UNMC, UM and ANGKASA jointly organising National Space Science Forum

This post was contributed by Chin Jit Kai On 18 -19 December 2013, the Materials, Mechanics and Structures (MMS) Division UNMC organised successfully organised National Space Science Forum (Forum Sains Angkasa Negara) with University of Malaya (UM) and National Space Agency Malaysia (ANGKASA). The Forum was held in National Space Center, Banting Selangor, attended by …

The 5th World Chinese Economic Forum

This newsletter features a report on a recent economic forum. That is: The 5th World Chinese Economic Forum, “Global Economic Partnerships: Realising Opportunities, Connecting East and West”, 3 & 4 October 2013, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. I feature it here as it is interesting in its own right but (page 7) features Professor Christine Ennew, …

An International Arena for Natural Products: Courtesy of Our Postharvest Team

Over the past few years, the research team at the Centre of Excellence for Postharvest Biotechnology (CEPB) has been studying the use of natural products as edible coatings to maintain the quality of perishable fruits and vegetables. They have successfully utilised chitosan (a waste product from crustaceans) along with gum Arabic (a common food additive) …

UNMC Student Representing IMechE South East Asia in Speak Out for Engineering (SOfE) Competition

This post was contributed by Tshai Kim Yeow (Albert) Speak Out for Engineering (SOfE) competition was an initiative of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK (IMechE) since 1964, with the aim to challenge young engineers’ communication skills  by giving an effective presentation to a group of audience who may know little about engineering. As an …

Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research 2013 (POCER 2013)

This post was submitted by Dr Denny Ng The last weekend saw the second installment of our very own Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research (POCER), as it is affectionately known, held successfully at Awana Hotels & Resorts, Genting Highlands, Malaysia from 28th to 29th June. This colloquium was jointly organised by the Centre of Excellence …

The Boustead Annual Globalisation Lecture delivered by His Excellency Simon Featherstone, British High Commissioner to Malaysia

We were fortunate to have the Boustead Annual Globalisation Lecture delivered by His Excellency Simon Featherstone (British High Commissioner to Malaysia) (21st Feb 2013). This is a lecture which is given as part of Nottingham’s Centre for Research on Globalisation and Economic Policy (GEP) annual conference which has taken place in Malaysia since 2008. This …

The Korean Wave in Southeast Asia: Consumption and Cultural Production

Organised by SMLC Head of Film and TV studies Dr. Mary J. Ainslie, The UNMC international symposium “The Korean Wave in Southeast Asia: Consumption and Cultural Production” was held on January 10th at the Royal Commonwealth Club in Kuala Lumpur. The event was a huge success and included presentations by delegates from across Southeast Asia, including …

Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge: Challenges of the 21st Century

We do not often put information about conferences on this blog but as this one is supported by the British High Commission, we thought it worth just noting it. We also note that registration is free. More information can be see in the conference information (Antimicrobial_Resistance).

Launch of Shanghai Nottingham Advanced Academy

Festo and Graham attended the launch of the Shanghai Nottingham Advanced Academy on 5th-6th November. This is a strategic alliance between the University of Nottingham and East China University of Science & Technology (ECUST). The launch was attended by the Vice Chancellor (Professor David Greenaway), Professor Hai-Sui Yu (Pro Vice Chancellor for International Campuses), Professor …