OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (DEVELOPMENT)

The portfolio functions are to plan, enact, manage and implement policies, policy strategies, and activities related to entrepreneurial development and commercialization through knowledge transfer and research translation together with University income generation. It consists of eight (8) responsibility centres, namely Universiti Malaya Consultancy Centre (UM Consult), UMPress, Universiti Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed), Universiti Malaya Centre for Alumni Relations and Institutional Advancement (CARIA), Universiti Malaya Centre of Innovation & Enterprise (UMCIE), Universiti Malaya Industry Relation Office (UM ILO), Property and Business Development Office (PBD) and Universiti Malaya Leadership and Professional Development Centre (UM LEAD).

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development)

Professor Ir. Dr. Ramesh Singh Kuldip Singh

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Closed on Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays

The departments in the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) Office are:

Universiti Malaya Consultancy Unit (UM Consult)

Universiti Malaya Consultancy Centre (UM Consult) is a one-stop centre that coordinates inter-disciplinary consultancy works carried out by University’s competent academic and professional supporting staff. UMConsult provides professional consulting and works specialization services through contract research or joint venture projects with government and private bodies in various fields or disciplines.

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Universiti Malaya Centre of Innovation & Enterprise (UMCIE)

UMCIE is a technology transfer and commercialization unit. UMCIE serves as the hub for technology transfer and commercialization endeavors. Within UMCIE, a dynamic platform is established to empower researchers, educators, and students in transforming their research endeavors into viable commercial ventures.

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Universiti Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed)

UMCCed provides a wide range of continuing education programmes, such as Diplomas, Executive Diplomas, Professional Certificates, and short courses. These programmes are specifically crafted to enrich skills and knowledge. Our adaptable, part-time choices are tailored for both individual learners and corporate requirements, fostering continuous education.

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UM Press

Universiti Malaya Press, established in 1954, publishes high-quality scholarly books to disseminate knowledge worldwide. Besides its publishing activities, UMPress provides quality printing services from its in-house facilities, including editorial and design services, and manufactures UM-branded merchandise.

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Universiti Malaya Centre for Alumni Relations and Institutional Advancement (CARIA)

CARIA is your strategic partner for alumni engagement and one-stop donation centre for UM. CARIA regularly organizes activities throughout the year while donations received will enhance our students’ welfare provision, improving facilities to support teaching and learning experience and to lead impactful research

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Office of Chief Digital Officer (CDO)

The office of the CDO plays a role in supervising, coordinating, managing, and carrying out tasks related to digital information system, information technology, library, scholarship, and data management.

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Universiti Malaya Industry Relation Office (UM ILO)

Universiti Malaya Industry Relation Office (UM ILO) is a one-stop centre for industries to connect and explore engagement opportunities, establish, and strengthen collaborations with the University.

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Property and Business Development (PBD)

The Property and Business Development Division (PBD) monetizes UM's properties through new business models and initiatives. Their responsibilities include developing master plans and policies for UM property development, as well as coordinating, implementing, and marketing UM real estate projects.

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Universiti Malaya Leadership and Professional Development Centre (UM LEAD)

The Centre for Leadership and Professional Development supports human capital development through collaboration. We offer an innovative environment for private, public and civil society sectors using Malaysian cultural and historical heritage as a competitive advantage offering a rare learning experience to our participants.

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Universiti Malaya Global Education Centre China (UMGEC)

The UMGEC has been established by the management of Universiti Malaya to serve as the primary point of contact for all discussions and collaborative efforts with partner universities, industries and Ministries in the People’s Republic of China.

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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (DEVELOPMENT)