5 July 2023, Bandar Saujana Putra
– MAHSA University hosted the Defence
The discussion which was held
between the Academic Management of MAHSA University, and the Director of
International Office at Bahria University, Dr Awais Mehmood, brought to light
the strength of both universities and its opportunities for future plans that
would benefit students of both Pakistan and Malaysia, and its international
population on campus, as well as the academic teams of both universities.
Bahria and MAHSA, though one a Naval University founded by the Naval officers
of Pakistan, and MAHSA, a medical university, founded by a Medical Specialist,
are institutions that were built on professions of passion and has grown to
being dynamic in its various branches of academics and research serving
students of all backgrounds for years.
With student’s growth and
exposure for being global graduates, this collaboration will benefit both
parties in providing a holistic tertiary experience that are meant to build
future leaders, researchers, and drivers of the economy. Cultural exchange and
academic expansion play a crucial role in shaping the minds of both young and
old in a world that is interconnected through technology. Both parties are mutually
positive that this collaboration will allow for the exchange of ideas,
expertise, and knowledge across different academic disciplines and ultimately
lead to new insights, innovative approaches, interdisciplinary research
synergy, networking, and more.
Representing MAHSA University was Prof. Dato Dr. Ikram Shah, the Vice-Chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Alla Kesava Rao, Chief Operating Officer, Prof Dr. Rusli, Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Antony Samrot, Director of Research, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Iman Farschi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and IT, and Ms Jennifer Fernandez, MARCOM Manager. Accompanying Commodore Nasir were Mr. Imran Tahir Khan, President of IKC, Mr Farooq, and Mr Wajid.
Heading towards the coming weeks will be the plans for an official signing of
the Memorandum of Understanding between MAHSA and Bahria.
Campus tour photos: Visit to the Clinical Skills Lab, Anatomy Museum & Dissection Hall, Dental Simulation Lab and M Brasserie.