Participating in the Certified Wound Care Training in Pontianak, Indonesia, marked a meaningful milestone in my nursing journey. This elective posting, conducted from 27 December 2025 to 17 January 2026, was part of the MDJ 4634 Nursing Elective requirement and offered an invaluable opportunity to gain international exposure while developing specialised skills in wound care management. More >>

On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) convened a webinar titled Social Work in a Global Classroom: Country Perspectives from Malaysia, Iran & Pakistan. This session was part of the Learning Unit (LU) 10, Social Policy Across Borders, under the Social Policy Analysis and Planning (SSF3303) course. The online session conducted via Google Meet, featured a panel of social work educators including Dr Athirah Azhar from UNIMAS (Malaysia), Assistant Professor Dr Roghayeh Khosravi from Shiraz University (Iran), and Assistant Professor Dr Erum Shah from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro (Pakistan). The session was attended by 94 undergraduate students from UNIMAS, 23 undergraduate students from Shiraz University, and 4 students from the University of Sindh (2 postgraduate and 2 undergraduate). The event provided social work students with a critical comparative analysis of social policies and educational challenges across these distinct national contexts.

The session offered attendees a comprehensive understanding of how social work practice is influenced by local governance and infrastructure. A primary takeaway was the significant divergence in how nations address social inequality. While the core objectives of social welfare remain consistent, the mechanisms of delivery vary substantially...More>>

KUCHING, 31 January 2026 — The spirit of innovation and digital creativity took centre stage as the Mobile App Challenge 8.0 concluded with its Grand Final and Closing Ceremony at Sarawak Skills, reinforcing Sarawak’s growing momentum in nurturing digital- and AI-ready talent.

Jointly organised by the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in collaboration with industry and training partners, the challenge has become a key platform for students to transform ideas into impactful digital solutions. More>>

UNIMAS Global was honoured to host a benchmarking visit from the Office of the Deputy Dean (Student Affairs), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, reflecting a shared commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement in higher education. More>>