MONDAY, 2 JUN - Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will be organizing International Appreciation Night at Pacific Sutera, Sutera Harbour this 3rd of June.The appreciation night will be held to show appreciation to the international academic staffs and students in their contribution in marketing UMS to the world through academics achievements and high impact research.
The latest statistics shows 470 international students from 33 nations chosen UMS to further theirs studies in various fields. 390 are the undergraduates while 80 of them are in their Masters and PhDs studies.
UMS studies and learning aspect is also strengthened with 119 international academicians and researchers who joined forces with the locals, strengthening and increasing Universiti Malaysia Sabah research and innovation factors was proved by achievements in a few series recognized research at the international level.
This international appreciation night is not only as a way to appreciate contribution from the international students and staffs, but also a way for them to increase their strong mutual loyalty, to keep achieving excellence with Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Thus, this also will strengthen UMS at the international level in conjunction their 20th anniversary.
The international students will also launching their Universiti Malaysia Sabah International Students Association (UMSIS) 2013/2014 session with 16 members of the association will be introduced. The members are appointed based on selection on the 27th of February. Cultural performance from various countries will be performed by the international students to enliven the night.
The International Appreciation Night will also be attended by ambassadors and consulates in Malaysia as a way to strengthened diplomatic and cooperation between UMS and various agencies and international institution of higher learning since of the inception of UMS, 20 years ago.
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