Universiti Malaya has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Coventry University in a virtual signing ceremony on 9 June 2021 to collaborate in a number of key areas.
The two universities will explore the potential for technology commercialisation, joint collaboration in various knowledge exchange activities, student and staff exchanges, joint study programmes and joint research activities.
The MoU was signed by Professor Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaya and Professor John Latham CBE, the Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University.
Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaya, Professor Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor said that this MOU commits us to work together more closely towards our common goals. While the current global pandemic restricts face-to-face interactions, it should not hinder our efforts for collaborations.
“In fact, the pandemic has opened new modes of collaborations to explore student and staff exchange programs, joint research activities and exchange of best practices in strategies on IP commercialisation. I am confident that through our efforts and commitment, we will be able to achieve more and to continue to develop even stronger relationships and friendships between the two universities,” he added.
Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University, Professor John Latham CBE said that this Memorandum of Understanding is part of our aim to work with other academic institutions who are innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial, and share our ambitious international agenda and the same desire to deliver excellence in education.
“I am delighted we are working with Universiti Malaya to promote our mutual interest in advancing academic-industrial collaboration,” he added.
