UNIMAS and PERSAMA organised the first Borneo Mathematics Camp (BORMAC)

UNIMAS, 30 August 2023 – The Borneo Mathematics Camp 2023 (BORMAC 2023), themed "Applying Mathematics to the real-world: Where Numbers Come to Life," concluded on a triumphant note, leaving an indelible mark on participants and organizers alike. The camp, held from 26^th to 30^th August 2023, at the university’s Kota Samarahan campus, brought together 72 enthusiastic young minds from 13 different schools in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian.

Under the auspices of the Data Science Centre, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, UNMAS, BORMAC 2023 offered the participants a unique platform to delve into the practical applications of mathematics and witness its impact on various aspects of life. The camp was meticulously curated by a dedicated team of academics, researchers, and professionals who share a common goal: to inspire a deep appreciation for mathematics beyond the classroom.

Throughout the camp's duration, participants were exposed to a diverse range of activities that demonstrated the real-world significance of mathematics. From budgeting for dream vacations to uncovering the geometry within architecture, the participants' creative thinking and problem-solving skills were nurtured through hands-on projects and engaging workshops.

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UNIMAS FCSIT Ideathon 2023: A Successful Journey of Innovation and Collaboration

The Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT) proudly concluded its highly anticipated Ideathon 2023, which took place from 13/05/2023 to 15/06/2026 at the faculty. The event brought together students, professionals, and industry experts in a vibrant atmosphere of innovation and collaboration with LEquation being the main sponsor for this event.

The FCSIT Ideathon 2023 was a platform for aspiring individuals in UNIMAS to showcase their problem-solving skills and develop innovative solutions in the field of computer science and information technology. Over the course of one month, participants engaged in intense brainstorming sessions, ideation workshops, and mentorship programs.

The event commenced on 29/05/2023 with an inspiring opening ceremony, featuring esteemed speakers from academia and industry. The keynote address was delivered by Mr Raymond, LEquation representative, who emphasized the importance of innovation and its impact on society.

During the Ideathon, participants were presented with a set of challenges related to UNIMAS Teaching School. They could choose one problem statement to work on throughout the event where the goal was to develop innovative solutions using cutting-edge technologies to address these challenges. The problem statements mainly focused ...

Date: 21^st & 22^nd March 2023

Time: 8.30am – 4.30pm

Venue: Seminar Hall, PITAS, UNIMAS

We recently conducted a workshop on Research and Publication, with special research focus on interdisciplinary cancer research. The workshop was officiated by UNIMAS Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and International), Prof. Dr. Hj. Ahmad Hata bin Rasit. Also, in attendance were, Prof. Dr. Asri bin Said, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UNIMAS and Prof. Dr. Lo May Chiun, Senior Director, Research, Innovation and Enterprise Centre, UNIMAS.

We were fortunate to have distinguished speakers from different areas of expertise to give talks on various topics related to research and publication writing. We are forever grateful to Prof Dr Sanjeev Krishna and Dr Yolanda Augustin from St George’s, University of London, United Kingdom, Dr Voon Pei Jye (Head of Department of Radiotherapy, Oncology and Palliative Care, Sarawak General Hospital), Dr Chew Lee Ping (Deputy Clinical Research Centre, Sarawak General Hospital), Prof Dr Zabidah Putit and our own lecturers, Prof Dr Md Mizanur Rahman, Prof Dr Samirah Abdullah, AP Dr Chai Chee Shee, Prof Dr Tang Ing Ping and AP Dr Helmy Hazmi, for sharing their experiences and ...

22 February 2023, Kota Samarahan -

Professor Tatsuhiro Ohkubo of Utsunomiya University, Japan, paid a courtesy visit to the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS). He was welcomed by Mr. Dev Nath Kaushal, AP Dr. Nariman Singmamae, and AP Dr. Helmy Hazmi. Prof. Ohkubo, a professor in the field of forest ecology and silviculture, is no stranger to UNIMAS, as he has been coordinating the international exchange programme between Utsunomiya University and UNIMAS for many years.

Currently, Professor Ohkubo is accompanying a group of Utsunomiya University students who are in UNIMAS for two weeks as part of the student mobility programme called EduTour2023. The students will be learning the English language through the Faculty of Language and Communications (FLC).

Prof. Ohkubo’s visit is an extension of the ongoing discussion for potential cooperation between the faculty and Jichi Medical University, which was facilitated by Prof. Ohkubo himself. The collaboration discussion began in May 2022, when the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Prof. Dr. Ahmad Hata Rasit, accompanied by the Dean, Prof. Dr. Asri Said, were in Japan to sign the memorandum of agreement with Chiba Paediatric Orthopaedic Group (CPOG). During that visit, they had the opportunity to ...

Menjana Pendapatan Lumayan dari Hasil Sisa Daun Nanas

Pada 19 & 20 Oktober 2022 telah berlangsung “Bengkel Pemprosesan Sisa Daun Nanas kepada Kertas dan Tekstil” bertempat di Fakulti Sains Komputer dan Teknologi Maklumat, UNIMAS dibawah Dana Lestari kelolaan Pusat Kelestarian Universiti UNIMAS. Seramai 25 peserta terdiri dari pada pelajar, pensyarah dan wakil komuniti telah hadir ke bengkel tersebut. Di dalam bengkel ini, para peserta telah diajar secara teori dan praktikal pembuatan kertas dan tekstil dari sisa daun nanas. Penceramah telah didatangkan khas dari pemain industri berpengalaman dari Johor bagi menyampaikan ilmu berkaitan bengkel.

Sarawak merupakan antara negeri terbesar yang menghasilkan nanas dari segi pengeluaran dan keluasan kawasan tanaman. Namun, industri nanas merupakan industri yang banyak mengeluarkan sisa sama ada selepas penuaian ataupun pemprosesan. Sisa selepas penuaian nanas termasuk daun, jambul, tangkai, batang, dan sulur tanah. Pada kebiasaannya sisa-sisa ini mengambil masa yang agak panjang untuk reput dan diserapkan semula untuk penanaman seterusnya. Sekiranya sisa-sisa ini dibiarkan sahaja pada kawasan penanaman, ia akan menarik mahluk perosak yang memudaratkan kesihatan di samping meningkatkan kemungkinan datangnya pelbagai penyakit-penyakit berbahaya. Pada kebiasaanya peladang nanas di Sarawak akan mengambil jalan mudah dan membakar sisa ini. Malangnya, perbuatan ini menyumbang kepada pencemaran udara dan ...

CALM Website | eLEAP Onboarding 2022 Group Photos

Kota Samarahan, 30 September – Fifteen Sarawak state government officials who are currently enrolled in Master in Information Technology Management (MITM) in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) presented their community-based research projects at the Borneo ICT4D in the Field Symposium. The symposium was held at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT) on Friday 30 September 2022.

Borneo ICT4D in the Field is a community-centred program organised from 12 to 30 September 2022 and it is one of the enrichment programs specially designed for the first batch of state officials taking MITM. ICT4D stands for Information, Communication & Technology for Development. UNIMAS proposed four research themes that involved Sarawak Digital Economy and its initiatives for the officers to investigate at the community level within the given period. The themes were agriculture, digital services, digital government and ICT.

In the first week of the program, the officers engaged with communities from Kampung Terbat, Kampung Temong Mawang, Kampung Danu & Kuching residents from Taman Lebunda, Taman Demak Indah and Sourabaya Height to find research problems. Focus group discussions between the community representatives and the officers were also conducted to propose ICT-based solutions or methods. After the site visits, the ...