, Vice Chancellor of UTS, Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said UTS took in […]
UTS hosts first convocation as full-fledged varsity
SIBU: A total of 387 graduates received their scrolls on the first of the two-day University of Technology Sarawak’s (UTS) 6th convocation on Saturday (March 5). Speaking at the ceremony, UTS vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said the convocation was a historical event. “Even though this is the 6th convocation ceremony for this […]
