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Borderless education is really the beauty of the now  thanks to the advancement of technology. It has made collaborating on research even more exclusive in bringing great minds together in achieving its goals. Today we had a successful meeting with Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, China, a follow-up from an MOU signing between YMUN and MAHSA's Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing back in June this year. The objective of the memorandum was to collaborate on research, innovation and enterprise efforts with the two scientific centres - Guangxi Research Centre and Systemic Inflammation Research Centre, with two projects under Guangxi and three under the latter with a total funding of   ¥ 1Million.  Through this collaboration, MAHSA University will lend its research expertise coupled with the state-of-the-art research facilities at YMUN so that more developments in research and innovation can be brought out for the greater benefit of societies. MAHSA ...

  I hope you're prepared to recycle because November 15 is National Recycling Day, and we're making certain that nothing goes to waste. According to National Geographic, Americans generate sixty-four tonnes of rubbish in their lifetimes. That equates to 246 million tonnes of garbage per year. The goal of National Recycling Day is to encourage Americans to buy recycled items and recycle more. But should this day be designated just to one nation? It is after all the responsibility of every earthling to play their role in conserving and preserving the home we all live in, isn't it?  So, what is recycling, anyways? Recycling is the collection and processing of items that would otherwise be discarded as waste in order to create new products. Did you know that we can recycle metal, plastic, glass, paper, water, and even human waste? Recycling minimises the quantity of garbage sent to landfills and incinerators and aids in the conservation of natural resources such as timber, wate...

  The effects of COVID-19 are far-reaching. Governments around the world have instructed the closing of educational institutions to contain the spread of the coronavirus. This has since brought about an abrupt transition from conventional to digital teaching and learning, which has p osed challenges to both educators and students. The availability of Internet offerings and digital know-how has now become the most demanding requirement. It is true that dental education is not limited to on-campus learning. Virtual learning, to a large extent, has allowed great flexibility and comfort, as well as increased inclusivity and accessibility. Online teaching is an effective solution by connecting people at different locations through interactive lectures and tutorials. Dentists can utilise this technology to share their knowledge and expertise with the world while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. However, despite of the fact that online dental education is becoming increasi...

It is as the title of this blog says, a name synonymous to excellence - Professor Dr. Srikumar Chakravarthi was just announced as one of the five award recipients of the Malaysia's Visionary Education Leader of 2021 by  Education Stalwarts.  Certainly a deserving accolade as the award spells rightfully to a true visionary educationist and leader. This award honors the unique contribution and commitment of some of the finest Educational Leaders that are constantly improving the quality of education while enriching the lives of their students. Amidst him, Dato' Nelson Renganathan, Ben Hale, Prof. Dr. Azhar Abdul Rashid, and Noraini Binti Youp were the other recipients of this prestigious award in Malaysia.  Prof. Sri is the Director of Research, Innovation and Post Graduate Studies in MAHSA University. He is also a Medical Doctor, Professor in Pathology and academician at the Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing at MAHSA University and  with 24 year...

  International Accounting Day If the sight of a ledger book make your head spin when managing the numbers for your firm, then it is high time you consider having an accountant to figure it out for you. Those dedicated number crunchers, make your job easier and without them, establishments like schools, banks, religious organisation, or government would not work smoothly. They are so important that they’ve been given a day of their own to commemorate their expertise. International Accounting Day honours those who have made significant contributions to their field. K nown as International Accountant’s Day, it is an unofficial professional holiday celebrated in most countries every November 10th. Such a date was chosen to honour Luca Pacioli, who is referred to as the “Father of Accounting and Bookkeeping”. Why Do We Need Accounting Experts? Accountants are vital in the day to day operations of any business, big or small. The term “accounting” refers to the measurement, processing,...

  Introducing Ms Gwendolyn Ng, our alumnus from the Faculty of Dentistry. Listen to his stories of student life in MAHSA and his advise to juniors who wish to pursue a career in Dental Technology.

  I n 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic made it necessary for us to conduct 100%-proctored online exams. It was a great challenge, but we as a small team in MAHSA’s School of Medicine took it up and made it a success. Our historic first-ever online proctored (pro-part B exam) for the Year 2 MBBS final professional examination was held on 29th and 30th August 2020 and involved live video streaming of the students taking the exams with real time screen sharing with the allotted invigilators, making sure they were proctored mirroring traditional face to face invigilation, which was also appreciated by our external examiners.  The exams included online proctoring of theory, OSPE and Digital OSCE. We also take pride in the fact that we are one among the very few medical schools who have obtained the MMC approval for the conduct this mode of exam under these challenging conditions. Our effort included developing tools to support online exams which was ably supported by the IT and LMS team...

  As the world moves forward to IR4.0, additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, plays a very important role because this technology makes prototyping possible with less effort compared to traditional methods. For those new to the technology, 3D printing can be a tool to turn their creativity into reality. On 26 April 2021, a short programme called 3D Printing Hands-On Workshop was conducted with the Year 8 and Year 7 students from MAHSA International School (MISKL). The programme was led by Mr Sheih Muhammad Buhari and Mr Mukram Idris from the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment of MAHSA University. The objective of the event was to expose the latest technology to the students and allow them to explore designs in 3D printing. The 3D model can be downloaded from the Internet for free. The students were taught to design a 3D object using Sketch-Up before the 3D printing demonstration. First, the students were shown how to design a simple key and then to modify it i...

  Fourteen students from the Biomedical programme (Batch 9 )  organised a blood donation campaign in collaboration with the National Blood Centre (Pusat Darah Negara) on the 27th of October 2021 (Wednesday) from 10 am to 4 pm .  This blood donation drive was aimed to help the National Blood Centre to increase their storage of blood units, which was low due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and as an initiative of giving back to community. It was opened to all the MAHSA University students and staff and the residents of Bandar Saujana Putra.  An Instagram account  @hero.med9   was created to promote the importance of a blood donation campaign and to encourage people to donate blood. The team targeted to collect 70 blood bags. The response was overwhelming as they received 88 donors, with 17 being turned down due to high blood pressure and low haemoglobin levels, unfortunately.  By the end of the day, 71 donor units were collected. The event wa...

Author : Norlaila Najwa bt Rahman  The  Centre for Pre-University Studies (CPU) hosted an Alumni Sharing Session through Microsoft Team last 28th October. This two-hour long session was opened to a panel of CPU alumni, Sandy Chan Hui Ling, Walter Jeremiah, and Caven Chong were the three speakers. They are all Foundation in Science graduates who are currently enrolled in MAHSA University's MBBS program.  The alumni introduced themselves and shared their experiences and strategies for succeeding in each semester, such as effective study methods. They also shared their perspectives on life after graduation with current students. The juniors benefited from this event in two ways: they learned new material, and the alumni were allowed to reflect on their time in the foundation.   They also provided answers to the juniors' doubts and inquiries. We could tell how excited the students were by the number of questions they posed during the alumni sharing session. Hopefully...

  Since time immemorial, the medical profession, first in medieval times the apothecaries and then in modern times the doctors, the anesthesiologists, the pharmacists, the radiologists and all the other countless medical experts in their fields, have been sought after by everyone and even hailed as heroes. Superheroes, even, when life is gratefully saved and death is thankfully postponed. The advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic has brought home the absolute necessity of the medical profession. Doctors, in particular, are known to be the unsung heroes of the world. But what lies on the horizon for the education of our medical practitioners, especially now in the wake of a global pandemic that has brought the world to its knees? Because as the landscape of healthcare changes, so will the educating of those who will go on to manage healthcare for all. Change is inevitable, and in order to manage change, one must future-proof oneself – be it as an individual, as an organisation, or ...

  Introducing Mr Vellavan Arunasalam, our alumnus from the Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment. Listen to his stories of student life in MAHSA and his advise to juniors who wish to pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering.