Exuberant alumni gathered for an afternoon of friendship and laughter at the UoSM Alumni Homecoming Hi-Tea 2020. The biggest alumni event so far, it was the second time the university brought together alumni from is UK and Malaysia campuses to strengthen bonds and create valuable lifelong networks.
The occasion was particularly meaningful and sentimental as it was held to announce the expansion of the UoSM campus and introduction of additional programmes into the portfolio of the university. UoSM welcomed graduates from across several faculties at the University of Southampton including Social Sciences, Business, Law, Economics, Medicine and Engineering.
The university is dedicated to enhancing the employability of its graduates and this was evident among the group of highly accomplished individuals who ranged from CEO’s to managing directors to senior executives across a variety of industries - 93% of the university’s graduates find employment or enrol into further study within the first six months after graduation.
University of Southampton pro vice-chancellor (ASEAN) and CEO (Malaysia) Prof Rebecca Taylor delivers the UoSM vision in her opening speech.
There was further cause for celebration as UoSM presented the Alumni of the Year Award to Ybrs Prof Madya Dr Mukhzeer Bin Mohamad Shahimin a prominent figure in the Ministry of Education for his outstanding contributions as the Deputy Director of Akademi Pendidikan Tinggi (AKEPT).
“It was great that the direction of UoSM was shared to the audience as it was be helpful to understand and figure out platforms for how alumni can contribute to the process,” said an alumnus.
UoSM is set to hold its next Open Days on March 14 and 21 at its campus in the EduCity development in Iskandar Puteri, Johor between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm to give prospective students an inside look at what it is like to study engineering.
Being the only foreign branch campus in Malaysia to offer split campus engineering programmes, UoSM students spend two years in Malaysia followed by two years in the UK. This also paves the way for an education at a Global Top 100 University (QS World University Rankings 2020) at only 62% of the cost of completing the full degree in the UK. Although currently based in EduCity Iskandar, UoSM will be expanding to a new campus in 2021 located within EcoWorld Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
The university is ranked fourth in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Complete University Guide, 2020), sixth in the UK for Aeronautics and Astronautics and third in the UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2020).
UoSM will also be expanding its programme portfolio to include finance and accounting, computer science and business management.
Participants of the upcoming Open Days will be privy to workshops and talks covering a variety of topics. Some of the workshops that will be held include a flight simulator workshop, virtual reality workshop, electric car-making workshop and workshop on the generation of power through a water vortex. There will also be the opportunity to meet the accomplished academics, alumni and some of UoSM’s award-winning students. Additionally, there will be accommodation tours for those who wish to explore the student lifestyle at UoSM.
Up to 100% scholarships are available with up to RM 2,500 Early Bird Discounts and 0% application fees. The Uuniversity has also newly launched two additional scholarships for UEC students - the Young Engineer Entrance Scholarships worth RM 3,500 and Young Engineer Study Grants worth RM 1,500 for tuition fees.
*To register for the Open Days and learn more about the University of Southampton Malaysia, visit www.southampton.edu.my or call 07-560 2560.
