Dear postgraduate students,

Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies in collaboration with Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled The True Indicators of High-Performance Research for postgraduate students which will be held as follows:

Speaker: Dato' Prof. Dr. Shamala K. Subramaniam
Title: The True Indicators of High-Performance Research
Date: 8 May 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Event Venue: Putra Future Classroom (PFC), Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, UPM (50 seats for physical attendance)
Platform: Hybrid
Pre-Registration: http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/putrasarjana/

Website: https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/putra_sarjana_seminar_on_the_true_indicators_of_high_performance_research-29624

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MBAM Education Fund Scholarship Award 2025

The MBAM Education Fund Scholarship will be open for applications starting 1 May 2025. Since its inception, this initiative has supported outstanding Malaysian students in pursuing their academic goals—empowering them to improve their lives, uplift their families, and contribute positively to society.

For full details and eligibility criteria, please visit: http://mbam.org.my/scholarship/

Completed application forms along with all required documents must be submitted to MBAM on or before Monday, 30 June 2025. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you have any further enquiries, feel free to contact Ms Claire at mbam08@mbam.org.my.

From Closed to Open: The Evolution of Research Practices in the Digital Age

🗓️ Date: 7 May 2025 (Wednesday)
🕘Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
✨Speaker: Honorary Professor Dr. Noorsaadah Abd Rahman
Co-Chairs the Malaysian Open Science Alliance (MOSA)
📍Venue: Anjung Ilmu, Block B, Sultan Abdul Samad Library
Platform: In-person / Webinar (Hybrid)
Pre-Registration: https://forms.gle/63VuQPgE4RRZs6iYA
Join us online at https://www.facebook.com/upmlib/

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CALL for NOMINATIONS: Summer School 2025 @ MDI Gurgaon, INDIA

Greetings from MDI, Gurgaon (India) !!

MDI Gurgaon is an AACSB, AMBA accredited one of the top ranked B-School in India (Government of India Ranking NIRF #11), strategically located in the capital region and a 25-minute drive from the International Airport in New Delhi. The lush green campus of 35 acres is surrounded by Information technology companies, manufacturing companies & MNCs and the city is well connected with all metro cities of India.

MDI Gurgaon is offering a Summer School Programme to host your University Students. Attached is the Flyer for the Summer School 2025.

Link for EoI & Slot confirmation: https://forms.gle/mYWyV36GPVsJ6drx6

Feel free to write to me with your queries if any, We look forward to hosting your students in this SUMMER.

Note: We will be happy to customise and curate a program specific to the demand of your University students and timeline according to your University requirements. Let me know your interest, we will be happy to discuss and plan it apart from the summer school.

Look forward to hearing from you!!

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | UPM TO HOST 2025 3MT NATIONAL LEVEL COMPETITION

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is proud to be the official host of the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) National Level Competition, an academic platform that challenges postgraduate students to present their thesis in just three minutes, using language that is compelling, concise, and easy to understand.

The 3MT Competition is more than just a contest, it is a celebration of research communication, critical thinking, and public engagement. It empowers students to sharpen their presentation skills and showcase the impact of their research to a wider audience.

Stay tuned for more updates on this prestigious event!

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Dear all,

We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 UPLB Summer School in the Philippines, hosted by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), from July 20 to August 3, 2025!

Set in the scenic town of Los Baños, Laguna, with accommodations at a relaxing hot spring resort, this two-week program offers a unique opportunity to engage with global peers, explore key themes in planetary health, and experience Filipino culture and community life.

Program Highlights:
* Thematic Sessions on Planetary Health
* Introduction to Philippine Culture
* Experiential and Cultural Immersion
* Overnight Agripreneurship Trip
* Program Integration & Output Presentation
* Topics include forest and agricultural systems, animal and food sciences, sustainable biotechnology, and community-based conservation.

Program Fee: USD 2,200
Inclusions:
* Program participation and materials
* Full board meals
* Accommodation
* Welcome kit
If you're interested in joining, please complete the Expression of Interest Form via https://forms.gle/LVMbWEioVb8o11tS6.

Important Dates:
Deadline for Expression of Interest: 1 June 2025
Notification of Accepted Applicants: 9 June 2025

For questions or further information, feel free to reach out. We look forward to welcoming you to UPLB for a meaningful summer of learning, culture, and global connection!

Warm regards,
Office of International Linkages
University of the Philippines Los Baños
✉️ oil.uplb@up.edu.ph
🌐 international.uplb.edu.ph

[ FINANCIAL AID FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS ]

Dear students,

UPM provides financial assistance for postgraduate students who wish to attend international presentation and undertake research attachment abroad. The financial assistance is to encourage quality research, mobility and networking among UPM postgraduate students at the international level.

- Financial Assistance to Attend International Presentation (Local and International)
- Financial Assistance for International Research Attachment (Local)

For further inquiries, please contact Institutional Relations and Financial Aid Unit, School of Graduate Studies, UPM at +03-9769 4203 / 4216 or email sgs_financialaid@upm.edu.my

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📢 Open Science Forum: Graduate Experiences in Publishing Open Access Journals

📆 Date: 28 May 2025 (Wednesday)
⏱️Time: 9.30 a.m - 11.30 a.m
📍Venue: Bilik Termasa, Sultan Abdul Samad Library
🗣 Moderator: Ms. Maryam Elshishini
👤Panel: Mr Muntasser A.A. Mossa Al Anbagi, Dr. Muhamad Haziq Hadif Bin Zulkifli & Mr Yacoub Salah Abuzied

👥 Participants: UPM Students

💻 Platform: In Person/Physical
📲 Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeS5UaVPEYXrI.../viewform

In collaboration with:
Pusat Pengurusan Wakaf, Zakat dan Infak (WAZAN UPM) UPM

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Dear postgraduate students,

Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies in collaboration with Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled Mastering the Art of Being a Research Student for postgraduate students which will be held as follows:

Speaker: Prof. Datin Dr. Hamidah Ibrahim
Title: Mastering the Art of Being a Research Student
Date: 29 May 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Venue: Dewan Abdul Azim, Block A, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (UPM)
Pre-registration: http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/putrasarjana/

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*ANNOUNCEMENT: DUO-CIMEA/ITALY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2025*

The Secretariat of the ASEM-DUO Fellowship Programme has officially announced the DUO-CIMEA/Italy Fellowship Programme for the year 2025, managed by CIMEA (Information Centre on Academic Mobility and Equivalence), Italy.

This programme is an academic cooperation initiative under the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) framework, aimed at promoting academic mobility between professors, researchers, and PhD students from higher education institutions in Asia and partner institutions in Italy.

Programme Details:

*Programme Name*: DUO-CIMEA/Italy Fellowship Programme
*Application Period*: March 2025 – 31 October 2026 *(Italian local time)*
*Target Participants*: Professors, Researchers, and PhD Students from ASEM Asian countries, including Malaysia
*Support Provided*: Financial funding for academic exchange programmes
*Application Platform*:
[https://www.cimea.it/pagina-duo-cimea-italia]
[https://www.asemduo.org]

We encourage all eligible lecturers, researchers, and PhD students to take this opportunity to enhance international collaboration and broaden global academic networks.

Attached Documents:
* General Information on the DUO-CIMEA/Italy Programme
* DUO-CIMEA/Italy Application Form

For further inquiries, please contact the programme organiser directly at direttore@cimea.it.

Applicants are kindly requested to copy (cc) *global.intl@upm.edu.my* when submitting their applications.

SUBMISSION OF PROGRESS REPORT (GS-11) FOR THE SECOND SEMESTER 2024/2025 (PROGRAMME BY RESEARCH ONLY)

Please be reminded that the last date for the Progress Report (GS-11) submission for the Second Semester 2024/2025 is on 06 July 2025. Also, the School of Graduate Studies will no longer provide any hardcopy of GS-11.

The submission of GS-11 can be made via student portal at http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/sgsportal/ . Failure to do so will result in ‘TM’ for SPS5999/SPS6999.

For enquiries, kindly contact Mrs. Siti Noor Alia Mohd Husin by email to sgs_academic@upm.edu.my. Please disregard this reminder if you have already submitted.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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