The 2024 Congress
The 9th World Technology Universities Congress (WTUC) will be hosted by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2-4 October. The Congress will take place in Johor Bahru, capital of the Malaysian state of Johor, at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula
‘Alliances for Diplomacy: Harnessing University Collaborations for Planetary Health’
This annual Congress is a testament to the impact and essence of WTUN in promoting collaboration between technological universities worldwide, addressing significant world challenges, and educating the next generation of world leaders. We invite and encourage your institutions to contribute to the Congress theme, which is guided by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s institutional theme for 2024, ‘Alliances for Diplomacy: Harnessing University Collaborations for Planetary Health’.
Delegates are invited to reflect, share and challenge on a range issues related to this year’s theme including the impact institutions have on their communities and places, the role of the UN SDGs in institutional strategic partnerships and collaborative working and the incorporation of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) policies in to HE policy, all under the broader through-theme of ‘Planetary Health’.
Congress sub-themes:
- Interdisciplinary Research Initiatives for Planetary Health
- Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Community Engagement and Action for Planetary Health
- Environment, Social and Governance for Planetary Health
Introducing UTM Global Connect
We are pleased to announce that this year’s WTUC will be held in conjunction with UTM Global Connect, a dynamic program that facilitates international networking among university members through research exhibitions, conferences, and colloquiums. UTM Global Connect serves as a platform for fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and cultivating innovation on a global scale. This initiative will provide you with the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural dialogue, exchange ideas, and collectively shape the future of academia and research.
UTM Global Connect is a dynamic program that facilitates international networking among university members through research exhibitions, conferences, and colloquiums. UTM Global Connect serves as a platform for fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and cultivating innovation on a global scale. UTM Global Connect is a global summit with four high-impact events where brilliant minds unite to share groundbreaking ideas, innovations, and new tools. It offers a unique opportunity to network, spark creativity, and discover the future of research and technology firsthand. Under the theme, events include:
New Academia Learning Innovations (NALI)
The New Academia Learning Innovations (NALI), an annual knowledge-sharing event organised by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) through the Center for Advancement in Digital and Flexible Learning (UTM CDex), is a research showcase that promotes innovative teaching and learning practices in education. The NALI framework, which serves as the program’s fundamental, comprises a student-centred and blended learning philosophy, multiple learning modes, and materials to achieve entrepreneurial academia.
More information on NALI: https://utmcdex.utm.my/nali2024/
The Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX)
The Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) is one of the UTM signature programs in Research and Development. It is an R&D exhibition that showcases UTM inventions and innovations and acts as a competition for products developed by UTM researchers. The purpose of INATEX is to promote research findings or products to the public by exhibiting creative inventions and innovative products from UTM researchers. INATEX is also a platform for UTM researchers to commercialise their research results at a higher level and to form a global network of intellectual partners with the industry.
More information on INATEX: https://inatex.utm.my/
UTM Non Academic Colloqium
UTM Non-Academic Colloquium is a conference focused on practical insights and networking related to global engagement. It includes activities such as sharing sessions, where participants share experiences and insights; workshops to develop skills in areas like cross-cultural communication or international business; and presentations covering topics such as successful international ventures or global economic trends. This event aims to foster collaboration, skill development, and practical knowledge for UTM non-academic interested in international opportunities outside traditional academic contexts.
If you are interested in attending the WTUN Congress or have further questions about the Network, please contact Denise Whitehead, Development Manager, on wtun@bradford.ac.uk.
