UUM International Faculty Exchange Week 2024 (IFEX @UUM 2024)
2nd – 8th November 2024
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), through its Centre for International Affairs and Cooperation (CIAC), is proud to present the International Faculty Exchange Week (IFEX @UUM 2024) in conjunction with UUM’s 40th Anniversary. From 2nd to 8th November 2024, this event is designed to foster academic collaboration, global partnerships, and knowledge-sharing among academic staff from various countries. After receiving 72 applications from international lecturers, 23 participants from 11 countries—including Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Libya, Lithuania, Pakistan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Turkeye, and Vietnam—have been selected. These participants will engage in enriching discussions, workshops, and cross-cultural exchanges, bringing diverse perspectives to UUM’s vibrant academic community.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the UUM host lecturers who have been appointed to guide and collaborate with these visiting professors/lecturers. These esteemed host lecturers include:
- Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd. Hasbullah Omar, SOC
- Prof. Dr Husniza Husni, SOC
- Prof. Ts. Dr. Norliza Katuk, SOC
- Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Fadli Zolkipli, SOC
- Prof. Dr. Siti Nazuar Sailin, SOE
- Prof. Ts. Dr. Hj. Shanusi Hj. Ahmad, SOE
- Prof. Dr. Rafizah Mohd Rawian, SLCP
- Sharifah Fazliyaton Shaik Ismail, SLCP
- Joyce Cheah Lynn-Sze, SMMTC
- Nuredayu Omar, SMMTC
- Mohamad Amir Abu Seman, SCIMPA
- Prof. Dr Adyda Ibrahim, SQS
- Prof. Dr Syariza Abdul Rahman, SQS
- Izatul Husna Zakaria, STML
- Fatimah Azzahraa’ Mohd Sobri, STML
- Prof. Dr. Shafini Mohd. Shafie, STML
- Adura Ahmad, TISSA
- Tunku Nur Atikhah Tunku Abaidah, SBM
- Rawiyah Abd Hamid, SBM
- Prof. Dr. Shazida Jan Mohd Khan, SEFB
- Diara Md Jadi, SEFB
- Norliza Hamir Basah, SOIS
Their involvement will be pivotal in ensuring the success of this exchange as they guide and collaborate with visiting lecturers from around the globe.
IFEX @UUM 2024 promises to be a significant milestone in UUM’s internationalization journey, building academic bridges that transcend borders. We look forward to a week filled with rich academic discussions, cross-cultural engagements, and strengthening global partnerships as we celebrate UUM’s 40th year of excellence. Congratulations again to all the appointed hosts and selected participants for making IFEX @UUM 2024 a truly global and impactful event.
Sincerely from the Director and Staff
Centre For International Affairs and Cooperation
