{"id":345,"date":"2024-09-25T09:06:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T09:06:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/?p=345"},"modified":"2025-01-16T02:30:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T02:30:50","slug":"strategic-meeting-with-consortium-of-malaysian-universities-cmu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/science.utm.my\/utmfsresearch\/2024\/09\/25\/strategic-meeting-with-consortium-of-malaysian-universities-cmu\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Meeting with Consortium of Malaysian Universities (CMU)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#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><em>25 September 2024, Johor Bahru<\/em> \u2013 The Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), hosted a significant meeting with the Consortium of Malaysian Universities (CMU) to discuss potential collaborations, especially with universities in the Shandong province, China. The meeting took place at the Al-Hazen Meeting Room, T02 Building, UTM, marking a pivotal moment in enhancing academic and research ties between Malaysia and China.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was led by prominent members of the CMU delegation, including:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Dato\u2019 Seri James Wong<\/strong> \u2013 Head of Advisor\/Founder, Consortium of Malaysian Universities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ahmad Sofian Bin Mohd Nor<\/strong> \u2013 Chief Legal Officer, Consortium of Malaysian Universities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wang Kun<\/strong> \u2013 Director, Consortium of Malaysian Universities (China)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rong Rong<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Director, Consortium of Malaysian Universities (China)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Representing UTM\u2019s Faculty of Science were:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Assoc Prof Ts ChM Dr. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek<\/strong> \u2013 Deputy Dean (Research, Development, and Innovation), Faculty of Science, UTM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ts Dr. Safwan<\/strong> \u2013 Director of Laser Centre, UTM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mrs. Wong Yah Jin<\/strong> \u2013 Research Officer at Laser Centre, UTM<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The agenda focused on strengthening collaboration between UTM and <strong>Shandong University<\/strong> through the establishment of a <strong>Laser Centre<\/strong> at Shandong University, China. The discussion also centered around potential joint research projects between UTM and universities in the Shandong province, facilitated by the CMU.<\/p>\n<p>Dato\u2019 Seri James Wong introduced the Consortium of Malaysian Universities and outlined its mission to foster academic and research partnerships across borders. The CMU, which includes a network of Malaysian universities, plays a vital role in facilitating international collaborations to advance education and research excellence.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both parties expressing strong interest in pursuing future joint projects and academic exchanges. 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