NCKU and CJCU at UTAR

A delegation from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and Chang Jung Christian University (CJCU) called on UTAR Perak Campus on 12 September 2014.

The delegates from Taiwan, comprising NCKU President Dr Hwung Hwung-Hweng, Secretary General Dr Chen Chin-Cheng, President for Academic Affairs Dr Lin Chin-Ho, Director of Alumni Association Centre Dr Shaw Shyh-Yu, Chairperson of the Institute of Biotechnology Prof Chen Tzong-Yueh and CJCU President for Academic Affairs Dr Sun Huey-Min, were also accompanied by the President of Malaysian Alumni Association of Cheng Kung University (ACKU) Chuah Chong Chee and ACKU Perak contact person Lee Yap Tan.

All of them were cordially welcomed by UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik, Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Vice President for R&D and Commercialisation Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei as well as Faculty Deans.

Prof Chuah (center) addressing the delegates

“Your visit to UTAR is an honour and pleasure to us. We would certainly be keen to explore new collaborations for both our staff and students,” remarked Prof Chuah, who gave an overview of the University’s history, background and research and development activities. “Besides providing the students education and training, we also play a pivotal role to encourage them to continue contributing to the society, economy and nation,” he continued.

Impressed by UTAR’s remarkable growth in a span of 12 years, Dr Hwung extended his warm welcome to UTAR students to further their postgraduate studies at NCKU. “The former tin-mining lakes surrounding this campus make it ideal for collaboration in aquaculture,” said an amused Dr Hwung, who also mentioned that NCKU is actively researching on solar energy.

Equally amazed by UTAR’s effort in promoting internationalisation and academic development, Dr Sun encouraged further collaboration between CJCU and UTAR such as recognition of subject credits earned by students of both institutions. He said, “CJCU has more than 30 departments and colleges offering a variety of programmes. We have around 600 postgraduate students and it will be relevant for both institutions to have joint collaborations,” he mentioned.

The meeting session also saw deans and representatives of faculties introducing themselves and the on-going research projects that have potential to spark joint collaborations with NCKU and CJCU.

“I believe we can start by identifying prospective areas for collaborations and it is important too to involve the industry partners as well as the alumni association in Malaysia,” Prof Chuah concluded.

The meeting ended with a souvenir presentation followed by a tour around the campus.

Dr Hwung (left) receiving a token of appreciation from Prof Chuah

Dr Sun (right) thanking Prof Chuah for the souvenirs

Prof Chuah introducing the Bird Sanctuary during the campus tour

A group photo comprising the NCKU and CJCU delegates and members from UTAR