In an effort to advance its commitment to internationalisation and academic collaboration, a series of global engagements was coordinated by the International Collaboration and Engagement (ICE), bringing together delegations from India, China, South Korea, the Philippines, and France, reflecting MMU’s growing role as a hub for cross-border academic exchange in April 2026.
The week commenced with two key engagements. MMU first hosted EMPI Business School, India, where Associate Professor Dr. Arnifa Binti Semawi from the Strategic Quality Assurance (SQA) unit delivered a talk on Malaysia’s Human Resource Management (HRM) framework. Her session covered national workforce dynamics and emerging HR trends shaping the future of work. The engagement fostered active academic exchange and dialogue between both institutions.
Later the same day, MMU held discussions with the Qingdao Research Institute of UIBE, China. Representing MMU were Prof. Tan Booi Chien, Dean of the Faculty of Management (FOM), and Mr. Tan Gek Siang, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business (FOB). The discussion explored potential academic collaborations and avenues for institutional partnership development.
The University also welcomed delegates from Sahmyook University, South Korea, led by Dr. Kyunghyun Suh and Dr. Jinhan Yoon. The visit focused on potential collaboration in Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, and research initiatives. The session was supported by faculty representatives from the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Engineering (FAIE) and the Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FCI), reflecting MMU’s multidisciplinary strengths.
The momentum continued with a benchmarking visit from Notre Dame of Marbel University, Philippines. Discussions centred on programme structures, curriculum design, teaching approaches, and research development across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The week concluded with a visit from the Institute of Technology of La Rochelle University, France. The session, led by ICE Director Dr. Sy. Nurleyana Wafa Binti Sy. Naguib Wafa, focused on student mobility opportunities, including admission pathways, visa processes, support services, and French language preparation for outbound students. Collectively, the engagements reflect MMU’s sustained efforts to expand its global footprint through strategic partnerships and academic diplomacy.
