CityUHK, Sunway University explore collaboration in education, innovation

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Education Group and City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) are forging ahead with plans to strengthen their cooperation in education, research, and innovation. The two institutions aim to cultivate global talent, bolster research excellence, and tackle emerging global and societal challenges. Sunway's statement reports that this collaboration gained momentum during a CityUHK delegation's visit to Sunway University and Sunway Group.

The delegation, led by Professor Michael Ngai, chairman of the CityUHK Council, was in town following a series of prior engagements, including Tan Sri Sir Jeffrey Cheah's visit to CityUHK earlier this year. Sir Jeffrey Cheah is not only the founder and chairman of Sunway Group but also the founder and chancellor of Sunway University.

This proposed collaboration arrives at a time when Malaysia's higher education sector is experiencing a significant transformation fueled by the demand for industry-ready graduates, rapid technological advancements, and the need to strengthen the nation's research and innovation capabilities. With Malaysia aspiring to become a regional education hub, collaborations between domestic education entities and internationally renowned universities could become even more critical in broadening access to global academic networks, enhancing research collaboration, and exposing students to cross-border learning opportunities.

Sunway emphasizes that these engagements underscore a shared dedication to fortifying institutional ties and broadening international collaboration, especially in nurturing talent and capabilities essential for an increasingly global and innovation-driven economy. During the delegation's visit, they met Sunway University's top brass, discussing potential areas of cooperation and ways to capitalize on the complementary strengths of both institutions in education, research, and innovation.