UTM started implementing Conceive Design Implement Operate framework when Temasek sponsored Singapore Polytechnique(SP) to expand their expertise in CDIO throughout Asia. SP has conducted a series of train the trainer courses for UTM lecturers. Since the training, we have started implementing CDIO throughout UTM. There are a total of 15 CDIO Master trainer in UTM.
Implementation of the New Academia framework in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is focusing on teaching and learning innovation that can bring big change, high impact and move from conventional thinking to entrepreneurial thinking among the academician as well as graduates. CDIO is part of the New Academia Learning Innovation Model.
