UM VICE-CHANCELLOR APPOINTED AS ACU COUNCIL MEMBER – PLEDGES TO FURTHER EXPAND RESEARCH AND INNOVATIVE CAPACITY OF UNIVERSITIES ACROSS SOUTHEAST ASIA
Universiti Malaya’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohd. Hamdi Abd. Shukor has been appointed as the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Council member to serve for a period of three (3) years until August 2025.
“Universiti Malaya will bring about new cross-border and diverse perspectives on the expansion of research and innovative capacity of universities across Southeast Asia in alliance with the United Kingdom and Asia,” Professor Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohd. Hamdi Abd. Shukor said.
“It is a great honour for Universiti Malaya to be entrusted with this mandate and responsibility as this signifies another milestone for Universiti Malaya's many achievements throughout the years.
“Since 2019, Universiti Malaya has been constantly receiving scholars for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships Program and to date, there are four (4) of them who come from various countries. The scholarships provide a unique opportunity to study for a two-year Master’s degree at a member university in a low or middle income country.
“Universiti Malaya and South Eastern University, Sri Lanka will deliver a collaborative student project on ‘Intercultural Microsoft Innovative Training’ to help students develop their digital skills. These grants provide funding for ACU members to deliver a virtual mobility project – such as an online summer school – in partnership with another ACU member university,” he added.
ACU is the world’s first international university network, established in 1913. It is an international organisation dedicated to building a better world through higher education. The ACU Council is the ACU's governing body and is responsible for overseeing the ACU's activities and determining its future strategic direction, while ensuring compliance with the laws of England, the ACU's Charter, Statutes and Regulations, and the ACU's core policies and procedures relating to governance. The ACU Council is made up of vice-chancellors from across the Commonwealth, each of whom has been nominated and elected by their peers within the ACU membership network.
ACU expands educational opportunities for students and academics across the world by managing prestigious international scholarship schemes and offering grants and fellowships to support student mobility and international research collaboration. More than 500 member universities in 50 countries across the Commonwealth. 66% of member universities are based in low- and middle-income countries. UM has been a member of the ACU since 1962 and has been a strong supporter of, and partner in, various projects over the years.
