Announcements

ComBio ACADEMICIANS APPOINTED AS RESEARCHERS BY GLOBE INSTITUTE

Our academicians from AIMST University’s Centre of Excellence for Omics-Driven Computational Biodiscovery (COMBio), Dr. Heera Rajandas and Dr. Sivachandran Parimannan have been appointed as affiliate/associate researchers by Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen under the Computational Biodiscovery section led by Prof. Thomas Sicheritz-Ponten for 3 years (15 October 2021 till 14 October 2024). It is a proud moment for AIMST University as Globe Institute is a globally renowned research centre while University of Copenhagen is ranked 79 in the QS world ranking. This is the 2nd appointment as they were appointed as honorary fellows by Deakin University, Australia in 2020, aside from being partners to the University of Leicester, Phage Lab. The appointment will enable joint grant applications, access to facilities at Globe Institute, and staff and student mobility opportunities. It is another milestone for AIMST University. AIMST University staff and students congratulate both of them for their remarkable achievement and wish them success in their future endeavours. Click HERE to know more about COMBio. #aimst #ComBio #achivement

FACING UP NEW VARIENT

Booster Dose Among Five Vital Measures to Fight Covid-19

Senior Professor M. Ravichandran, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Chairman of the Covid-19 Task Force AIMST University has listed five measures that can help us deal with the Covid-19 situation apart from strictly following the SOP, ventilating our workplace and home, and taking the booster dose. The article ‘Booster dose among five vital measures to fight Covid-19’ got featured in the columnist section of NST on 29 November 2021. Click HERE to read.

MOU WITH TECH DOME PENANG

On 25 November 2021, AIMST University signed MoU with Tech Dome Penang. The significant event was held at Tech Dome, Penang and it was attended by Prof. Datuk Dr. John Antony Xavier, Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive of AIMST University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Venkata Suresh Babu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Industrial Relations AIMST University, Prof. Manickam Ravichandran, Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences AIMST University and YB Prof. Dr. P. Ramasamy, Deputy Chief Minister II of Penang and Mr. Khoo Boo Wooi, the CEO of Tech Dome and staff members of Tech Dome. Tech Dome Penang is a museum offering interactive science and technology exhibits, including astronomical observations using telescopes. It is a not-for-profit organisation located at KOMTAR, Penang. It houses innovative science displays and runs education and other STEM and entrepreneurship-related programmes. This collaboration will help AIMST University and Tech Dome promote and organise joint science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) promotional programmes. Tech Dome agreed to provide a space at Tech Dome to exhibit AIMST Research and Innovations. YB Prof. Dr. P. Ramasamy was very supportive of this collaboration, and he will continue to assist AIMST students to attain Penang state scholarships. In the past, many AIMST students have benefited from the Penang state scholarships. In addition, Tech Dome visitors, mostly potential students, are encouraged to visit the AIMST Anatomy Museum and will be offered free dental check-up at AIMST Dental Institute. Both the institutions also agreed to organise the Young Scientist Programme as it was done before. Indeed it is a significant milestone for AIMST University. To start with, AIMST University joined the Tech Dome roadshow at Central Square Sungai Petani on 26 & 27 November 2021 and promoted Tech Dome and AIMST programmes.  

Communication a Vital Skill in Any Field

'Communication a vital skill in any field' is a write-up by Associate Professor Dr Patrick Tan, Director of the Clinical Skills Centre, Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University. He has emphasised the importance of proper communication through body language, phone calls, speed of responding and even the communicator's voice. The article got featured in the 'Letters to the Editor' column of NST on 23 November 2021. Click HERE to read.

Caring Teachers Help Make Online Learning a Success

Virtual learning is now the norm for students as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Though online learning has its advantages, it also comes with challenges. To overcome these challenges, enthusiasm, creativity and innovative ideas are required. Learn more on teacher’s role in making online learning successful in an article by Dr. Leela Anthony, Associate Professor and Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Medicine AIMST University. The article, ‘Caring teachers help make online learning a success’ got featured in the columnist section of NST on 23 November 2021. Click HERE to read.

COMPLIANCE WITH RULES, REGULATIONS CRUCIAL

Dr. Krishnan Rajam, Senior Professor at AIMST University and former Technical Officer (Injury Prevention), WHO Western Pacific Regional Office, Manila, has written regarding the collective responsibility of various parties such as the Public Works Department, Transport Department, health sector, and the community in keeping the roads safe in the country. Get to know more about it in an article titled, ‘Compliance with rules, regulations crucial.’ The article got featured in the ‘Letters to the Editor’ column of NST on 18 November 2021. Click HERE to read.

COLLABORATION MEETING BETWEEN THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND POLYTECHNIC TUANKU SULTANAH BAHIYAH

"A collaboration meeting between the Faculty of Engineering & Computer Technology and Polytechnic Tuanku Sultanah Bahiyah was held on 17 November 2021 to discuss future collaboration and cooperation between the two institutions, involving joint research, free workshops and exchange of guest lecturers. After the meeting, a campus tour was conducted with a visit to the engineering faculty’s workshop and laboratory."

6 Ways We can dwell on Positives during the Pandemic

Professor Kevin Fernandez from the Faculty of Medicine AIMST University has outlined six ways to live on positively during the Covid-19 pandemic to counter negative thinking that people have these days in an article titled ‘6 ways we can dwell on positives during the pandemic.’ The write-up got featured in NST’s ‘Letters to the Editor’ column on 10 November 2021. Click HERE to read.

MOA & MOU SIGNING CEREMONY

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MOA & MOU SIGNING CEREMONY

AIMST University and three notable organisations, namely Mont Royale College (MRC), Kuala Lumpur, Luoyang Normal University (LYNU), Henan in China, and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Central Kedah (CKCCCI), inked Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, 10 November 2021.

The event was organised by the Business Development Unit (BDU) and was hosted by the Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive of AIMST University, Prof. Datuk Dr. John Antony Xavier. Witnessing the signing ceremony were members of AIMST University's senior management team and members from the media.

Welcoming the collaborations to foster learning experience and professional development, Prof. Datuk Dr. John Antony Xavier said the collaborations would also initiate joint projects, expertise sharing, and exchange of ideas. It will also facilitate research and curriculum development, especially with Mont Royale College and Luoyang Normal University.

Mont Royale College (MRC) is a 5-Star My Quest (Excellent) rated institution. Through the MOA, the college will conduct AIMST University's Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business and Marketing, Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Finance and Management, and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Finance on a collaborative franchise model in 2022. The delegation from MRC was led by its President, Mr. Sugumaran Chellaya, and accompanied by its CEO, Ms. Shamini Velayalhan, and the college principal Ms. Fazlin Noor Sahroni along with four other key management staff.

Luoyang Normal University will collaborate on several projects such as students and staff mobility, R & D, and conduct AIMST University's Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biotechnology on a collaborative franchise model. LYNU was represented by Mr. Darren Teh from Henan Wanyu Education Technology Ltd., a consulting agency appointed by LYNU for the MOU signing ceremony.

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Central Kedah inked MOU with AIMST University to provide platforms for industrial visits, internships, and job placements for AIMST University students and graduates with I.R 4.0 industry-readiness apart from conducting joint-seminars, lectures, and talks. Moreover, the MOU will enrich its members' knowledge and skills with vast educational opportunities and lifelong education with AIMST University. CKCCCI was represented by its President, Mr. Lee Mern Hau, accompanied by the Chamber's Executive Advisor, Mr. Chong Yoon Phin, and Secretary, Mr. Lau Boon Siang, during the MOU ceremony.

6 WAYS WE CAN DWELL ON POSITIVES DURING THE PANDEMIC

Four ways to revive interest in Maths

World Bank research suggests that better mathematics results raise the national output and incomes. For example, semiconductor technology, biotechnology, medical instrumentation systems, and digital image processing are mathematical concepts. Mr. Raman Raguraman, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Technology (FECT), AIMST University, has suggested four ways to revive interest among children to learn mathematics to have a challenging career individually, in turn, boost the country's prosperity. His write-up on ‘Four ways to revive interest in Maths’ got featured in NST’s ‘Letters to the Editor’ column on 9 November 2021. Click HERE to read.