The Research Centre for Human-Machine Collaboration (HUMAC) Wins Collaborative Grant Funded by the Government of Japan
The project to predict plant health mapping in Mangrove/Nipah protected area in Belawai, Sarawak, Malaysia has garnered the attention of the Government of Japan with a US$59,900 grant. The technology will also be used to conduct artisanal-fishing mapping and create hotspots where such fishing is…
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University is Now Among the Top 10 Most Prominent Data Science Institutes
The development of the data science curriculum at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University started in 2009 by embedding four data science subjects into the university’s existing Information Systems degree programme. In 2016, the University launched a full fledge and one of its kind Data Science degree programme to become…
Jagathish Velmunigan: GRAB-bing the Opportunities with Open Arms and Making it Happen
A BSc (Hons) Information System graduate lives the life any graduate would dream of - Regional Manager with one of the largest tech firms, Grab. This article revisits his time at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University and what he has brought with him into the industry, including the people who positively changed his…
Tsai Yao Cherng: Life is a Rollercoaster
Life is full of ups and downs but a ºìÐÓÊÓƵ education teaches you to persevere, stay positive and take things in your stride.
ASEAN Data Science Explorers 2021
Two ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University students were crowned ASEAN Data Science Explorers 2021 Malaysian National Champion and 2nd Runner Up in the Regional Finals.Â
Online Supervision and Mentoring: Important Considerations
Educators have found it challenging to engage with students since the COVID-19 Pandemic hit. While some have successfully incorporated new platforms and digital applications, many are still learning them as they go along. Explore how such platforms can be more effectively used and adopted in online…
Optimizing Energy Efficiency in 5G Ultra-dense Networks Using Distributed and Cooperative Learning Model
As the world moves towards greener technology, energy efficiency in wireless networks is of significant importance. This research aims to address the issues using innovative resource management by combining artificial intelligence and game theory.
Teaching Online During Pandemic
From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, teaching has shifted from the traditional face-to-face in-class interaction to being completely online where the interaction was done through the various software platforms. The author shares some of the platforms she has tried and tested. How to perform the…
Nafisa Bello Issa: My Journey as an International Student in Malaysia
Nafisa Bello Issa came all the way from Nigeria to pursue her tertiary studies in Malaysia. Upon completing her pre-university studies, Nafisa enrolled in the BSc (Hons) Information Systems, a programme under the Department of Computing and Information Systems, School of Engineering and Technology.
#SUSTHACK – The Hackathon Approach to Sustainable Development
The Department of Computing and Information Systems under the guidance of Professor Lau Sian Lun received a project funding worth 32,000 € (approximately RM148,000) from the Finnish National Agency for Education Asia programme.
