The University Presidents Forum 2020 (UPF2020), UTM’s signature programme was initially scheduled to be held in November this year, making it the tenth of its series. However, the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic calls for a postponement and a different approach that would suit the current needs and demands of international higher education. In place of the face-to-face programme, UTM via collaborative works with the Asia Technological University Network (ATU-Net), is organising ATU-Net Virtual UPF2020 in three series. ATU-Net is a strategic international alliance connecting technological higher learning institutions in Asia, and which UTM is both chair and secretariat.
ATU-Net Virtual UPF2020 will be concentrating on higher education and post COVID-19 recovery. Delivered in three series, it will include keynote addresses , roundtable session, and Q&A sessions. It will be attended by university presidents, vice presidents, senior representatives of universities, and other stakeholders of higher education including university students.
Why ATU-Net Virtual UPF 2020?
- Platform to discuss current issues relating to higher education
- Outline strategy and action plan to improve collaboration and cooperation among participating universities
ATU-Net Virtual UPF 2020 (Series 3)
| Date | : September 17, 2020 (Thursday) |
| Time | : 15:30 – 17:30 JST (GMT +9) |
| Theme | : Reigniting International Mobility through Global Partnerships |
| Hosted by | : Shibaura Institute of Technology, SIT |
ATU-Net UPF 2020 Programme [Postponed]
Day 1: Workshop and Engagement
Time | Programme | |
08:00 – 09:00 | Registration | |
09:00 – 10:30 | Campus tour | |
10.30 – 11.00 | Coffee Break | |
11.00 – 13.00 | Workshop on Leadership in Higher Education Leading from the Heart: Uplifting the Minds and Transforming Organisations | |
13:30 – 14:30 | Lunch | |
14:30 – 17:00 | Exhibition and Engagement with UTM Faculties & Research Alliances | ATU-Net Board Meeting
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17.00 – 18:00 | Cocktail | |
18:00 – 19:30 | Welcoming Dinner | |
| End of Day 1 | |
Day 2: University Presidents’ Forum
Time | Programme |
08:30 – 09:00 | Registration |
09:00 – 09:30 | Welcoming Speech and Keynote Address: University-Society for Shared Prosperity By UTM Vice Chancellor |
09:30 – 09:50 | Keynote by Ambassador of Japan |
09:50 – 10:20 | Coffee Break |
10.20 – 11.10 | Roundtable 1: Reimagining Learning Experience |
11.20 – 12.10 | Roundtable 2: Digitally Integrated Sustainable Industrial Cities for the 21st Century |
12.20 – 13.10 | Roundtable 3: Women Leadership in Higher Education |
13:10 – 14:30 | Lunch & Engagement with UTM faculties and research alliances |
14:30 – 15:20 | Roundtable 4: Higher Education in Disruptive World |
15:30 – 16:20 | Roundtable 5: Society 5.0 The New Humanism |
16:20 – 16:50 | Conclusion and Closing Remarks by UTM Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) |
17:00 – 17:30 | MoU signing |
18:00 – 19:30 | Networking & High Tea |
| End of Day 2 |
Day 3: City Tour
Time | Programme |
08:00 – 08:30 | Assembly and Depart to KLCC |
08:30 – 12:00 | KLCC / or KL Forest City |
12:30 – 14:30 | Lunch |
| End of Day 3 |
For highlight of previous UPF, please click, https://www.utm.my/upf2017/