MESSAGE BY THE CHAIR
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh and greetings to all.
Welcome to the official platform of the Asia Technological University Network (ATU-Net).
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the official platform of ATU-Net, a dynamic network that brings together technological universities across Asia with a shared commitment to advancing academic excellence, impactful research, innovation, and meaningful regional collaboration.
As Chair of ATU-Net, I am honoured to serve alongside a community of institutions that believes in the transformative power of higher education. In an era shaped by rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence, climate challenges, and an increasingly interconnected global landscape, our universities carry a collective responsibility not only to generate knowledge, but also to translate that knowledge into innovative and sustainable solutions that benefit society.
ATU-Net stands as a strategic platform that strengthens partnerships, promotes academic mobility, advances collaborative research, enhances capacity-building, and facilitates the exchange of ideas across borders. Through these collective efforts, we are nurturing future-ready graduates, empowering researchers and innovators, and developing leaders who are equipped to address the complex challenges of tomorrow.
The strength of ATU-Net lies in the diversity, expertise, and unwavering commitment of its member universities and partners. I extend my sincere appreciation to all institutions, collaborators, and stakeholders whose continued support and active engagement have enabled this network to grow into a trusted platform for regional cooperation and academic excellence.
As we move forward, let us continue to deepen our partnerships, embrace new opportunities, and foster greater collaboration across disciplines, industries, and nations. Together, we can strengthen the global standing of Asia’s technological universities while contributing meaningfully to sustainable development, inclusive innovation, and the advancement of humanity.
I am confident that through our shared vision, mutual trust, and collective commitment, ATU-Net will continue to serve as a catalyst for transformative collaboration and emerge as a leading voice in shaping the future of technological higher education in Asia and beyond.
Thank you.
Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim
Chair
Asia Technological University Network (ATU-Net)
ABOUT
Asia Technological University Network or known as ATU-Net, is a strategic international alliance with the purpose of connecting technology-focused of higher education institutions in Asia. ATU-Net was established and launched on the 9th August 2016, during the 8th Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) University Presidents Forum (UTM-UPF) at UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, with UTM as both Chair and Secretariat of the Network.
MISSION
To support member universities in achieving world-class quality of education and research in engineering and technology through strategic alliance, by facilitating activities including but not limited to networking, exploring potential collaborations, and co-operating in areas of university teaching, learning and research in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
OBJECTIVES
- Capacity Building
- Student and Staff Mobility
- Best Practices
- Collaborative Academic and Research Project
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
General Board
To endorse any decision-making made in the annual reporting by the ATU-Net secretariat, which includes the yearly achievements, financial reporting, proposal, and the way forward for the future years to come.
Steering Committee
Consists of the Directors of the International Office or equivalent-ranking representatives of a Member. The Steering Committee is responsible for senior-level liaison between the Members and the network, for promoting and fostering network engagement at the institutional level, and for providing advice on the Network’s strategic direction.
Special Interest Groups
Play a key role in the planning and execution of ATU-Net programmes under special areas of expertise.
OVERVIEW OF MEMBER DISTRIBUTION
SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES
ATU-Net Board Meeting
A capacity-building programme curated for members of staff of the international office and relevant departments to share best practices, primarily in managing and administering the international office.
International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering, Computing and Science Education
(InvENT)
Aims to bring together researchers, academics, and practitioners to showcase the latest innovations and developments and to exchange ideas and various aspects of advances in innovation, entrepreneurship, information technology and their applications.
International Staff Week
(ISW)
A capacity-building programme curated for members of staff of the international office and relevant departments to share best practices, primarily in managing and administering the international office.
Student Leader Forum
(SeLF)
Aims to bring youth and student leaders from ATU-Net member institutions and beyond to share their knowledge and learn from one another, strengthen their regional bonds, and form a shared global identity.
Young Researcher Grant (YRG)
A research grants is offered by the ATU-Net to support young researchers in becoming principal investigators of their own research.
Hackathon
A student competition aims to promote innovative ideas and solutions to global issues and challenges.
