{"id":759,"date":"2017-04-17T01:09:25","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T01:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.utm.my\/upf\/?page_id=759"},"modified":"2017-08-07T04:06:44","modified_gmt":"2017-08-07T04:06:44","slug":"utm-university-presidents-forum-2017","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/international.utm.my\/upf\/utm-university-presidents-forum-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"9th UTM University Presidents Forum 2017 [8th \u2013 10th August 2017]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"
\n8 \u2013 10 AUGUST 2017
\nUNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM), JOHOR BAHRU<\/p>\n

PROGRAM SCHEDULE<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DAY 1 : 8 AUGUST 2017 (Tuesday) <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workshop and Engagement<\/span><\/strong>
\n Venue : Dewan Sultan Iskandar, UTM Johor Bahru<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08:30 \u2013 09:30<\/td>\nRegistration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/p>\n

09:30 \u2013 12:30<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\u201cRanking Strategies for Improving University Performance\u201d<\/strong>
\nProf. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail<\/strong>
\nDeputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia<\/p>\n

Prof. Dr. Nordin Yahaya<\/strong>
\nPro-Vice-Chancellor (International), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia<\/p>\n

*Refreshments will be served at 10:45 \u2013 11:00
\n(Venue : Dewan Sultan Iskandar)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:30 \u2013 14:00<\/td>\nLunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14:00 \u2013 15:30<\/td>\n\u25cf Meet and Greet with UTM Deans and Directors
\n(Venue: Dewan Sultan Iskandar)<\/em>\u25cf ATU-Net 2nd Board Member Meeting (for ATU-Net Members Only)
\n(Venue: Main Meeting Room, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15:45 \u2013 17:00<\/td>\nCampus Tour
\n(Depart from Dewan Sultan Iskandar at 15:40)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17:45 \u2013 19:15<\/td>\nWelcoming Dinner
\n(Venue : Banquet Hall, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19: 15<\/td>\nReturn to Hotels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DAY 2 : 9 AUGUST 2017 (Wednesday) <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9th University Presidents Forum<\/span><\/strong>
\n Venue : Senate Hall, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim, UTM Johor Bahru<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08:30 \u2013 09:00<\/td>\nRegistration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09:00 \u2013 09:20<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

09:20 – 09:25<\/td>\n

Opening Speech<\/strong>
\n Prof. Datuk Ir. Dr. Wahid bin Omar<\/strong>
\nUTM Vice Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia<\/p>\n

9th UTM University Presidents Forum 2017 Montage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n
\n

Session 1<\/strong>
\nChairman : Prof. Dr. Zainuddin Abdul Manan
\nUTM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

09:30 \u2013 09:50<\/td>\nKeynote 1 : <\/strong>
\n\u201cInstitutional Sustainability : Meeting Challenges of the 4th Industrial Revolution\u201d<\/strong>
\nY.Bhg Datin Paduka Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir<\/strong>
\nDirector General, Department of Higher Education Malaysia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09:50 \u2013 10:10<\/td>\nKeynote 2 : <\/strong>
\n\u201cFacing future learners: Challenges of Transforming Universities\u201d<\/strong>
\nProf. Dr. Ying-Yao Cheng<\/strong>
\nPresident, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:10 \u2013 10 :30<\/td>\nKeynote 3 :<\/strong>
\n\u201cHow should University 4.0 collaborate with the industries and global partners to foster innovative ecosystems?\u201d<\/strong>
\nProf. Dr. \u00a0Mika Hannula<\/strong>
\nPresident, Tampere University of Technology, Finland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:30 \u2013 11:00<\/td>\nTea Break
\n(Venue : Banquet Hall, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:00 \u2013 12:00<\/td>\nPanel Discussion I<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderator:<\/strong>
\n Prof. Dr. Zainuddin Abdul Manan,<\/strong>
\nUTM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International)<\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/strong>
\nY.Bhg Datin Paduka Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir,<\/strong>
\nDirector General, Department of Higher Education Malaysia<\/p>\n

Prof. Dr. Mika Hannula<\/strong>
\nPresident, Tampere University of Technology, Finland<\/p>\n

Discussants:<\/strong>
\n Prof. Dr. Rose Alinda binti Alias<\/strong>
\nProfessor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia<\/p>\n

Ir. Dr. Karl Ng<\/strong>
\nDirector of Data Economy, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

12:00 \u2013 12:30<\/td>\nGroup Photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 \u2013 13:00<\/td>\n\u25cf Agreement Signing Ceremony
\n\u25cf ATU-Net Agreement Signing Ceremony
\n\u25cf Launching of Country Garden Sponsorship Program
\n(Venue : Dewan Sultan Iskandar, UTM Johor Bahru)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13:00 \u2013 14:30<\/td>\nSpeech on Going Global by Networking Lunch Sponsor, British Council Malaysia
\nNetworking lunch
\n(Meet and Greet with UTM Deans and Directors session will be running during lunch)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
\n

Session 2<\/strong>
\nChairman : Prof. Dr. Durrishah Idrus
\nUTM Pro Vice-Chancellor (UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

14:30 \u2013 14:50<\/td>\nKeynote 4 : <\/strong>
\n\u201cImpact of 4th Industrial Revolution on Globalization\u201d<\/strong>
\nProf. Dr. Colin B. Grant<\/strong>
\nVice President (International), University of Southampton, United Kingdom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14:50 \u2013 15:10<\/td>\nKeynote 5 : <\/strong>
\n\u201cCultivating Human Resource Capacity and Internationalization for Future Universities\u201d<\/strong>
\nProf. Dr. Chitoshi Miki<\/strong>
\nPresident Tokyo City University, Japan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15:10 – 15:30<\/td>\nKeynote 6 :
\n\u201cDeveloping High End Technical Workforce to Address Industrial Revolution 4.0
\nChallenges\u201d
\nProf. Dr. Wahid Razzaly
\n<\/strong>Vice-Chancellor Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15:30 \u2013 16:30<\/td>\nPanel Discussion II<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moderator:<\/strong>
\n Prof. Dr. Durrishah Idrus<\/strong>
\nUTM Pro Vice-Chancellor (UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus)<\/p>\n

Panelists:<\/strong>
\n Prof. Dr. Colin B. Grant<\/strong>
\nVice President (International), University of Southampton, U.Kingdom<\/p>\n

Prof. Chitoshi Miki<\/strong>
\nPresident Tokyo City University, Japan<\/p>\n

Prof. Dr. Wahid Razzaly<\/strong>
\nVice Chancellor, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)<\/p>\n

Discussants:<\/strong>
\n Prof. Dr. Alfonsas Dani\u00fbnas<\/strong>
\nRector, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania<\/p>\n

Dr. Rahmat Shazi<\/strong>
\nDirector, Training , Research & Technology, Strand Aerospace Malaysia<\/p>\n

Miss Aina Yasmin<\/strong>
\nUTM Study Abroad Alumni<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

16:30 \u2013 17:00<\/td>\nConclusion and Closing Remarks
\nProf. Datuk Ir. Dr. Wahid bin Omar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17:30 \u2013 18:30<\/td>\nNetworking High Tea<\/strong>
\nEnd of 9th University Presidents Forum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
\n

Heritage Walk (Optional)<\/strong><\/span>
\n Venue: Johor Bahru City Centre<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

19:00 \u2013 20:00<\/td>\nDepart to Johor Bahru City Centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22:30<\/td>\nReturn to Hotels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DAY 3 : 10 AUGUST 2017 (Thursday)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iskandar Puteri Tour<\/strong><\/span>
\n Venue : Iskandar Puteri & Educity<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
08:30\u00a0\u2013 09:50<\/td>\nBreakfast with Y.B. Dato\u2019 Seri Idris Bin Jusoh<\/strong>
\nMinister of Higher Education, Malaysia<\/strong>
\n(Venue : Official Residence of Vice Chancellor, UTM Johor Bahru)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:30 \u2013 12 :00<\/td>\nDepart to EduCity
\nTour to Forest City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:30 \u2013 14:00<\/td>\nLunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14:00<\/td>\nReturn to Hotels
\nEnd of Program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

**Updated as at 3 August 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

8 \u2013 10 AUGUST 2017 UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM), JOHOR BAHRU PROGRAM SCHEDULE DAY 1 : 8 AUGUST 2017 (Tuesday) Workshop and Engagement Venue : Dewan Sultan Iskandar, UTM Johor Bahru 08:30 \u2013 09:30 Registration   09:30 \u2013 12:30   \u201cRanking Strategies for Improving University Performance\u201d Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":461,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"

\"\"
8 \u2013 10 AUGUST 2017
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM), JOHOR BAHRU<\/p>

PROGRAM SCHEDULE<\/p>
DAY 1 : 8 AUGUST 2017 (Tuesday) <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Workshop and Engagement<\/span><\/strong>
Venue : Dewan Sultan Iskandar, UTM Johor Bahru<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>
<\/td><\/tr>
08:30 \u2013 09:30<\/td>Registration<\/td><\/tr>

09:30 \u2013 10:45<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

10:45 - 11:00<\/p><\/td>

\u201cRanking Strategies for Improving University Performance\u201d<\/strong>
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail<\/strong>
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Tea Break
(Venue : Dewan Sultan Iskandar)<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

\u00a011:00 - 12:30<\/td>\u201cRanking Strategies for Improving University Performance\u201d
Prof. Dr. Nordin Yahaya<\/strong>
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia<\/td><\/tr>
12:30 \u2013 14:00<\/td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr>
14:00 \u2013 15:30<\/td>\u25cf Meet and Greet with UTM Deans and Directors
\u25cf ATU-Net 2nd Board Member Meeting (for ATU-Net Members Only)
(Venue: Main Meeting Room, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim)<\/td><\/tr>
15:45 \u2013 17:00<\/td>Campus Tour
(Depart from Dewan Sultan Iskandar at 15:40)<\/td><\/tr>
17:45 \u2013 19:15<\/td>Welcoming Dinner
(Venue : Banquet Hall, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim)<\/td><\/tr>
19: 15<\/td>Return to Hotels<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

\u00a0<\/p>
DAY 2 : 9 AUGUST 2017 (Wednesday) <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
9th University Presidents Forum<\/span><\/strong>
Venue : Senate Hall, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim, UTM Johor Bahru<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>
<\/td><\/tr>
08:30 \u2013 09:00<\/td>Registration<\/td><\/tr>

09:00 \u2013 09:20<\/p>

\u00a0<\/p>

09:20 - 09:25<\/p><\/td>

Opening Speech<\/strong>
Prof. Datuk Ir. Dr. Wahid bin Omar<\/strong>
UTM Vice Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

9th UTM University Presidents Forum 2017 Montage<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Session 1<\/strong>
Chairman : Prof. Dr. Zainuddin Abdul Manan
UTM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International)<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

09:30 \u2013 09:50<\/td>Keynote 1 : <\/strong>
\u201cInstitutional Sustainability : Meeting Challenges of the 4th Industrial Revolution\u201d<\/strong>
Y.Bhg Datin Paduka Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir<\/strong>
Director General, Ministry of Malaysia Higher Education<\/td><\/tr>
09:50 \u2013 10:10<\/td>Keynote 2 : <\/strong>
\u201cFacing future learners: Challenges of Transforming Universities\u201d<\/strong>
Prof. Dr. Ying-Yao Cheng<\/strong>
President, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan<\/td><\/tr>
10:10 \u2013 10 :30<\/td>Keynote 3 :<\/strong>
\u201cHow should University 4.0 collaborate with the industries and global partners to foster innovative ecosystems?\u201d<\/strong>
Prof. Mika Hannula<\/strong>
President, Tampere University of Technology, Finland<\/td><\/tr>
10:30 \u2013 11:00<\/td>Tea Break
(Venue : Banquet Hall, Bangunan Canseleri Sultan Ibrahim)<\/td><\/tr>
11:00 \u2013 12:00<\/td>

Panel Discussion I<\/strong><\/p>

Moderator:<\/strong>
Prof. Dr. Zainuddin Abdul Manan,<\/strong>
UTM Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International)<\/p>

Panelists:<\/strong>
Y.Bhg Datin Paduka Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Tapsir,<\/strong>
Director General, Ministry of Malaysia Higher Education<\/p>

Prof. Mika Hannula<\/strong>
President, Tampere University of Technology, Finland<\/p>

Discussants:<\/strong>
Prof. Dr. Rose Alinda binti Alias<\/strong>
Professor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia<\/p>

Ir. Dr. Karl Ng<\/strong>
Director of Data Economy, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

12:00 \u2013 12:30<\/td>Group Photo<\/td><\/tr>
12:30 \u2013 13:00<\/td>\u25cf Agreement Signing Ceremony
\u25cf ATU-Net Agreement Signing Ceremony
\u25cf Launching of Country Garden Sponsorship Program
(Venue : Dewan Sultan Iskandar, UTM Johor Bahru)<\/td><\/tr>
13:00 \u2013 14:30<\/td>Speech on Going Global by Networking Lunch Sponsor, British Council Malaysia
Networking lunch
(Meet and Greet with UTM Deans and Directors session will be running during lunch)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>

Session 2<\/strong>
Chairman : Prof. Dr. Durrishah Idrus
UTM Pro Vice-Chancellor (UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus)<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

14:30 \u2013 14:50<\/td>Keynote 4 : <\/strong>
\u201cImpact of 4th Industrial Revolution on Globalization\u201d<\/strong>
Prof. Dr. Colin B. Grant<\/strong>
Vice President (International), University of Southampton, United Kingdom<\/td><\/tr>
14:50 \u2013 15:10<\/td>Keynote 5 : <\/strong>
\u201cCultivating Human Resource Capacity and Internationalization for Future Universities\u201d<\/strong>
Prof. Chitoshi Miki<\/strong>
President Tokyo City University, Japan<\/td><\/tr>
15:10 - 15:30<\/td>Keynote 6 :
\u201cDeveloping High End Technical Workforce to Address Industrial Revolution 4.0
Challenges\u201d
Prof. Dr. Wahid Razzaly
<\/strong>Vice-Chancellor Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)<\/td><\/tr>
15:30 \u2013 16:30<\/td>

Panel Discussion II<\/strong><\/p>

Moderator:<\/strong>
Prof. Dr. Durrishah Idrus<\/strong>
UTM Pro Vice-Chancellor (UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus)<\/p>

Panelists:<\/strong>
Prof. Dr. Colin B. Grant<\/strong>
Vice President (International), University of Southampton, U.Kingdom<\/p>

Prof. Chitoshi Miki<\/strong>
President Tokyo City University, Japan<\/p>

Prof. Dr. Wahid Razzaly<\/strong>
Vice Chancellor, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)<\/p>

Discussants:<\/strong>
Prof. Dr. Alfonsas Dani\u00fbnas<\/strong>
Rector, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania<\/p>

Dr. Rahmat Shazi<\/strong>
Director, Training , Research & Technology, Strand Aerospace Malaysia<\/p>

Miss Aina Yasmin<\/strong>
UTM Study Abroad Alumni<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

16:30 \u2013 17:00<\/td>Conclusion and Closing Remarks
Prof. Datuk Ir. Dr. Wahid bin Omar<\/td><\/tr>
17:30 \u2013 18:30<\/td>Networking High Tea<\/strong>
End of 9th University Presidents Forum<\/td><\/tr>

Heritage Walk (Optional)<\/strong><\/span>
Venue: Johor Bahru City Centre<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

19:00 \u2013 20:00<\/td>Depart to Johor Bahru City Centre<\/td><\/tr>
22:30<\/td>Return to Hotels<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

\u00a0<\/p>
DAY 3 : 10 AUGUST 2017 (Thursday)<\/td><\/tr>
Iskandar Puteri Tour
Venue : Iskandar Puteri & Educity
<\/td><\/tr>
09:00\u00a0\u2013 10:30<\/td>Breakfast with Y.B. Dato\u2019 Seri Idris Bin Jusoh<\/strong>
Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia<\/strong>
(Venue : Official Residence of Vice Chancellor, UTM Johor Bahru)<\/td><\/tr>
10:30 \u2013 12 :00<\/td>Depart to EduCity
Tour to Forest City<\/td><\/tr>
12:30 \u2013 14:00<\/td>Lunch<\/td><\/tr>
14:00<\/td>Return to Hotels
End of Program<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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