- aims to give individuals the knowledge they need for the coming modern era.
- Both events to create AI, Industrial XR/Metaverse answers
.jpg "Left to Right: Professor Ir Dr Mohd Shahir Liew, vice provost of Research and Knowledge Exchange at UNM, Professor Sam Kingman, interim provost and CEO of UNM, Joachim Rajaram, chief corporate affairs officer, CelcomDigi, Nik Naharudin Bin Mohd Nasir, director Digital Talent and Entrepreneurship; Digital Industry Acceleration Division of MDEC.")
The University of Nottingham Malaysia ( UNM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CelcomDigi Berhad as part of nation-building attempts to foster and develop the digital abilities of tomorrow.
The multi-year partnership, according to the university, aligns both parties on a mutual collaboration to develop Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and Industrial XR / Metaverse solutions and capabilities, from unlocking innovative tech-driven education experiences for UNM students to improving internal employee and operational processes.
In addition to Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Shahir Liew, vice president of Research and Knowledge Exchange at UNM, and Nik Naharudin Bin Mohd Nasir, director of Digital Industry Acceleration Division of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ( MDEC ), Professor Sam Kingman, interim provost and CEO, and Joachim Rajaram, chief corporate affairs officer of MDEC, witnessed the signing of the MoU.
The MoU has outlined numerous creative work over the course of the three-year relationship to the benefit of both students and employees. In order to create options and functions for the company’s internal XR and Metaverse, CELCOMDigi and UNM will work together. These solutions are anticipated to further increase operational efficiency while enhancing the individual expertise.  ,
CelcomDigi, through its in- home built options, has seen benefits from the implementation of AI and will now work with the school to more boost these solutions. From an education standpoint, both parties may seek to explore combining workshops, practical education, and business opportunities, empowering UNM students to participate in apprenticeship and function placement programmes at CelcomDigi.
Both events will work toward the establishment of CelcomDigi as a one-stop-center for UNM’s communication solutions and managed services partner in order to help 4G/5G/Direct Internet Access, WiFi, and a software-defined wide area network across the school and student-teacher area businesses. Both parties may look into possible ways for reskilling and upskilling opportunities for CelcomDigi employees as part of the wedding of CelcomDigi as one of UNM’s formal corporate partners, such as in micro-credential courses and part-time graduate degree programs.
Professor Sam Kingman emphasized the importance of securing future digital talent, saying,” Our collaboration with CelcomDigi opens doors for our graduates to practical learning with a leading industry giant, either through internships or employment opportunities after they graduate. We are also excited about the potential for immersive learning experiences for our students as a result of the adoption of Industrial XR/Metaverse and AI technologies, as well as the opportunities to creatively reimagine the tertiary education experience. The future is now, and only by developing and empowering students can we secure their capabilities to meet digital demands of the future” . ,  ,  ,
Additional joint project opportunities include thought leadership engagements, ranging from examining how UNM research agendas can facilitate the adoption and application of AI technologies by tech companies like CelcomDigi to discussing how important it is for industry stakeholders to bridge the gap between academia and the workplace.