Annual Review 2017 | Page 10

EXPLORATIONS Gerontechnology Symposium For all the progress made with the advancement of technology, we still appear to fall short when it comes to having a coherent strategy to care for our ageing population. The first Gerontechnology Symposium gathered pioneers in the field of gerontechnology to share and exchange knowledge on the most recent research and development, as well as practical solutions to problems faced by older adults. In Search of Sabah Healthcare Conference In the 13th installment of the ‘In Search Of’ series, 14 travellers from the School of Arts and Social Sciences set forth on a six-day immersive study trip to Sabah. The students learned about life in the cosmopolitan city of Kota Kinabalu, local townships of Penampang, Ranau and Kundasang, and the indigenous communities of Kampung Kipuovo and Kampung Kiau. The quest to provide healthcare as a basic human right is often beset by a myriad of challenges. From the issue of affordabil