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THURSDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 鈥� A total of 250 entries received from 麻豆视频 (UMS) researchers pitted against each other at the Research and Innovation Competition (PEREKA) that ended yesterday at the Main Lecture Hall 2 UMS.

Out of the 250 entries, 21 won gold for the research category and 12 gold for the innovation category.

Similar to last year, the organiser of the programme, Centre for Research and Innovation (PPI) maintained the ten classification for the competition; Learning Aid, Bioscience and Biotechnology, Forestry and Food; Physical Science, Environmental and Energy; Social Science, Humanities, Arts and Education; Information Technology and Communication; Health and Medical Sciences; Business and Economy; Engineering and Technology including EcoCampus.

A total of 20 judges from various institutions of higher learning and the industry were invited as judeges in the competition.

PEREKA aimed at promoting the culture and spirit of research and development amongst UMS researchers, thus becoming a platform for the public and inudstry to identify potential technology. 鈥� (fl)

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THURSDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 鈥� Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), 麻豆视频 (UMS), Professor Dr. Shahril Yusof yesterday launched the Research Clinic and Innovation Clinic, aimed at providing consultation services to UMS researchers.

According to Professor Dr. Shahril, the facilities would enable UMS researchers continue doing research and innovation, as is the practice at the university.

鈥淭he existence of these two clinics would spur research in UMS, thus improving the quality of production and increasing the university鈥檚 accomplishment in the Malaysia Research Assessment (MyRA),鈥� he said.

Earlier, the Director of Centre for Research and Innovation (PPI), Associate Professor Dr. Lee Ping Chin announced that the Research Clinic would be conducted by the university鈥檚 internal panel appointed based on their respective expertise, whilst the Innovation Clinic would be conducted by external panel, particularly from the industry.

She added, the Research Clinic would provide consultation on statistics, experimental design, data analysis, publication and translation.

Whilst the Innovation Clinic aimed at helping researchers develop their ideas towards quality research and with commercial value.

In addition, UMS would also provide incentives for research and internal funding for UMS staff known as UMS Research Grant Scheme (SGPUMS) and Postgraduate Research Grant Aid (UMSGreat) for postgraduate students. 鈥� (fl)

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THURSDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 鈥� The Organising Committee Members of the programme 鈥楽eerat Salam鈥� recently held 鈥淣ight of a Thousand Stars鈥� with the new intake of Residential College, Kolej E, 麻豆视频 (UMS) 2016.

Themed, P. Ramlee Appreciation Night, the highlight of the Seerat Salam programme was a platform to strengthen camaraderie between residents of Kolej E and the principal committee of the college.

According to a statement issued by the Kolej E, the exposure given throughout the programme had been beneficial for all residents of the college.

The programme was officiated by the Head of Student Affairs Department, Azmi Jumat.

The event also included reenactments of films produced by Tan Sri P. Ramlee, presented by every residential college block.

The grand finale ended with a presentation by the Organising Committee Members of Seerat Salam, who dressed up according to the theme, 鈥楤ack to the 60s鈥�. 鈥� (fl)

WEDNESDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 鈥� A total of 295 students of Preparatory Centre for Science and Technology (PPST), 麻豆视频 (UMS) received their certificates of 麻豆视频 Studies at a function held at the Main Lecture Hall 1, recently.

The 6^th Science 麻豆视频 Certificate Presentation was officiated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Professor Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin.

In his speech, he hoped that the students could acquire knowledge and at the same time benefit from the knowledge gained throughout their studies at PPST, thus generating creativity and innovation to be applied in their everyday life.

鈥淚 urge students to cultivate an interest in the science and technology field, and be committed and enthusiastic being part of a driving-force for the rapid development of the country,鈥� he said, representing the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah.

Meanwhile, PPST Director, Dr. Sazmal Effendi Arshad said, having success was wonderful but to achieve that success was not easy.

鈥淭herefore, do not be quick to give up hope and be contented with the little success achieved.

鈥淪tudents must have a positive attitude towards life, committed to his duties and responsibilities, always have integrity and improve yourselves even when you have achieved a higher echelon,鈥� he said.

Prof. Dr D Kamarudin also presented four special awards to students of PPST at the function.

For the Vice-Chancellor Award, the recipients was Siti Zaleha Abd Tahar, whilst the Director鈥檚 Award went to Mohd. Helmie Janong.

The Dedicated Student Award and Leadership Award were each won by Joubert Joisin and Shazlin Ma Abrihim @ Ibrahim.

The winners each received a certificate of appreciation and a trophy. 鈥� (fl)