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LET’S FIRE-UP WITH 3 MINUTES VIDEO CHALLENGE

Terms & Conditions

Eligiblity

• All AIMST Students and Staffs.
• Individual or team is eligible.
• Length of video should not exceed 3 minutes.

Rules & Terms

• Format: MOV or MP4
• Image resolution: above 1920x1080

Rights and obligations of participants

• Entries must not be the re-edited versions of other works.
• Entries are subject to the use of the published text, interviews, video record or third party works (such as props, music, photos, etc.), shall be authorized by the third-party with signed Consent for Authorized Use of Copyright and agree to the organizers and sublicense the use of the third person during the contest for the licensed content reproduce, edit, convert, distribute, publicly broadcast, public transport, public exhibition and other promotional activities of non-profit purpose use.
• Participants must be the original creator of the entries.
• Entries must be unpublished works. No plagiarism, borrowing, copying, or counterfeiting is allowed.
• Entries may not be disclosed without the consent of authorities and shall be signed by the copyright statement (entries are no illegal infringement of the copyright or other rights of others).
• Entries involving intellectual property rights disputes shall be the responsibility of the entrants themselves and have nothing to do with the organizer.
• Rights and obligations of finalists
• The finalists agree to grant the organizer the right to broadcast their works.
• Once the video is shortlisted, it shall not be withdrawn for any reason.

Others

• The organizer and the co-organizer have the right to use all the entries during the competition for promotional activities.
• Those who fail to comply with or provide the provisions of this brief shall be deemed to be abstaining, and the organizer may directly cancel the eligibility of prizes for the work without notice.
• Participants should read and agree to the provisions of this brief. The organizer reserves the right to amend at any time.

AIMST Biotech Alumnus recognized by Forbes in their ‘30 under 30 Asia’ 2020 list

Dr Ashiwin Vadiveloo, 29 was recently recognized by Forbes as one of Asia’s changemakers by being placed in their ‘30 under 30 Asia’ 2020 list for his contribution to the field of healthcare and science. He is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the Algae Research and Development Centre, Murdoch University in Australia. The Kedah-born researcher completed his B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology degree at AIMST University and was immediately accepted into the PhD degree program at Murdoch University. During his postgraduate study, he was selected as the Top Ten Finalist for the 2014 and 2015 MASCA-EMA Award for Excellence in the Field of Life Sciences and Health Care, winning the overall award in 2015. In the same year, he also won the prestigious BASF Asia Pacific PhD Challenge. In 2019, he received the BP Advancing Energy Award to be a delegate speaker at the 2019 One Young World Summit in London. His work is focused on microalgae and ways that the unicellular species can be used for the treatment of wastewater and in the sustainable production of bioenergy. To be included in the Forbes Asia list, Dr Ashiwin has not only shown that his research creates a significant impact in science, but also demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial spirit that are synonymous with the Forbes brand. All nominations are vetted by industry veterans and Forbes journalists from across the region before a determination is made. In 2020, the final list of honorees was selected from over 3,500 nominations. “This recognition is very affirming of my career in science and provides a great deal of motivation to work harder in my chosen field. It is very inspiring to me to be included in the company of so many amazing young individuals who are working toward positive and significant change to the world,” reflects Dr Ashiwin Vadiveloo. Dr Ashiwin shared that his interest in microalgae research was spurred by what he learnt during his biotechnology degree at AIMST University, which covered subjects such as algal and fungal science and environmental biotechnology. The biotechnology degree provided him with a strong foundation to pursue a direct PhD degree at Murdoch University in Australia. Our teaching excellence and affordable fees are among the reasons why local and international students’ chooses AIMST University when comes to studying Bachelor of Biotechnology in Malaysia. The August and October 2020 intakes for B.Sc. (Hons) in Biotechnology and B.Sc. (Hons) in Bioinformatics is currently open for registration. AIMST University offers 100% tuition fee waiver for qualified SPM and O-level students for Foundation in Science leading to B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology and B.Sc. (Hons) Bioinformatics. This is indeed a golden opportunity for SPM, STPM and A level students who are wishing to pursue biotechnology as their career! For more information about the Bachelor in Biotechnology program, please contact Snr. Prof. M. Ravichandran, Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University (0129595269) and for admission please contact 04 429 8108. Source from Free Malaysia Today (FMT): Kedah boy makes ‘Forbes 30 under 30 Asia’ list for 2020

Boost Your Imunity -The only way forward to fight the virus by Dr. Jenis Chhabra

MCO Can’t Stop Us: Attend This Virtual Open Day by AIMST University

Why do we have virtual open days?

Try this virtual open day now – Wherever you want

When?

How to take a virtual tour

Return after the virtual open day

Why you should attend?

• Inquire about all the interesting courses provided by our university and decide which will be your future path.
• Discover a variety of scholarship awards and choose the perfect one to fund your studies if you are competent but financially challenged.
• Take a virtual tour of your future campus and decide if it measures up to your preference to avoid regret.
• Chat with our fun academic counsellors to have a comprehensive inquiry about our campus if you have uncertainties.
• Save time and effort which the physical campus tour can’t do for you.

Reserve your slot here and we’ll see you there!

A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Pre-University Programmes in Malaysia

Upon completing secondary school education with a SPM certificate in hand, Malaysian students have two options: be part of the workforce directly or elevate their study in a tertiary institution. If you choose the latter, don’t be baffled by the multiple choices out there such as Foundation in Business and Foundation in Science yet. This article provides clear insights on deciding which pre-university programme to pursue after graduating from secondary school.  

1. A Levels

• You are academically oriented because final exams are the only assessment method.
• You wish to enrol in reputable universities abroad as it has international recognition.
• You are unsure about your future studies because it grants you an avenue to several choices.

• You prefer assessment that involves a combination of coursework and exams.
• Your desired course requires practical skills.
• You want financial aid from PTPTN because it is not MQA-approved.

2. Australian Matriculation

• You prefer continuous assessments over a frantic final exam.
• Enjoy an integrated learning approach whereby you can select 5 subjects from different streams.
• You would like to study abroad as it is recognised by numerous international institutions.

• You have poor time management as you will have to juggle tests, presentations, lab reports and exams.
• You are a procrastinator as there will be continuous assessment throughout the year.
• You are pursuing a high entry degree that requires several competitive standards (e.g. medicine and law).

3. American Degree Programme (ADP)

• You prefer studying in America.
• You are uncertain of your choice as you can switch your major halfway through the course.
• You enjoy holistic learning experience as the assessment includes coursework, presentations and final exams.

• You are academically oriented.
• You do not favour public speaking

4. Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

• You are interested in pursuing your studies abroad as it is a recognised qualification worldwide.
• You have variety of interests as your passions are likely to be offered through subjects like creative writing and drama.
• You enjoy an interactive learning process as you will be assessed through projects and presentations.

• You favour exam-based assessments.
• Public speaking is your pain point.
• You cannot multitask coursework, projects and exams.

5. Diploma 

• You are pursuing a career that involves hands-on skills
• You prefer to enter the workforce soon
• You require financial aid as it is eligible for PTPTN
• You have a minimum of 3-4 credits in SPM

• You are uncertain of your preference
• You want to pursue academically difficult degrees (e.g. medicine)
• You want to enrol in reputable universities abroad

6. International Baccalaureate (IB)

• You want to study subjects across various fields.
• You have good time management to cope with exams, writing research papers and extra-curricular activities.

• You prefer exam to be the only assessment.
• You prefer to stay in your focus of study.
• You want the path of least resistance to obtain a degree.

7. Foundation

• You are clear about the field of pursuit in your degree.
• You prefer the fastest pathway to register a degree programme

• Your degree of preference is ambiguous.
• You would like to transfer to another university for your degree as your foundation qualification is not always applicable for other institutions.
• You plan to study abroad or apply for a scholarship.

8. Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

• You prefer an affordable programme
• You wish to take a gap period to deliberate on your degree choices.
• You want to register for a public university.

• You are not academically oriented
• You want to apply practical skills in your study.
• You want the fastest route to enrol in a degree programme.

9. Matrikulasi 

• You prefer an affordable courses it is funded by the government and comes with an allowance each semester
• You want various options for your degree programme

• You want to study overseas since it has recognition from a limited number of universities worldwide.
• You want to study a course that involves practical skills.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Surging Demand for Nurses

In recent days, the global pandemic bred by coronavirus is influencing the world viciously. From forcing businesses to shut down to deteriorating the economy across the globe, it has done more harm than any other natural disasters. For example, our nation has suffered potential losses of RM 12.9 billion in manufacturing sector’s GDP during 14 days of Movement Control Order (MCO) and worse, we faced another potential losses of RM32 billion in exports during the period. (Data retrieved from DOSM and Mida survey March 2020). While the economy, employment and population are declining, there’s one thing that is rising: The demand for more nurses. It impacts the healthcare sector when the virus spread across the population and allowing more cases of infection to happen which in turn strikes the current supply of nurses. If you wish to pursue or are currently taking Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing or any related nursing course in Malaysia, please take note as this article will highlight numerous aspects of the issue for you.  

An Overview on This Phenomenon

So…which are the booming nursing specialties?

What do nurse case managers do?

• Monitor the progress of a patient
• Evaluate patients’ care
• Suggest other treatments.
• Utilize resources and services the best way possible

Tips to Help You Conduct a Successful Online Class

Due to coronavirus outbreak, almost all industries are affected and the education industry is not a fortunate survivor either. This global pandemic has forced several higher education institutions to close down temporarily until further declaration from the government. Here comes the headache for both students and lecturers: how are they supposed to continue our studies during this lockdown period? This is especially hard for students who take medical course in Malaysia because medical course involves not only paperwork but other practical tasks as well. Time is money, none of them is willing to delay their studies. Thereby, university administrations across the nation have instructed students and lecturers to conduct online classes during this quarantine period in order to further their studies. As one of the reputable medical universities in Malaysia, AIMST University also partakes in the campaign to reduce coronavirus influence while empowering students to continue their studies online. Here are a few tips for conducting a successful online class:  

1. Provide virtual course site for each course

2. Include several essential features

3. Layout a schedule for each subject

4. Lecturers upload necessary materials

5. Announce changes as soon as possible

6. Cease the barring system for this period   

In a Nutshell

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