On February 21, 2024, the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) successfully hosted the University of Tsukuba–MJIIT Joint Seminar 2024 at its Kuala Lumpur campus. The two-day seminar was held as part of the Master of Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (MMJJ) Joint Degree Program (JDP), a collaborative academic program between MJIIT and the University of Tsukuba, Japan.
The MMJJ program is designed to nurture professionals equipped to tackle complex global challenges—particularly in tropical Asia—through the lens of sustainability and environmental science. The program adopts a joint supervision model, leveraging the academic strengths and expertise of both institutions.
As a core component of the MMJJ curriculum, the annual joint seminar provides a valuable platform for students to present their ongoing research to academic supervisors from both universities. This year, 14 postgraduate students from Malaysia, Japan, and China, comprising both first- and second-year cohorts, presented their Master Projects 1 and 2. Their research focused on critical areas such as Environmental Sustainability, Energy Optimization, Pollution and Climate Challenges and Life Sciences and Emerging Innovations.
The event was officially opened by Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Dayang Norulfairuz Abang Zaidel, Head of the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, who welcomed the delegation from the University of Tsukuba’s Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences. These esteemed faculty members served as co-supervisors and reviewers for the participating students.
The seminar was coordinated by Ts. Dr. Fazrena Nadia Md Akhir, Program Coordinator for the MMJJ Joint Degree Program, who played a key role in organizing and facilitating the academic exchange.
In addition to the seminar, several key academic and cultural activities were held, including the JDP Steering Committee Meeting, Campus Asia 6 discussions, and a cultural excursion to Kuala Lumpur city, aimed at enriching the cross-cultural and academic collaboration between both institutions.
The seminar concluded with a closing ceremony, where certificates of participation were awarded to all student presenters and the dedicated student organizing committee.
This successful event reaffirmed the shared commitment of MJIIT and the University of Tsukuba to producing globally competent graduates and strengthening academic partnerships in the field of sustainability science.