KUCHING: The primary goal of the 26th META and the UiTM Academic Conference 2024, which convened approximately 160 dedicated attendees, was to underscore a collective commitment to identifying critical issues, exploring innovative solutions, and catalysing transformative change within their respective fields.
This event, held today (October 23), brought together academic leaders such as Deputy Rectors, Deputy Deans, Assistant Rectors, Heads of Studies, and Assistant Registrars from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).
Prof Datin Dr Suzana Sulaiman, UiTM’s deputy vice-chancellor (academic and international), highlighted the programme’s importance as a platform to challenge conventions, celebrate creativity, and inspire excellence.
She remarked, “The synergy of our expertise and collective experience enriches our perspectives and serves as a catalyst for collaborations that will shape the future of education.”
In her address at the Opening Ceremony, Prof Suzana emphasized the essential nature of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing local and global educational agendas.
She stated, “Having integrity and trustworthiness forms the foundation of Education 5.0@UiTM. We are committed to achieving Education 5.0@UiTM and UNESCO’s Education 2030 agenda.”
Furthermore, she stressed the importance of ethical standards, transparency, and accountability within the institution, noting, “To achieve this, pledging a strong commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and accountability within the institution is compulsory.”
The theme of the event, ‘Globally Renowned, Locally Rooted: Leading with Integrity and Trust,’ was reiterated by Prof Suzana, emphasizing its lasting significance until 2025.
The conference also featured a session on Empowering Educators: Unleashing Learning Potentials, with insightful contributions from Associate Professor Dr Mohamad Tazli Azizan, Professor Dr Fitri Suraya Mohamad Hipni Joblie, and Dr Norseha Udin.
This programme was a collaborative effort by the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International Affairs) and UiTM Sarawak, with support from the Sarawak Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, as well as Business Events Sarawak.
