AS the devastating effects of the Covid–19 pandemic continues to be felt around the world, the reality is that education has been altered to cater to the needs of a population locked away behind doors.
With most of the universities navigating the new reality of education, the University Malaysia of Computer Science and Engineering (UNIMY) is taking exhaustive measures to ensure it is one step ahead.
Leveraging on leading solutions, the university’s academicians are using relevant technologies to hold online classes and give assessments to students.
Although the university had to close its doors physically due to the movement control order (MCO) back in March, it is ever grateful that all staff and students managed to remain calm and adjusted to the unexpected changes.
UNIMY vice chancellor Professor Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohd Razali Muhamad: Future UNIMY students can look forward to more courses of the current programmes being conducted online and also fully online programmes.
“Future UNIMY students can look forward to more courses of the current programmes being conducted online and also fully online programmes. We are currently planning to develop UNIMY’s very own online learning platform and are exploring various new processes. We will continue to adopt new modes of teaching and learning, ” said UNIMY vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Ts. Dr. Mohd Razali Muhamad.
He added, “As a premier digital university, UNIMY will continuously engage innovative approaches and techniques in our teaching and learning, in whatever future circumstances and setting, while still meeting our noble educational mission.”
Malaysia’s premier digital technology university has also increased its online presence through numerous activities. During the MCO, UNIMY managed to reach out and stay engaged with tech enthusiasts through training and seminar events online.
UNIMY will continuously engage innovative approaches and techniques in teaching and learning.
Some of its major events included:
> Reimagining the Future of Technology in the era of Covid-19 (April 25): A live Industry@UNIMY session where top tech business influencers and CEOs such as Homam Alghorani, Patrick Klotz, Leza Klenk, Fauziah Sirat, Alish and Sameeta came together to share their thoughts and insights. The audience also listened to a talk presented by Vithia Paltore on blended learning and how it affects how people study and work from home.
> Towards a Digital Society: Are we ready for a disruptive new learning experience? (April 30): A live session with UNIMY’s parent company Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd group managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Dr Mohd Abdul Karim Abdullah, where he said, “Covid-19 was actually a blessing in disguise for online technology as more people became more reliant on the online learning platforms during the pandemic.”
> UNIMY Tech Talk (May 11): Qatar Foundation education advisor Francisco Marmolejo talked about the impacts, implications, and future scenarios for higher education amid Covid-19.
> Final year project (FYP) projects showcase (June 5): For the very first time, UNIMY students got to showcase their FYP projects on the @unimyofficial Youtube cannel, in which the UNIMY vice-chancellor had delivered a heartfelt motivational message.
> Graduate Seminar and Alumni Sharing Session (June 9): Talks on the fourth industrial revolution by Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) president and CEO Datuk Dr Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman and UNIMY alumni sharing by SEC Consult penetration tester Azrul Ikhwan Zulkifli.
> Graduate Seminar and Alumni Sharing Session (June 23): Talks on digital transformation by Urbanetic CEO and co-founder Saibal Sas Chowdhury and UNIMY alumni sharing by Petronas cyber security analyst Eunice Wong.
UNIMY aspires to be the best digital technology and innovation university.
UNIMY also managed to garner interest in its computer science and engineering, cyber security, game development, interactive media and management information systems programmes through online workshops hosted from March to July.
UNIMY aspires to be the best digital technology and innovation university that will set the bar high for online and blended learning everywhere.
True to this vision, it is offering an opportunity for students to test technology and get hands-on work experience at D-Virtual Park in Borneo.
Undeniably, the spread of Covid-19 has negatively impacted many sectors around the globe. Since many businesses are struggling, many students are finding it difficult to secure internship placement.
UNIMY is offering an opportunity for students to test technology and get hands-on work experience at D-Virtual Park in Borneo.
As student internship and graduate employment has always been the core focus of UNIMY, it is prepared to ensure all students are geared for their careers. Riding on its strong academic and technical expertise, UNIMY is fostering and producing tech talent and highly skilful graduates who can contribute to the development of the D-Virtual Park, the first-ever Borneo Virtual Reality Theme Park at Kota Samarahan developed by Serba Dinamik through its subsidiary, Serba Dinamik IT Solutions Sdn Bhd (SDIT).
“This collaboration mainly focuses on supporting and assisting students to put into practice what they have learned, while gaining real-world experiences through technology. Since UNIMY students are required to do internships, they will be given the opportunity to do their internship placement at the D-Virtual Park and any brands under SDIT, ” said Mohd Razali.
Students can also work together with experienced professionals to build new games and high-tech programmes relevant to the theme of existing and upcoming virtual reality parks. D-Virtual Park also offers job opportunities where students may become full-time employees right after internship.
In addition, UNIMY is also planning to make an appearance at the D-Virtual Park by incorporating a UNIMY corner and displaying the UNIMY video for brand recognition.
UNIMY is also on the verge of planning for the best state-of-the art Cyber Security and Gaming Labs, which will be a technology playground for students.
For further information about UNIMY, log on to https://www.unimy.edu.my or contact 1300-88-5008 or email enquiry@unimy.edu.my.
