25/03/2025

TUESDAY | MAR 25, 2025

EDUCATION 26

Gaining real world experiences

o MSU leads the way in exposing its students to talks and case studies

T HE MSU Global Talk Series held recently by Management and Science University (MSU) at their Performing Arts Theatre was attended by MSU students, staff and also the ambassador from the Kingdom of Bahrain to Malaysia, Dr Walled Khalifa Al Manea, who presented a lecture on his country’s healthcare systems. Dr Walled’s lecture also focused on his country’s crucial progress in enhancing its healthcare systems through initiatives like digital transformation, genomic research, and advanced mental health legislation in tandem with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He also illustrated the benefits of public-private partnerships, which have further solidified Bahrain’s healthcare infrastructure, fostering innovation and enhancing access to quality care. “Global health challenges necessitate multisectoral collaboration across various fields, including health, education, the environment and the economy”, said Dr. Walled, and “should be regarded as the theme of a global health agenda.” MSU continues to be one of the

top 10 universities in Malaysia and one of the top in the world based on Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, which ranks it as being in the top 50 below 50 years of establishment. Research at MSU is applied, collaborative and multidisciplinary, engaging with communities and industries to reflect the recognition of MSU as one of the top universities with quality education that is both transformative and enriching. By doing this, MSU aims to have an impact in Malaysia and Asia as well as globally in terms of providing a well-recognised qualification. In order to pursue its motto of ‘transforming lives and enriching the future’ through a thriving research culture, several internal grants were introduced including the MSU Seed Grant (MSG), MSU Translational Grant (MTG), and the MSU Publication Conference Grant (MPCG). Apart from MSU initiatives, there are also other external research grants both international and national, as well as industry grants that are available from a variety of sources. The university research ecosystems were further strengthened with the establishment

Walled delivered a lecture on existing healthcare systems in Bahrain.

of the MSU Centres’ of Excellence (CoE), which include the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Advancement Institute (LEAD), International Centre for Halal Studies (ICHLAS), Software Engineering and Digital Innovation Centre (SEnDI), Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security Centre (AICS), MSU Clinical Centre of Excellence (MyCell), MSU’s Centre for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (MyCAM) and MSU Eye Centre. Among the well-recognised degrees, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master programmes

which emphasise and recognise innovative research, scientific knowledge and industrial application at both domestic and international platforms. The postgraduate studies at MSU through its School of Graduate Studies (SGS) offers advanced degrees at MSc and PhD levels, covering computer science, information and communication technology, food service technology, biomedicine, engineering, applied science, health sciences, biomedical sciences, information technology, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy, design, medical physiology, public

health and anatomy. Through these programmes, MSU integrates the global best in educational innovation. Through strategic thinking and thought provoking case study exposés, the university equip students with a higher level of practical problem solving abilities. All modules are rigorously designed with strategic industrial and corporate input, essential for students in gaining real world experiences. For more information on post graduate programmes offered at MSU, please call 603-5521 6868.