Aiming to explore opportunities to cooperate in various fields of mutual interest
Qatar University (QU) Qatar University (QU) and University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
The agreement was signed by Prof. Mariam Al-Maadeed, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at QU and Prof. Dato Dr. Mazlan Abd. Ghaffar, Vice Chancellor of UMT.
This event was attended Qatar Univeristy officials and a delegation from Malaysia which included Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad, Minister of Higher Education Malaysia, His Excellency Zamshari Shaharan, Ambassador of Malaysia to the State of Qatar, Dr. Mohd Zabri bin Yusoff, Deputy Secretary General (Management and Development), Datuk Shah Headan bin Ayoob Hussain Shah, Political Secretary at Minister of Higher Education, Datin Noorazah binti Omar, Undersecretary International Relations Division, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Wan Hisham bin Wan Salleh, Member of University Board of Directors (LPU), UMT, Prof. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Mohd Ekhwan bin Haji Toriman Vice Chancellor of UKM and Prof. Dr. Mhd. Ikhwanuddin Abdullah, Director of Fisheries and Tropical Aquaculture Institute (AKUATROP), UMT
The aim of this MoU to explore opportunities to cooperate in various fields of mutual interest. This cooperation will include; Exchange of students and researchers in the form of research attachment, sabbatical, mobility and summer school programmes; Expert training and workshop programs;; Joint research and development in the form of matching grants and joint grant/fund applications; Joint implementation of semi/industrial benchmarks related to food security, climate change and green technologies; Dual MSc and PhD degrees; joint organization of conferences, seminars, courses and joint supervision of postgraduate students
Commenting on the signing, Prof. Mariam Al-Maadeed said, “This is an important visit that reflects our continuous collaboration with Malaysia, we have exclusive collaboration especially in field of research. I am really proud of this collaboration which focuses on fields of mutual interest, this MoU will enhance joint research and development in the form of matching grants and joint grant applications.”
Commenting on the signing, Prof. Dato Dr. Mazlan Abd. Ghaffar said, “This is a historic moment for both of the parties today. We have joint research collaboration between QU and UMT in the field of food security. We focus on projects which will help us save the environment. I would like to thank Qatar University for hosting us today and joining hands with us on such meaningful projects which will lead us towards better future.”
Source: QATAR UNIVERSITY