Written by Doreen Mavis Patrick.
On 25 March 2024, the School of Engineering and the School of Information Technology hosted a joint Town Hall event followed by a Buka Puasa gathering. The event brought together management teams, supervisors, and graduate research students from both schools to share important updates and foster a sense of community.
The event began with welcoming speeches from AHoS Graduate Research SoIT, Dr. Soon Lay Ki, and AHoS Graduate Research SoE, Associate Professor Wu Ta Yeong. They provided significant updates on the Graduate Research Scheme (GRS), including welcoming new graduate research students and acknowledging the achievements of those who had recently completed their programs.
Mr. Muhammad Shukri Yaakub discussed upcoming competitions such as the 3MT and VYT, while Mr. Shafeeq Syed Ali provided an overview of Graduate Research Week set for July 2024. The School representative for MUPA also shared planned activities for 2024, outlining future opportunities and events for students. Overall, the students actively participated in the Q&A sessions and gave positive feedback on the event.
The evening concluded with a Buka Puasa dinner, allowing participants to break their fast together and engage in informal networking.
