In Focus

Interview with The University of Nottingham (Malaysia Campus) – Ten Years On

The academic year 2010-2011 marks ten years of success for The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. In 2000, Nottingham became the first British university to open a campus overseas. Partnering Boustead and YTL, it has since grown to be a campus driven by enthusiasm, energy and commitment to being research intensive. [MORE]

UCTI-ACCA Exemption Accreditation Award Ceremony

The event is organized by ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (UCTI) in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). [MORE]

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Signing agreement for Nilai UC's Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programmes

Nilai University College (Nilai UC) launched its Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering programme in 2007. Since then, the programme has become one of the most talked about programmes in education circles. One of the principle reasons for this is the fact that Nilai UC’s programme incorporates the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) * syllabus, preparing students for the EASA Part 66 Category B1-1 examinations. [MORE]

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Stevent Loy (012-214 3778) or Ms. Gwen Sheah (012-615 7975).

8th MAPCU HIGHER EDUCATION FAIR in 2011

22nd & 23rd January 2011, Hall 1 & 2, Mid-Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur

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StudyMalaysia Education Fair 2011 (East Malaysia)

Should you be keen to participate, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Selene (017-3775534) Thank you for your support!

STUDYMALAYSIA
Sabah Education Fair 2011
Venue: SESB Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Date: 5 & 6 March 2011 (Saturday & Sunday)

STUDYMALAYSIA
Sarawak Education Fair 2011
Venue: Permata Trade Center, Taman Kereta, Kuching, Sarawak
Date: 12 & 13 March 2011 (Saturday & Sunday)

Counselling Teachers at the MAPCU-StudyMalaysia Information Day

The MAPCU-StudyMalaysia Information Day was held for counselling teachers in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan and Johor (Muar) and Johor (JB) on 5, 7, 9, 19, 21 and 22 July 2010 respectively. Supported by the Ministry of Education as well as the various state education departments, the objective of the Information Day was to disseminate the latest information on developments in higher education in Malaysia. [MORE]

Dispensing Opticians

A dispensing optician consults with a client to find an ophthalmic appliance that best meets their needs. They gather information from the patient on the use of the appliance and their level of activity, and make measurements to ensure a suitable fit. They need to use a variety of measuring instruments. [MORE | VIDEO AVAILABLE]

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Medical Assistants

Medical assistants carry out administrative and clinical tasks to assist medical doctors in running their practice smoothly. They work independently or with the guidance and supervision of medical doctors in public health services or private practice. These could be in general or specific fields in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners. [MORE | VIDEO AVAILABLE]

BES Asia is a unique event which combines an all-British exhibition of education services, resources and training suppliers alongside a conference and workshop sessions which cover the latest developments and thinking in the education sector. [MORE]

Taylor’s University College Organises 12th MFA Conference 2010

The 12th MFA Conference 2010 is a platform where both academics and industrialists come together to discuss the relevant issues, exchange ideas and promote better understanding of finance-related topics pertinent to the conference theme. [MORE | VIDEO AVAILABLE]

Sunway ADTP students score US scholarships

The American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) at Sunway University College (Sunway) held a Dean’s List and Completion Award presentation ceremony for the August to December 2009 semester students at the poolside area on campus recently [MORE]

Honouring the Father of Innovation in Creative Education

Founder and President of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Lim Kok Wing, was honoured at a gala event organised by The Leaders magazine in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Y.B. Tuan Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof. [MORE]

The Best of Both Worlds with Malaysia’s First Swiss Design in Hollywood World Tour & Exhibition

Taking one notch up and a step ahead in the rising creative industry today, Malaysia’s leading art & design tertiary education institution The One Academy and The Swiss Embassy has collaborated to launch the Swiss Design in Hollywood World Tour Exhibition and Seminar, that feature the best Swiss designers and their works in major Hollywood productions. [MORE]

NAPEI 29th Malaysian Education Fair 2010

NAPEI (National Association of Private Educational Institutions) 29th Malaysian Education Fair was honoured to have the Deputy Higher Education Minister YB Saifuddin Abdullah to open the 2-day fair at the PWTC on 5th June 2010. [MORE | VIDEO AVAILABLE]

MAHSA University College Celebrates Nurses’ Day

MAHSA University College held its fifth Nurses’ Day celebrations on 27 May 2010 at Hilton Hotel Petaling Jaya. Guests were treated to a choral presentation by MAHSA students before the official launch by the Pro-Chancellor of MAHSA University College, YBhg Prof Datuk Dr Hj Mohamed Haniffa. [MORE]

 

SEQUENCE 10 - Graduation showcase by KBU design students

SEQUENCE 2010 – a graduation showcase by The School of Design, KBU International College was held at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre, from 2 – 4 July 2010. [MORE]

INTI’s Business Leadership Series debuts with IBM at the helm

A concerted effort by the INTI Education Group to help its students understand the complexities of the working world and have a pulse on the needs of employers gave birth to the Business Leadership Series. And this in turn made its debut with none other than the Managing Director of IBM – Mr Ramanathan Sathiamutty – who spent his afternoon speaking to a few hundred students across the INTI network on how the planet is becoming smarter. [MORE]

TARCians Gotong-Royong Spirit Stay High Admist the Rain

May 22nd was an eventful day where the TAR College community, Exco members of School of Arts and Science (SAS) Alumni Society, Rukun Tetangga of Taman Bunga Raya (TBR) and Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) Pejabat Cawangan Wangsa Maju joined forces for the first time in organizing a gotong-royong activity at the TBR neighbourhood. [MORE]

Sudanese Culture shines at Limkokwing’s Hall of Fame

It was evident that the night would be a visual display of cultural sights and sounds as students thronged to the Hall of Fame in anticipation of the first Sudanese Cultural night held within the University’s walls. [MORE]

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