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Bringing SDGs into AUSMAT Curriculum

As part of the strategic direction for the Australian Matriculation programme (AUSMAT) in 2022, a staff development training was conducted by Mr Jason Soh and Dr Sally, who are both academic colleagues in the AUSMAT programme, from November 2021 - January 2022 in phases to identify the…

Rethinking Food Waste: Transforming Edible Waste into New Dishes

Inspired by Sunway University’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and Worldchefs’ Feed the Planet initiatives, the Sunway University Young Chefs recently published a digital cookbook transforming edible food waste into new dishes. The cookbook features over…

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Education for All at Sunway Education Group

To become globally connected, forward-looking education institutions dedicated to sustainability, the Campus With A Conscience Committee of Sunway Education Group has successfully developed and launched an online SDG Education Course campus-wide in partnership with the SDG Academy, as one of its…

Sunway Group Dedicated to Educate Staff Through the “Are You the Master of Sustainability?” Board Game

As part of the strategic direction for the Australian Matriculation programme (AUSMAT) in 2022, a staff development training was conducted by Mr Jason Soh and Dr Sally, who are both academic colleagues in the AUSMAT programme, from November 2021 - January 2022 in phases to identify the…

Prof. Elizabeth Lee Awarded with the UN Women 2021 Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP) Regional Award for Leadership Commitment

This outstanding achievement serves as inspiration to many of our female colleagues all across the Group and is testament to Sunway's commitment to inclusiveness, gender equality and providing opportunities for all.

SDG Webinar Series: Quality TVET Education for the Future - A Supply and Demand Perspective

On 10 February 2022, SDSN Malaysia, in collaboration with the Economic Planning Unit of the Malaysian Prime Minister's Department, organized the first SDG webinar series of 2022 titled Quality TVET Education for the Future - A Supply & Demand Perspective.

Sunway University’s Nano-Fluid Invention Reduces Up to 10pct Energy Consumption in Industrial Chillers

Sunway University, Sunway Innovation Labs (Sunway iLabs) and Daikin Refrigeration Malaysia Sdn Bhd have today announced that their pilot trial of graphene-based nano-fluid in industrial chillers has reduced daily energy consumption.

Co-designing a Future of Healthy-Ageing & Well-Being at Sunway City

Sunway University partners with a Senior Citizen Club to co-design an age-friendly cities that enables continued shared prosperity.

Sunway University Leaped to #280 in 2021 as the World's Most Sustainable University

Sunway University has risen from position #473 in 2020 to #280 in 2021 as the World's Most Sustainable University

Meet the First Cohort of the Jeffrey Sachs Center's Sustainable Development Management (MSDM) Master Programme

After 18 months of dedication, grit and tenacity in the MSDM programme, the inaugural cohort of 52 students will graduate in 2021!

The Hasanah Forum 2021: From Charity To Justice

The Hasanah Forum (THF) 2021 is happening on 17-18 November! The two-day virtual forum will explore ways to integrate a justice-oriented framework through provoking conversations, best practices and insightful discussions.

MSc Life Sciences Student, Yong Joon Yee wins USD$3,500 grant from Bat Conservation International!

Yong Joon Yee, a second year MSc Life Sciences student recently won a grant of USD$3,000 from Bat Conservation International (BCI), and an additional USD$500 as an award winner of the Verne and Marion Read Bat Conservation Honor.