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Landmarks

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Landmarks

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MAIN CAMPUS

�鶹��Ƶ is the 9^th public university established in Malaysia. Significant with the number 9, the main campus was also built on a 999 acres land situated along Sepanggar Bay, Kota Kinabalu.

THE CLOCK TOWER

Looking magnificent, the clock tower stood tall welcoming and greeting every guest to �鶹��Ƶ. Inspired by the fourth Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the clock tower, serve as an iconic landmark, is located at the main entrance roundabout in main campus with the construction work started in 2014

CHANCELLOR HALL

With a seating capacity of 5,000 once at a time, the Chancellor Hall serves as space for university events such as Oath Taking and Pledge Ceremony and Convocation Ceremony. The gong inspired Hall was first used for convocation in 2003.

CHANCELLERY BUILDING

The Chancellery Building houses the offices of the administration building including the Chancellery Department, Registrar Department and the Bursar Department. The Chancellery building, also known as the Twin Tower among the community, is located at the top of UMS hill.

MAIN LECTURE HALL COMPLEX 2

The second lecture hall complex started fully operating in 2011. The complex hosts lecture halls and Academic Services Division office.

UMS MUSEUM

UMS Museum is located at the ground floor, South Block of the Chancellery Building. The Museum collected UMS precious history. The museum is open to all visitors with a small entrance fee. For more information, please contact bpk@ums.edu.my.

UMS JETTY

Stretch from the shore into the water of Sepanggar Bay, the jetty is one of the facilities provided for students and researchers who are involved in marine life research.

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EcoCampus

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"EcoCampus Tourism is a learning experience for visitors, and its concept revolves around the 3 Keywords of UMS: Innovative, Relevant, and Sustainable."

There are five EcoCampus Tourism Packages founded on the concepts of Nature Tourism and Green Tourism are available. Nature Tourism is defined as ‘responsible travel to natural areas or related venues with the objectives of seeing, admiring, enjoying and learning about the environment and its flora and fauna, as well as any local culture (past and present) found in the areas without causing perilous disturbances and destruction, for environmental conservation and the well-being of local people’. Green Tourism is defined as ‘responsible travel to natural areas or related venues with minimal climate impacts through efficient and sustainable utilization of energy and water, minimized production of wastes, recycling, and promotion of environmentally friendly products for the conservation of natural resources, reduction of operating cost, and enhancement of tourist satisfaction’.

The five packages are:

"Gallery & Museum Tour" - Vivid interpretation of the varied successes of UMS in research and innovation, and sustainable development of the local community in Sabah;
"Nature Delight Tour" - Splendid showcase of the marvels of forested hill, lake, wetland, plants, and animals within the convenience of the campus;
"Architecture Heritage Tour" - Display of glorious architectural structures founded on local values and global virtues as a heritage for future generations;
"Sunset Tour" - Mesmerizing sunset panorama and serenity at UMS to reflect on the grace of life;
"Nature Education Tour" - Overnight learning excursion on Bornean biodiversity and conservation for school goers, and interested adults from all walks of life.

Visitors taking up the packages will also contribute directly to carbon credit via carbon footprint reduction measures relating to transportation throughout the campus. Indeed, UMS EcoCampus Tourism is another innovative way to transform UMS into a sustainable university that is recognized internationally as underlined by the Vision of the EcoCampus Management Centre.

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For further information, please contact:

Eco Campus Management Centre

�鶹��Ƶ, Jalan UMS

88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

Tel: (+6088)320000/320474; Fax: (6088)320223

Email: ecocampus@ums.edu.my

Website: www.ums.edu.my/ecocampus

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Museum and Gallery

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UMS MUSEUM

The �鶹��Ƶ (UMS) Museum was officially launched on 25^thOctober 2003 by Tan Sri Professor Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Abu Hassan Othman, the first Vice-Chancellor of UMS. The Museum was inspired by Tan Sri Professor Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Abu Hassan Othman, whose relentless dedication and contributions have seen the University through multiple stages of development. The purpose of the Museum’s establishment is reflected through the modest but invaluable collection of exhibits and artifacts that hold valuable history and are symbolic to UMS. It is a portrayal of the efforts, contributions and sacrifices made throughout the years by various authorities and individuals towards the development of the University since its establishment on 24^thNovember 1994. Apart from charting the decade-long achievements of the University, the Museum serves to instill a sense of belonging and pride, not only amongst the campus community, but also the people of Sabah and Malaysia as a whole. It was established to inspire and cultivate values of excellence for the intellectual, spiritual and emotional benefits of the future generation.

PLEASE CONTACT US:

MR. MOHD HILMEY BIN SAILI

Deputy Chief Curator

Azman Hashim Gallery

�鶹��Ƶ

Jalan UMS,

88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Tel : 088 – 320000 ext. 1650/1515

Fax : 088 – 320223

Email: hilmey@ums.edu.my

UMS ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH GALLERY

UMS Academic and Research Gallery was established to showcase the various research and academic excellence in the areas of engineering, science and technology, economics and business, literary, art and so on. This gallery is a showcase of research by academicians of faculties and institutes in UMS. Materials on display include the results of ongoing research and research that have won awards and gained recognition at home and abroad.

AQUARIUM & MARINE MUSEUM

Located at a scenic seafront, the Aquarium and Marine Museum complex houses colourful and beautiful marine life. It is one of the key components of Marine BioValley of �鶹��Ƶ (UMS) dedicated to inspiring ocean conservation through education, research, innovation and exploration. Learning about marine life is more interactive, interesting, and worth enjoying in a real-life situation. It instils a sense of respect towards marine environment and inculcates an understanding on the importance of marine environment for mankind. The display inside the aquarium section exhibits an ecosystem with its complex communities of organisms interacting in their environment that calls for a unique learning experience. This excellent education tool helps develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of all living things and awareness that the sea is an integral part of our existence, needing protection.

The atrium leads into a deep dive diorama that gives a visual sensation of being beneath the waves and at the sea floor. Surrounded by rich marine biodiversity in an environment of dark deep-sea cave. Visitors experience a fascinating atmosphere in the aquarium when they are face to face with the ocean life and are entertained by the unique behaviour of living corals, clams, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, shrimp, fish and turtle among other groups. This produces admiration and a passionate love for marine life.

The museum section offers close viewing of the fossils of marine flora and fauna, including seaweeds, corals, turtles and marine mammals. A mangrove walk area reminds visitors of the need to conserve and rehabilitate this remarkable coastal vegetation.

Among the facilities and exhibition spaces available at AMUMS are:

a) Sipadan Island Deep Dive Diorama

b) Aquarium Section

c) Marine Museum Section

d) Mini Theater Room

e) Mangrove Walk and Fresh Water Pool

PLEASE CONTACT US:

MS FLORA ANNE ASALIN
Senior Curator
Aquarium and Marine Museum

Borneo Marine Research Institute

�鶹��Ƶ

Jalan UMS,

88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Tel : 088 – 320000 ext. 102637 / ext. 213305 (Ticketing Counter)

Fax : 088 – 320261

Email: flora@ums.edu.my

Link: https://www.facebook.com/UMSAkuarium

THE MUSEUM OF MEDICINE

The Museum of Medicine is one of the attractions available at �鶹��Ƶ. The museum is under the supervision of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK) and was inaugurated on 14 April 2010. Inspired by the former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Professor Dr. Osman Ali who was the first Dean; the museum was established to educate visitors on the structure of human body.

The museum displays a collection of anatomical exhibits (specimen and mannequin) divided into 10 systems, namely;

• Urinary and Reproductive System
• Nervous and Endocrine System
• Blood Lymphatic System
• Gastrointestinal System
• Tissue and Cell Metabolism
• Musculoskeletal System
• Cardiovascular System
• Skin
• Microbiology and Respiratory System

PLEASE CONTACT US:

EFFANDY BIN MOHD HATTA

Medical Lab Technologist

The Museum of Medicine

Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan

�鶹��Ƶ

Jalan UMS,

88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Tel: 088 – 320000 samb. 611531 /611415

Fax: 088 – 321377

Email: effandy@ums.edu.my

Link: http://www.ums.edu.my/fpsk/

BORNEENSIS GALLERY

The Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ITBC) is a research institute of �鶹��Ƶ to promote and carry out research on the biodiversity of tropical flora and fauna.

BORNEENSIS, the natural history collection of ITBC was form in 2005 to be a reference collection for the biodiversity of flora and fauna in Borneo, aiming to support and assist the research, teaching and learning about biodiversity.

BORNEENSIS Gallery is a new existing facility at Institute for Tropical Biology & Conservation, �鶹��Ƶ. Developed in 2015, the gallery is aimed at highlighting the various research activities conducted by ITBC in the field of tropical biology and conservation, a sustainable utilization of biological resources. Specifically, the four research focus of ITBC are accentuated, namely (1) Biodiversity and Systematic, (2) Ecological processes, (3) Advancement of Biodiversity and (4) Nature Tourism.

PLEASE CONTACT US:

MRS. PETHERINE JIMBAU

Senior Curator

BORNEENSIS Gallery

Institut Biologi Tropika dan Pemuliharaan

�鶹��Ƶ

Jalan UMS,

88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Tel : 088 – 320000 samb. 2409

Fax : 088 – 320291

Email: etherine@ums.edu.my

AZMAN HASHIM UMS GALLERY

The Azman Hashim UMS Gallery is an art gallery showcasing contemporary art, located at �鶹��Ƶ (UMS) in Kota Kinabalu, East Malaysia. The RM15 Million Art Gallery is a gift from entrepreneur banker Tan Sri Azman Hashim. The Gallery was opened on 24th November 2021. The Gallery promotes Borneo art featuring the works of local artists and students from the UMS faculty of arts, Akademi Seni dan Teknologi Kreatif (ASTiF).

One unique architectural feature of the Gallery is the Beriu Tower, resembling the bubu ikan, which is a traditional fish trap used by locals in Sabah. The 83 steps climb up the Beriu Tower brings tourist to a panaromic sea view of the Sepanggar Bay. The Gallery houses over 200 art works and well equipped to accommodate for events and programmes.

PLEASE CONTACT US:

DR. MOHAMMAD PUAD BIN BEBIT

Director

Azman Hashim UMS Gallery

No. 33, Samudera Drive

�鶹��Ƶ

Jalan UMS,

88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Tel : 088 – 207901

Fax : 088 – 329231

Email: sifuart@ums.edu.my

Website: /gah/

Library

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INTRODUCTION

UMS Library is an information centre to support the process of teaching, learning, research, innovation and university publications. UMS Library also extends the services to its branch locations at Labuan International Campus Library, Medical Library, Engineering Multimedia Library, Sandakan Campus Library and Block Clinical Sikuati.

Thousands of books are available at UMS Library in various field. Most of them are related to the courses offered in UMS. There are also thousands of information and knowledge in various fields which can be accessed electronically 24 hours a day and 7 days a week including subscriptions of databases that contains full text journals and electronic books. The electronic access can be done anytime and anywhere through the UMS @ Library Discovery.

VISION
Towards a dynamic and sustainable Library

MISSION
Empowering library services and facilities to support teaching and learning and research to achieve scientific excellence in various fields through the development of a dynamic collection and conducive infrastructure.

PHILOSOPHY
Building educated, brilliant and cultured society based on the mastery and love through lifelong reading and learning practices.

OBJECTIVES:

To strengthen the collection of quality materials and information in line with customers' demands.
To provide efficient, effective, and customer-friendly services.
To provide conducive infrastructure in line with current trends
To foster a culture of knowledge among the university's community and the surrounding population
To become a learning and research reference hub in �鶹��Ƶ (UMS)

CLIENT CHARTER

We pledge to:

Ensure that the book borrowing and returning service at the counter is done within 3 (three) minutes for each user.
Provide Inter-Library Loan (ILL) materials within 3 (three) weeks from the date of application.
Supply of Document Delivery Service (DDS) materials within 5 (five) days from the date of application.
Manage customer complaints within 7 (seven) working days.

“Serve with Quality”

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