8TH UTM UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS FORUM 2016 (8th UTM UPF) 
“Innovation and Sustainable Development”

8th – 10th August 2016

DAY 1 – Monday | 8th August 2016
Part I : Delegates Arrival And Registration
Venue : UTM Johor Bahru Campus
Time Agenda
09:00 – 12.30 Registration at Lobby (UTM Scholar’s Inn & Pulai Springs Resort)
 

10:30 – 11:10
11:10 – 11:50
11:50 – 12:30

 UTM Campus Tour

– Centre for Student Innovation (CSI)
– Wireless Communication Centre (WCC)
– Institute of Bio-product Development (IBD)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch at Institute of Bio-product Development (IBD)
14:00 – 14:15 Workshop Registration at Banquet Hall
14:15 – 14:45 Workshop on University Rankings –
“Introduction to University Ranking: What and How? Overview of University Rankings”
by Professor Dr. Nordin Bin Yahaya, Senior Director, UTM International/Head of Global Reputation Task Force
14:45 – 15:30 “QS World and Asia University Rankings Methodology”
by Mr. Samuel Wong, Senior Researcher, QS Asia, Singapore (Video Presentation)
15:30 – 15:45 “How to Create A Global Brand for Your University”
by Ms. Mandy Mok, CEO, QS Asia, Singapore (Video Presentation)
15:45 – 16:30 “Ranking Strategies for Improving University Performance”
by Professor Dr. Nordin Bin Yahaya
16:30 – 17:15 Discussion
17:30 – 19:00 Networking Hi-Tea at Rumah Tropika
19:00 – 22:00 Leisure trip to Johor Premium Outlet (Complimentary)/Back to hotel
22:00 Back to hotel from Johor Premium Outlet

 

DAY 2 – Tuesday | 9th August 2016
Part II : 8th UTM University Presidents Forum 2016
Venue : Senate Hall, Level 3, Sultan Ibrahim Chancellery Building, UTM JB

Time Agenda
08:00 – 08:45 Registration and On-Site Payment at lobby area of Sultan Ibrahim Chancellery Building
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome & Keynote Address
“Innovation and Sustainable Development”
Professor Datuk Ir. Dr. Wahid Omar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
09:30 – 9:50 Session 1
“Pursuing Innovation and Services for Nation Building”
Professor Gee-Woo Bock, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea
09:50 – 10:10 Session 2
“Championing Higher Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) for Developing Countries”
Prof. Dr. Wahid Razzaly, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
10:10 – 10:50 Tea break at Banquet Hall
10:50 – 11:10 Session 3
“Promoting Green Technology for Sustainable Development”
Professor Dr. Ir. Kadarsah Suryadi, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
11:10 – 11:30 Session 4
“Seizing Regional Opportunities: Best Practices for Accelerating Innovation within the Asia-Pacific Region”
President Hiroyuki Ukai, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan
 11:30 – 11:50 Session 5
“Innovation and Sustainable Development Through Connected University”
Professor Peter G. R. Smith, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
11:50 – 12:10 Group Photo Session
(Move to Sultan Iskandar Hall at 12:20)
 12:15 – 12:30 Agreement Signing Ceremony at Sultan Iskandar Hall (DSI)

  • Binus University, Indonesia
  • Far Eastern University, Philippines
  • Institut Teknologi Nasional, Indonesia
  • Kyoto University, Japan
  • Mahasarakham University, Thailand
  • Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Korea
  • Universitas Bung Hatta, Indonesia
  • Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Indonesia
  • Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji, Indonesia
  • Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
  • Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
  • Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
  • Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Universitas Sriwijaya, Indonesia
  • Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
  • Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia
  • Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei
12:30 – 12:45 Asia Technological University Network Launching (ATU-Net) at Sultan Iskandar Hall (DSI)
12:45 – 14:20 Networking Lunch at Sultan Iskandar Hall (DSI)
(Return to Senate Hall at 14:20)
 14:30 – 14:50 Session 6
“Community Based Impact Innovation”
Professor Ir. Dwikorita Karnawati, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
14:50 – 15:10 Session 7
“Lessons Learned from Global Connection & Innovation”
Professor Jane den Hollander, Deakin University, Australia
15:10 – 16:30 Forum – “Nurturing Global and Entrepreneurial Graduates”

  • Prof. Ravi Mokashi Punekar, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India
  • Engr Muhammad Asghar, Nationl University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan
  • Prof. Kim Jong Ho, Seoul National University of Science and Technolgy, Korea
  • Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Yasuda, Tokyo Denki University, Japan
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hajah Zohrah Haji Sulaiman, Universiti Teknologi Brunei
16:45 – 17:15 Conclusion and Closing Remarks by Vice Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
17:15 – 19:15 Free time
(Shuttle Bus Transfer from Lobby of Sultan Ibrahim Chancellery Building to UTM Scholar’s Inn and Pulai Springs Resort ONLY at 17:15)
17:30 – 18:30 1st Asia Technological University Network (ATU-Net) Meeting at Senate Hall (For ATU-Net members ONLY)
18:30 – 19:00 Shuttle Bus Transfer from Lobby of Sultan Ibrahim Chancellery Building to Vice-Chancellor’s Official Residence (For ATU-Net Members and Guests of Le Grandeur Palm Resort ONLY)
(Depart from Lobby of Pulai Springs Resort at 19:15 and UTM Scholar’s Inn at 19:30 to Vice-Chancellor’s Official Residence)
 20:00 – 22:30 Networking Dinner Hosted by Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) at Vice-Chancellor’s Official Residence
22:30 Shuttle Bus Transfer from Vice Chancellor’s Official Residence to UTM Scholar’s Inn,
Pulai Springs Resort and Le Grandeur Palm Resort

 

DAY 3 – Wednesday | 10th August 2016
Part III : Tour Iskandar Puteri Program
Venue : EduCity Iskandar Puteri & UTHM, Batu Pahat

Time Agenda
 

9:15 – 9:45
9:45 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:15

 Tour to EduCity, Iskandar Puteri

–University of Reading Malaysia Campus
–University of Southampton Malaysia Campus
–Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT)
11:15 – 12:00 Lunch hosted by Netherlands Maritime Institute of Technology (NMIT)
12:00 Depart for Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Batu Pahat
14:30 – 16:00 UTHM Campus Tour
16:00 – 16:30 Networking Hi-Tea hosted by Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
Back to hotel

*Subject to change

Contact and Inquiries
For more information, please contact  UPF secretariat:
Ms. Siti Noraziah – Tel: +6 075536134
Mr. Amyrul Fahmy or Ms. Nurul Izzati or Mr. Sharul – Tel : +6 075536846
Email : upf@utm.my