Sixth from left: Prof Chuah, Ambassador-Designate Juhlin-Dannfelt and Saling with representatives from UTAR faculties and the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur
The Ambassador-Designate of Sweden to Malaysia His Excellency Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt together with International Coordinator of Lund University Kieve Saling visited Sungai Long Campus on 17 November 2016.
The delegates were accompanied by Jenn Lew and Eric Petterson, officers from the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur. Welcoming the guests on behalf of UTAR were its President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik, Vice Presidents Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei and Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong, as well as representatives from faculties, institutes and administrative departments.
Prof Chuah said, “It is indeed UTAR’s honour to have one of the oldest and largest universities in Scandinavia here in our university to inform prospective students about the opportunities to study in Sweden, particularly in Lund University.”
“We always encourage our staff and students to join our exchange and overseas internship programmes as part of the university’s efforts in promoting cultural and experiential learning. One example is our collaboration with the University of Regensburg where our students and theirs go on exchange programmes and semester studies. Our students have also gone on annual exchanges to universities in South Korea and Japan. These exchanges have been very enriching experiences for all the students involved. And now Lund University is providing our students the opportunity further their studies in Sweden which is another plus for UTARians,” Prof Chuah added.
His Excellency said, “This is my first visit to a university in Malaysia as the ambassador-designate to Kuala Lumpur. The main role of the Embassy is to strengthen mutual understanding and enhance the relationship between Malaysia and Sweden in all aspects. One of our primary concerns is education.”
“As of now, the number of Malaysian students in Sweden is fairly low. We welcome more Malaysian students to further their scholarly ventures in Sweden, especially at the postgraduate level. Similarly, I also wish to see our students from Sweden visiting and studying in Malaysia,” said His Excellency. His Excellency emphasised, “I hope the Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur can become the bridge that facilitates the closer relationship between higher learning institutions and people from Sweden and Malaysia.”
Saling, on his part, shared crucial information on pursuing studies in Sweden and particularly Lund University. Mentioning Lund University’s standing as one of the best research universities in Sweden, he explained, “Lund University is home to more than 30 world-leading research and innovation centres and cutting-edge facilities such as VentureLab, Ideon Science Park and MAX IV. We have received the highest amount of research funding in Sweden. The research-oriented learning environment has also opened up many opportunities for Master’s students to enter doctoral studies. Besides that, Lund University also offers a wide range of academic programmes such as student exchange programmes and massive open online courses.”
As Lund University is celebrating its 350th jubilee this year, there is a scholarship competition open to all prospective students, including those from UTAR. The scholarship can be applied to over 100 autumn 2017 Master’s programmes at Lund University. Visit www.lund350scholarship.com to learn more.
His Excellency Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt speaking at UTAR
Saling introducing Lund University to UTARians
Prof Chuah (left) presenting a souvenir to His Excellency Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt
The delegates with UTAR staff and students
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