Universiti Malaya Community Engagement Centre (UMCares)

About CAKnA

The Citra Akademik untuk Komuniti dan Alam (CAKnA) Program is a Universiti Malaya initiative designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration among academic and administrative staff and students within Academic Responsibility Centres. By addressing campus and community challenges through holistic, innovative, and high-impact strategies, the program enhances social awareness, strengthens internal relationships, builds leadership capacity, and delivers meaningful community outcomes. CAKnA exemplifies UM’s commitment to societal engagement and institutional innovation.

Objectives

To increase by 80% the reporting of community-related programs/projects at UM;
To increase by 80% the involvement of Responsibility Centres (RCs) in addressing community issues;
To integrate experiential learning with real-life experiences to enhance student learning;
To provide a platform for students, academic staff, and non-academic staff to contribute their knowledge, expertise, and experiences in creating a positive impact on the community; and
To promote collaboration between the university and the community in strengthening social, economic, and environmental development.

Benefits

Enhancing social awareness – Enables RC members to understand real community issues and play an active role in addressing them.
Strengthening internal relationships – Fosters stronger bonds among RC members, contributing to a harmonious and productive work environment.
Empowering leadership and innovation – Provides opportunities for RC members to sharpen leadership and innovative thinking in tackling complex challenges.
Delivering community impact – Generates tangible benefits for society, aligning with UM’s mission to contribute to community development.

Malaysia Higer Education Blueprint

Holistic, Entrepreneurial, and Balanced Graduates
Talent Excellence
Lifelong Learning Appreciation
Quality TVET Graduates
Financial Sustainability
Governance Enhancement
Innovation Ecosystem
Global Prominence
Globalized Online Learning
Transformation of Higher Education Delivery

Criteria

Expected Outcomes

Important Documents

Guideline

Registration Form

UMCares-CAKnA