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Social Science students teamed up with their Business & Management peers to plan and pull off ‘An Afternoon with Harith Iskander’ with great aplomb.
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Social Science students teamed up with their Business & Management peers to plan and pull off ‘An Afternoon with Harith Iskander’ with great aplomb.


Three academics—Ummu Hani Yahaya, Noor Eleena Nordin, and Nurfarahin Mohamed Ishak—snatched a silver medal at the Virtual Innovation Competition Exhibition (VICE) 2024 organised by Kolej Poly-Tech Mara (KPTM), Bangi.


The first-year student joined participants from five countries, including Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Thailand, China and Egypt. He also competed against opponents from institutions like the University of Macau and Universiti Sains Malaysia, highlighting his prowess and performance.


Ms Law Yee Chin’s award-winning presentation brought to life the finer points of the ‘Reezy’ project she recently led at QIU, which sought to make the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relatable and actionable in daily life.


By Daniel Fadzlan Bin Abdullah On October 26, 2024, Quest International University (QIU) held a Malaysian National Poetry Slam (MNPS) 2024, organised by the Malaysian


The AR Phonics research project showcases an innovative approach to teaching phonics using Augmented Reality (AR) technology for children with speech delay.


The award-winning creation turned heads for its ability to solve common issues faced by teachers, such as rigid and inflexible teaching materials; a lack of time to prepare materials that align with lessons; and the high cost of purchasing quality teaching resources.


Our team’s winning presentation showcased a research titled “Augmented Reality: Innovative Protection Against Sexual Harassment for Disabled Children”.


Ms Ummu Hani made the podium in CRI2024 for her innovation proposal titled ‘Relaxis Crew’ – a unique solution to the challenges faced by families with special-needs children.


Our Bachelor of Arts TESL freshman, Vinod A/L Selva Raja, topped the podium at the recently concluded UTAR Chess Open Competition 2024 in the IPT (higher education) category.
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