KUCHING – A total of 36 working partners attended the recent Swinburne University National Conference 2018 held from 8 to 10 November at the Kuching campus.
The participating partners were Academic Consultant Services, AUG Global Network, CT Academic Services, Distinctive Education Advisor Sdn Bhd, E & M Education Counselling Centre Sdn Bhd, Eduquest Education Services Sdn Bhd, Global Educational Services, JM Education Counselling Centre Sdn Bhd, L&P Consultant Services, Market Management Services Sdn Bhd, RJ Education Services, SECEducare Sdn Bhd, Smart Education Consultant, Uni Enrol Sdn Bhd and Xceleration Education Group Sdn Bhd.
Throughout the conference, the partners from all over Sarawak, Sabah and West Malaysia had the opportunity to learn more about the university including its courses, faculties, facilities and services, as well as get acquainted with Swinburne’s recruitment staff and academic staff.
The partners being briefed by an academic staff during campus tour.
Aimed at strengthening ongoing working partnerships between both parties, the conference also showcased Kuching as the preferred study destination for prospective students who are keen to pursue an Australian education at an affordable cost.
On the first day of the conference, the partners were welcomed on campus by Swinburne’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Professor John Wilson and Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment Jagdish Singh. They were then briefed on the students’ admission process before leaving for a welcoming dinner at Wonderboom.
The following day, the partners attended a presentation session with the Faculty of Business, Design and Arts, and Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science where they gained insights into the faculty offerings. This was followed by an interactive campus tour and a visit to TEGAS Digital Innovation Hub where the partners also had the chance to view design showcase at the hub.
Partners posing in front of the cat statue as part of the Amazing Meow Hunt challenge.
The final day saw the partners going around Kuching in the ‘Amazing Meow Hunt’, an activity designed based on the popular American series ‘Amazing Race’. Thereafter that evening, they were feted by the university at the Partners Conference Appreciation Dinner at Hilton Kuching as a recognition of their hard work and support towards the university throughout the years.
Tired but happy faces at the end of the Amazing Meow Hunt.
Swinburne’s partners and staff at the appreciation dinner.
Swinburne is a reputable Australian university with campuses across Melbourne and Kuching, offering excellent choices for students to earn an international degree no matter which campus they choose. The Kuching campus offers courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels in business, design, engineering, computing and science. All courses taught are identical to those at the Melbourne campus. As a result, graduates at the Kuching campus are awarded the same Australian qualification that allows for broader recognition and better employment opportunities around the world.
Swinburne will be holding its Open Day on 15 December 2018 from 10am to 5pm at the Kuching campus located at Jalan Simpang Tiga. All are invited, particularly SPM, STPM and UEC school-leavers who are looking to pursue an Australian tertiary education locally.
Application is now open for enrolment into 2019 intakes at Swinburne. Classes commence on 7 January (Summer Term, foundation and degree), 4 March (degree and postgraduate) and 8 April (foundation). For more information, email to study@swinburne.edu.my or contact 082-415 353.
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