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Universiti Malaya Academia-Community Engagement Hybrid Symposium

Dec 09, 2024
09.00 AM - 05.00 PM
Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur

Theme: Planning A Pathway to Impact

This symposium acts as a platform that enables researchers and organizations to share their valuable information and experiences, contributing to the implementation of more refined community projects. The goal of UMACE 2024 is to improve the quality of future community projects by exchanging insights through oral and video presentations. UMACE 2024 will engage speakers with a range of professional expertise and experiences in measuring impact for community engagement projects. Additionally, the symposium will include an impact workshop aimed at equipping participants with practical tools and strategies to maximize the positive effects of their projects. The anticipated participation by the guests will foster meaningful contributions, ensuring a greater impact in achieving the symposium's objectives.

TENTATIVE

ACTIVITIES
DAY & DATE
TIME
TOPIC
IMPACT
PLANNING
9 Disember 2024
(Monday)
9.00– 10.30 am
Discussion of Impact & Visibility of the 2024 project
10.30– 11.00 am
Morning break
11.00– 1.00 pm
UMCares 2025 Direction Planning
1.00– 2.30 pm
Lunch break
2.30- 4.30 pm
Impact Planning & Visibility 2025
4.30– 5.00 pm
Tea break
IMPACT
WORKSHOP
10 Disember 2024
(Tuesday)
8.30-9.00am
Registration
9.00– 9.10am
Welcoming Remarks
Prof Dr Yahaya Ahmad
9.10– 9.20am
Introduction to program: planning a pathway to impact 
Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin
9.20-10.20am
Understanding Research Impact 
Dr Siti Idayu Hasan
10.20-10.30am
Tea Break
10.30-11.20am
Measuring impact: Key indicators that matter All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia (APPGM)
Mr. James Ryan Raj
11.20am- 12.00pm
How to plan & develop Research Impact
Dr Azizi Abu Bakar
12.00-1.00pm
Strategies to spark engagement and drive impact -Prasarana Malaysia Sdn Bhd,
Mr. Hasrol Rosli
1.00-2.00pm
Lunch
2.00-2.40pm
Practical session: Impact Master Planning (IMP)
All speakers and participants
2.40-4.00pm
IMP Presentation and discussion
All speakers and participants
4.00-4.30pm
Sharing session: Case study
Assoc Prof Dr Farizah Mohd Hairi
4.30-4.45pm
Adjourned
IMPACT
EVALUATION
11 - 13 Disember 2024
(Tuesday)
9.00 am–5.00 pm
Video presentation on community engagement projects and Impact evaluation

Highlights