Visit by Don Bosco Institute of Higher Vocational Education, Sri Lanka

Third from right: Prof Goi presenting a token of appreciation to Manjula Priyantha SDB (third from left)

Don Bosco Institute of Higher Vocational Education, Sri Lanka visited UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 13 March 2023 to discuss and explore possibilities for future collaborations.

At the meeting, both parties discussed collaboration in the areas of joint research and development, and massive open online course (MOOC) programme. On top of that, other items that were brought up during the meeting discussion were the upgrading of bachelor’s degree programmes and employment opportunities.

Representing Don Bosco Institute of Higher Vocational Education, Sri Lanka was its Principal Manjula Priyantha SDB. Welcoming the delegate from Don Bosco Institute of Higher Vocational Education were Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min, Division of Community and International Networking Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn, Division of Programme Promotion Director Lee Choy Fong, Department of International Student Services of Sungai Long Campus Head Foo Wai Wai and Centre for Extension Education staff Wong Shin Chet.

Prof Goi gave an introduction about UTAR and said, “I believe today will be a great opportunity for both institutions to pursue further cooperative initiatives.

Manjula Priyantha SDB said, “I’m hoping we can forge a stronger alliance that will be very beneficial for the students at both universities,” as he explained the institution and the population of Sri Lanka.

Ongoing discussion

Manjula Priyantha SDB (left) presenting a token of appreciation to Prof Goi