By Evelyn Gan and Irene ChangThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is certainly embedded deep in the minds of all Malaysians, especially the community within higher education institutions.Looking back on the past three years of the pandemic, so many things …
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus will be hosting the 11th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS’2023) on 6 and 7 December 2023 at The Waterfront Hotel Kuching and Swinburne Sarawak campus.
By Shella Georgina BeatriceMicro-tourism is an innovative approach to travel. It is believed to contribute to various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Micro-tourism refers to travel to nearby places and requires only short-distance trips. It also reduces the chances of infection …
By Bertha Chin and Hettiarachige Maiki Leo Tisser Often when, as experts in the field, you’re asked to reflect on the merits of said field, it may sound boring to the outsider because you can’t help but regurgitate facts or …
By Roswita Rawi and Dollyrissia Lainers DebraIn today’s rapidly evolving world driven by technology, the significance of library literacy cannot be overstated.This is particularly true for university students. As we navigate the complexities of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, the …
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus will be organising the Good Design Week (GDW) 2023 event, aimed at bringing design culture, Non-Traditional Research Outputs (NTRO), practice and governance to examine good design for preserving arts, culture and heritage in the region.
By Jeremy LuTerms like “green building,” “sustainability,” “Industry 4.0,” and “smart construction” are familiar concepts within the field of quantity surveying. Furthermore, many countries have embarked on ambitious initiatives to curb carbon emissions. For instance, as of September 2020, China’s President …
By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elammaran JayamaniThe term ‘sustainability’ has become common in today’s world. image: sdgactioncampaign.orgIt is heard in kindergarten classrooms to university campuses, from school children to university researchers. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) actively pursue sustainability while businesses engage in these …
By Dr Agnes Lim, Kevin Tan and Su Sueh IngThe workplace is an ever-evolving idea that continues to be redefined. Its traditional perception as a place where employees commit long hours and of immense stress continues to dwindle.With technology, society …
By Dr Xavier CheeThe World Health Organization has designated antimicrobial resistance (AMR) commonly known as antibiotic resistance, as one of the most urgent public health threats in modern times.In 2016, a team led by Lord Jim O’Neill published a scathing …
