On 3rd February 2023, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in various fields focusing on collaboration to enhance education and research institutions’ quality as well as sharing of information and expertise.
The MoU was signed by UiTM Vice-Chancellor, YBhg. Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Hajah Roziah Mohd Janor and VISTAS’s Registrar, Dr P. Saravanan. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both institutions including, Dr S. Sriman Narayanan, Vice Chancellor of VISTAS, Dr P. Shanmugasundaram, Director of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, VISTAS and Prof. Dato’ Dr. Abu Bakar Abdul Majeed, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy, UiTM.
According to Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Hajah Roziah the collaborative partnership with VISTAS is in line with UiTM vision to be a globally renowned university in science, technology, humanities, and entrepreneurship. “VISTAS is strong in formulation and pharmaceutical industry work. VISTAS’s sturdy network with the pharmaceutical industry in India can help UiTM attain wider networking in the future. With this MoU, we hope to collaborate in research endeavours as well as in staff and student attachment and programmes to learn from one another,” she said. Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Hajah Roziah added that UiTM is truly delighted to celebrate the addition of VISTAS as its valuable partner. VISTAS, an institution ranked 34 in the India Ministry of Education Ranking for pharmacy education with established academic and research reputations, will be a significant opportunity for UiTM to enhance academic growth for greater international connection and networking.
The cooperative relationship following the MoU signing is projected to initiate good and sustainable development steps towards UiTM and VISTAS shared vision in providing top-notch education and research quality as well as ensuring high graduate employability. Future collaborative work between VISTAS and UiTM is also expected to address some of the current key global challenges based on the diverse research expertise and interest between the two institutions.
