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QIU Enters Strategic Partnership with Malaysian Institute of Food Technology

The agreement reflects both parties’ shared vision of nurturing talent, advancing research, and creating stronger linkages between academia and industry.

July 14, 2025

QIU Forges Groundbreaking Agricultural Education Partnership with the Republic of Seychelles

At the heart of the agreement is a shared vision to tackle the twin challenges of limited arable land and the adverse effects of climate change.

May 14, 2025

FILS Academic’s Nanoparticle Antibacterial Research Wins Presentation Award at International Conference

The latest accolade belongs to School of Biological Science senior lecturer Ms Hemalatha Murugaiah, who grabbed the Best Oral Presentation Award at the Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand Growth Triangle (IMTGT) Bioscience Conference 2025.

February 15, 2025

QISS 2024: A Platform for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Collaboration in Science

Over two days, participants engaged in oral and poster presentations, showcasing cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. The event featured the distinctive PechaKucha presentation format, challenging presenters to communicate their ideas concisely and creatively.

December 5, 2024

SMK Ayer Tawar Triumphs as STEM Quiz Promotes Science Appreciation

This year’s event brought together young scientific minds from across the state, inspiring participants to deepen their scientific understanding and innovate for the future.

October 30, 2024

QIU, MGTC, and Hi-Arc Technologies Launch Tripartite Deal on Bamboo Biofuel Tissue Culture Project

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.

September 6, 2024

FILS Hosts Stimulating Workshop on STEM and the Future of Learning

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.

April 3, 2024

QIU Leads Collaboration to Create Jobs, Accelerate Agricultural Development in Seychelles

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.

February 5, 2024

QIU Biotech Day Attracts Future Scientists, Inspires Them to Shape a Better Tomorrow

The day-long event featured insightful lectures and enriching hands-on activities that both educated participants and inspired them to consider careers in biotechnology.

December 11, 2023

FILS Academics Share How to Harness Horticulture for Sustainability

Timely workshop focused on hydroponics, bio-organic fertilisers, and eco-enzymes as essential to achieving sustainability and core SDGs.

October 23, 2023

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Week Start	Week End	Academic Week	Activity	Public Holidays
28-Jun Sat			Registration	Awal Muharam	27-Jun Fri
30-Jun Mon	4-Jul Fri		Orientation
7-Jul Mon	11-Jul Fri	Week 1	Learning Week
14-Jul Mon	18-Jul Fri	Week 2	Learning Week
21-Jul Mon	25-Jul Fri	Week 3	Learning Week
28-Jul Mon	1-Aug Fri	Week 4	Learning Week
4-Aug Mon	8-Aug Fri	Week 5	Learning Week
11-Aug Mon	15-Aug Fri	Week 6	Learning Week
18-Aug Mon	22-Aug Fri	Week 7	Learning Week
25-Aug Mon	29-Aug Fri	Week 8	Learning Week
1-SepMon	5-Sep Fri		Mid-Semester Break	Merdeka Day	1-Sep Mon
				Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday	5-Sep Fri
8-Sep Mon	12-Sep Fri	Week 9	Learning Week
15-Sep Mon	19-Sep Fri	Week 10*	Learning Week	Malaysia Day	16-Sep Tue
22-Sep Mon	26-Sep Fri	Week 11	Learning Week
29-Sep Mon	3-Oct Fri	Week 12	Learning Week
6-Oct Mon	10-Oct Fri	Week 13	Learning Week
13-Oct Mon	17-Oct Fri	Week 14	Learning Week
22-Oct Wed	25-Oct Sat	Week 15	Self-Study Week	Deepavali	20-Oct Mon
27-Oct Mon	1-Nov Sat	Week 16	Final Examination
3-Nov Mon	6-Nov Thur	Week 17	Final Examination	Sultan of Perak’s Birthday	7-Nov Fri
10-Nov Mon	14-Nov Fri		Semester Break
17-Nov Mon	21-Nov Fri		Semester Break

Note :

The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/working day
22 November 2025 – Convocation

*4. The University Management has decided to grant extra leave for certain festivals that fall at the beginning or end of the week. For this semester, Monday 15 Sept is the extra holiday. Therefore, replacement classes must be conducted on the dates provided by the Registrar’s Office

Week Start	Week End	Academic Week	Activity	Public Holidays
25-Oct			Registration
27-Oct	31-Oct		Orientation
3-Nov	7-Nov		Pre-Nov Programme	Sultan of Perak’s Birthday 7-Nov
10-Nov	14-Nov		Pre-Nov Programme
17-Nov	21-Nov		Pre-Nov Programme
24-Nov	28-Nov	Week 1	Learning Week
1-Dec	5-Dec	Week 2	Learning Week
8-Dec	12-Dec	Week 3	Learning Week
15-Dec	19-Dec	Week 4	Learning Week
22-Dec	26-Dec	Week 5	Learning Week	Christmas Day 25-Dec
29-Dec	2-Jan	Week 6	Learning Week	New Year’s Day 1-Jan
5-Jan	9-Jan	Week 7	Learning Week
12-Jan	16-Jan	Week 8	Learning Week
19-Jan	23-Jan	Week 9	Learning Week
26-Jan	30-Jan	Week 10	Learning Week
3-Feb	6-Feb	Week 11	Learning Week	RPL Thaipusam (1-Feb) 2-Feb
9-Feb	13-Feb	Week 12	Learning Week
16-Feb	20-Feb		Mid-Semester Break	Chinese New Year 17- 18 Feb
23-Feb	27-Feb	Week 13	Learning Week
2-Mar	6-Mar	Week 14	Learning Week	Nuzul Al-Quran 7-Mar
9-Mar	13-Mar	Week 15	Self-Study Week
16-Mar	19-Mar	Week 16	Final Examination	Hari Raya Aidilfitri 21-Mar
23-Mar	27-Mar		Mid-Semester Break	Hari Raya Aidilfitri 23-Mar
30-Mar	3-Apr	Week 17	Final Examination
6-Apr	10-Apr		Semester Break
13-Apr	17-Apr		Semester Break

Note :

The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/working day

Category: Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences

QIU Enters Strategic Partnership with Malaysian Institute of Food Technology

QIU Forges Groundbreaking Agricultural Education Partnership with the Republic of Seychelles

FILS Academic’s Nanoparticle Antibacterial Research Wins Presentation Award at International Conference

QISS 2024: A Platform for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Collaboration in Science

SMK Ayer Tawar Triumphs as STEM Quiz Promotes Science Appreciation

QIU, MGTC, and Hi-Arc Technologies Launch Tripartite Deal on Bamboo Biofuel Tissue Culture Project

FILS Hosts Stimulating Workshop on STEM and the Future of Learning

QIU Leads Collaboration to Create Jobs, Accelerate Agricultural Development in Seychelles

QIU Biotech Day Attracts Future Scientists, Inspires Them to Shape a Better Tomorrow

FILS Academics Share How to Harness Horticulture for Sustainability

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