Sunway University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with construction solutions company, Hilti Asia IT Services Sdn Bhd last week, to collaborate on research and share expertise on specific technology.
The MoU is also expected to facilitate exchange of ideas, expertise and visits in the pursuit of research and development as well as curriculum development and jointly participate in seminars and conferences relevant to the industry.
Senior Executive Director of Sunway Education Group, Elizabeth Lee said that it is an honour to be associated with Hilti, a leading-edge technology company specialising in products, systems and services for the construction industry.
“Through such activities, our students’ learning will be enhanced and industrial placements which are necessary for personal and career development will be possible. In future we also hope to provide financial support for qualified postgraduate candidates to enrol in Sunway University programmes,” she said in her speech at the signing ceremony.
She added that through this partnership and synergy, their ultimate objective is to encourage innovation and critical thinking, which may lead to new technologies relevant to the industry.
Hilti Asia IT Services Sdn. Bhd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hilti Corporation, a leading-edge technology company, based in Europe, with a long history in the construction specialising in products, systems and services for the construction industry.
At the ceremony, Professor Graeme Wilkinson, Vice-Chancellor of Sunway University signed for Sunway University, while Dr. Christoph Baeck, Head of Hilti Asia IT Services Sdn. Bhd. signed on behalf of his company.
Nice! :)
ReplyDelete