Finding a cure
for epilepsy Trauma and
recovery training Arts students visit
Sime Darby
This epilepsy seminar focussed on
prevention efforts and advocating
further research on one of the world's
most common neurological disorders.
Professor Ley Sander and Professor
Dato’ Raymond Azman Ali were guest
speakers at the event organised in
collaboration with Citizens United for
Research in Epilepsy (CURE) and the
Malaysian Society of Neuroscience.
CURE typically supports around eight
seminars annually, most of which are
held in the United States. This makes
Malaysia the first country in the region
to host the seminar series. This training session on trauma and
recovery was co-organised with the
United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees, Mental Health and
Psychosocial Support Working Group
Malaysia, and Victoria Foundation for
Survivors of Torture. The program used
presentations, case studies, small and
large group discussions, and video
content to impart the knowledge and
skills needed to work with populations
that have experienced psychological
trauma. Twenty-five students from the Bachelor
of Global Studies and visiting students
from Monash University Australia, led
by Dr Joel Moore, went on a field trip to
Sime Darby Plantation where they
learnt about sustainable oil palm
cultivation practices. Students visited
the demo plantation and heard from the
caretakers about the various stages of
palm fruit growth, the use of weavers to
aid fertilisation resulting in higher
yields, and the use of barn owls to keep
rats at bay as an alternative to poisons.
They also toured the mill and refinery.
Image processing, analysis and
real-time imaging symposium
The annual research symposium on image processing, image
analysis and real-time imaging was jointly organised by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Signal
Processing Society Malaysia Chapter and the IEEE Monash
Student Branch. The symposium brought the university and
industry community together to share and discuss the latest trends
in image processing, analysis and real-time implementation.
Assessing health technologies
A seminar was organised to provide an understanding of
Health Technology Assessment (HTA), an evidence-based,
multidisciplinary process intended to support healthcare
decision-making. HTA assesses properties and effects of new
and existing health technologies, in comparison with a current
standard. Dr David Banta, known as the ‘Father of HTA’, spoke
at the seminar along with key speakers from the Ministry of
Health and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative.
A cultural journey
The Inter-Cultural Enrichment Program (ICEP) by the School of
Arts and Social Sciences enables students to experience the
diversity of Malaysian history, society and culture. This program
uses an active learning format by integrating lectures/seminars
and video screenings with on-the-ground immersive sessions.
They enable international students unfamiliar with Malaysia to
experience first-hand its rich multi-cultural heritage, as well as
appreciate the resulting political and social complexities.
Participating in ICEP this year were students from Australia,
South Africa, Italy, Germany, France and many more.
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