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ABOUT<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MISSION<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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OBJECTIVES<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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  • Capacity Building\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Student and Staff Mobility<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Best Practices\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Collaborative Academic and Research Project<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    General Board<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Steering Committee<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    Consists of the Directors of the International Office or equivalent-ranking representatives\u00a0 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\u00a0 \u00a0 on the Network’s strategic direction.<\/p>\n

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    Special Interest Groups<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    Play a key role in the planning and execution of ATU-Net programmes under special areas of expertise.<\/p>\n

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    ATU-Net Board Meeting<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Engineering, Computing and Science Education <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    (InvENT)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Aims to bring together researchers, academics, and practitioners to showcase\u00a0 the latest innovations and developments\u00a0 \u00a0 and to exchange ideas and various aspects\u00a0 of advances in innovation, entrepreneurship, information technology and their applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    International Staff Week <\/strong><\/h3>\n

    (ISW)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Student Leader Forum <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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    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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Young Researcher Grant (YRG)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    A research grants is offered by the ATU-Net\u00a0 to support young researchers in becoming principal investigators of their own research.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Hackathon<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    A student competition aims to promote innovative ideas and solutions to global issues and challenges.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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