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Leading with Purpose
Messages of the Vice Chancellor MESSAGES OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

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In the fast-shifting landscape of the world of the 21 Century, the next domains that
will drive the next frontiers of humanity will be the institutional capacity and resilience
to spearhead new advancement in Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing,
nanotechnology, space science, new cyber technology, new energy and resources
resilience, and other critical fronts.
Universities around the world and especially from this region in Asia, must be the
trendsetter and the pioneers in producing new inventions, breakthroughs and
achievements in cutting edge research and outcome in changing the lives of humanity
and providing tangible solutions to global challenges.
From saving lives through the invention of new medicines to advancing new
breakthroughs in physics and scientific exploration in solving climate and space
challenges, universities remain the first and the last frontiers in consolidating shared
expertise, resources and innovation.
At the core facet of this drive lies the spirit of innovation and the unyielding zeal to chart
new forward-looking exchanges and collaborations that will transcend conventional
practices.
It serves as the decorated frontier in connecting global experts and talents in working
towards common challenges and goals, superseding national and regional traps
and barriers that are often bogged down by systemic geopolitical differences and
limitations.
Thus, the role of higher education practitioners and leaders is not just to create durable
and credible higher learning institutions, but in seizing on the opening and critical
role to bridge the divide and to capitalise on the great importance of going beyond
traditional national and individual interests and to create a new civilisational drive in
solving our shared threats.
28 For UM to achieve that, it will need the right structural and systemic governance and
working culture and discipline in place, with the right and capable human capital. Both
aspects are being driven now, and efforts are made to ensure that the best talents
and experts in critical fields are here in the university to drive the necessary success
outcome and changes.
These new strategies and bold changes are reflected in our tagline, Home of the
Bright, Land of the Brave.
However, there is no time for complacency and this feat will serve as a good inspiration
for us to work even harder for the benefit of the country and the world in bringing a
new dawn of civilisational progress and prosperity.

The success in QS World Rankings is a pushing factor for the university and the entire
campus community to remain steadfast in our new approach and desire to enact
the necessary advancement, improvement and changes in facing an ever-greater
challenge of the future, and I attribute and dedicate this success to all the hardworking
workforce and students at the university.
The best is yet to come.

Home of the Bright. Land of the Brave

Di Sini Bermulanya Pintar, Tanah Tumpahnya Berani
Regards,

Noor Azuan Abu Osman
Vice Chancellor

5 June 2024
0700hrs