Partners Conference at Swinburne draws 32

KUCHING: The Partners Conference hosted by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus recently drew 32 national and international partners.

A press release said the participating partners were representatives from here, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Subang, Johor Bahru, and Penang, as well as representatives from Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, China (Chengdu, Nanjing, and Shanghai), India (Mumbai-Andheri, Bangalore, Chennai and Ahmedabad), Bangladesh, South Korea, and Kuwait.

“The Partners Conference served as a platform for Swinburne’s Marketing and Student Recruitment department to provide opportunity for their partner institutions to learn more about Swinburne including its course offerings, faculties, facilities, and services,” said the press release.

The event also aimed to strengthen the ongoing working relationships between Swinburne and the partner institutions, as well as showcase Kuching as the preferred study destination for prospective students who are keen to pursue an Australian education at an affordable cost.

Partners were treated to a welcoming dinner upon arrival; a ended a product briefing session with the Faculty of Business, Design and Arts, Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science, and School of Foundation; and visited the laboratories, student accommodation, gym, and library.

They also participated in the ‘Amazing Meow Hunt’ where they had the chance to explore Kuching City as part of the requirements to complete the race.

“They also had the option to go on a trip to Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre or rest and relax with a foot massage at Tribal Remedy. The day concluded with a gala dinner at Hilton Kuching with the theme ‘Night of the Mystical Sarawak’,” said the press release.

Swinburne is an Australian university based in Melbourne with an international campus here, which offers international degrees at an affordable cost in business, design, engineering, computing, and science disciplines.

Courses taught and examination papers are identical to those offered at the Melbourne campus.

Applications for its August (foundation and diploma) and September (degree) 2019 intakes are now open.

For more information, email study@swinburne.edu.my.