IMU Strengthens Industry Ties with New MOUs to Drive Innovation and Practical Learning

IMU collaborates closely with industry partners to create innovative, real-world solutions, seamlessly integrating practical experiences into the classroom. The goal is to build mutually beneficial partnerships that support sustainable engagement between the university and industry, enhancing research, education, and healthcare. By engaging these partners, IMU aligns its strategies with industry needs, equipping graduates with skills and knowledge that make them highly sought after.

Reflecting this commitment, IMU recently signed several Memorandums of Understanding with key industry partners, including the Institute Sukan Negara (ISN), the Federation of Reproductive Health Association Malaysia (FRHAM), SNS Child and Family Development Clinic, and Growth Charger in October 2024.

October 2024: Institute Sukan Negara (ISN)

We are pleased to announce that IMU University has officially signed a collaboration agreement with the Institute Sukan Negara (ISN) covering a broad range of initiatives. The partnership includes collaborative research, support for Malaysian athletes through specialised health and rehabilitation programmes, and joint community outreach efforts to promote sports and well-being. Additionally, student development through internships and experiential learning will be a key focus, alongside the creation of shared learning resources.

This agreement represents a major milestone in enhancing the partnership between our university and the National Sports Institute (ISN). We are excited about the positive impact this collaboration will have on both institutions and the broader community.

2 October 2024: Federation of Reproductive Health Association Malaysia (FRHAM)

IMU formalised a new Graduate Trainee Program (GTP) partnership with Federation of Reproductive Health Association, Malaysia (FRHAM), the leading service-based non-profit NGO in Malaysia advocating and promoting SRH, including family planning, and reproductive rights.

The GTP Agreement provides placements for students to gain valuable work experience at FRHAM. This partnership offers holistic career opportunities, emphasizing industry-academia collaboration and early talent development for immediate workforce entry.

A huge congratulations to the School of Psychology and Social Sciences for their dedicated efforts in making this partnership a reality!

23 October 2024: SNS Child and Family Development Clinic

We witnessed a groundbreaking partnership between IMU and SNS Child and Family Development Clinic who are passionate in helping children and families to learn, grow, and transform through Children Therapies, Children Enrichment Programs, Inclusion Education Services, Seminars and Workshops, Counselling Clinic, Assessment Services, and Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) Services. They provide a loving and safe space for children, teenagers, adults, and families to learn and grow holistically.

The GTP Agreement provides placements for students to gain valuable work experience at SNS. This partnership offers holistic career opportunities, emphasising industry-academia collaboration and early talent development for immediate workforce entry.

We are excited to embark on this journey together and look forward to the positive outcomes of significant collaboration. Congratulations to School of Psychology and Social Sciences for their dedicated efforts in making this partnership a reality!

11 October 2024: Growth Charger

IMU University signed an MOU with Growth Charger on 11 October, 2024, establishing a partnership to strengthen IMU’s student start-up ecosystem.

This collaboration will focus on initiatives such as developing hackathons, incubation, and accelerator programmes tailored for student start-ups, allocating resources, including funding, mentorship, and infrastructure support, promoting an entrepreneurial culture within the university community. It also offers student start-ups access to funding and mentorship opportunities.