From 23 to 24 November 2023, Xiamen University Malaysia co-organised the 2nd Research Management and Administration Symposiumtogether with Malaysia Association of Research Managers and Administrators (MyRMA).
Themed “Nurturing Professionalism in Research Management”, the symposium was held under the support of the Department of Higher Education Malaysia, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, and welcomed more than 100 participants from 10 countries.
The opening ceremony officiated by the Vice President of XMUM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhang Ying (Front row 2nd from left).
The event was inaugurated by Prof. Ir. Dr. Shaliza Ibrahim, the founding president of MyRMA and former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation at the University of Malaya. XMUM Vice President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhang Ying and XMUM Assistant President, Prof. Dr. Wang Hui-Qiong also presented in the opening ceremony.
The symposium’s highlight was the keynote address delivered by Prof. Cheryl de la Rey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Prof. de la Rey captivated the audience with her insightful discourse on the evolving landscape of research management within universities, shedding light on emerging trends and best practices.
Souvenir exchange by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhang Ying and Prof. Ir. Dr. Shaliza Ibrahim
Following the keynote speech, the symposium delved into Research Management Training modules, focusing on fostering good governance in research and underscoring the essential skills required for personnel in research management centers. Three sub-themes guided these sessions, namely Humanizing Research Management, Responsible Reporting, and Research Impact, facilitating comprehensive discussions on pertinent issues in the field.
The main keynote speaker and other keynote / invited speakers. From top left (clockwise): Prof. Cheryl de la Rey, Vice Chancellor at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand; Ms. Barbara Herweg, Senior Research Project Manager, Wits Commercial Enterprise of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa; Prof. Dr. Lo May Chiun, Senior Director Research, Innovation & Enterprise Centre, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak; Prof. Dr. Mohd Shahir Shamsir Omar, Registered Technology Transfer Professional, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
Oral presentation on “Estimating Economics Multiplier of Agritourism: A Hybrid Concept for Rural Economic Impact Analysis” by Dr. Faizah Shahudin, Deputy Head of International Business Programme, School of Economics and Management, XMUM.