Dr Rafiq (fifth right) and Dr Khairuddin with other senior officials of both universities.
KOTA KINABALU: The University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF) and The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) are exploring potential academic and research collaboration.
A delegation from UTS, led by Vice Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Ab. Hamid, has visited UCSF’s campus in Sembulan.
The delegation included UTS Registrar, Jimmy, and the Bursar, Dr Rabuan Mantine. The UCSF Vice Chancellor Dr Rafiq Idris welcomed the delegation and discussed the universities’ recent developments and future plans.
UCSF and UTS expressed their interest in collaborating in potential areas related to research and academia.
The Vice Chancellors discussed the possibility of student and staff exchange programmes, joint research projects and conferences, among other areas of collaboration.
This collaboration is part of UCSF’s ongoing efforts to work with neighbouring universities in Borneo on strategic initiatives.
Dr Rafiq emphasised the importance of exploring collaboration possibilities with UTS in strategic areas.
He highlighted the shared aspiration of both universities to provide accessible quality education for students.
Dr Khairuddin expressed his delight in establishing a meaningful and long-term collaboration with UCSF.
He emphasised the importance of enhancing access to higher education across Sabah and Sarawak. The collaboration also signifies a shared commitment to conduct joint research in areas of common interest, particularly related to Borneo development studies and heritage conservation.
Through this collaboration, both universities are looking forward to initiating people-to-people cooperation through student and staff exchange programnes. This will foster a stronger relationship between UCSF and UTS and create opportunities for academic and cultural exchange.
During the visit, the delegates were also taken to the Nature Inspiration Art Gallery (NIAG), UCSF.
