UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

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National Conference on Integrating Research in 

Agriculture, Food and Communicable Diseases (IRAFCD)

Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals


June 10-11, 2024

by

Centre for Research on Communicable Diseases, Centre for Agriculture and Food Research (CAFR), Centre for Biomedical and Nutrition Research (CBNR), UTAR


Details of the event. Registration HERE

Event website: https://irafcd-sdg-2024.utar.edu.my

KLK-UTAR Talk Series 2024: 

KLK's Key Sustainability Framework and 

Exemplary Sustainable Practices


Apr 30, 2024

by

Faculty of Science (FSc), Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK) Berhad

Details of the event. Register here: https://forms.gle/TzB6wNLBRLaAQFVTA

Field Trip to Everlantern Sdn Bhd

for UDAA3463 Environmental Toxicology

Apr 20, 2024

by

Department of Agricultural and Food Science (DAFS)

Photo taken with Mr. Vincent, Mr. Wong and Ms. Sally at Everlantern Sdn Bhd, a company involved in the purchase, segregation, processing and sale of waste paper, plastic, metals and other waste products. 
Mr Vincent explaining to the students the flow of plastic waste recycling at the processing plant.
Students being briefed about the logistics and process behind paper recycling. 

Field Trip to Hami Ecofarms

for UDAA3114 Farm Management and Mechanization

Apr 20, 2024

by

Department of Agricultural and Food Science (DAFS)

Group photo taken at Hami Ecofarm with Adeline and Bristi. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality and insightful experience!
Ms Bristi explaning the daily operations of the Hami Ecofarm which specializes on environmentally-friendly ways of growing high quality Japanese muskmelon and Golden Emerald melon. 
Pn Azida presenting a token of appreciation to Ms Bristie while the kind staff offered everyone delicious melon ice cream and juice. 

Agriculture Technology Seminar Series 24:

Harnessing the Power of Nature: 

Embracing Organic Agriculture for a Sustainable Future

Apr 19, 2024

by

Centre for Agriculture and Food Research (CAFR), Faculty of Science (FSc)

Details of the event. Register here: https://forms.gle/SC73Q9BmtM7oiUa98

Say cheese! Group photo taken during the event. We are honored to have three distinguished speakers share their valuable experiences. (2nd row from left to right: Pn Zarina binti Ramli, YBhg Prof. Dr Patricia King Jie Hung and Prof Komiya Ryoichi).
Dr Pedram Kashiani, chairperson of Agritech 24 welcoming all the participants to our annual event aimed at disseminating knowledge and information of recent advancements in agriculture to students and the public.
Prof Dr Sumathi, Deputyt Director of Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research (IPSR) UTAR officiating the event. 
An insightful talk by Prof Patricia King on "Cultivating Change: Carbon Farming for Environmental Resilience". 
An engaging 1-hr discussion session among the speakers and enthusiastic participants. The discussion was professionally moderated by Dr Tan Yen Nee, chairperson of the Center for Agriculture and Food Research (CAFR).
Prof., Komiya Ryoichi on "How to Create Organic Fans in the Districts where Organic Awarenss is Low".
Pn. Zarina binti Ramli on "Participatory Guarantee System (PGS): A Sustainable Inititative for Organic Farmers and Organic Entusiasts".

During the closing remarks, Assoc Prof Dr Lim Tuck Meng reiterated organic agriculture as an important paradigm shift towards harmonizing with nature, recognizing its intricate ecosystems, and harnessing its innate capabilities, to promote long-term soil fertility and resilience against climate change. 

Field Trip to Heineken Malaysia Berhad

for UDBB3163 Food Microbiology 


Apr 8, 2024

by

Department of Biological Science (DBS), Faculty of Science

Group photo of UTAR staff and students taken with Managing Director (Roland Bala), and staff of Heineken Malaysia (Ms. Sharveena, Ms. Laura and Mr. Wong). Some highlights of the trip include a brewery tour, beer tapping experience and lessons about food safety, supply chain and the company's values and culture. We thank Heineken Malaysia Berhad for their hospitality and opportunities provided.

Westlake International School

UTAR Field Trip 2024 


Apr 4, 2024

by

Department of Laboratory Management and Safety Administration (LMSA)

Group photo featuring teachers and students from Westlake International School along with UTAR staff from the Department of Laboratory Management and Safety Administration (MSA) at Faculty of Science, Block D.

Pn Nur Farahin binti Saidin demonstrating the Powder Granule and Solid Food Packaging Machine to the students
En Muhamad Ridzuan bin Imam Sukaeil (center) demonstrating the Can Seaming Machine to bystanding students
En Muhammad Zulhilmi bin Sahabudin (left) demonstrating how the Vacuum Packaging Machine works
Ms Choo Wait Teng (left) and Puan Nurhanisah binti Ahmad Fauzi (seated) explaining the steps used to detect coliforms in a water sample
Cik Nurul Illiana binti Mazlishah (center) explaining how Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) works
Mr Ooh Keng Fei (right) conducting a demonstration on a Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM).
Mr Chong Boon Rui (left) demonstrating the process of Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) to the students
Mr Leong Thung Lim (center) explaining the mechanism of action of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)

Field Trips to Hua Ching Aquaculture Farm and 

IP Arowana Fish Farm Sdn Bhd

for UDAA3493 Aquatic Hatchery Technology


Mac 22, 2024

by

Department of Agricultural and Food Science (DAFS)

Group photo featuring Mr. Thong Suang Hua, owner of Hua Ching Aquaculture Farm and leading lecturers Dr. Ooi Ai Lin and Dr. Teoh Chaiw Yee

Workers harvesting from floating cages
Students observing fish unloading operations at Hua Ching Aquaculture Farm

Group photo featuring Mr. Lau Kah Hoo (3rd from right), owner of IP Arowana Fish Farm Sdn Bhd

Students observing the harvest from the lake
Mr. Lau explaining the daily hatchery management process of catfish and jade perch

Scientific Talk: Robotics in Horticulture


Mac 21, 2024

by

Faculty of Science, Mechatronics Engineering School of Engineering, The University of Waikato


Details of the event. Register HERE.

UTAR E-Waste Recycling Program


Feb 26, 2024

by

Majlis Daerah Kampar (MDKpr), Faculty of Science

Group photo of team members of the UTAR E-Waste Recycling Programme with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lim Tuck Meng, Dean of Faculty of Science.

Mr. Nurul Illiana giving in insightful talk entitled E-Waste Revolution: Transforming Trash into Treasure
Majlis Daerah Kampar staff explaining the importance of composting to Dr. Lim Tuck Meng
A participant learning more about the E-waste Recycling Program
Sorting out the many E-wastes collected from participants of the event
Participants of the event playing their part in recycling while converting their E-wastes into cash. At the end of the event, a total of items worth RM1253 were collected by the team. Great job!

Scientific Talk by External Examiner of Agricultural Science Program-

Why are We Here? Universities' Role in Training Engaged Global Citizens


Feb 26, 2024

by

Department of Agricultural and Food Science, Faculty of Science


Details of the event. Free admission.