{"id":1666,"date":"2025-03-20T06:02:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T06:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/?p=1666"},"modified":"2025-03-20T06:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T06:03:42","slug":"utm-fs-explores-collaboration-with-sentara-group-for-industry-academia-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/2025\/03\/20\/utm-fs-explores-collaboration-with-sentara-group-for-industry-academia-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"UTM FS Explores Collaboration with Sentara Group for Industry-Academia Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"457\"><strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"123\">Skudai, 20 March 2025<\/strong> \u2013 A <strong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"162\">fruitful brainstorming session<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"199\">LI-FYP collaboration projects<\/strong> took place today at <strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"283\">Cemara Room, Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), UTM<\/strong>, involving key academic researchers from <strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"364\">Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)<\/strong> and representatives from <strong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"407\">Sentara Group<\/strong> (formerly known as <strong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"453\">Nutrition Technologies<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"801\">The session was attended by <strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"536\">Dr. Pauliena, Dr. Norahim, and Dr. Nurashikin<\/strong>, with discussions centered around <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"617\">strengthening engagement and collaboration<\/strong> between academia and industry. The meeting successfully outlined <strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"708\">several key decisions<\/strong>, paving the way for enhanced <strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"772\">student training opportunities<\/strong> and research partnerships.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"865\"><strong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"863\">Bridging Academia and Industry for Future Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1123\">This initiative focuses on providing <strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"937\">hands-on training for students<\/strong>, under the guidance of <strong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"991\">Biosciences academic staff<\/strong>, in key areas such as:<br data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\" \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1043\">Research management<\/strong><br data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1046\" \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1072\">Product development<\/strong><br data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1075\" \/>\ud83d\udd39 <strong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1121\">Commercialization of bio-based products<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1327\">The project scope includes <strong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1246\">biofertilizers, bioactive compounds for pet and poultry care, and sustainable animal feeds<\/strong>, aligning with global trends in <strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1324\">biotechnology and sustainable agriculture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1380\"><strong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1378\">Strengthening Industry-Academia Relations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1600\">The collaboration with <strong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1421\">Sentara Group<\/strong> reflects a broader <strong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1505\">commitment to bridging academic research with industry needs<\/strong>, ultimately <strong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1545\">enhancing employability<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1590\">promoting innovation-driven learning<\/strong> at UTM.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1881\">The team is optimistic that this initiative will <strong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1679\">bring significant impact<\/strong> in fostering a <strong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1730\">mutually beneficial partnership<\/strong> between UTM and the <strong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1777\">biotechnology industry<\/strong>, leading to future research collaborations, product development, and commercialization opportunities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1947\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\ud83d\ude80 <strong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1947\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting partnership!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/642\/2025\/03\/Bentara.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Bentara&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skudai, 20 March 2025 \u2013 A fruitful brainstorming session on LI-FYP collaboration projects took place today at Cemara Room, Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD), UTM, involving key academic researchers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and representatives from Sentara Group (formerly known as Nutrition Technologies). 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