NEWCASTLE ALUMNI UK MEETS UP WITH MALAYSIA MEMBERS MEET UP

31st. October 2010

Vice Chancellor of Newcastle University, Professor Chris Brink, addressing Newcastle Alumni members in Malaysia

Newcastle University Alumni Association from Newcastle held their Annual reception at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur last night.

More than 50 former graduates Newcastle University attended this informal reception to listen to the latest development of Newcastle University.

The Vice Chancellor of Newcastle University, Professor Chris Brink, gave a brief introduction and development of our university in Newcastle.

" Our vision is of Newcastle as a civic university with a global reputation for academic excellence."

Also, Newcastle University is interested in increasing the University foot print around the world. This is done by setting up long term partnerships in selected countries around the world.

One such long term investment in Malaysia is the setting up of the Newcastle University Medical Campus (Numed) at Iskandar at Johor Baru, Johor. The new campus is being constructed and will be handed over by the developer to the University in 6 months time. The Numed campus should be ready by September 2011.

Newcastle University Alumni in Malaysia were impressed with the overall vision of their former Alma mater and the setting up of the Numed campus. It is hoped that with the opening of the Numed campus next year, alumni members should be invited to attend this official opening in Johor.

Another observation which a former alumni member highlighted to the Vice Chancellor was that no distinguished Newcastle Alumni member in Malaysia was invited to present a short speech. It was also not done last year.

If I remember correctly, some years back, a distinguished alumni member had the opportunity to address the reception. By doing so, we can hear about development of Newcastle University Alumni in Malaysia rather than just about the development of the University only.

Moreover, some members have suggested that Newcastle University Alumni Association should organise a day tour for her alumni members to attend this historic occasion. A fully airconditioned bus can be hired to bring alumni members from Kuala Lumpur to Johor so that we can witness the opening of Numed campus.

Instead of having the annual reception in Kuala Lumpur as being done now, in 2011 the reception should be carried out in grander style such as having it in the brand new campus.

Some food for thought.

NEWCASTLE ALUMNI MALAYSIA MEMBERS MEET UP AT TAWAU, SABAH.

16th. October 2010

Su May, Kang, William and Valerie at Tawau, Sabah.

Crystal Clear water with live corals beneath

Former Newcastle University graduates can be found all over Malaysia. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Tawau, Sabah for the first time with my wife.

Flying there by AirAsia last Monday, my wife and I was met up by my University mate, William Yu and his wife, Valerie. William was my University mate the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering from 1976 to 1979.

Sipadan Island over the horizon

As I pursued my profession particularly focused on rubber processing and rubber agro-practices in Peninsular Malaysia, William became a planter taking care of his father's cocoa plantation in Tawau, Sabah. The smallholding later switched to a oil palm plantation which was easier to manage and less prone to disease in comparison to the management of a cocoa plantation.

Former Newcastle Uni graduates :Ms Chai and William Yu

We met up over last week and being my first visit to Tawau, Sabah, it is interesting to see oil palm plantations over in Tawau, Kudat and Semporna. Besides that, all four of us took a short trip to the Mabul-Sipadan Tourist resort to see the corals and islands. Beautiful beaches and clear water around the islands.

Besides meeting up with William, I had the opportunity to meet up with another Newcastle University alumni, Ms Chai who is running an agro bioscience company in Tawau that formulates and supplies fertilizers, agro chemicals etc. with her husband.

Besides, Tawau, Newcastle alumni graduates are also found in Kota Kinabalu eg. Dr. K S Lim

Certainly, if time and interests prevail, it will be a wonderful idea that former Newcastle Uni Alumni members can gather in Tawau for a short trip both for seafood, snorkeling or diving for more adventureous members.

NUMED MALAYSIA SEEKS EMPLOYEES FOR NUSAJAYA, JOHOR CAMPUS

24th. July 2010

Newcastle University UK, is establishing an international branch campus in Johor, Malaysia for the provision of its undergraduate Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees in Medicine.

The campus is currently under construction in Nusajaya, Johor and will open to students in September 2011.

We now invite dynamic and highly motivated individuals to apply for the following positions which will be based in Nusajaya, Johor.

Facilities Manager (Post Ref: RJLW)

Accounts Clerk/Admin Assistant (Post Ref:ESRJ)

Human Resources Manager (Post Ref:MPGC)

IT/AV Technician (Post Ref:JBPD)

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.) offer an attrative remineration package. Please note that the appointment date will vary depending on the post, and my be flexible. This will be discussed during interview

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Interviews for all posts will take place during week commencing 23rd. August. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

It is important that you state clearly which post you are applying for by quoting the post reference code.

Interested candidates with the right experience and qualifications should read the relevant job description available at : www.newcastle.edu.my/about/vacancies.

Having read this you should produce an application letter outlining your suitability to the position, stating relevant experience.

Please also include your notice period along with your current and expected salary in your letter.

This should be sent together with your up-to-date resume and a scanned passport photograph by email to: shalini.prem-kumar@ncl.ac.uk.

Closing Date : 12th. August 2010

Website : www.newcastle.edu.my

NEWCASTLE ALUMNI MALAYSIA MEMBERS MEET UP

Graduates of Newcastle University in Malaysia do meet up from time to time to share their fond memories at Newcastle.

They may do so during festive seasons in Malaysia eg. during Christmas, Chinese New Year and other occassions.

Here is an occasion where some graduates met up. Enjoy.

FORMER NEWCASTLE GRADUATES VISIT THEIR ALMA MATER

From time to time, former graduates of Newcastle University do visit their Alma Mater.

One trip was made by psychologist, Mr.T.K. Kang and his wife, Agnes, both graduates of Newcastle University. Both of them studied and met there in early 1980s. Now, both of them are residing in Hong Kong.

The trip made them to recollect their happy and fond courting days in Newcastle. They visited the University premises and went back to their apartment at Richardson Road.

NUMED CAMPUS TO BE READY IN 2011

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS in Malaysia will be ready by 2011. NUMED campus is located at Iskandar in Johor just north of Singapore.

Newcastle University has already taken in their first batch of about 30 Medical students in Malaysia in 2009. Fresh intakes is being undertaken in 2010.

NUMED is Newcastle University investment in Malaysia and she hopes to train medical doctors from Malaysia, Singapore and around the region.

WELCOME OR SELAMAT DATANG TO OUR NEWCASTLE ALUMNI MALAYSIA

Welcome to our very own Newcastle University Alumni in Malaysia blog. This blog was started so that former graduates of Newcastle University in Newcastle, England can post their stories, news, comments and feedback regarding their stay in Newcastle.

This website will also be used to communicate with all Newcastle graduates about happenings of our Alma Mater over in England and around the world.

Former graduates are encouraged to join in and build up the content so that we can share our experiences with one another.