EXPLORING COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES WITH UNIMAS ON AQUACULTURE

EXPLORING COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES WITH UNIMAS ON AQUACULTURE

February 20, 2024

Tuesday 20 February 2024 – An online meeting between Office of Assistant Vice Chancellor (Innovation and Enterprise) and Universiti of Malaysia, Sarawak (UNIMAS) was held in an effort to bolster collaboration in priority areas in the field of aquaculture. This initiative underscores the commitment of both institutions to enhance academic engagement, promote knowledge exchange, and contribute to the advancement of aquaculture practices in the region. The meeting saw mutual interests in exploring research opportunities and internship placement for UBD students in the scope of aquaculture. The discussion centered on leveraging the expertise and resources available at UNIMAS in providing technical know-how for UBD students. Also discussed were possibilities to facilitate internship placements for the students at UNIMAS partner industries to provide them with invaluable practical experience and insights into industry practices. The meeting went further to discuss about collaborative research endeavors within the aquaculture industry.

Joining the meeting from UNIMAS was the Director Pre-University Centre of Studies, Professor Dr Ruhana Hassan, together with other UNIMAS esteemed scholars with notable academic and research expertise in the field of aquaculture. UBD was represented by the Assistant Vice Chancellor (Innovation and Enterprise), Professor Dr Mohd Ayub Sadiq @ Lin Naing. Also joining was Dr Faizah Metali, a senior assistant professor from Faculty of Science, UBD.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to advancing collaboration that would reflect shared commitment of UBD and UNIMAS to promoting academic excellence, fostering research innovation, and preparing students for careers in the dynamic field of aquaculture. Such strategic partnerships and collaborative endeavors would corroborate UBD’s efforts in contributing to the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry and create impactful opportunities for students in Brunei.

By Fifi Faulina Hj Zailani