UCSI Group SDG

🚀 Calling all young innovators and future scientists!

The UCSI Young Scientists Challenge 2026 is now open for secondary school students across Indonesia! 🌍🔬

Turn everyday challenges into impactful solutions through science, technology, and innovation. Whether it’s traffic congestion, floods, pollution, or waste management — your ideas can help shape a more sustainable future.

🏆 Total prizes worth RM50,000
📅 Registration closes: 20 July 2026
📍 Final Presentation: Ritz Carlton, Jakarta

Step forward, think creatively, and become part of the next generation of changemakers!

🧠 Sometimes the brightest smiles hide the deepest struggles.

Join us for an insightful mental health sharing session titled “High Functioning Depression: Smiling Outside, Struggling Inside” featuring Dr. Syed Anwar Husain, as we explore the reality of silent emotional battles and the importance of support, awareness, and self-care.

💙 Let’s create a safe space to talk, listen, and support one another because mental health matters.

📅 25 June 2026
🕝 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
📍 GG08, Block G Ground Floor

✨ “It’s okay to not be okay.”

Building towers for building future

On 13 May 2026, UCSI University’s Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Built Environment (FETBE) collaborated with SMK Seri Mutiara, Cheras for the Stick Tower Challenge during Pameran STEM 2026. Guided by Dr. Ramani Bai Varadharajan and Ir. Dr. Lee Jin Chai, 37 secondary school students explored engineering concepts through a fun, hands-on activity focused on teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

The workshop created a meaningful impact, with 84% of students enjoying the activity and a significant rise in confidence and interest towards STEM learning. Students discovered how structural design, stability, and collaboration play important roles in engineering while gaining exposure to university-level STEM experiences in an engaging and accessible way.

This initiative supports SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, reflecting the importance of university-school collaborations in inspiring future innovators and strengthening community engagement through education.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐂 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭? 🚀

If semiconductors, chips, and real IC design interest you — this is your chance to gain hands-on industry exposure 🔥

Not just theory.
Not just lectures.
Actual IC design workflow, tools & training.

⭐ What You’ll Gain
* Hands-on Digital IC Design training
* Exposure to industry tools & workflow
* Project-based learning
* Guidance from industry practitioners
* Pathway into semiconductor careers

🔶Eligibility:
✅ Nationality: Malaysians (18–30 years old)
✅ Education: Recent Graduates or Final Year/Final Semester students (Diploma/Degree/Master’s/PhD)
✅ Background: E&E, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related electronics disciplines
✅ Requirement: Must not have participated in similar programmes (e.g. MySTEP)

Program Duration: 17 Aug – 19 Sept 2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🔗Apply Here:
https://www.asemedu.com/-nsep-ic-cohort2-uni

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🌿 BELIA ON SUNGAI 2026 🌎
BOS x YBB x Plastx

Exclusive for YBB member !
Want to be part of a youth-driven environmental movement? 👀

Join us in supporting Belia On Sungai 2026! 🙌

✨What to expect:
♻️ Environmental awareness activities
🐾 Learn about BUMI, Selangor’s environmental mascot
🖨️ Eco-friendly 3D printed creations
🤝 Meet new people and collaborate with communities

🗓️Date: 6 June 2026 (Sat)
⏰Time: 6.00 AM- 10.30 AM
📍 Location: Sungai Kayu Ara Retention Pond
🎟️Fee: RM15 (transportation and refreshment provided)
⚠️Participants to arrive at UCSI by 5.30 AM for registration⚠️at Block G cafeteria
✏️ELE/SEP TBA

🌷Belia On Sungai 2026 aims to transform and revitalise Sungai Kayu Ara into a vibrant and sustainable community space!

Activities:
💦River Cleaning
🧹Gotong-Royong clean up
♻️Waste sorting

Registration form: https://forms.gle/DA16daKqxFkdHruXA
Contact us:
Thaca +60 18-966 8940
Chiyan +60122997859
See you there!🌎🙌

The Sustainability @ UCSI University

The Sustainability @ UCSI University session held during the UCSI Student Orientation on 21 May 2026 introduced new students to the importance of sustainability and their role in shaping a more responsible future. Presented by Muhammad Ridhwan from the Group Sustainability Office, the session highlighted key global sustainability challenges, including climate change, floods, resource depletion, and increasing environmental risks affecting communities worldwide.

The session also encouraged students to understand how sustainability connects to every field of study, from business and engineering to health sciences, IT, psychology, and communication. Through real-world examples and engaging discussions, students were reminded that sustainability is not only an environmental issue, but also a social and economic responsibility that requires collective action and long-term thinking.

In addition, the orientation session inspired students to adopt more sustainable lifestyles through simple daily actions such as reducing waste, conserving energy and water, minimising single-use plastics, and participating in sustainability-related activities. The programme concluded with a strong message encouraging students to become changemakers and “the first drop of a ripple” in creating a more sustainable future for the next generation.

ESG to Circularity Forum: Turning Commitments into Action

The ESG to Circularity Forum: Turning Commitments into Action was successfully held on 21 May 2026 at the Auditorium, Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Co-organised by Peterson Solutions and the UM Centre of Excellence for ESG, the forum brought together academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners, including representatives from UCSI University, to strengthen discussions on translating ESG commitments into practical circular economy actions within Malaysia’s evolving sustainability landscape.

The forum featured several distinguished speakers and panelists, including Mr. Victor Soosai, Managing Director of Peterson Solutions, and Ravisangkar Ramachandran, Senior Project Manager at Peterson Solutions, who shared valuable insights on operationalising ESG and circularity practices. The thought leadership session was delivered by Professor Dato’ Dr Ahmad Ibrahim FASc from the Tan Sri Omar Centre for STI Policy Studies, UCSI University, alongside Universiti Malaya, where he highlighted the importance of pragmatic and actionable approaches towards circularity through collaboration across value chains, investment in circular innovation, and education to build a circular mindset. He concluded his session with a powerful reminder that “the greatest enemy of green is greed.”

In addition, the forum brought together experts from Orbis Business School, Nuplas Solutions, and the Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) for an engaging panel discussion on advancing circularity in Malaysia. The programme successfully encouraged collaboration between academia, government, and industry while providing participants with practical insights and actionable approaches towards sustainability and circular economy integration.

Culture Connect Camp May 2026

As part of Culture Connect Camp May 2026, held from 30 April to 3 May 2026, participants took part in a reforestation and gardening volunteer activity at UCSI university. The programme brought together youths from diverse backgrounds, including participants from GESS (German European School Singapore), local communities, and indigenous communities to promote environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Organised through the collaboration between The Patatas, The Blue Ribbon Global, UCSI University, and UCSI School, the activity encouraged participants to contribute towards greener and healthier communities through hands-on planting and gardening efforts. The session also fostered teamwork, cultural exchange, and greater awareness on the importance of protecting the environment.

The volunteer activity reflected the shared commitment towards sustainability, climate action, and empowering youths to create meaningful impact through local-level environmental initiatives.

🌍 Ready to explore the world of Sustainability and ESG?

Join our interactive training session, “Sustainability and ESG: What Every University Student Should Know” and discover how SDGs and ESG are shaping industries, careers, and the future of our planet. 🌱

📅 16 June 2026 (2PM–4PM)
or
📅 19 June 2026 (10AM–12PM)
📍 Breadboard Room, Level 11, Block G, UCSI University KL Campus

⚠️ Limited to 50 pax only!
Register now and take your first step towards becoming a future-ready graduate. 💡

Stay Afloat: Navigating Climate Change

Bringing together Orang Asli participants from MEGA and students from Singaporean International School, Stay Afloat: Navigating Climate Change was a workshop held on 2 May 2026. Organized by Youth Beyond Boundaries (YBB) as part of the Culture Connect Project 2026 by the Patatas, the programme aimed to foster cross-cultural learning and environmental awareness through interactive engagement, with support from UCSI University.

Guided by invited speaker Ms. Lyvia (Wander Wild), participants explored real-world climate scenarios through an interactive simulation game. They experienced how different decisions impact environmental and community outcomes in real time, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and awareness of climate-related challenges.

The workshop highlighted the importance of collective action and informed decision-making in addressing climate change, while strengthening teamwork and understanding between diverse participant groups. It served as a meaningful platform to inspire sustainable thinking and shared responsibility towards a more resilient future.