A group of lecturers and students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) comprising Dr. Azizul Helmi Sofian, Dr. Nor Hanuni bin Ramli and eight undergraduates from Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering went for a four-day educational trip to Bangkok, Thailand recently.

Faculty of Computer Systems & Software Engineering (FSKKP) Dean, Professor Ts. Dr. Kamal Zuhairi Zamli has been appointed as Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) for three years effective from March 15, 2019 by the Ministry of Education.

By: NURIZZATUL ALIN AHMAD BASTANI, DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT 
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“Having a strong will to succeed is the main key which every student must have, regardless of the field one is venturing into,” said Nurul Akma Mohamad Rani, 25, a graduate of Bachelor in Applied Science (Hons.) Material Technology, Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology (FIST), Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP).

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) and the Bintulu Port Authority (IPB) recently sealed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research and development in the field of blockchain technology, to boost efficiency in converting the latter into a digitally smarter and greener port.

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) continues to enhance its strategic international relations by exploring academic and research opportunities with Bolu Aybant Izzet University (BAIBU) of Turkey at the recent Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Convention 2019, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on March 27, 2019. 

The Centre of Entrepreneurship (MyPACE) and Faculty of Industrial Management (FIM) organised a workshop - UMP Entrepreneur Incubator and Ecosystem Development Programme - which was held in Kemaman, Terengganu on April 1, 2019.

It was part of the efforts taken to realise the Institutes of Higher Learning Entrepreneurial Action Plan 2016-2020 that aimed at generating human capital through entrepreneurial activities.

FKASA-Civer Dragon emerged as the champion for Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) Netball League with FKKSA-Humble Bee taking the second spot and FKM-Mecha Rhino at third place.

As for the UMP Super 5 Futsal League women’s category, FSKKP-Arctic Fox won first place in the game’s first edition while FKEE-Dino Thunder was the first runner up, beating FIM-Bengal who had to settle for third place.

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)’s Sports and Culture Centre joined forces with Magnetic Edge Orienteering Sports Club (MEOSC) and Academy of Orienteering Malaysia (AOM) to organise, for the first time, a Level One Orienteering Certification Course for water sports enthusiasts in the country.

The programme was held at the Sports Complex hall in the university’s Gambang Campus on March 26, 2019.

It attracted 30 participants, both within UMP and outside of UMP.