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 […]
Beach cleaning campaign scoops over 622kg of wastes
MIRI: Students and staff of the School of Pre-U and Continuing Education (SPACE) at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently undertook a cleaning event at Lutong Beach about 10 kilometres from its campus. A total 45 students and 12 lecturers from SPACE’s foundation and diploma programmes were joined by staff from Miri City Council (MCC), […]
Curtin inks student engagement MoU with SIDC
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has signed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), the capacity building arm of the Securities Commission Malaysia. The MoU, signed in a virtual signing ceremony, will bring about a range of initiatives and programmes to provide students at Curtin Malaysia with opportunities […]
Curtin University Malaysia welcomes dignitary Krista Dunstan
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia recently hosted the Investment and Trade Commissioner for the Government of Western Australia to Asean Krista Dunstan on her first familiarisation visit to Curtin University’s largest global campus and hub in Asean member countries. Dunstan who is currently based in Singapore is Western Australia’s government representative for 10 Asean countries working […]
Curtin Malaysia enhances engagement with industry
MIRI: A team comprising 17 staff and 14 academics of the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia), accompanied by three staff from its School of Pre-U and Continuing Education (SPACE), visited Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd’s aluminium smelting plant in Samalaju recently. This followed the signing of a collaborative Memorandum […]
