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Recently the School of Computer Technology, Sunway University was pushed to the limelight when their team of lecturers won a silver medal at the Malaysia Technology Expo 2012 with their research project, “Zmedia-eMall Integrated Framework”. The team members were lecturers Assoc. Prof Dr Lim Tong Ming, Chin Teck Min, Choong Yoong Liang and Angela Lee. Undergraduate students from the B.Sc (Hons) Information Technology helped in the project.

Chin Teck Min (right) and Dr Lim Tong Ming (left) with their ZMedia project (extreme left) that won a silver medal at the Malaysian Technology Expo 2012

Sunway University and SAS collaborate to organise SAS Analytics Day 2011

Sunway University’s School of Computer Technology (SCT) recently collaborated with SAS Malaysia to organise the ‘SAS Analytics Day 2011’, a one day event that highlighted the current challenges and trends of embracing analytics in the region and addressed how analytics has transformed the industry. Themed How will Analytics Transform You?, the SAS Analytics Day was held concurrently with the Symposium on Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) 2011, also organised by the SCT, Sunway University.

(from left) Andrew Tan (Managing Director, SAS Malaysia); Encik Abdul Latib bin Talib (Director of Economic Indicators Division, Department of Statistics); and Professor Robert Bignall (Vice-Chancellor, Sunway University) during the SAS Analytics Day.

The events were held as a knowledge-sharing platform on practical, real-life ways to leverage the technologies and solutions of business analytics. The ICS symposium also saw many researchers from various institutions submitting research papers and presentations using the latest information on computer sciences from both a practical and a theoretical aspect.

Sunway University chooses SAS® for IT skills training and research support

When business executives in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region seek to hire IT leaders with the latest skills in analytics and information systems, they often find them at Sunway University, where SAS technology is used in the classroom to prepare students for careers in IT.

Sunway University is a world-class higher education institution and leader in private education in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1987, Sunway University provides tertiary education to a total of 10,000 students – with 30 percent coming from 90 foreign countries – enrolled in various academic programs at the diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The School of Computer Technology (SCT) at Sunway University has developed a reputation for excellence, offering a high standard of education in information technology, information systems, computer science and networking. SCT advocates unique specializations that not only stress the importance of the academic curriculum, but also promote students' exposure to the IT industry, enabling them to discover their potential and achieve their goals.

Associate Professor Dr. Lim Tong Ming, Head of SCT, said, "To achieve excellence in IT instruction, Sunway University is extremely sensitive to the need to expose and educate its technology students with IT skill sets that are relevant and highly sought-after in the real world. This is to ensure that all of our graduates are at the forefront of industry demand, making successful careers in the competitive market."

SAS® for research support
With the rapid changes in the world of technology, Dr. Lim deemed it essential for Sunway University academics to equip themselves with knowledge of the latest enterprise IT solutions, especially in the area of statistical analysis, data mining and analysis technologies.

Sunway University is continuously seeking to explore and research these areas to better tutor its students in the know-how of innovative technologies and advanced IT solutions. For this reason, the university college opted to further develop its teaching and research methods with SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Enterprise Miner.



VISIT http://www.sas.com/success/sunu.html for more detail

A voice for the animals

(Write-up by student)

It was an eventful 3 days in Sunway University as a humble group of students from the Diploma in Information Technology (also known as DIT) set up a booth at the Energy Hub to be a voice and support for animals. We set up and manned a booth for donation collection, fund-raising through a food and snack sale and a petition signing.

SAS certification and fully-paid study tour now in Information Systems degree

Sunway University (Sunway) through its School of Computer Technology (SCT) is the first Malaysian higher institution to offer a joint certification with SAS Institute Inc. USA (SAS) in its Information Systems degree course. Sunway will offer a specialization in the area of Business Intelligence and Data Mining.

The international joint certificate endorsed by SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, will be issued to students who successfully complete the requirement for the two subjects starting this year.

Intellectual Property Assets in Wireless Technologies and Mobility at Sunway University

Sunway University co-hosted the 4th MSC Malaysia R&D Series & IP Connect 2010 with the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) at the Sunway University campus recently. The theme of this series was Wireless and Mobility. Approximately 100 MSC Malaysia Status Companies and Institutions of Higher Learning attended the series.

The objective of the MSC Malaysia R&D Series was to inform the MSC Malaysia community of the many available R&D programmes and funds; to disseminate information on current and emerging technology topics of interest to the MSC Malaysia community; encourage networking and knowledge sharing within the MSC Malaysia community; and lastly, to promote R&D collaboration between Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) and MSC Malaysia Status Companies.

Professor Robert Bignall receiving a token of appreciation from Ms. Ng Wan Peng during the event.

Sunway to nurture talent and innovation in new PhD programme

The School of Computer Technology at Sunway College University (Sunway) has launched the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Computing). This is the first PhD programme for Sunway and the first IT-related PhD offered by a private University College in Malaysia.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Computing) aims to develop leaders and innovators in the area of computing and ICT. Through this PhD programme, candidates will be trained with the ability and skills to create, develop and extend the frontiers of advanced knowledge in the field of computing or Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The programme prepares candidates for a rewarding career in the ever-growing IT industry with Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Accenture, KPMg, MDec and BT.

The academic staff of the new PhD (Computing) programme with Professor Robert Bignall (extreme left)

Sunway University College to produce Analytical Graduates with SAS

Sunway is the first institution to offer a joint certification with SAS on Information Systems degree course in Malaysia.

Sunway University College (Sunway) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SAS Institute Inc. USA (SAS) to enable Sunway the full right to run a specialization in the area of Business Intelligence and Data Mining in its B.Sc (Hons) Information System degree programme.

Shaking hands on the partnership, Elizabeth Lee (left), Executive Director, Sunway University College with Mr Jimmy Cheah (2^nd from right), Managing Director, SAS Malaysia. Witnessing the occasion was Mr. Lee Weng Keng (Centre), CEO Education & Healthcare Division, The Sunway Group

Students win the hearts of Orang Asli

A group of 26 students from the School of Computer Technology at Sunway University College donated 17 units of computers to an Orang Asli community in Kampung Jelintuh, Perak. The donations were made in two separate visits over 8 months, during which the students installed the computers at the “Balai Rakyat” at the village and provided some basic lessons to the children and adults there.

Receiving the computers was the Penghulu, Ba Ayyeh. Mr. Johnny Savarimuthu, the advisor of the community service project initially, who attended the first trip with the students sometime in the middle of last year, said “This is a milestone event for the Orang Asli community in Malaysia as it is the first time that a donation of computers has been made to them”. Mr. Christopher Ong the current advisor of the project added “We will continue to work with and support the Orang Asli in order to provide more opportunities and access to the latest technologies for them”.

Student Hasan-Ul-Mokaddes from Bangladesh said “This is a truly remarkable and new experience for me and it gave me an insight into the orang asli community. I was touched by their hospitality and their eagerness to learn about computers. His coursemate, Joseph A/L Gangadaran shared “There are still a lot of people in Malaysia that have missed out on technology and I am really glad me and my classmates had a chance to help. Through this project, we learnt to work as a team and it was a great learning experience too”.

This community service project is part of the requirement for the students’ completion of their diploma course. The computers were a donation by the School of Computer Technology. The costs of travelling and accessories for the installation were covered by a fund raising lunch organised by the students. The students have also raised additional funds through a recent Tea and Fashion Show for computer classes for the Orang Asli which will be provided by the Shalom Community Centre in Gopeng.

Bags With Down-To-Earth Style

Sunway University College’s Shalei Yazmin Hamid Fulgencio, 18, a Graphic & Multimedia Design student won a Top 10 Designs Award at the 1000+7 Designs: World of Eco Bag Design Competition held in conjunction with KL Design Week 2009 Festival recently. The competition organised by BECOME “Be an Eco friend like Me” environmental community organization featured 1007 reusable bags with messages aimed at raising the awareness of conserving the environment and minimizing the use of plastic bags.

Shalei who hails from the Philippines won an Eco goody bag worth US1,000.00, a Certificate and a 1000+7 Designs BECOME special edition book. Three other Sunway students Yun Ha, Low Hock Yong and Yap Ching Nam earned a place in the Top 1000 Designs Award in the same competition.

Commenting on her achievement, Shalei shared, “I was overwhelmed when I heard that I won an award in this competition and I am especially proud that I could do this for Sunway and my parents”.

Advanced Networking Workshop Gives A Taste Of New Master's To Come From Sunway

Sunway University College recently held a 4-Day intensive master’s level workshop in Advanced Networking conducted by Dr Chris Edwards, a lecturer from Lancaster University’s Computing Department. Dr Edwards teaches and researches in the field of telecommunications, networking and operating systems and has been with Lancaster since 2001. Dr Edwards was joined by his Lancaster University colleague, Dr Nicholas Race who was one of the facilitators.

This workshop is part of the ongoing collaboration between the School of Computer Technology at Sunway University College and the Computing Department at Lancaster University aimed at strengthening undergraduate and graduate level courses at Sunway. One of the first fruits of this collaboration is a Master's in Network and Mobile Systems which is slated to be launched in early 2009 pending approval from the Ministry of Higher Education and accreditation from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The Master’s is a two-year part-time programme aimed at IT professionals in the industry.

The Advanced Networking Workshop will be one of the 6 modules in the Master's. Some of the other modules are in the area of fixed and mobile communications, mobile computing and ubiquitous computing. “The Advanced Networking workshop looks at practical perspectives such as actual computer networks in the UK and Europe and how they may evolve in future” said Dr Edwards.

Professor Rodger Lea, a visiting research fellow from Lancaster University, who has been attached to Sunway since January 2008, is assisting Sunway to build on its research and post-graduate programmes at the School of Computer Technology. Prof Lea has been the consultant and initiator of this new Master's programme which will combine lectures, coursework and a mini thesis. Students of the Master's will be jointly supervised by academics from Lancaster and Sunway and is an example of academics from the two institutions working closely together.

Lancaster’s Computing Department has an international reputation for systems research, was given a 5* rating in the last UK Government research assessment exercise and is currently ranked 7th in the UK for Computing research.

Sun-U's One Top Model

As part of their subject,Community Service, Diploma students of semester 5 studying in School Of Computer Technology are organizing a modeling competition with the objective of raising funds for World Vision Malaysia in aid of the victims of Myanmar Cyclone, China Szechuan Earthquake and the 'orang asli'.

The event is on the 13th June (Friday), starting from 7.30pm in the Multi Purpose Hall,Sunway University College

With performances by Prema Yin (http://myspace.com/premayin)

Hosted by Prem & Jules (http://www.flyfm.com.my)

Judged by MXV (http://michaelvoon.com)and more

Tickets are priced at RM10 (Pre Sales), RM15 (Door Sales).
For ticket purchase, please contact Isaac at 014-3232487 or Bala at 012-6760574

All proceeds will go to World Vision Malaysia to aid the victims of China SzeChuan Earthquake, Myanmar Cyclone + Aboriginal People (Orang Asli)

If you guys would like to contribute more than the ticket fees, you are more than welcome to do so!

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Stimulating Minds with the YOUTH@RESEARCH 2007 Competition

The School of Computer Technology, Sunway University College organised its second run of the highly successful Youth@Research 2007. It was held on 5th September and culminated with the awards presentation on the 6th September. The event was in line with the Government’s effort to position Malaysia as a competitive knowledge-based economy with e-information and communications technology (e-ICT) as the enabler towards globalisation of ICT and multimedia hub to enhance competitiveness.

The main objective of the event, themed “Research Towards Excellence in ICT 2007” was to highlight the importance to youth and to inculcate research culture among youth as part of their life long learning. Students from secondary schools and graduates from Institutions of Higher Learning were given the opportunity to participate by presenting their very own research and development in any areas of ICT.

There were a total of 73 entries of research papers from the tertiary level and 23 research papers submitted by secondary students nation wide. All short listed participants were provided with presentation skill training to prepare them for the Youth@Research 2007 presentation. The tertiary level was organised jointly with MDEC in conjunction with the University-Industry Commercialisation Collaboration Forum.

The judges applauded all participants for their creative and efforts in research and awarded three winners each in the tertiary as well as the secondary school level.

SMJK Kwang Hua, Klang was the 2nd runner up as the team presented their research in showcasing how Form 4 chemistry lessons will be more effective through micro-scale experimental techniques as compared to the traditional use of chemical equipments. The enlightening research project was titled “Quantitative Analysis Made Easy”.

SMJK Yu Hua, Kajang walked away with the 1st runner up title with its project titled “Effectiveness Of A Cyber Hub In A Secondary School”. The research project displayed how cyber hubs are beneficial to students in secondary schools in improving their performance in their education.

The winning team for the secondary school category from SMK Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya presented its impressive and comprehensive research project, investigating the public’s level of familiarity with video games and their gaming habits.

Merit awards were given to SMK Seafield, Subang Jaya and Air Merah, Kulim, Kedah in the secondary school category.

For the tertiary category however, the competition was much more steep and comprehensive.

The second runner up in the tertiary category were led by a group of international students from Bangladesh and Yemen with its project titled “Like Deelers”.

The first runner up in the tertiary category are from Sunway University College, researching in Hologram Keyboard and Monitor.

Multimedia University clinched the winning champion title with its intricate research project entitled “A Secure Touchless Authentication via RFID and Revocable Biometrics”.

“I’m really excited about winning this award. It was an idea that came to my head but I put it into words to suit the theme of the competition. I’m glad that it has already been implemented successfully at my university,” exclaimed Tong Kin Foo, Multimedia University, champions in the tertiary category.

Wilson Chong Wei Shen from Sunway University College shared that “It was a good experience for us in the 4 months that we took to prepare for this and we learnt – No pain, no gain”

The winners proudly walk away with RM 3000, RM 2000 and RM 1000 prize money, certificates and medals for the first, second and third placing respectively under the two categories for schools and tertiary level participation. The event organizers were grateful for the full sponsorship from EMC Global Sdn Bhd, SC-PNP Edaran Sdn Bhd, The STAR, PC.COM, EC-Council, Asia Chain Management, Sun Microsystems Sdn Bhd, and Oracle Corporation Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

For further information, please visit http://sctnet.sunway.edu.my/youth.