Event: June 2016

Wednesday 29 June 2016

Highlighted Project of the week! Here’s one from Dr Alia and her research team

Thursday 23 June 2016

12th Malaysia Festival of the Mind (Perak & Penang) Great Mind, Great Future

Close your eyes, breathe in the fresh air. Relax your mind. Give your brain the boost it deserves.

Come and join us at the Festival of the Mind in July! Themed Great Mind, Great Future, this annual event presents:

Exhibitions
Talks on topics such as brainpower, creativity, emotional intelligence, memory skills, mind mapping and thinking skills
Workshops
Consultations on mind related matters
Demonstrations on memory skills
Mind games
Showcasing of mental literacy related products

12^th Malaysia Festival of the Mind (Perak)

Date: 16 & 17 July 2016 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: Dewan Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman Kampar Campus

Jalan Universiti, Bandar Barat

31900 Kampar, Perak

12^th Malaysia Festival of the Mind (Penang)

Date: 23 & 24 July 2016 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Venue: Dewan Tan Sri Loh Boon Siew

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College

Penang Branch Campus

77, Lorong Lembah Permai Tiga

11200 Tanjong Bungah

Penang

A great future belongs to those who believe in the power of the mind.

FREE admission! Grab your FREE goodie bags! (While stocks last)

Stand a chance to win attractive prizes in the LUCKY DRAWS. All you have to do is just get hold of the ACTIVITY CARD during your visit and follow the instructions.

For more details:
1. Visit www.utar.edu.my/mmlm

2. Go to www.facebook.com/malaysiamentalliteracymovement

3. Contact Wei See/Jamaliah at (05) 468 8888 or Nigell/Norlaila at (03) 9086 0209

Note: UTAR students qualify for USSDC points for attending the talks & workshops at the festival. Please enquire at the Department of Soft Skills Competency.

What are you waiting for? Mark your calendar!

See you at the 12th Malaysia Festival of the Mind!

Malaysia Mental Literacy Movement

Bringing Great Minds Together

Malaysia SMEs - Young Entrepreneurship Challenges & Strategies

Greetings from Institute of Management and Leadership Development (IMLD), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)!

IMLD is pleased to invite you to attend the talk on "Malaysia SMEs - Young Entrepreneurship Challenges & Strategies".

The talk will present the main issues encountered by young entrepreneurs SMEs. Tips will be shared on how to overcome the major challenges, and 4M (Money, Man, Machinery, Market) that should be embraced by young entrepreneurs. The talk will also provide an overview of "World's economic hub from the west to the east", how does it affect the SMEs, and Malaysia as a competitive Principal Hub location for ASEAN.

Title: Malaysia SMEs - Young Entrepreneurship Challenges & Strategies

Date: July 21, 2016

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (registration starts at 1.30pm)

Venue: UTAR Sungai Long campus, Multipurpose Hall, KB block, ground floor, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, Selangor

Speaker: Mr. Koong Lin Loong

Mr. Koong Lin Loong serves as the Managing Partner at Reanda LLKG International and CEO of K-Konsult Taxation Sdn Bhd. He is also the current National Council Member of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) and Chairman of ACCCIM SMEs & HRD Committee.

Admission is FREE. Online registration: https://goo.gl/MK2cFF

Please see attached poster for further details.

Best regards,
Institute of Management and Leadership Development (IMLD)

Wednesday 15 June 2016

Highlighted Project of the week! Here’s one from Mr Lau Kah Foo and his research team

Monday 13 June 2016

Symposium on Science Education

UTAR, in partnership with Majlis Professor Negara(MPN), Toray Industries (Malaysia) Sdn. Berhad (founder of Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF)), and Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (KLESF), is organizing the Symposium on Science Education 2016 (SoSE 2016).

Themed "Inculcating Innovation In The Teaching of Science and Mathematics", Symposium on Science Education 2016 (SoSE 2016), now into its 3rd year, aims to showcase different ideas and techniques on innovative and effective teaching methods for STEM subjects. It is our joint mission to not only spread education but to make an interest in STEM subjects/courses a prominent and lasting feature wherever these are offered.

When and Where?
Date: 13 August 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 0900-1700
Venue: UTAR Sungai Long Campus

This symposium is highly recommended to STEM teachers/educators from national schools, private and international schools as well as pre-university institutions. It is also open to individuals or organisations that are involved in the advancement and progress of STEM education.

Interested? Register now for FREE athttp://www.utar.edu.my/sose/index.jsp… !

Visit our website at www.utar.edu.my/sose for more updates!

Wednesday 8 June 2016

Register Now for CEE Talk Series: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living - 如何停止忧虑，开创人生 (Mandarin) on 27 June 2016 (UTAR Kampar Campus)

Mark your calendar and join us for the talk. REGISTER NOW!

Date	: 27 June 2016
Time	: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Venue	: UTAR Kampar Campus Jalan Universiti Bandar Barat 31900 Kampar Perak

Admission: *FREE (Open to Public)

*Prior registration required.

Language: Mandarin

UTAR students qualify for USSDC points.

For further information, please contact M

r Izad Ismat

at Tel:

05-468 8888 ext: 2236

Email:

izads

@utar.edu.my

Thanks and best regards

Mohd Izad Ismat Bin Mohd Said

Centre for Extension Education

First Floor, Heritage Hall

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Jalan Universiti

Bandar Barat

31900 Kampar

Perak Darul Ridzuan

Malaysia

Tel: +605-468 8888 Ext: 2236

Fax: +605-466 7796

Mobile: +6016-221 6942

Email: izads@utar.edu.my

http://www.utar.edu.my/cee

http://www.facebook.com/UTARCEE

http://twitter.com/UTARCEE

UTAR Amazing Race 2016

4th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod National Choir Competition 2016 - Recruitment

Dear All.

We are now recruiting participants for the 14th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod National Choir Competition 2016. A team of 22 people comprising UTAR staff, students and alumni will be sent to compete in this prestigious event. 20 singers, 1 conductor, 1 pianist are needed. Recruitment deadline is by Monday 20 June 2016. For details and registration, please contact these key people:

Department of Student Affairs, KB006: Miss Izwazi, izwazi@utar.edu.my