WTUN News Roundup – August 2024 – World Technology Universities Network

Welcome to this month’s roundup of the stories, updates and events happening across the World Technology Universities Network.

WTUN News:

We have shared two new Exchange Case Studies, showcasing the experiences of recipients of the WTUN Exchange Programme fund.
View the two new case studies here:
- Dr Farshid Sefat, University of Bradford, visiting King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi: ‘Contributing to the development of Tissue Engineering‘
  Dr Sefat advanced his collaborations with Dr Parichart Naruphontjirakiul (KMUTT), leading to the joint publication of a book chapter.
- Dr Sascha Senck, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, visiting Suranaree University of Technology: ‘International Collaboration and Culture: Longevity for Partnerships‘
  Dr Senck cultivated a deeper understanding of Thai and Buddhist culture during his visit, enabling him to better engage and connect with his colleagues at SUT and create longevity in his collaborations.
As we prepare for WTUC 2024, we are looking back at past keynotes from previous congresses. WTUC 2020’s keynote addressed ‘The UN’s SDGs, Social Responsibility and Our Impact on the World’. During the keynote, WTUN members explored the UN’s SDGs, the responsibility of educational institutions to dedicate themselves to Social Responsibility and to consider the impact of their work on the world. Watch the keynote here.

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, India

HITS held a panel discussion to celebrate 10 years of partnership with IBM. The panel discussed adapting to technological advancements in AI and Cyber Security, providing valuable job market trends and insights from industry experts. Watch the panel discussion here.

Mindanao State University, Philippines

MSU will host the 12th ASEAN Universities International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF 2024), at the Luxe Hotel on 18-19 November 2024. The conference will convene under the following key themes: the pivotal role of Islamic finance, financial inclusion, and peace and stability. To find out more, visit here.

Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand

SUT’s Global Entrepreneurship Camp 2025 is now open for registrations. Taking place at SUT from 8-18 January 2025, successful applicants will enhance their entrepreneurship skills and collaborate with peers from across the world under the theme of ‘Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Innovating for a Healthier Planet and People’. Students enrolled on courses at other institutions are eligible to apply. Find out more here.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

The August issue of UTM Highlights is now available. This issue includes a short video of Prof. Ir. Dr. Hazuna Binti Selamat discussing if robots and AI will take over humanity, an article on how UTM graduates are a top choice for Malaysian Employers, and a recap of UTM’s AI Talk with The Hive on ‘Unveiling Generative AI’s Future Impact and Skills’. Read the issue here.

Atlantic Technological University, Ireland

ATU launched a free short course to provide learners with an understanding of Ocean Pollution and to motivate all citizens to take ownership of contributing to polluting our waters. The course incorporates the seven ocean literacy principles and the SDGs whilst covering topics like marine litter, noise pollution, plastic pollution and ocean acidification. Find out more here.

University of Bradford, United Kingdom

A partnership between UOB and Coegin Pharma AB aims to bring pigmentation peptides to market. The peptides can increase the skin’s ability to produce melanin, creating a natural suntan. The products have proposed applications to increase overall skin pigmentation, treating scars and vitiligo, and to restore natural hair pigmentation to treat grey hairs. Read the full story here.

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