Welcome to this month’s roundup of updates and events happening across the network.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025
Tuesday 11 February is the United Nations designated ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’. The WTUN’s collective commitment to driving inclusive and sustainable innovation in education and research cannot be achieved without a sustained, intentional and impactful commitment to the advancement of gender equity and the inclusion of all talent in the sciences. This Day is a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened.
The WTUN is proud to provide a platform to scientists and researchers across the network through our activities and online events. On this day, we’d like to pay particular attention to and highlight a cross-section of the contributions made by women at WTUN events over the past year:
The Accelerated Student Entrepreneurship Programmes (ASEP), established by the University of Bradford in 2016, offers students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of running an enterprise. These programmes are fast paced, real-life experiences, with the goal of enabling students to progress from first meeting to securing funding for a social or business enterprise in just four months. Many of the students who have attended the programme have gone on to run successful businesses.
Inaugural WTUN- ASEP 2025
The first WTUN ASEP Workshops will be co-hosted by University of Bradford (UK) and Beijing University of Chemical Technology (China)
The WTUN – Accelerated Student Entrepreneurship Programme is structured around two 5 day workshops. The first workshop focuses on introductions, generation and selection of enterprise ideas and the formation of founder teams, where appropriate. Following this workshop students receive support to develop and test their business plan. Learn more.
Dr Qun Shao, Deputy Director, Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem Director, Open Innovation.
“These workshops will bring together the most talented and entrepreneurial minded students across different continents within the World Technology University Network to create successful international businesses. We really appreciate the support from WTUN participating institutes and the WTUN central office, and we will continue to work with WTUN member institutes to expand the programme and develop a wider entrepreneurial community for our students and staff.”
Workshop 1: February 17 – 21, University of Bradford, UK.
Workshop 2 : June 30 – 4 July, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China
Live: WTUN Exchange Programme and Student Competition 2025
WTUN Exchange Programme 2024/25:
Submit a proposal to access 1 of 18 x £2,000 GBP grants to support exchange visits and collaborative activities with colleagues at a WTUN member institution.
Open to: Academic and Professional Services staff and PhD students.
Deadline: Thursday 20 March 2025 (Internal Deadlines may apply)
WTUN Student Competition 2025
Multidisciplinary teams of 2-4 students are tasked to produce a new, sustainable and innovative solution to address their chosen UN Sustainable Development Goal under the 2024-25 theme “Sustainable Innovation for Planetary Health – Local Solutions for Global Problems”
Open to: Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD students f
Deadline: Thursday 10 April 2025
WTUN Member Summer & Winter School Opportunities
Thank you to members who have shared details of upcoming Summer/Winter mobility opportunities open to applications from WTUN member university students. The WTUN will share details in this newsletter.
Programme Name: International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women (ISAE4W)
Eligibility/Participants: Female engineering students aged 18-25
Programme Dates: 8-23 July 2025
Deadline for Applications: 30 April 2025
Programme Fee: € 920 (EURO) – including tuition fees, room for the entire stay, meals on weekdays (weekends are free for individual activities), numerous field trips.
Overview: The International Summer Academy for Women in Engineering (ISAE4W) offers an ideal opportunity for a selected group of highly-motivated and talented women (high school, college or undergraduate students) to experience top-class and challenging university-level coursework.
The Academy’s intensive, two and a half week program combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in engineering and natural sciences. In addition to knowledge transfer in these fields, social, cross-cultural and gender aspects are covered and discussed during lectures and workshops.
A team of highly qualified academic staff from our university as well as from other universities and organisations will provide scientific and technical background on workshop topics and information about the role of women in science and their opportunities in scientific careers.
Programme Name: International Days in Social Work
Eligibility/Participants: Undergraduate and Graduate Social Work students
Programme Dates: 9-13 June 2025 (5 days)
Deadline for Applications: 2 March 2025
Programme Fee*: €75,– Euro/student for program from Tuesday, June 10th – Friday, June 13th
Plus additional €55,– Euro/student for optional cultural day on Monday, June 9th
*This is a reduced fee offer for partner universities.
Lead Faculty or School: School of Medical Engineering and Applied Social Sciences
Overview: The Department of Social Work and the International Office Linz are happy to welcome you for a 5-day program of lectures, workshops and cultural activities – offering everyone the chance to meet people from different countries and to look at Social Work from an international and intercultural perspective. Lectures/workshops will be given by lecturers from various international partner universities. In addition, we will visit social organizations active in a variety of different areas, such as youth work, immigration, or violence prevention.
Coming Soon:
WTUN Member: University of Newcastle
Programme Name: Summer Down Under 2026
Eligibility/Participants: Undergraduate students in Business, Engineering and Science
Programme Dates: Late May to Early August, 2026
Overview: Summer Down Under 2026 – The University of Newcastle has announced a reform of its calendar, shifting the start and end dates of its two main semesters. In practical terms, this means that the mid-year break (Australian winter / Northern hemisphere summer) will be extended. This new mid-year break will start the last week of May and run through to early August, providing 9 solid weeks of short-term programming and intensive modules. Planning is currently underway to provide a range of programs relevant to UG cohorts in Business, Engineering and Science, alongside guaranteed on-campus housing.
Deadline for application(s), programme fees and full details will be shared in future newsletters.
Dr Aparupa Pani, Associate Dean of Research, School of Civil Engineering shares the growth of KIIT’s research and the impact of their Research and Development efforts and resulting patents.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Taipei City, Taiwan
NTUST has released the latest edition of their Newsletter (December 2024). The edition includes an interview with Professor Ching-Wei Wang on the pioneering use of AI in medicine on Page 19 and reflections on cybersecurity from The IEEE Symposium on Communications and Network Security in September 2024 on Page 9.
Shibaura Institute of Technology
Tokyo, Japan
SIT share the latest developments from their researchers.
Quantum spin liquids defy the standard rules of magnetism which have fascinated researchers for years. Professor Yasuyuki Ishii and his team have made breakthroughs which expand scientific understanding of these materials and pave the way for pioneering work in quantum materials and technology.
Researchers have developed a novel 6D pose dataset which can improve robotic grasping accuracy and adaptability in industrial settings. The development of this dataset brings grasping accuracy to 98%, setting a new industry benchmark.
Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafry bin Mohd Rahim appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia
Prof. Shafry is a distinguished Professor with expertise in Computer Science, specifically in Image Processing, Spatial Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence. He previously served as a Research Fellow at the Media and Game Innovation of Excellence (MaGICX) and the Institute of Human-Centred Engineering (iHuMeN) at UTM. Prior to his appointment as Vice-Chancellor, he held the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) at UTM.
On behalf of the World Technology Universities Network, Professor Shirley Congdon, Chair, WTUN and Vice Chancellor, University of Bradford extends a heartfelt congratulation to Professor Shafry and UTM on this appointment.
Join SAIT as they mark International Women’s Day 2025 with a full day of events.
Attendees will have the opportunity to attend keynote speaker, Gayathri Shukla, Diversity, Leadership & Human-Centred Design Expert’s session online at 9:00am (GMT-7) on March 5, 2025.
Workshops will follow the keynote under the theme of #AccelerateAction, exploring themes on leadership, gender diversity, and ally-ship in male-dominated industries.
TU Ilmenau launches European University Alliance SUNRISE which strives to foster interdisciplinary research and promote regional sustainable development. SUNRISE stands for Smaller (strategic) Universities Network for Regional Innovative and Sustainable Evolution”. Learn more about SUNRISE here.
TU Ilmenau is also involved in other initiatives which explore sustainable development. The Climate N network unites Thuringian universities across Germany to anchor sustainability into research, teaching and campus. In partnership with Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, TU Ilmenau has launched the Mobility Economics Conference to research the upheavals within the automotive and mobility industry through the perspective of the German economy.
University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
A University project led by Dr Sobia Kauser and Stuart Walker has won a prestigious Times Higher Education Award 2024 for a project that allows disabled students to access scientific laboratories. The system, known as ‘Managing Risk for Impaired Laboratory Users’ (MaRiLU) won the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion category and was described by judges as “incredibly impactful”.
September 1-5, 2025, the University of Bradford will the Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA)’s annual conference. The theme for 2025 is “Culture, Peace and Capabilities”. The conference will showcase human progress in the development of justice, equality, human rights and inclusion.
Paper and panel proposal submissions extended deadline: 18th February 2025
All members are invited to contribute to this newsletter through their Operational Board Member (found here). Please contact your Operational Board member with stories or events which will be of relevance to the shared vision and commitments of the WTUN and its members, inspiring opportunity for engagement on commonalities, sharing knowledge, or collaboration.
All calls for content can be shared with the WTUN Secretariat at wtun@bradford.ac.uk.
“I am looking forward to representing the WTUN and it’s members at FAUBAI 2025 for the first time. The theme “Towards Equitable and Sustainable Partnerships” aligns perfectly with the WTUN’s mission and I can’t wait to discuss opportunities for impactful collaboration with universities from Brazil, across LATAM/C and beyond!”
Denise Whitehead, WTUN Development Manager.
FAUBAI and WTUN members Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) will also attend the conference in Brasilia April 26-30 2025.
WTUN for International Day of Clean Energy
On Tuesday 28 January, the World Technology Universities Network held an online event to mark International Day of Clean Energy.
Topics covered included
‘Na/Mg-Ion Batteries: Revolutionizing Affordable, Clean, and Renewable Energy Storage for Advancing SDG-7’
‘Revolutionizing Clean Energy: The Transformative Role of Superconducting Technologies’
‘International Clean Energy Day 2025: Advancing Planetary Health Through Energy Transition, Research, and Policy in Higher Education’
‘Empowering Rural Communities through Grassroots Clean Energy Initiatives in India’
The recording of the event will be shared hear and on the WTUN’s YouTube channel in due course.
Sincere thank you to our speakers:
Professor Puspamitra Panigrahi, Head, Centre for Clean Energy and Nano Convergence (CENCON), Hindustan University
Professor Muralidhar Miryala, Head, Materials for Energy and Environmental Laboratory, Shibaura Institute of Technology
Professor Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Director of Campus Sustainability, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Professor Badri Narayanan, Professor & Head, School of Management, Hindustan University
Open now! WTUN Exchange Programme 2024-25
The WTUN Exchange Programme 2024-25 is currently open for proposals. Deadline – Thursday 20 March 2025*.
We particularly encourage proposals for collaboration in the areas of Gender Equality, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action and International collaboration between HE institutions
The WTUN Exchange Programme is open to academic and professional services staff and PhD students at WTUN member universities. For 2024-25 there are 18 grants of up to £2000 available.
Please note: Each WTUN member institution is permitted to submit two proposals each. Each proposal must be approved by the sending institution’s Operational Board Member
Thank you to members who have shared details of upcoming Summer/Winter mobility opportunities open to applications from WTUN member university students. The WTUN will share details in this newsletter.
Programme Name: International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women (ISAE4W)
Eligibility/Participants: Female engineering students aged 18-25
Programme Dates: 8-23 July 2025
Deadline for Applications: 30 April 2025
Programme Fee: € 920 (EURO) – including tuition fees, room for the entire stay, meals on weekdays (weekends are free for individual activities), numerous field trips.
Overview: The International Summer Academy for Women in Engineering (ISAE4W) offers an ideal opportunity for a selected group of highly-motivated and talented women (high school, college or undergraduate students) to experience top-class and challenging university-level coursework.
The Academy’s intensive, two and a half week program combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in engineering and natural sciences. In addition to knowledge transfer in these fields, social, cross-cultural and gender aspects are covered and discussed during lectures and workshops.
A team of highly qualified academic staff from our university as well as from other universities and organisations will provide scientific and technical background on workshop topics and information about the role of women in science and their opportunities in scientific careers.
Programme Name: International Days in Social Work
Eligibility/Participants: Undergraduate and Graduate Social Work students
Programme Dates: 9-13 June 2025 (5 days)
Deadline for Applications: 2 March 2025
Programme Fee*: €75,– Euro/student for program from Tuesday, June 10th – Friday, June 13th
Plus additional €55,– Euro/student for optional cultural day on Monday, June 9th
*This is a reduced fee offer for partner universities.
Lead Faculty or School: School of Medical Engineering and Applied Social Sciences
Overview: The Department of Social Work and the International Office Linz are happy to welcome you for a 5-day program of lectures, workshops and cultural activities – offering everyone the chance to meet people from different countries and to look at Social Work from an international and intercultural perspective. Lectures/workshops will be given by lecturers from various international partner universities. In addition, we will visit social organizations active in a variety of different areas, such as youth work, immigration, or violence prevention.
Coming Soon:
WTUN Member: University of Newcastle
Programme Name: Summer Down Under 2026
Eligibility/Participants: Undergraduate students in Business, Engineering and Science
Programme Dates: Late May to Early August, 2026
Overview: Summer Down Under 2026 – The University of Newcastle has announced a reform of its calendar, shifting the start and end dates of its two main semesters. In practical terms, this means that the mid-year break (Australian winter / Northern hemisphere summer) will be extended. This new mid-year break will start the last week of May and run through to early August, providing 9 solid weeks of short-term programming and intensive modules. Planning is currently underway to provide a range of programs relevant to UG cohorts in Business, Engineering and Science, alongside guaranteed on-campus housing.
Deadline for application(s), programme fees and full details will be shared in future newsletters.
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Bhubaneswar, India
5th International Conference on Management Research 21-22 February 2025
“Management Perspectives for a Technology-driven Future” Register here to attend.
3rd IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics: Developments & Applications 21-22 February 2025, Hybrid Find out more here.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Taipei City, Taiwan
NTUST has launched the Graduate Institute of Advanced Semiconductor Technology, focusing on cutting-edge research in silicon photonics, compound semiconductor materials and advanced packaging. The research centre also aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration.
TSU shares their strategic plan to become a leading social innovation unviersity by 2027 through the advancement of technology and innovation. The university hopes to develop into a center for innovative education, fostering sustainable national development.
UTM Senior Lecturer, Dr Yap Yung Szen, is a leading expert in Quantum Computing. His team has developed a control device which can act as a motherboard for quantum computers.
UTM has launched the UPM-UTM Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Centre which is a collaboration funded by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, Japan Science and Technology Agency and Japan International Cooperation Agency.
The six year project aims to generate continuous, clean energy and supporting desalination to produce fresh water.
SAIT’s Applied research and Innovation Services have joined a network of 38 post-secondary institutions across Canada to receive $24 million CAD for lab to market entrepreneurship and research commercialisation. The investment aims to transform groundbreaking research into real-world solutions to create innovation and economic growth across the nation.
UFRN’s Smart Metropolis Project looks at how technologies can be integrated into urban space management data. The project searches for solutions to consider transportation, security and public services for more efficient and liveable spaces.
ATU’s EU GREEN University Alliance is launching a monthly online lecture series to connect research to sustainability practices. The first lecture takes place on Friday 31 January titled “Blue Bioeconomy and Sustainability” with Professor Frances Lucy, EU GREEN Lead at ATU.
The lecture is aimed at students, researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives.
TU Ilmenau has shared their institutional research theme for 2025; “Research for Europe”. With their global partners, they hope to find interdisciplinary answers to increasingly complex questions and social challenges of the modern day.
14th Making Diversity Interventions Count Annual Conference (MDICAC) 2025 21 May 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 March 2025 Find out more here.
All members are invited to contribute to this newsletter through their Operational Board Member (found here). Please contact your Operational Board member with stories or events which will be of relevance to the shared vision and commitments of the WTUN and its members, inspiring opportunity for engagement on commonalities, sharing knowledge, or collaboration.
All calls for content can be shared with the WTUN Secretariat at wtun@bradford.ac.uk.
Happy New Year from the World Technology Universities Network! We are looking forward to a fantastic year ahead with our WTUN Member Institutions, friends and colleagues.
Welcome to this month’s roundup of updates and events happening across the network.
Looking back on 2024
2024 was a busy year for the World Technology Universities Network, full of new members, accomplishments, and interesting initiatives. Look at our year in numbers:
3 New Members
The WTUN welcomed members from Canada (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology), the Philippines (Mindanao State University) and India (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology).
8 Online Events
With contributions from colleagues across the network, we have held events to share knowledge and commemorate global events such as International Day of Clean Energy and World Engineering Day and International Women in Engineering Day.
13 Members at WTUC2024
The 2024 World Technology Universities Congress was hosted by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Johor Bahru under the theme of Alliances for Diplomacy: Harnessing University Collaborations for Planetary Health’. The 2024 Congress convened colleagues from 13 of our member institutions; Atlantic Technological University, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Majan University College, Mindanao State University, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Thaksin University, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, University of Bradford, and hosts of WTUC2024, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
The 2024 Congress was chaired by WTUN Chair Professor Shirley Congdon, Vice-Chancellor of University of Bradford. We would like to thank each of our WTUN Congress speakers who can be found here: 2024 Congress Speakers.
Finally, we’d like to thank Professor Datuk TS. Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir, Group CEO; University Vice-Chancellor UCSI University, Malaysia, for her contributions as our Guest Lecturer for the 2024 WTUN Annual Lecture. The Lecture can be watched back here: 2024 WTUN Annual Lecture.
We look forward to a successful 2025 with your continued support and participation.
Apply now to the WTUN Exchange Programme 2024-25
The WTUN Exchange Programme 2024-25 is now open for applications.
This year, 18 grants of £2,000 are available for academic and professional services staff members and PhD students to visit another WTUN member institution.
This year, proposals are encouraged within focus areas including Gender Equality, Sustainable Cities and Communities and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Please note: Each WTUN member institution is only permitted to submit two proposals. Therefore, each application must be approved by the sending institution’s Operational Board Member.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 20 March 2025*.
The WTUN has shared a call for speakers for a proposed online event on Tuesday 28 January between 12:00-15:00 (GMT).
Any colleagues who wish to contribute to this session under the theme of “Affordable and Clean Energy” (SDG7), are invited to submit a brief abstract of their intended talk.
Deadline for EOI and Abstracts: Monday 20 January 2025
We are pleased to announce the launch of this year’s Student Competition. For 2024-25, students will work together to address the theme ‘Sustainable Innovation for Planetary Health – Local Solutions for Global Problems’.
Working in teams of 2-4, students are tasked to produce a new, sustainable and innovative solution to address their chosen UN SDG(s).
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, extra points will be awarded to inter-disciplinary teams.
Hear from Jen Webb, Professor from University of Canberra and Dr David Anshin, University of Texas, on their experiences as visiting academics to KIIT.
Professor Subasis Ghosh, from the Kalinga School of Management, shares how KIIT connects its students with industry and alumni pioneers for transformative learning.
Interested in visiting KIIT? Apply for the WTUN Exchange Programme 2024-25 for a £2,000 grant to support facilitation of collaborative works between you and a KIIT colleague.
You can find out more about KIIT, including contact information, on their WTUN Profile.
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi
Bangkok, Thailand
KMUTT will celebrate their 65th anniversary this year under the theme “65 Years of Wisdom: Crafting Sustainable Futures”.
They will be celebrating this milestone through events throughout 2025 including academic conferences and international collaborations.
In the meantime, view the official logo to commemorate their 65th anniversary here.
Mindanao State University
Mindanao, Philippines
MSU’s University Newsletter is now available including reflections on the 12th AICIF forwarding the role of Islamic Finance for a better world.
Catch up on the latest research from SIT colleagues:
Professor Shinya Inazumi looks to integreate ground source heat pump systems with energy piles for smarter cities. Read here.
Associate Professor Yoshihisa Hirota and Professor Seiji Komeda explore treating prostate cancer with new platinum complexes. Read here.
Professor Naomi Osakabe uncovers how everyday foods regulate glucose levels in the gut, improving health management. Read here.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Dr A Koglia Vani, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Centre full member, shares her three step framework which advises year-round preparation and training for personnel to support “ready-to-go” flood responses.
ATU researchers, led by Dr. José M. Fariñas-Franco, contributed to a global study on the collapse of native oyster reefs, featured in BBC Wildlife Magazine. Highlighting international collaboration, the project combined cutting-edge marine technology and ecological expertise to document the native oyster habitats off Ireland’s coast. Read more here.
A new open-access digital book, Lakes in Ireland – Mirrors of Change, showcases the vital role of Ireland’s lakes. The publication features contributions from ATU researchers Dr. Heather Lally, Dr. Emma Gray, and Professor Frances Lucy, who co-authored chapters on lake biodiversity and invasive aquatic species. This collaborative effort underscores the importance of interdisciplinary research in addressing environmental challenges facing Ireland’s lakes. Read more here.
Technische Universität Ilmenau
Ilmenau, Germany
TU Ilmenau celebrates an upgraded Virtual Reality Lab, supported by Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technologies. TU Ilmenau’s state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Lab features 77 loudspeakers for realistic acoustic simulations. As part of the I3TC, it offers cutting-edge resources for immersive technology research and invites collaborations with industry and academia to advance VR/AR and spatial audio innovations.
UOB has shared their Research and Innovation Annual Report 2023/24, showcasing their most recent research projects and insights into the areas of expertise that Bradford leads on.
A shorter article summarises 10 of recent research and innovation projects from the university that will change the world for the better. Read the article here.
The University of Bradford has appointed a new Operational Board Member: Professor Sherif El-Khamisy, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement.
All members are invited to contribute to this newsletter through their Operational Board Member (found here). Please contact your Operational Board member with stories or events which will be of relevance to the shared vision and commitments of the WTUN and its members, inspiring opportunity for engagement on commonalities, sharing knowledge, or collaboration.
All calls for content can be shared with the WTUN Secretariat at wtun@bradford.ac.uk.
We are pleased to announce the launch of this year’s Student Competition. For 2024-25, students will work together to address the theme ‘Sustainable Innovation for Planetary Health – Local Solutions for Global Problems’.
Working in teams of 2-4, students are tasked to produce a new, sustainable and innovative solution to address their chosen UN SDG(s).
Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, extra points will be awarded to inter-disciplinary teams.
Advanced Warning of Out of Office from the WTUN Secretariat
The WTUN Secretariat team will be out of office for the festive period from Friday 20 December 2024 and will return to office on Thursday 02 January 2025.
All enquiries will be picked up on the team’s return to office.
For all those who will be celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, or any other festivities over the coming weeks, on behalf of the WTUN, we wish you a joyful and restful period.
The annual congress creates a global partnership between education, business, governments and development organisations and fosters opportunity for technology universities to showcase how they work within their broader contexts to address challenges society faces.
We will be sharing further details shortly.
Ahlia University
Manama, Bahrain
Ahlia University partner IEEE Computer Society Digital Library (CSDL) has launched a new journal dedicated to Quantum Computing. The new publication exhibits cutting-edge research in the rapidly evolving field, sharing groundbreaking discoveries, exploring practical applications and insights from leading experts.
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Liquefaction is where intense shaking, such as that experienced in earthquakes, causes loose and water-saturated soils to lose strength and behave like a liquid, causing buildings to sink, cracking foundations, and collapsing roads and water lines. Soil liquefaction is present during every major earthquake, causing significant damage seen in the 2024 Noto earthquake in Japan where liquefaction damaged, 6,700 homes and the 2011 Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand, destroyed 80% of water and sewage systems.
Researchers at SIT are using AI to support city planners in identifying areas vulnerable to liquefaction. The implementation of the model aims to stable construction sites, enhance disaster planning and safer urban development.
All members are invited to contribute to this newsletter through their Operational Board Member (found here). Please contact your Operational Board member with stories or events which will be of relevance to the shared vision and commitments of the WTUN and its members, inspiring opportunity for engagement on commonalities, sharing knowledge, or collaboration.
All calls for content can be shared with the WTUN Secretariat at wtun@bradford.ac.uk.
Welcome to this month’s roundup of the stories, updates and events happening across the World Technology Universities Network.
WTUN Operational Board Bulletin:
WTUN Research Agenda Development
On the 15 November, a consortium of European and ASEAN located WTUN members, led by Dr Ciarán Ó hAnnracháin and Atlantic Technological University, Ireland applied to the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package. Drawing on the areas of excellence, interest and specialisms of the individual partner institutions and opportunities for meaningful collaboration and impactful research activities, Blue Economy was agreed as the chosen focus area. Together, WTUN members Atlantic Technological University (Cluster Lead), University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (EU Partner), Suranaree University of Technology (Lead ASEAN Partner), Mindanao State University and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia submitted the project titled ‘Enhancing University Alliances for Sustainable Education in Aquatic Networks: Blue Economy Advanced Mobility programme (EU-ASEAN BEAM)’.
Harnessing the established relationships and history of close collaboration by virtue of shared membership of WTUN, the cluster was able to move quickly, identifying shared areas of interest and opportunity for comprehensive, comparative research related to the Blue Economy, freshwater and marine/coastal environments, from ‘source to sea’ in Austria, Ireland, Malaysia, The Philippines, and Thailand. A key pillar of the bid was the opportunity for engagement and dissemination with wider, global WTUN membership, including at the annual WTUN Congress. As members of the WTUN, the cluster will also have access to expertise beyond the cluster members (e.g. those outside EU/ASEAN regions). The WTUN also offers opportunities for the project to be expanded and developed beyond the original remit, enhancing impact and long-term research opportunities. EU-ASEAN BEAM’s goal is to collaborate with coastal and shoreline enterprises and communities to improve their sustainability while concentrating on the social and economic requirements of the area. The proposed research agenda, draws heavily from the individual partners own areas of expertise covering a wide range of key concepts from coastal blue economy, freshwater blue economy, blue zones and wellness tourism and community engagement, capacity building and entrepreneurship.
If successful, this will represent a milestone for the WTUN and will hopefully serve as an example for future collaborative research bids. We wish the team every success with the funding application.
Notification of selected HEI clusters expected January 2025.
WTUN News
WTUN for International Week of Science and Peace
The WTUN held a webinar for International Week of Science and Peace, hosted by Dr Colins Imoh, Assistant Professor in the Department of Peace Studies and International Development at the University of Bradford.
The webinar featured speakers from WTUN member institutions:
Dr Prem Shankar Pandey, Head of Training at the Centre for Professional and Career Development, Hindustan University
Professor Salma L. Naga-Marohombsar, Chairperson, Mathematics Department, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Mindanao State University
Professor SudalaiMuthu T, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Hindustan University
Couldn’t attend live? Watch the replay via the WTUN YouTube channel.
Call for Contribution: WTUN Webinars for 2024/25
The WTUN is planning events to mark the following notable events. We are inviting contributions from all WTUN member who wish to participate in helping shape these events. Please could any colleagues who wish to participate and/or host an event related to the below (or have suggestions for something else entirely!) liaise with their Operational Board Member or the WTUN at wtun@bradford.ac.uk.
Re-visit this year’s WTUN Congress: Session recordings now available
The WTUN Annual Lecture and each of the following sessions are now available to watch via a dedicated WTUC2024 YouTube Playlist on the WTUN Channel.
WTUN Annual Lecture; Professor Datuk TS. Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir, Group CEO; University Vice-Chancellor UCSI University, Malaysia
Interdisciplinary Research Initiatives; Environment, Social and Governance for Planetary Health
Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Community Engagement and Action for Planetary Health
Thanks again to all of the Chairs, Moderators and Speakers and to hosts Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
WTUN Collaboration Opportunities
University of Bradford
On behalf of Professor Ciprian Daniel Neagu, Professor of Computing, University of Bradford*
Digital Technologies for UN SDGs for the Benefit of Local Communities: the role of digital technologies in advancing science, education and society
Date: 6 December 2025 Event type: Hybrid (University of Bradford and MS Teams)
This event brings together experts from various fields to explore the intersection of science, education, technologies, and society. Through engaging talks and discussions, the event will delve into topics ranging from effective science communication to the potential of digital technologies in shaping a sustainable future.
Key themes: Communicating science; digital
innovation; interdisciplinary collaboration; community engagement, Bradford 2025 – The UK City of Culture
Call for participation: Professor Ciprian Daniel Neagu is extending an invitation for 1-2 speakers from WTUN member universities to contribute to this event. For the purposes of scheduling, guest speaker(s) will be allocated the following time slot(s):
EOIs should include: proposed title, brief abstract and a CV/biography.
Deadline: Friday 29 November 2024
*The WTUN Secretariat is supporting this event via this call for speakers. Review and selection of EOIs will be undertaken by Professor Neagu.
WTUN Member News
Atlantic Technological University
Marine scientists from Atlantic Technological University (ATU), led by Dr. María Pérez Tadeo, completed the AMIGOS survey, monitoring marine mammals and underwater noise from Gibraltar to Ireland. The study, part of the EU-funded STRAITS project, collected crucial data on the underwater soundscape, salinity, and productivity while providing training for early career researchers. Conducted aboard the RV Celtic Explorer, the survey supports understanding the impacts of human-made noise on marine ecosystems and fosters international collaboration. This research is pivotal for European marine conservation efforts.
Dr. João Frias from ATU contributed to the European Marine Board’s report Navigating the Future VI (NFVI), which outlines critical marine science challenges and solutions. Launched in Brussels, the report emphasizes the interconnection of freshwater and oceans, addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and ocean pollution. It aims to guide European policymakers and researchers in advancing UN and EU sustainability goals. NFVI provides a roadmap for future marine science funding and actionable policy recommendations.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Taiwan Tech’s Associate Professor Yu-Cheng Chiu has developed groundbreaking self-healing, flexible semiconductor materials by combining traditional rubber with nano-technologies. These innovations, vital for next-gen electronic skin and biomedical sensing, enhance monitoring of health metrics like inflammation. Honored with the 2024 Ta-You Wu Memorial Award, his work showcases cutting-edge advancements in polymer science.
SAIT has partnered with YWCA Banff to establish a unique hospitality and tourism training facility, combining hands-on education with community service preservation. This collaboration supports skill development in the hospitality sector while maintaining YWCA Banff’s essential social services. The project highlights SAIT’s commitment to fostering innovation and addressing community needs in sustainable ways.
The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria and Johannes Kepler University Linz have launched AcadX to boost start-ups and spin-offs in Upper Austria. AcadX connects founders with investors, fostering innovation and entrepreneurial growth.
Learn more from FH Upper Austria’s Start-up Center Director, Gerold Weisz, here.
University of Bradford
The University of Bradford has acquired a £72,450 Precision X-Ray Radiation Source, funded by generous donors, to advance cancer research. This state-of-the-art equipment will enhance the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics’ ability to develop personalized treatments, combining radiotherapy with chemotherapy. It promises improved outcomes with fewer side effects, impacting global cancer care. The facility strengthens the university’s commitment to innovative, transformative cancer research.
The University of Newcastle’s Name.Narrate.Navigate.360 program has received over $2.1 million in funding to support young men and boys at risk of family, domestic, and sexual violence. In collaboration with Allambi Care, the initiative provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive support to break cycles of violence, offering counseling and psychoeducation. This program is part of Australia’s national early intervention trial to address violence.
Fifth Global Virtual Workshop: Leadership Through Transformation Online
28 November 2024, 15:00-17:00 (GMT)
This workshop brings together thought leaders and practitioners to explore the enduring and impactful subject of transformational leadership. Keynote Speakers:
Joanne Hession – CEO and founder of LIFT Ireland
David Hession – Head of Research and Impact at LIFT Ireland
Lene Rachel Anderson – Acclaimed Danish economist, author, and futurist, globally recognized for her work in Bildung, cultural development, and societal transformation.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Register now to learn from experts in leadership, culture, and societal growth. Find out more here: Leadership Through Transformation
Ahlia University
International Conference on IT Innovations and Knowledge Discovery (ITIKD 2025) Gulf Convention Centre (Manama, Bahrain)
13-15 April 2025
This conference focuses on recent developments and findings in the domains of computational intelligence, knowledge discovery, modern trends of cyber security, social implications of technology and other IT innovative systems.
The deadline for paper submissions is 31 December 2024.
The deadline for early registration is 10 March 2025.
2025 International Conference on Sustainable Cokemaking and Ironmaking (ICSCI 2025) City Hall (Newcastle, Australia)
Dates: 16-19 March 2025
Theme: Decarbonising the Steel Industry: Exploring technological developments for sustainable ironmaking
With the global imperative to implement low-emission cokemaking and ironmaking, the University of Newcastle and the ICSCI 2025 Organising Committee, is hosting academic and industry experts at this international event to exchange knowledge and communicate technological developments in sustainable ironmaking.
Conference topics include:
Low emission iron and steelmaking technologies
Decarbonisation pathways
Raw materials for low emission ironmaking
Fundamental studies, kinetics of reduction, gasification
Sustainable Cokemaking
Process Integration and Optimsation
Regional Specific Developments
Registration for this event will close on 31 January 2025.
Winter School in Medical Engineering 2025 University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria – Linz Campus (Linz, Austria)
Dates: 3-7 February 2025 Key Areas: Medical Stimulations, Telemonitoring, Bioprinting and Materials
The 6th Winter School in Medical Engineering, delivering workshops, lectures, tutorials, field visits and cultural activities.
This opportunity is open to final year bachelor’s/undergraduate students. Successful participants will receive 2 ECTS for their participation.
Admission requirements include studies in Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Technical Studies with a focus on medicine (i.e., Mechatronics, Medical Electronics) and an minimum of B1 level of English.
The cost of participation is 240 EUR, which includes a week-pass for public transport and lunches. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the applicant.
International Summer Academy in Engineering 4 Women (ISAE4W) University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria – Wels Campus (Wels, Austria)
Dates: 8-23 July 2025
Application Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Academy will deliver an intensive program combining sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in engineering and antural sciences.
The 2025 programme includes:
Engineering Areas such as Electronics & Automation, Applied Mathematics and Biotechnology
Applied Sciences in Theory and Practice, including a Group Project, Internet of Things for Astronomical Observation, and Scientific World View.
Women In Engineering, exploring the role of women in science and research, insights from successful scientists on their careers and research projects, and opportunities for future exchange and traineeships.
Cultural Visits such as a visit to local companies, Ars Electronica Center (museum) for knowledge on technological advancements in society, and a music festival.
Applicants will earn 4 ECTS for their participation on this course.
The cost of this academy is 850 EUR, which includes tuition fees, accommodation, meals on weekdays and field trips.
Time: 08:30am-10:00am (GMT/UTC)
Via Microsoft Teams
Members will receive the agenda and papers via email prior to the meeting.
Contribute to this Newsletter
All Operational Board members are invited to share any news, events, or collaboration opportunities from their institution. If these calls for content would be better directed to a different team within your institution, i.e., Press Office/Marketing and Communications Departments/Research Services Department, please do provide us with their contact details.
The WTUN Secretariat is keen to receive content under the following themes:
Updates, news and research stories which will be of interest to other WTUN colleagues, perhaps inspiring opportunities to engage on commonalities/share knowledge/collaborate.
Events and Opportunities such as Conferences, Mobility Programmes, Research Collaboration projects
Calls from Researchers to connect or collaborate on themes, including to organise a proposal for joint funding bids.
All calls for content can be shared with the WTUN Secretariat at wtun@bradford.ac.uk.
To discuss joining the Network please contact the WTUN Development Manager Denise Whitehead
Email: wtun@bradford.ac.uk
Welcome to this month’s roundup of the stories, updates and events happening across the World Technology Universities Network.
WTUN Operational Board Bulletin:
Next Operational Board Meeting:
All Operational Board members are kindly reminded of the upcoming Operational Board meeting, and the first meeting of 2024-25.
Date: Thursday 07 November 2024
Time: 13:00-14:30 (UTC/GMT)
Via Microsoft Teams
Members will receive the agenda and any papers via email prior to the meeting.
WTUN News
WTUN for International Week of Science and Peace
Call for Speakers:
Hosted by Dr Colin’s Imoh, Assistant Professor, Department of Peace Studies and International Development, University of Bradford, we are pleased to announce this webinar to mark World Science Day for Peace and Development and International Week of Science and Peace.
Together with Dr Imoh, we invite speakers to contribute to this session under the theme ‘Science and Technology in the Service of Peace!’.
Any WTUN member who wishes to contribute to the above session, please submit a brief abstract/outline of you intended talk. Speakers are invited to deliver a talk of 10 minutes in length. All speakers will then be invited to a panel discussion and dialogue moderated and facilitated by Dr Colins Imoh. Click here for further details of this event and to register to attend.
Deadline for EOIs and abstracts: Thursday 7 November
From Dr Qun Shao, Deputy-Director of Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem (BREE), University of Bradford
The University of Bradford has been running their Accelerated Student Entrepreneurship Programme (ASEP) in partnership with Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) since 2016. WTUN members are now invited to participate, to create a truly international student experience by way of sending 2 students from their institution.
This programme will run through two 5-day workshops, each with a capacity of 24 students. These workshops are fast paced, allowing for real-life experiences, with the goal of enabling students to progress from first meeting to securing funding for a social or business enterprise in just five months.
Workshop 1: Hosted by University of Bradford, England, UK | 17-21 February 2025 A focus focus on introductions, generation and selection of enterprise ideas and the formation of founder teams, where appropriate. Following this workshop, students receive support to develop and test their business plan.
Workshop 2: Hosted by Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, China | 30 June -4 July 2025 An entrepreneurship ‘boot camp’ supporting founder teams finalise prototypes, concepts and designs, develop a compelling presentation and promotional literature. At the end of the workshop, they then have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of real investors and benefactors for real money with which to grow their new enterprise.
Participating WTUN members will be responsible for air fare and visas to the UK and China, plus a £375 (GBP) contribution to a seed fund per student. All other costs, including hotel accommodation, food, and social activities will be covered by the host institutions, UOB and BUCT.
Participating institutions also have the opportunity to share a 10% stake in any arising enterprises involving their students.
For further information about the ASEP programme, please visit the ASEP webpage.
Interested members must reserve their places before 15 November 2024. Please contact Dr Qun Shao for further information or to confirm your interest at bree@bradford.ac.uk.
WTUN Member News
Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences
HSHL’s podcast launches its second season which includes exciting research discussions in which HSHL professors share insights into their research.
In the first episode, Prof. Dr. -Ing. Jan Pelzl discusses cybersecurity and the federal government’s efforts to make companies more accountable for IT security.
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria have shared a call for applications to the Ernst Mach Grant.
The scholarship is open to students at member institutions in the following countries: Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Zimbabwe.
The areas of study or research include:
Natural Sciences
Technical Sciences
Human Medicine, Health Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Social Sciences
Grants are available for a semester and/or one-year, from 4 months to up to 10 months for undergraduate and graduates. This grant is intended as supplementary, at a monthly rate of 1,300 EUR, therefore applicants will need their own funds to support their study.
Scholarship holders with citizenship and travel from non-European developing countries will receive a travel costs subsidy of up to 1,200 EUR. Applicable countries include Malaysia and Thailand.
The University of Bradford has been commended by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for its investment in technology to deliver real-world impact.
Following rounds of infrastructure funding to invest in technology for archaeology and digital heritage applications, the university has delivered numerous projects contributing to advancing archaeology research.
The use of vehicle-mounted 3D mapping cameras and scanners were the first of their kind in the UK and have been used to expand on the work of Virtual Bradford, the UK’s first brick-for-brick digital replica of a city centre. The work on Bradford’s “digital twin” has been completed with Bradford Council and could be used to visualise flooding, air quality, building development and the management of parks and gardens.
The technology used in Virtual Bradford has future applications in town planning and could transform thinking towards infrastructure, not just in the UK, but worldwide.
University of Newcastle will lead a national research program which aims to transform Australia’s health prevention system and reduce the chronic disease burden through an award of $5 million (AUD) from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Through the project, they hope to overcome the 15 to 17-year lag it takes for health systems to adopt proven chronic disease interventions.
Newcastle Permanent and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) will partner together through a $2 million (AUD) donation to advance the impact of medical research. The partnership aims to act as a new model for how industry can collaborate with research institutions to drive innovation and positive change, fostering a culture of collaboration and investment-readiness.
International Conference on IT Innovations and Knowledge Discovery (ITIKD 2025)
13-15 April 2025
Gulf Convention Centre (Manama, Bahrain)
This conference focuses on recent developments and findings in the domains of computational intelligence, knowledge discovery, modern trends of cyber security, social implications of technology and other IT innovative systems.
The deadline for paper submissions is 31 December 2024.
The deadline for early registration is 10 March 2025.
04-05 November 2024
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria – Wels Campus (Wels, Austria)
This two-day event will share a series of specialist lectures dedicated to hydrogen, including a panel discussion on the challenges within Upper Austria.
International Human-Centered Technology Conference (iHumEnTech 2024) 28-29 November 2024
Impiana Hotel (Johor Bahru, Malaysia) and Online
iHumEnTech 2024 is organised to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings in science and technology related to analysis and application on the human. Researchers are encouraged to participate on the following 10 themes:
WISE Research Cluster Seminar: Professor Dr Keun Lee 13 November 2024, 13:00-14:00 (UTC)
Online
Wealth, Inclusive Societies and Ethics (WISE) Research Cluster will be hosting a research seminar with Professor Dr Keun Lee, exploring the ‘Varieties of Regional Innovation Systems around the world and Catchup by Latecomers’.
2025 International Conference on Sustainable Cokemaking and Ironmaking (ICSCI 2025) City Hall (Newcastle, Australia)
Dates: 16-19 March 2025
Theme: Decarbonising the Steel Industry: Exploring technological developments for sustainable ironmaking
With the global imperative to implement low-emission cokemaking and ironmaking, the University of Newcastle and the ICSCI 2025 Organising Committee, is hosting academic and industry experts at this international event to exchange knowledge and communicate technological developments in sustainable ironmaking.
Conference topics include:
Low emission iron and steelmaking technologies
Decarbonisation pathways
Raw materials for low emission ironmaking
Fundamental studies, kinetics of reduction, gasification
Sustainable Cokemaking
Process Integration and Optimsation
Regional Specific Developments
Registration for this event will close on 31 January 2025.
Winter School in Medical Engineering 2025 University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria – Linz Campus (Linz, Austria)
Dates: 3-7 February 2025 Key Areas: Medical Stimulations, Telemonitoring, Bioprinting and Materials
The 6th Winter School in Medical Engineering, delivering workshops, lectures, tutorials, field visits and cultural activities.
This opportunity is open to final year bachelor’s/undergraduate students. Successful participants will receive 2 ECTS for their participation.
Admission requirements include studies in Medical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Technical Studies with a focus on medicine (i.e., Mechatronics, Medical Electronics) and an minimum of B1 level of English.
The cost of participation is 240 EUR, which includes a week-pass for public transport and lunches. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the applicant.
International Summer Academy in Engineering 4 Women (ISAE4W) University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria – Wels Campus (Wels, Austria)
Dates: 8-23 July 2025
Application Deadline: 30 April 2025
The Academy will deliver an intensive program combining sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in engineering and antural sciences.
The 2025 programme includes:
Engineering Areas such as Electronics & Automation, Applied Mathematics and Biotechnology
Applied Sciences in Theory and Practice, including a Group Project, Internet of Things for Astronomical Observation, and Scientific World View.
Women In Engineering, exploring the role of women in science and research, insights from successful scientists on their careers and research projects, and opportunities for future exchange and traineeships.
Cultural Visits such as a visit to local companies, Ars Electronica Center (museum) for knowledge on technological advancements in society, and a music festival.
Applicants will earn 4 ECTS for their participation on this course.
The cost of this academy is 850 EUR, which includes tuition fees, accommodation, meals on weekdays and field trips.
All Operational Board members are invited to share any news, events, or collaboration opportunities from their institution. If these calls for content would be better directed to a different team within your institution, i.e., Press Office/Marketing and Communications Departments/Research Services Department, please do provide us with their contact details.
The WTUN Secretariat is keen to receive content under the following themes:
Updates, news and research stories which will be of interest to other WTUN colleagues, perhaps inspiring opportunities to engage on commonalities/share knowledge/collaborate.
Events and Opportunities such as Conferences, Mobility Programmes, Research Collaboration projects
Calls from Researchers to connect or collaborate on themes, including to organise a proposal for joint funding bids.
All calls for content can be shared with the WTUN Secretariat at wtun@bradford.ac.uk.
To discuss joining the Network please contact the WTUN Development Manager Denise Whitehead
Email: wtun@bradford.ac.uk
Welcome to this month’s roundup of the stories, updates and events happening across the World Technology Universities Network.
World Technology Universities Congress 2024
02-04 October 2024, University Technology Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
On behalf of all at the World Technology Universities Network we would like to begin this newsletter by extended a thank you those who attended the ninth World Technology Universities Network Congress in Johor Bahru, Malaysia earlier this month. A very special thanks goes to our esteemed hosts, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for delivering this fantastic event and for their hospitality.
Over the three-day programme 25+ speakers provided expert perspectives on a wide range of subjects under the theme of ‘Alliances for Diplomacy: Harnessing University Collaborations for Planetary Health’. WTUC 2024 also featured the second WTUN Annual Lecture, delivered by Professor Datuk TS. Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir, Group CEO; University Vice-Chancellor UCSI University, Malaysia.
During her opening address, WTUN Chair and Vice Chancellor of the University of Bradford UK, Professor Shirley Congdon reminded delegates that “the WTUN exists for the benefit of others…and [during WTUC 2024] is well positioned to maximise the collective power of our member universities for the benefit of our students, staff and local and global communities. Our network is intellectually rich, strongly connected to industry, and youthful. Collectively, we are committed to our values of innovation and sustainability, and we must continue to create meaningful longevity and construct an impactful legacy as a network.”
Thank you to all our esteemed speakers for their valuable contribution to this event. Many positive discussions took place, and key decisions were reached about the Network’s values and priorities; both of which will guide future growth and ensure greater impact than ever. We look forward to sharing more with you in the weeks to come.
A message from Dr Ciarán Ó hAnnracháin, Chair, WTUN Operational Board
“Once again, I’d like to thank our colleagues and friends at UTM for hosting a wonderful congress. During our time we covered a lot of ground and had broad and varied discussions on the specific research sessions, as well as the priorities for the WTUN as we move into a new year. I am grateful for all your engagement and contribution to what was a very successful and fruitful congress. As we move forward, I hope we will continue to refocus our energies on activities that add value to the network and our individual university strategies. It is important for us to embed the work of the WTUN in our institutions, to engage as many staff and students as possible in our collaborations, and to clearly articulate the role of WTUN in our internationalisation agendas. I’d like to focus this year on developing our research agenda and to facilitate joint actions to enable this. I look forward to facilitating this cooperation through the Operational Board for the year ahead!”
Feedback Requested:
Feedback is vital to ensure that the annual Congress remains relevant to WTUN members. To support this, we invite members to complete a short survey: WTUC2024 Feedback Survey
SAVE the DATE! World Technology Universities Congress 2025
World Technology Universities Congress 2025 hosted by Thaksin University: Date: 20-22 October 2025 Location: Songkhla, Thailand Theme: ‘The ‘GLOCALISATION’: Functional Role of Higher Education from Local to Global’
WTUN Member News
Women’s University in Africa
The Association of African Universities has shared a webinar on “Emerging Issues in African Higher Education”. The webinar includes a forum which seeks to explore the evolving landscape of higher education across the African continent based on the 10 policy briefs of the Association.
We open our resources to all the fellow member universities of the WTUN family to achieve common goals of our respective institutions and observe WTUN activities for year 2024-25 cohesively.
We are keen to work collaboratively in following academic areas with you, of bilateral interests:
Computer Science Engineering
BioTechnology
Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Robotics/AI & Cybersecurity
Public Policy
Applied Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Please find below a few links about our research and innovation, Centre of Excellence and Technology Business Incubator for your ready reference.
Feel free to reach out for taking ahead this conversation on individual interests.
Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md. Din, Director of the UTM Campus Sustainability Office (UTMCS) was a speaker at one of the WTUC2024 parallel sessions. During his presentation, Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md. Din discussed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles as pivotal pillars which shape the values and strategy of higher education institutions.
WTUC2024 was hosted by UTM as part of the wider UTM Global Connect 2024 programme. The event, and the involvement of WTUN, has made local Malaysian news.
In an article published by Bernama, WTUN is highlighted as a “unique platform for global experts to exchange knowledge and present innovative solutions”.
FHOOE’s research group Austrian Competence Centre for Feed and Food Quality, Safety & innovation (FFoQSI) has launched their next funding phase from 2025-2028.
The 2025-2028 research programme includes, for example, projects relating to the optimized control of food for pathogens, sustainable field management, alternative food packaging and the use of artificial intelligence and autonomous machines in agriculture.
UOB’s archaeologists have been granted funding to purchase a state-of-the-art survey equipment which will provide them with “mobile laboratory” (MoLab) capability to allow them to investigate previously unexplored landscapes.
The equipment includes drones with sensors for large-scale 3D mapping , portable seismic profiling systems and the ability to map wetland areas down to the centimetre, remotely operated vehicles to obtain samples, and adaptable data processing software.
InnoLOG: 6th Thuringian AI Forum
29 October 2024
COMCENTER Brühl Erfurt
Innovations, trends and experiences – AI as a driving force for Thuringia
The forum also serves to promote exchange within the Thuringian AI community. It brings together developers of AI solutions with potential users in order to drive forward joint innovations and research and development projects.
International Student Week Ilmenau 2025 June 12- 21 2025
Technische Universität Ilmenau
ISWI is the largest student conference in Germany, established by students for students in 1993. Past ISWIs have welcomed over 320 participants from 70+ countries.
The themes for ISWI2025 are:
Sharing Power: How to build inclusive societies with equitable power distribution
Giving Opportunities: Focusing on youth exchange, education, technology and policy
Enabling Participation: Encouraging particiaption for all, no matter the background or status
Alternatively, visit the ISWI website here: ISWI.org
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
International Human-Centered Technology Conference (iHumEnTech 2024) 28-29 November 2024
Impiana Hotel (Johor Bahru, Malaysia) and Online
iHumEnTech 2024 is organised to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings in science and technology related to analysis and application on the human. Researchers are encouraged to participate on the following 10 themes:
DHEZ Seminar Series
30 October 2024, 13:00-14:00 (UTC+1)
Online
The Patient Education workstream of the VRI Programme at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust focuses on delivering online resources that empower patients to understand their conditions and manage their own health. This session will outline the journey to date and showcase some of the content it has produced.
SUT Global Entrepreneurship Camp 2025
Suranaree University of Technology (Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand)
SUT GEC 2025 is now open for registrations: Dates: 08-18 January Theme: “Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Innovating for a Healthier Planet and People” SDGs: #3, #11, #13, #15
Why should students joint the GEC 2025:
Enhance their entrepreneurial skills and mindset.
Collaborate with peers from around the globe.
Experience real-world challenges and opportunities.
Play a role in creating a more sustainable and equitable future.
Welcome to this month’s roundup of the stories, updates and events happening across the World Technology Universities Network.
WTUN Operational Board Bulletin:
Message from Operational Board Chair
Dr. Ciarán Ó hAnnracháin,
Strategic Projects Manager, Atlantic Technological University
WTUN Operational Board Chair
Dear colleagues,
As we move into another year of WTUN, I am becoming more aware of the current levels of engagement and the commitment made by each of you to represent, and also to bring value, to your organisations.
There are already many demands on our finances, and it is becoming increasingly clear that if we wish to increase our engagement and research activities, we will need to consider alternative, external, sources of funds. There are many funding opportunities available at country, regional and or global levels that we might consider competing for either as an entire network, or as subgroups relevant to the specific funding calls. I hope that in the coming year, we will be able to set into motion an agile and responsive process to meet our network goals.
With this in mind, we would like to streamline our communications with you, to ensure that information distributed by the secretariat, as well as responses and engagement from you, can be timely, efficient and effective.
Research stories which will be of interest to other WTUN colleagues and inspire collaboration
Events and Opportunities such as Conferences, Mobility Programmes, Research Collaboration projects. These should be shared with enough notice for members to engage.
Collaboration Calls from Researchers to connect or collaborate on themes
WTUN Funding Call; We hope to develop this in the future to include potential funding opportunities which the network can work to act on.
As we move through the year, I would be happy for you to make suggestions or interventions either at our Operational Board meetings or by communicating directly with either Chawin or myself
Over the last year, the WTUN Secretariat has been updating the WTUN Member Profiles found on the WTUN website.
We have now compiled the first draft of a Member Directory for 2024-25. This includes a list of all current members, a link to their webpage and contact details for the General and Operational Board member.
We plan to circulate this before WTUC2024, and therefore, we ask any members to share necessary amendments and edits for their institution’s page as soon as possible.
We will shortly be joining our delegates from across the network in Johor Bahru for the 2024 World Technology Universities Congress, hosted by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Visit our WTUC2024 pages to find out more about the programme, the WTUN Annual Lecture, and a full list of delegates and speakers.
Thank you to all of our participants in the WTUN ‘Meet our Members’ Networking Session.
We would be grateful for your feedback on these sessions, whether you were able to participate and attend or not: WTUN Networking Sessions Feedback Form
We would like to thank each of our speakers for their contributions: Dr Esra Aldhaen, Ahlia University; Dr Des Foley, Atlantic Technological University; Dr Chawin Chantharasenawong, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi; Ms Nabila Al Macki, Majan University College; Professor Melba M. Angni, Mindanao State University; Dr Wipawee Usaha, Suranaree University of Technology; Mark Butler and Jamie McInnis, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; Dr Jens Müller, Technische Universität Ilmenau; Professor Michael Affenzeller and Kamilla Trubicki, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria; Professor Liz Breen, University of Bradford; Shibaura Institute of Technology.
We have collated the pre-recorded presentations and uploaded these to the corresponding Member Profiles on our website:
Following our Member Networking sessions, several calls for funding have been shared from our members:
Dr. Ciarán Ó hAnnracháin
Strategic Projects Manager, Atlantic Technological University & WTUN Operational Board Chair
All members are invited to consider the following funding call, ‘EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package – Higher Education Programme (SCOPE-HE)’ which aims to support the development of university clusters across EU and ASEAN countries.
This funding call provides an opportunity for the WTUN to gain access to funding to support additional collaboration between our institutions across the following themes:
HSHL’S Prof. Dr. -Ing Jan-Niklas Voigt-Antons has launched a new research project, “Ariadne” which will develop an innovative augmented reality (A) navigation application which will allow for personalisation and interactivity whilst navigating urban spaces.
The hope is that this project will facilitate spatial orientation and promote cultural and social exchanges.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Taiwan Tech has assisted Paraguay in establishing the Taiwan-Paraguay Polytechnic University (UPTP) since 2018. In August 2024, the first joint technology research and academic conference between the two countries was held, titled the ‘Taiwan-Paraguay Technology Forum’. The forum established five key priority areas for Paraguay’s national development; cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and semiconductors, biomedical engineering, sustainable environments, and higher education research.
The collaboration between the two countries highlights the critical role of international partnerships in fostering innovation and development
A partnership between the German Alliance for Applied Sciences (HAWtech) and the Taiwan University Alliance for Applied Sciences (TAItech) united 12 universities to undertake collaborative projects, student exchanges and double degree programmes.
A recent visit from HAWtech showcased the research work of Taiwan Tech’s Professor Young. His solar heat-insulating glass technology, which improves power generation efficiency, provides insulation, and reduces the energy needed to cool buildings, has garnered international recognition, including the EU Marie Curie Award in 2014.
UFRN’s Laboratory of Innovative and Accessible Educational Practices (LAPEIA-FELCS/UFRN) discusses decolonial education in the newest episode of their podcast, Lapeia.cast, whcih discusses education, accessibility, technologies and teaching-learning practices.
In this episode, the discussion explores education for ethnic-racial relations and it’s importance for building a more equitable and inclusive society. Listen to the episode here.
Other episodes include:
Artificial intelligence in the classroom: villain or heroine?
Gamification: how to make the classroom more interesting and interactive?
Technological resources in the classroom: what about analog ones?
Please note: This podcast is recorded in Brazilian Portuguese.
Member Events
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
International Conference on Computational Mathematics and Advances in Modern Technology
16th – 18th October 2024
Bay Range Campus, HITS (Chennai, India)
This conference aims to unite leading scholars, scientists, academicians, and industry professionals to exchange and share their experiences and research on all aspects of Computational Mathematics and Modern Technology. The event will cover current trends and developments in areas such as Pure and Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Engineering and Technologies.
InnoLOG: 6th Thuringian AI Forum
29 October 2024
COMCENTER Brühl Erfurt
Innovations, trends and experiences – AI as a driving force for Thuringia
The forum also serves to promote exchange within the Thuringian AI community. It brings together developers of AI solutions with potential users in order to drive forward joint innovations and research and development projects.
International Human-Centered Technology Conference (iHumEnTech 2024) 28-29 November 2024
Impiana Hotel (Johor Bahru, Malaysia) and Online
iHumEnTech 2024 is organised to provide a platform for researchers to share their findings in science and technology related to analysis and application on the human. Researchers are encouraged to participate on the following 10 themes:
DHEZ Seminar Series
25 September 2024, 13:00-14:00 (UTC+1)
Online
This seminar will share key findings from a realist review of the literature on the consequences of replacing hospital bedside medication charts with electronic prescribing systems, with a focus on communication about medicines between healthcare practitioners and the patients they care for.
Interdisciplinary Nuclear Disarmament Symposium
06 December 2024
University of Bradford (United Kingdom)
This symposium aims to explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities associated with nuclear disarmament through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from international relations, security studies, law, ethics, environmental science, technology, and more.
Cantor Technology Lecture ‘From Faraday to AI: Integrating science and technology into the study of museum collections’
16 October 2024, 18:00-19:15 (UTC+1)
Online
With keynote speaker Professor Carl Heron
This talk will explore the past, present and future of science and technology in the study of museum collections.
What is the context of these interventions and what have we learned? How do these applications support the wider purposes of museums, such as enhancing access and promoting understanding? What are the opportunities and challenges?
Professor Carl Heron will select relevant examples drawn from the British Museum collection and widen the discussion to other museums and the essential roles they play.
Spring 2025 Semester Exchange programme
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (Chennai, India)
We cordially invite students from your esteemed institution to participate in our student exchange program for the upcoming Spring 2025 semesters. We are pleased to inform you that we can accept up to five (5) students from your university, with the added benefit of waived tuition fees.
SUT Global Entrepreneurship Camp 2025
Suranaree University of Technology (Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand)
SUT GEC 2025 is now open for registrations: Dates: 08-18 January Theme: “Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Innovating for a Healthier Planet and People” SDGs: #3, #11, #13, #15
Why should students joint the GEC 2025:
Enhance their entrepreneurial skills and mindset.
Collaborate with peers from around the globe.
Experience real-world challenges and opportunities.
Play a role in creating a more sustainable and equitable future.
Welcome to this month’s roundup of the stories, updates and events happening across the World Technology Universities Network.
WTUN News:
The WTUN will be attending the European Association for International Education (EAIE) 2024 in Toulouse, France this September.
WTUN Development Manager, Denise Whitehead, and WTUN Operational Board Chair, Dr Ciarán Ó hAnnracháin will be representing the network.
If you will be there and would like to connect, please contact Denise or Ciarán via the EAIE portal or at wtun@bradford.ac.uk.
WTUN Members Only:
The WTUN is hosting ‘Meet our Members’ Networking Sessions on Wednesday 4 September, 2024: Session 1: 09:00-11:00 (GMT+1) Session 2: 14:00-16:00 (GMT+1)
In each session, members will introduce their institutions through a short presentation, providing details around their university’s mission, strategy, research centres and themes, collaborative opportunities, and key contacts.
To see the list of attending WTUN members, please visit the Webinars page here.
For any other queries, please contact WTUN Secretariat at wtun@bradford.ac.uk.
News from our Members:
Asia:
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India
KIIT shares their ‘Knowledge Hub Series’ in which Professor Udai P. Singh delves into his groundbreaking work in the Photovoltaic Lab within the semiconductor industry. Watch the video to learn more about the research KIIT is undertaking to change the future of renewable energy. Watch the video here.
King Mongkut’s University in Technology Thonburi, Thailand
KMUTT’s Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment is hosting the 9th International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE 2024). The conference will take place on 18-20 December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand under the theme of ‘Securing a Sustainable Net-Zero Future Now’. They are accepting abstract submissions until 15 September 2024. Find out more about SEE 2024 Conference here.
Majan University College, Oman
MUC have become the first higher education institution in Oman to be reaccredited by the Oman’s National Accreditation authority, Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education (OAAAQA). Congratulations to our MUC colleagues! Read the full story 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.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
NTUST is hosting the Sixth International Conference on Advances in Distributed Computing and Machine Learning (ICADCML) in Taipei, Taiwan on 09-10 January 2025. The conference will target emerging topics in relation to computing and machine learning and its application such as: Distributed Computing; Machine Learning; Cybersecurity; Quantum Computing. They are accepting paper submissions until the 22 September 2024. Find out more about ICADCML here.
NTUST’s Professor Wang Ching-Wei, Director of their Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering, has developed a new AI model that can accurately identify and segment various types of lesions in CT scan images. The model is tailored for thoracoabdominal CT images, addressing the issue of high labor costs associated with manual annotation. Read the full story here.
NTUST Team, ‘Let it Go, Let it Flow’ placed third in the WTUN Student Competition earlier this year. Their proposal featured an online feminine hygiene product inquiry and sharing app, focused on mutual aid and reciprocity. Read NTUST’s article about the team’s success here.
Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan
SIT researchers have evaluated how unabsorbed polyphenols can regulate blood glucose levels and appetite. Polyphenols are commonly found in plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, seeds, coffee and tea and characteristically have a strong, bitter taste. They are not absorbed by the body and are reported to improve glucose tolerance. Professor Osakabe and his colleagues are investigating the relationship between polyphenol intake and the risk of type II diabetes. Read the full story 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
UTM shares their latest UTM Nexus research magazine. This issue’s theme is ‘Sustainable and Resilient Urbanisation’ with featured articles including, ‘Simply-City’ which explores sustainable and resilient urbanisation and development. Another featured article, ‘Malaysia’s Green Revolution’, discusses Malaysia’s progress towards a sustainable urban environment. Read the full issue here.
Europe
Atlantic Technological University, Ireland
From the 1 August, ATU’s Operational Board Member, Dr Ciarán Ó hAnnracháin became Chair of the WTUN Operational Board. His appointment was published in an article by The Donegal Daily, an Irish news outlet. Read the full story here.
Technische Universität Ilmenau, Germany
TU Ilmenau’s AI project, ‘KitchenGuard’, receives a 12-month EXIST start-up grant from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection and the European Union. ‘KitchenGuard’ is a cooking sensor which utilises AI to make cooking more intuitive. Uses include enhancing induction hobs to be able to automatically regulate the temperature when simmering or boiling water. Read the full story here.
The Innovation Center for Quantum Optics and Sensor Technology (InQuoSens), based at TU Ilmenau and Friedrich Schiller University Jena, has received €6.26 million (EUR) to further develop technologies at the interface of photonics and sensor technology, making quantum phenomena usable and open to future markets. Read the full story here.
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Austria
From 5-7 September, The Expanded Animation conference, organised by FHOOE, will be held for the 12th time. The Conference will include lectures from experts discussing Interactive Experiences, AI and Speculative Futures, Hybrid Spaces, Extended Reality, Creative AI and Performance and Animation. The conference will be livestreamed on YouTube and all presentations will be archived online for free access after the conference. Read the full story here.
Australia
University of Newcastle, Australia
Researchers at UON, in collaboration with colleagues at University of Sydney, have launched the Triple E Project through The Hunter Medical Research Institute’s (HMRI) Healthy Minds Research Program. The research study will aim to improve teenage engagement with health through apps which enable them to self-monitor health behaviours such as physical activity, diet, sleep, screen time, alcohol intake, smoking and vaping. This program seeks to address concerning statistics such as 86% of Australian teenagers are exceeding recommended screen time limits and 93% are not consuming sufficient fruits and vegetables. Read more about the study here.
Researchers at UON have joined The Non-Animal Technologies Network which will support the development of innovative strategies to reduce the use of animals in medical research. The network is supported by a $4.5 million (AUD) package from the New South Wales government. Read the full story here.
The National Health and Medical Research Council of Research Excellence in Digestive Health has awarded $3 million (AUD) to continue its work on finding causes of chronic unexplained gut diseases affecting more than one third of Australians. The Centre is led by UON Distinguished Laureate Professor Nick Talley, AC, a neurogastroenterologist, and is focused on improving quality of life to those suffering from disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia and inflammatory bowel disease. Read the full story here.
To discuss joining the Network please contact the WTUN Development Manager Denise Whitehead
Email: wtun@bradford.ac.uk
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.
News from our Members:
Asia:
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.
Europe
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.
To discuss joining the Network please contact the WTUN Development Manager Denise Whitehead
Email: wtun@bradford.ac.uk
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