EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTE (SPECIAL EDITION 2025)

Executive Director’s Note (Special Edition 2025) Tuesday, 6/1/2026 Share This Article : This 2025 Special Edition of the UMT Newsletter highlights our commitment to disciplined, strategic, and consistent institutional communication. Throughout the year, we have remained engaged monthly with our stakeholders to ensure that UMT’s priorities, progress, and impact are articulated with clarity, purpose, and […]
VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE

Vice Chancellor’s Message Tuesday, 6/1/2026 Share This Article : “Our global partners play a vital role in strengthening UMT’s visibility and reputation in the international landscape.” At Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), our mission to be a globally respected institution in Marine and Aquatic Sciences continues to guide our efforts in strengthening academic excellence, driving impactful […]
REINFORCING UMT’S NICHE POSITIONING IN NATIONAL BLUE ECONOMY RESEARCH AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO MALAYSIA

Reinforcing UMT’s Niche Positioning in National Blue Economy Research and Its Contribution to Malaysia Tuesday, 6/1/2026 Share This Article : As Malaysia advances its aspiration to build a resilient, knowledge-driven and ocean-oriented economy, the role of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) has become increasingly significant. Positioned strategically along the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, UMT has […]
POWERING RESEARCH EXCELLENCE THROUGH ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE

Powering Research Excellence through Advanced Scientific Infrastructure Tuesday, 6/1/2026 Share This Article : Research excellence is a defining pillar of a globally competitive university. At Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), sustained investment in advanced research infrastructure underpins our academic reputation, enabling impactful research, strong industry collaboration, and contributions to national and regional priorities, particularly in ocean […]
ENHANCING PERCEPTIONS OF INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SOCIETY VALUE

Enhancing Perceptions of Institutional Responsibility and Society Value Tuesday, 6/1/2026 Share This Article : University engagement with the community is a vital element in strengthening the role of higher education as a driver of social well-being and development. At Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), this commitment has been realised through various strategic initiatives that leverage academic […]
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS AS STRATEGIC DRIVERS OF GROWTH, RELEVANCE, LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY

International Partnerships as Strategic Drivers of Growth, Relevance, Long-term Sustainability Tuesday, 6/1/2026 Share This Article : Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) has continued to strengthen its position as a globally engaged university in line with the UMT Strategic Planning agenda, which emphasises internationalisation, research excellence, talent development, and sustainable impact. Strategic international partnerships have served as […]
UMT EMPOWERS IDAMAN STUDENTS TO BECOME TALENTED AND COMPETITIVE GLOBAL GENERATION

UMT Empowers IDAMAN Students to Become Talented and Competitive Global Generation Tuesday, 6/1/2026 Share This Article : Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) has remained committed to producing “IDAMAN students,” who not only excel academically but also possess strong intellectual capacity, a solid sense of identity, as well as leadership and volunteerism qualities that enable them to […]
INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRY IMPACT AT UMT

Innovation, Technology, and Industry Impact at UMT Tuesday, 6/1/2026 Share This Article : Malaysia’s higher education direction has evolved toward impactful, market-ready research guided by national priorities. This momentum has been reflected in Malaysia’s performance in the Global Innovation Index (GII), where the country achieved an encouraging 34th position in 2025, with a national target […]
Executive Editor’s Note(December)

Executive Editor’s Note(DECEMBER) Wednesday, 24/12/2025 Share This Article : This issue highlights Universiti Malaysia Terengganu’s ongoing progress as a focused, forward-thinking institution that aligns leadership, partnerships, and innovation with both national priorities and global standards. We begin with leadership insights from the Dean of the Faculty of Computer Sciences and Mathematics, whose articulation of the […]
INTEGRITY AND GODD GOVERNANCE AS THE FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPING STUDENT LEADERS

Integrity, good governance core of student leaders’ development Tuesday, 23/12/2025 Share This Article : KUALA NERUS – Instilling integrity values and good governance practices among students needs to be continuously strengthened to produce the next generation of ethical, credible, and capable national leaders who can drive national development. UMT Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs […]