Case Study Training for FSKTM at Mines Wellness

On the 3rd of July 2013, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology had a workshop to improve the drafts of the case studies to be transformed as chapters in book. It is always interesting to read cases done on other areas apart from business and management. We learn so many things....

Dahlia's Book Xcess

I love books. When I was little, my parents always buy me books. It is through books that I learn the most. Therefore I have decided to put some of my old books in a used bookcase in front of my rooms for students to borrow. The rules are easy. Choose, Read, and Return. Everything will be based on trust.

Defining a Leader

The Managing Director of Eureka Efektif Sdn Bhd, a local company supplying state of the art and niche equipments and specialized services for oil and gas industry especially the upstream sector, Ms Aida Hanani Ayub had given a talk to the students last night on Leadership. She highlighted three things necessary to be a successful entrepreneur: a good mentor, positive thinking, and vast knowledge. This is another effort of bridging the academics and the industry. Thank you Ms Aida for finding the time to come and share your experience with us...

CEDAR Retreat Session

Today the first retreat began between 5 universities and CEDAR (Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research) for case studies development and collaborative industry research. To me, this is a very refreshing and exciting initiative that reflects the importance of bridging the industry and academics towards the development of our country. Apart from writing journal articles or chapters in books, this effort is another way to show impact on the society.

Collaborations with the Industry

Recently our Faculty has managed to engage in collaborative partnerships with two prominent industry players in Malaysia - the SME Bank and Petronas Leadership Center. The collaborations focused mostly on research outputs such as journal publications and case studies. For once, it began to feel like a business faculty. I hope more collaborations will materialize in the years to come. Now is the time for the academics and the practitioners to join hands for a better future. Synergy. So simple a word, and yet we ignore acknowledging the true impact of its power.