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17-19 Nov 2024 (Sunday – Tuesday)
Sunway University, Kuala Lumpur
Program Schedule
GALA DINNER - 17 NOV SUNDAY (The Gallery)
Dress Code: Smart Formal or Traditional Attire
17:30
17.30 - 18.00
Conference Registration Opens
18:00
18.00 - 19.00
Pre-dinner Drinks
19:00
19.00 - 19.15
Welcome Speeches
Prof Dato’ Dr Elizabeth Lee, Group CEO of Sunway Education, MALAYSIA
Ms Mandy Mok, Founder & CEO, AppliedHE, SINGAPORE
19:15
19.15 - 19.45
Dinner with Performances
(Performances by Students of Sunway University)
19:45
19.45 - 20.00
Presentation of App.LE Club Membership
Ms Mandy Mok, Founder & CEO, AppliedHE, SINGAPORE
20:00
20.00 - 21:00
Dinner with Performances
21:00
End of Gala Dinner
DAY ONE - 18 NOV MONDAY (The Gallery)
08.00
08:00 - 08:30
Pre-registration
08.30
08:30 - 08:50
Start of Registration at Pre-Function Area JC1
08.50
08:50 - 09:00
Pre-event Announcements
09.00
09:00 - 09:05
AppliedHE Xchange begins
09:05
09:05 - 09:10
Welcome Remarks 1
Prof Sibrandes Poppema, President, Sunway University, MALAYSIA
09:10
09:10 - 09:15
Welcome Remarks 2
Ms Mandy Mok, Founder & CEO, AppliedHE, SINGAPORE
09:15
09:15 - 09:45
Keynote Address
Prof Dato’ Dr Elizabeth Lee, Group CEO of Sunway Education, Malaysia
09:45
09:45 - 09:55
Opening Presentation
09:55
09:55 - 10:10
Presentation of Token of Appreciation to Prof Dato’ Dr Elizabeth Lee
VIP Group Photo Session on Stage
10:10
10:10 - 10:30
Morning Coffee
10:30
10:30 - 11:30
Panel Discussion 1
Role of universities in promoting lifelong learning and non-traditional courses in higher education
Moderator: Prof Dr Chai Lay Ching, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education, Employability and Alumni), Sunway University, MALAYSIA
Speakers:
Prof Dr Maurits van Rooijen, Chief Academic Officer of Global University Systems and Rector University of Europe for Applied Sciences Germany, UNITED KINGDOM
Dato Prof Emeritus Dr Hashim Bin Yaacob, Dean of Dentistry, SEGi University, MALAYSIA
Mr Adrian Raymund Hernandez, Chairperson of Dept. of Mining and Geology, Adamson University, PHILIPPINES
Prof. Dr. Ho Chin Kuan, Vice Chancellor, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), MALAYSIA
11:30
11:30 - 11:45
Elevator Pitch 1
1) University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, PHILIPPINES
2) Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU), INDONESIA
3) Green International University, PAKISTAN
4) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), INDONESIA
5) Adamson University, PHILIPPINES
6) National University Sudan (NUSU), SUDAN
11:45
11:45 - 12:45
Panel Discussion 2
Institutional sustainability and impact (including alumni engagement)
Moderator: Prof. Mahendhiran S. Nair, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Sustainability), Sunway University, MALAYSIA
Speakers:
Engr. Lester Alfred Olasiman, Chairperson of Mechanical Eng. Department, Adamson University, PHILIPPINES
Dr. Syed Amir Gilani, Rector, Green International University, PAKISTAN
Prof Celeste T. Mercado, Vice President for Quality Assurance, Pangasinan State University, PHILIPPINES
Prof. Ir. Dr. Khairul Salleh Mohamed Sahari, Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, MALAYSIA
12:45
12:45 - 14:15
Networking Lunch
14:15
14:15 - 15:00
Special Session
Brain-Based Learning: Developing Higher-Order Thinking Skills in the AI Era
Prof Er Meng Hwa, Emeritus Professor, School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, SINGAPORE
15:00
15:00 - 15:40
Country Report - ASIA Universities Part 1
MALAYSIA - Mr Novie Tajuddin, CEO EMGS
INDONESIA - Prof. Dr. Tirta Nugraha Mursitama, Deputy Minister for Investment Cooperation
15:40
15:40 - 16:00
Afternoon Coffee
16:00
16:00 - 17:00
AppliedHE Squaring the Circle Debate
The advent of Artificial Intelligence will eventually remove the need for academic knowledge
Moderator: Prof Kevin Downing, Secretary to Council and Court, Professor of Veterinary Clinical Science, City University of Hong Kong, CHINA
Proposers:
Mr Leopoldo Jaime N. Valdes, OIC President, Holy Angel University, PHILIPPINES
Professor Dr Lim Weng Marc, Dean, Sunway Business School, Malaysia
Opposers:
Mr Adam Brimo, CEO, OpenLearning, Australia
Dr Marjorie S. Gutierrez - Tangog, Ed.D. Executive Vice President University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, PHILIPPINES
17:00
17:00 - 17:30
AppliedHE JOB-Ready Rating Analytics & Report and Introduction of 3M
Ms Mandy Mok, Founder & CEO, AppliedHE, SINGAPORE
Dr Pieter Stek, Special Advisor, AppliedHE, SINGAPORE
17:30
17:30 - 18:00
AppliedHE Public & Private University Ranking: ALL ASIA 2026
Methodology Briefing and Q&A Session
18:00
18:00 - 20:00
Networking Evening
AppliedHE Public & Private University Ranking: ASEAN 2025 Results Presentation
Venue: Rooftop Terrace
18:00 - 18:30 (Networking with Performances by Students of Sunway University)
18:30 - 18:45 (Introduction speeches)
18:45 - 19:00 (Annoucement of AppliedHE Ranking ASEAN 2025 Results)
19:15 - 20:00 (Networking)
20:00
DAY TWO - 19 NOV TUESDAY (The Gallery)
08:30
08:30 - 09:00
Start of Registration
09:00
09:00 - 10:00
Panel Discussion 3
What are we measuring in ranking?
Moderator: Prof Dr Angela Lee Siew Hoong, Deputy Dean (EEA), SET, Sunway University, MALAYSIA
Speakers:
Prof Kevin Downing, Secretary to Council and Court, Professor of Veterinary Clinical Science, City University of Hong Kong, CHINA
Prof Andrew Abbott, Academic Dean, Lancaster University, UNITED KINGDOM
Prof Mushtak Al-Atabi, CEO, Heriot-Watt University, MALAYSIA
Dr Marjorie S. Gutierrez - Tangog, Ed.D. Executive Vice President, University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, PHILIPPINES
10:00
10:00 - 11:00
Country Report - ASIA Universities Part 2
PHILIPPINES - Dr. Adlai Castigador, Executive Director of PACUCOA
THAILAND - Dr. John Christopher Walsh. Director and Associate Dean, English Language Programs, International College, Krirk University
PAKISTAN - Dr. Syed Amir Gilani, Rector, The Faisalabad University
11:00
11:00 - 11:30
Morning Coffee
11:30
11:30 - 12:30
AppliedHE Fireside Chat
The South-South Mobility Experience: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices
Moderator: Dr Pieter Stek, Senior Lecturer, Asia School of Business, MALAYSIA
Speakers:
Prof Dr Maurits van Rooijen, Chief Academic Officer of Global University Systems and Rector University of Europe for Applied Sciences Germany, UNITED KINGDOM
Prof Dr Shameem Rafik-Galea, Professor at SEGi University, President of the Malaysian Association of Applied Linguistics (MAAL), Chair of the AILA 2024 World Congress, MALAYSIA
Dr Malini Eliatamby, Vice President Academic (Asia & Egypt), Cintana Education, UNITED STATES
Prof Dr Mayco A. Santaella, Dean of the School of Arts at Sunway University, MALAYSIA
12:30
12:30 - 12:45
Elevator Pitch 2
1) Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, PHILIPPINES
2) KRIRK University, THAILAND
3) University of Rawalpindi, PAKISTAN
4) Pangasinan State University (PSU), PHILIPPINES
5) Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, MALAYSIA
12:45
12:45 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00
14:00 - 15:00
Panel Discussion 4
Student's outcome and representation (value of Higher Education)
Moderator: Raahilah Zahir Essa, Post Graduate Student Representative, Sunway University, MALAYSIA
Speakers:
Justin Yong Wenn Weii, President of SUSC, Sunway University, MALAYSIA
Iqra Humaira Zaria, Monash University Malaysia, MALAYSIA
Ester Ezhil Nanggai, University of Malaya, MALAYSIA
15:00
15:00 - 15:30
Closing Keynote
Recognising excellence in Higher Education
Prof Kevin Downing, Secretary to Council and Court, Professor of Veterinary Clinical Science, City University of Hong Kong, CHINA
15:30
15:30 - 15:45
Closing Remarks
Prof Sibrandes Poppema, President, Sunway University, MALAYSIA
Ms Mandy Mok, Founder & CEO, AppliedHE, SINGAPORE
15:45
End of Programme
