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The Society of Petroleum Engineers Universiti Teknologi MARA Student Chapter (SPE-UiTM SC) successfully organized the NextGen Internship Forum 2026, bringing together Bachelor of Oil and Gas Engineering (Hons) students for an insightful and interactive knowledge-sharing session focused on internship preparation and professional development.

As industrial training serves as a crucial milestone in every engineering student’s academic journey, the forum was designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry experience. The event provided an opportunity for senior students who had completed their internships to share their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned with juniors who will soon embark on their own internship placements.

Learning Through Shared Experiences

Throughout the session, the panelists shared valuable insights on securing internship placements, adapting to workplace culture, managing professional responsibilities, and maximizing learning opportunities during industrial training. Their experiences provided participants with a realistic understanding of workplace expectations and the importance of professionalism, communication, and continuous learning.

The forum also featured an engaging question-and-answer session, allowing participants to interact directly with the panelists and seek advice on various aspects of internship preparation. The open discussions encouraged meaningful exchanges of ideas while helping students gain greater confidence as they prepare for their future industry attachments.

Building Industry-Ready Graduates

Through initiatives such as the NextGen Internship Forum, SPE-UiTM SC continues to support the development of future oil and gas engineers by promoting peer-to-peer learning and professional growth. Such programmes play an important role in enhancing students’ readiness, adaptability, and confidence before entering the industry.

SPE-UiTM SC extends its sincere appreciation to all panelists, participants, and committee members whose dedication and contributions made the event a success. We hope that the insights shared throughout the forum will inspire students to approach their internships with confidence and a commitment to excellence.

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SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA (8 MAY 2026) – Engineering education plays a vital role in preparing students for the realities of industrial practice and the evolving global energy landscape. To strengthen this connection between academia and industry, the SPE UiTM Student Chapter (SPE-UiTM SC), together with the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), successfully organized a professional knowledge-sharing session titled “Engineering in the Real World: Understanding the Oil & Gas Value Chain.” The program was held at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam, and attended by undergraduate engineering students eager to gain deeper industrial exposure.

Bridging Classroom Knowledge with Industry Practice

The session featured Ts. Izzat Ahmad bin Mohamed Zaidin, Technical Sales Engineer at East One-Zero-One Sdn Bhd, who shared valuable insights into the operational structure of the oil and gas industry, particularly the integration between upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.

Throughout the session, students were exposed to real-world industrial workflows, market expectations, and the critical role engineers play in ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability within the energy sector. The speaker also highlighted the importance of adaptability, communication skills, and continuous learning in navigating the rapidly changing engineering landscape.

Interactive Learning Through Industry Engagement

Beyond technical sharing, the program encouraged active participation through an engaging Q&A session where students had the opportunity to interact directly with the invited speaker. The discussions allowed participants to gain practical perspectives on career pathways, industrial challenges, and the competencies required to remain competitive in the professional environment.

“Programs like this provide us with a clearer understanding of how engineering knowledge is applied in actual industrial settings. It also motivates students to continuously improve themselves and prepare for future career opportunities,” shared a student representative from SPE-UiTM SC.

Strengthening Graduate Employability

This initiative reflects UiTM’s ongoing commitment to Graduate Employability by providing students with meaningful industrial exposure beyond conventional academic learning. Through collaborations with industry practitioners, SPE-UiTM SC continues to create impactful platforms that support professional development, technical competency, and leadership growth among future engineers, while also demonstrating the importance of academia-industry collaboration in producing graduates who are better prepared to contribute to the future of the energy sector and the global engineering industry.

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SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA (8 MAY 2026) – In today’s increasingly competitive innovation landscape, strong technical knowledge alone is no longer sufficient. Researchers and academics must also understand how to position ideas, demonstrate impact, and communicate innovation effectively. Recognising this need, the Office of Research & Industrial Linkages, Faculty of Chemical Engineering (FKK), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), organised The Winner’s Formula: Innovation Workshop 2026, an online capacity building programme aimed at strengthening innovation readiness among academic staff, researchers, and postgraduate communities.

Bridging Ideas with Innovation Impact

Conducted via Google Meet, the workshop provided participants with practical exposure to key elements required to transform research and project outcomes into competitive innovation products. Participants gained valuable insights into innovation development pathways, strategies for positioning ideas, and the foundational preparation required for innovation competitions and commercialisation initiatives.

The session was delivered by Ms. Wan Suraya Binti Sahabaludin, Head of the Quality Section, Department of Corporate Affairs and Public Relations, Shah Alam City Council, who brought over 25 years of experience in quality management, innovation, organisational development, and productivity. Her extensive involvement as a speaker, facilitator, mentor, and evaluator in Innovative and Creative Group (Kumpulan Inovatif dan Kreatif, KIK) programmes at national and international levels provided participants with practical perspectives grounded in real innovation success stories.

Learning from an Innovation Practitioner

Beyond theoretical understanding, participants were exposed to practical strategies on how ideas can be strengthened into impactful innovations with greater potential for recognition and implementation. Drawing from her extensive mentoring experience, Ms. Wan Suraya shared valuable perspectives on innovation pitching, understanding evaluation expectations, and cultivating a mindset of continuous improvement and excellence.

Her contributions to innovation development have been widely recognised through prestigious accolades, including the National Level Leader Award by the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC), the National Excellent Facilitator Award, and the Outstanding Women Achiever Award. She has also successfully mentored numerous innovation teams across Malaysia that achieved recognition, including internationally.

Positive Response and Future Readiness

The programme received encouraging participation and positive feedback, with many attendees highlighting valuable takeaways related to pitching strategies, commercialisation awareness, and innovation development. Several participants also expressed interest in receiving continued mentoring and participating in future innovation related programmes, reflecting growing enthusiasm for innovation driven initiatives within the university ecosystem.

Participants particularly appreciated the practical insights shared during the session, especially in strengthening product potential, enhancing innovation presentation skills, and translating research and project outcomes into impactful solutions.

Strengthening UiTM’s Innovation Culture

This initiative reflects FKK UiTM’s ongoing commitment to strengthening innovation culture, enhancing research impact, and equipping researchers with the necessary mindset and capabilities to advance ideas beyond laboratory or classroom settings. By cultivating innovation readiness and confidence, UiTM continues to nurture a community capable of transforming ideas into meaningful societal and industrial impact.

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The Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Indonesia, successfully co-hosted the Chem-E Summer Course 2026 from 20 to 24 April 2026 in Semarang and Kudus, Indonesia. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to strengthening regional academic collaboration and advancing engineering education that is both globally relevant and locally impactful.

Bringing together students and academic experts from both institutions, the programme provided an immersive platform for interdisciplinary learning, knowledge exchange, and cross-cultural engagement. Designed to bridge theoretical understanding with real-world application, the summer course integrated academic lectures, hands-on workshops, industrial exposure, and community-based activities—ensuring a holistic learning experience beyond the conventional classroom.

A key strength of the programme lies in its strong alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). Participants were exposed to cutting-edge topics such as biomass valorisation, catalytic pyrolysis, and the integration of sustainability frameworks into engineering practice. These were complemented by a practical DIY Waste-to-Fuel workshop, which emphasised accessible, low-cost technologies for rural and community applications—directly supporting inclusive and sustainable energy solutions.

The programme also featured a series of technical and industrial visits, including exposure to pyrolysis and waste-to-energy facilities, as well as an industry visit to PT Djarum Oasis. These activities provided participants with valuable insights into the practical implementation of sustainable technologies, reinforcing the importance of industry-academia integration in engineering education.

Academic contributions from both UiTM and UNDIP played a central role in the success of the programme. UiTM was represented by Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Nur Hashimah Alias, who delivered a session on community-focused waste-to-fuel technologies, and Dr. Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol, who presented on biomass valorisation pathways for sustainable fuel production. Dr. Siti Norazian Binti Ismail further supported the initiative as a Student Advisor, facilitating student engagement and cross-cultural learning. From UNDIP, Prof. Ir. Didi Dwi Anggoro, M.Eng., Ph.D. shared expertise on catalytic pyrolysis for fuel production, while Prof. Dr. Diana Nur Afifah delivered insights on sustainability frameworks and SDG integration.

UiTM further reinforced the academic value of the programme by granting official lecture exemptions to participating students, recognising the summer course as an integral component of experiential and global learning. This reflects the institution’s broader commitment to producing industry-ready graduates equipped with international exposure and practical competencies.

Beyond academic enrichment, the programme also fostered meaningful cultural exchange through activities in Semarang and Kudus, enabling participants to develop intercultural awareness and global perspectives—key attributes for future engineers operating in an increasingly interconnected world.

From a strategic perspective, the co-hosting of the Chem-E Summer Course 2026 represents a significant step towards strengthening ASEAN-centric collaboration in higher education. By integrating academic excellence, industry engagement, and community impact, the initiative establishes a strong foundation for future partnerships in research, student mobility, and innovation-driven programmes.

More importantly, it demonstrates a shift in engineering education—from theory-driven instruction to application-oriented learning that directly addresses global sustainability challenges. Through initiatives like this, UiTM and UNDIP are not only enhancing their global engagement but also contributing meaningfully to the advancement of the SDGs by equipping future engineers with the knowledge and skills required to drive sustainable solutions in the region and beyond.

SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA (17 APRIL 2026) – In response to global shifts towards innovation-driven economies, the Faculty of Chemical Engineering (FKK), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), hosted the BITCOM Visit 2026: FKK Research Product Scouting and Commercialization at the Oval Meeting Room, FKK.

The programme accelerated the transition of research outputs from laboratory validation to industry application, while strengthening the institution’s technology transfer and intellectual property management.

A delegation from BITCOM UiTM, comprising experts in commercialisation and IP strategy, delivered knowledge-sharing sessions on commercialisation pathways and technology licensing. These engagements provided researchers with practical guidance on advancing their innovations beyond academic outputs.

A key highlight event was the product scouting session, featuring four shortlisted innovations at Technology Readiness Level 4, namely AntioxEnrich Kantan, CLE BioFilm, QRA GPS Software Tool, and PELLEZOP: Smart Pellets for Sustainable Dye Elimination. These technologies demonstrated strong commercialisation potential across diverse engineering domains.

The BITCOM panel highlighted that the innovations are technically sound and market relevant, with the next step focusing on identifying suitable funding mechanisms and commercialisation routes. This initiative reflects UiTM’s commitment to strengthening industry collaboration, enhancing research impact, and aligning with global expectations for innovation-driven universities.

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