UTAR Vice President for
Internationalisation and Academic Development Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min, along
with Division of Programme Promotion Acting Director Dr Ong Kiah Ju,
represented the UTAR at the 11th Anniversary celebrations and the
International University Presidential Forum hosted by Pingtung University
(NPTU).
The four-day event included
various academic and cultural activities aimed at fostering international
collaborations and celebrating NPTU's achievements.
On 23 November 2024, the delegates
attended the 11th anniversary ceremony at NPTU’s Minsheng Campus. Key
moments included the unveiling of the Pen-Tsao Auditorium and the Donor
Recognition Walls. Discussions during the International Academic Linkage
Meeting explored potential partnerships between UTAR and Mt. Dawu College.
On 24 November 2024, Prof Goi
delivered a presentation, titled Connecting Communities: University Social
Responsibility in Regional Transformation, at the International University
Presidential Forum. The forum emphasised integrating university social
responsibility (USR) with regional revitalisation.
Other participating institutions
included Can Tho University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, and
Thu Dau Mot University from Vietnam; Hyogo University of Teacher Education
from Japan; Prince of Songkla University, University of Phayao, and
Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi from Thailand; Technical
University of Liberec from the Czech Republic; Universitas Islam Malang from
Indonesia; and University of Ottawa from Canada. This diverse lineup of
universities made the event a vibrant platform for global academic
discourse.
A symbolic gift exchange between
UTAR and NPTU concluded the forum, reinforcing their shared commitment to
advancing educational excellence and social impact. The event also featured
cultural visits and networking opportunities, underscoring the importance of
cultural exchange in fostering mutual understanding among universities
worldwide.
Prof Goi at the
forum
NTPU President
Robert Y.S. Chen (right) presenting a souvenir to Prof Goi
From left: Prof
Goi and Dr Ong with an exchange student of UTAR at NTPU
Prof Goi (front row, second from left) and Dr Ong (most left) with other forum attendees
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