The collaboration will focus primarily on the production of bamboo tissue-cultured plantlets
which will be used as biofuel, centring around our custom-built plant tissue culture facility.
The workshop explored the significance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines and how they blend with ‘design thinking’ – an inventive human-centred approach to product ideation and creation.
This initiative will shift the focus from imported agricultural products to locally-grown produce—while also creating jobs for the people of Seychelles and attracting more young people to the farming sector.
The day-long event featured insightful lectures and enriching hands-on activities that both educated participants and inspired them to consider careers in biotechnology.
Timely workshop focused on hydroponics, bio-organic fertilisers, and eco-enzymes as essential to achieving sustainability and core SDGs.
SMK St. Michael’s school took home the champion’s trophy at the recently concluded QSQ 2023, which drew teams of aspiring scientists and technologists from across Perak.
FILS’ Ms Sarah Stephenie John Sandanaraj received the Best Presentation Award from the Indian Pharmacological Association for their research on advancing drug discovery for the treatment of urinary stone conditions.
FILS Students again prove their mettle in a major competition by securing wins and podium finishes in multiple categories at UISS 2023.
Dr. Nik Athirah won the award after leading her group to raise awareness of hoarding disorder—targeting waste management and mental health.
All told, our team won three gold awards, four silvers, three bronzes, and three special awards. This tally means we’ve won 81 awards in only four years of taking part!
ALWAYS QIU
Want to browse our programmes by programme levels instead?
Browse our experts by their faculties or schools.
All Faculty of Business and Management Experts
All Faculty of Computing and Engineering Experts
All Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences Experts
All Faculty of Social Sciences Experts
| Public Holidays | Week start | Week end | Academic Week |
| 1 Jul | 6 Jul | Registration – 1 Jul (Mon) | |
| ** Orientation Week 2 – 6 Jul (Tue – Sat) | |||
| *8 Jul Awal Muharram | 9 Jul | 13 Jul | Week 1 – Class Starts (9 Jul) |
| 15 Jul | 20 Jul | Week 2 | |
| 22 Jul | 27 Jul | Week 3 | |
| 29 Jul | 3 Aug | Week 4 | |
| 5 Aug | 10 Aug | Week 5 | |
| 12 Aug | 17 Aug | Week 6 | |
| 19 Aug | 24 Aug | Week 7 | |
| 26-Aug | 31-Aug | Week 8 | |
2-Sep | 7-Sep | Week 9 | |
9-Sep | 14-Sep | Week 10 | |
16-Sep Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday & Malaysia Day | 17-Sep | 21-Sep | Week 11 |
23-Sep | 28-Sep | Week 12 | |
| 30-Sep | 5-Oct | Week 13 | |
| 7-Oct | 12-Oct | Week 14 | |
| 14-Oct | 16-Oct | Self Study | |
17-Oct | 19-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 21-Oct | 25-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 28-Oct | 29-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 31-Oct Deepavali | 30-Oct | 2-Nov | Semester Break |
| 1-Nov Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | |||
| 4-Nov | 9-Nov | Semester Break | |
| 11 Nov | 17 Nov | Semester Break |
* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day
**Orientation (Jul 2024 sem) – Not compulsary for returning students
Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
