Last Updated : 16 Aug 2016 [download this file]

16 AUGUST 2016 / 13 ZULKAEDAH 1437H

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"UUM : UNIVERSITI PENGURUSAN TERKEMUKA"

            (THE EMINENT MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY)

Translated by Mahaliza Mahadhir (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

SMMTC PhD STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP TO JOIN THE ASEAN-KOREA EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

UUM ONLINE: Napat Ruangnapakul, a Doctorate (PhD) student of the School of Multimedia Technology and Communication (SMMTC) was among the nine researchers selected to become the recipient of the ASEAN-Korea Exchange Fellowship scholarship grant offered by the ASEAN-ROK Academic Exchange 2016/2017.

The programme provided fellow scholars and graduate students from ASEAN nations as well as Korea with the opportunity to experience and collaborate to conduct research in specific areas in order to create better understanding and solidarity between ASEAN nations and Korea.

Napat first learned about the programme from the UUM Centre for International Affairs & Cooperation (CIAC). She then decided to try out and submit her entry form. The programme was the result of a collaboration between the ASEAN University Network (AUN) and the Korean Association of Southeast Asian Studies (KASEAS).

"I will leave for Korea to conduct my research as soon as I complete the documentation with AUN at the end of August and I expect to complete my studies by May of next year.

"The topic of my research is 'Muslim Friendly: Perspectives of Korean and Malaysian scholars on the improvement of intercultural communication on Korean tourism to Muslim tourists'," she said.

Napat expressed her happiness for being selected to join the programme, she also thanked her PhD supervisors, Assoc. Prof. Dr Norhafezah Yusof and Dr Norsiah Abdul Hamid, the Dean of SMMTC for their invaluable support and input.

Ms. Napat who served as a public relations officer at Maejo University, Chiang Mai, Thailand before pursuing her studies, expressed hopes to become a lecturer at the university where she worked after completing her studies.

Last Updated : 10 Aug 2016 [download this file]

04 AUGUST 2016 / 01 ZULKAEDAH 1437H

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"UUM : UNIVERSITI PENGURUSAN TERKEMUKA"

            (THE EMINENT MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY)

Translated by Mahaliza Mahadhir (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

3D GIS APPLICATION ENABLES A MORE DETAILED VISUALISATION OF THE EARTH

UUM ONLINE: With an application called 3D GIS (Geographic Information System) developed by a group of researchers led by fellow UUM lecturer, users would be able to see the visual terrains of the Earth in depth and detailed.

Lead researcher, Dr. Ruzinoor Che Mat said the application was developed using the game engine called Unity 3D (product can be produced in a variety of platforms namely Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS) under the Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) worth MYR110, 000 received in 2012.

According to him, the game engine technology-based application coupled with 3D GIS would enable viewers to see the web-based visualisation of the Earth’s terrains in 3D.

"This is a new system that allows users to visualize the different terrains for various applications. All that is required of the user is the geographic data known as the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) of the areas that viewers would like to see.

"Users can explore any area in a 3D setting backed by analysis of the characteristics of the area (slope detection, z face detection, shades of the plateau and the grey shades of plateau) and interact with other users at real-time," he said.

He added that the application would help monitor development carried out on the environment. The application  would help users visualise direction of water flow, implement the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - which involved the process of measuring the impact expected to occur on the developed areas or proposed projects, provide better view of areas deemed inaccessible, assist in the decision-making and planning of agricultural land as well as land suitable for agriculture.

According to him, the application would also help improve farm layout, boost tourism and help the policy makers for future planning.

"The results of this three-year research with three other researchers namely Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Nasir Zulkifli, Mr. Abdul Rashid Mohamed Shariff and Mr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim enabled our innovative project to win the gold medal at the 27th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX'16) last May in Kuala Lumpur, "he said.

Dr. Ruzinoor said the application would be further expanded in the market especially in real estate companies, the tourism industry and agriculture as well as computer games. The market value of the application is estimated around Euro388 million and covers 194 countries worldwide.

Last Updated : 22 May 2016 [download this file]

18 MAY 2016 / 11 SYAABAN 1437H
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"UUM : UNIVERSITI PENGURUSAN TERKEMUKA"
            (THE EMINENT MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY)

Translated by: Nur Ida Faradilla binti Aziz (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

UUM R&D PRODUCTS SWEPT 15 MEDALS AT ITEX 2016

UUM ONLINE: Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) celebrates another set of impressive achievement when a total of fifteen (15) research and innovation (R&D) products won various medals at the 27th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX’16). The exhibition was held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on 12 – 14 May 2016.

ITEX 2016 is an annual event organised by the Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS). This year, more than 1,000 inventions from 22 countries including China, Germany, Indonesia, Iraq, South Korea, Poland, Russia and Saudi Arabia were showcased at the event.

UUM was represented by researchers from the School of Computing (SOC), the School of Multimedia Technology and Communication (SMMTC), School of Quantitative Sciences (SQS), School of Education and Modern Languages (SEML) and the School of Economics, Finance and Banking (SEFB). The researchers did us proud by bringing home six (6) gold, six (6) silver and three (3) bronze medals.

Also present during the awards presentation ceremony were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Prof. Dr. Noor Azizi Ismail and the Director of the Research and Innovation Management Centre (RIMC), Prof. Dr. Ayoib Che Ahmad.

As the Secretariat of ITEX'16, RIMC would like to extend our sincere congratulations on the exceptional performance of our researchers. The winning entries are listed below: 

Last Updated : 17 May 2016 [download this file]

17 MAY 2016 / 10 SYAABAN 1437H

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Translated by: Nurul Nazifah Mat Noh (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

TAN SRI JOHAN JAAFFAR LAUNCHES SMMTC WEEK 2016

UUM ONLINE: Prominent journalist and veteran corporate figure Tan Sri Johan Jaaffar launched the SMMTC Week 2016 a programme organised by the School of Multimedia Technology and Communication (SMMTC), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) at the SMMTC Seminar Hall yesterday morning.

The SMMTC Week 2016 , an annually organised programme acts as the key platform for gathering and exhibiting works of students pursuing their studies in the current semester.

Tan Sri Johan Jaaffar who is also the adjunct professor urged UUM students who had chosen to pursue their studies in the field of Communication and Media to feel proud and work hard to succeed in their chosen field.

"You should all feel proud to have been chosen to be a student at this university, and proud of your choice. My being here together with friends who are highly experienced in the field of journalism is not just for launching this programme, but more of knowledge sharing and inspiring you to follow in the footsteps of successful leaders in this field, "he said.

Meanwhile, the Dean of SMMTC, Dr Norsiah Abdul Hamid said besides being a platform to gather and exhibit the works of students, the programme held was also in support of the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (PSPTN), which outlined a range of soft skills to be achieved by students.

"SMMTC Week 2016 also provides students with the opportunity to learn to run a large programme such as this one while strengthening the relationship between students, staff and the industry," she said when delivering her speech at the event.

Present during the launching of the SMMTC Week 2016 were Dr. Hizral Tazzif Hisham, academic and administrative staff and students of SMMTC as well as students from Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand.

Tan Sri Johan Jaaffar also shared his knowledge with journalism students through the Adjunct Professorial Lecture session entitled "The Future of Journalism: Challenges and Opportunities," held in the same hall after the opening ceremony.

The Alumni Homecoming, 'Great Emcee 4ever' - 'Master of Ceremonies' Workshop, Short Film & Documentary Preview, Talk From the Industry - RTM / Astro / Harian Metro, Dean Awards Ceremony as well as exhibition and booth sales are among the activities which have been planned throughout the SMMTC Week 2016.

SMMTC Week 2016 will run from 15 to 19 May.

TAN SRI JOHAN JAAFFAR LAUNCHES SMMTC WEEK 2016