Gearing towards sustainability, UNIMAS have been actively contributing into local and national level Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) policy development. UNIMAS are committed to driving positive societal and environmental change through our active participation in shaping sustainable policies and solutions. 

The Involvement of UNIMAS In The 5^th Session of the Malaysia Urban Forum : Catalysing Tranformative Actions for Sustainable and Resilient Urbanisation

UNIMAS has been one of the main partner in the The Malaysia Urban Forum (MUF) in 2023. MUF is an annual national urban forum that serves as a platform for inclusive dialogues and conversations with the aim of enhancing and advancing sustainable urbanization strategies, policies, and programs. Aligned with the UN-Habitat's National Urban Forum framework, MUF facilitates inclusive discussions to improve Malaysia's urbanization strategies, policies, programs, and actions. The forum encourages the active participation of local, regional, and national government representatives, as well as relevant stakeholders who support a sustainable urban agenda

The 5^th Session of the Malaysia Urban Forum : Catalysing Tranformative Actions for Sustainable and Resilient Urbanisation (Report)

The 5^th Session of the Malaysia Urban Forum 2023 in Kuching Expected to attract 5,000 participants (News)

The NGO continuously partnered with UNIMAS to share their passion in community and charity works

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) to be partnered with non-government organisation, Hope Place, to share its journey in humanitarian work and inspire the next generation of social workers. (Link)

UNIMAS have been actively initiating and engaging in cross-sectoral dialogues concerning the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as conferences that involve government representatives and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These collaborative discussions are integral to our commitment to advancing the SDGs and fostering cooperation among stakeholders.

The Involvement of UNIMAS In The 5^th Session of the Malaysia Urban Forum : Catalysing Tranformative Actions for Sustainable and Resilient Urbanisation

UNIMAS has been one of the main partner in the The Malaysia Urban Forum (MUF) in 2023. In the MUF 2023, UNIMAS has been actively involved in dialogues such as High Level Dialogue and Regional Dialogue with diverse stakeholders which include local government, education institutions, NGOs and the publics.

The 5^th Session of the Malaysia Urban Forum : Catalysing Tranformative Actions for Sustainable and Resilient Urbanisation (Report)

 

Empowering Communities through Service Learning: Strengthening Collaboration for Innovation and Sustainable Development

The Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT) has bring an impactful Service Learning event that brought together academics, industry professionals, NGOs, and local community leaders. (Link)

University Sustainability Centre (UNIMAS), is part of the Borneo Studies Network (BSN), a network of research institutions working together to promote interdisciplinary research, knowledge sharing, and capacity building in Borneo

UNIMAS Rolls Out Red Carpet For Borneo Studies Network 6th Scientific Committee Gathering

Collaborating on best practices for SDGs is crucial to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by uniting a broad spectrum of stakeholders from governmental bodies, civil society, corporate enterprises, and academic institutions. Among the collaborative initiatives in which UNIMAS has actively participated are:

UNIMAS has been reporting all of the 17 SDGs through published reports and websites. Publication of SDG reports can be access through the links below :

SDG 1

SDG 2

SDG 3

SDG 4

SDG 5

SDG 6

SDG 7

SDG 8

SDG 9

SDG 10

SDG 11

SDG 12

SDG 13

SDG 14

SDG 15

SDG 16

SDG 17

UNIMAS Sustainability Report 2021/2022

UNIMAS SDG Report Oct 2022 - June 2022

Course Learning Outcome (CLO) Alignment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

At UNIMAS, we are deeply committed to promoting meaningful education about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across our university. We have taken the initiative to align every Course Learning Outcome with the corresponding SDGs, thereby ensuring the relevance and applicability of these global objectives to all our students.

Through academic offerings. UNIMAS offers several courses and programmes that are related to sustainability providing our students with opportunities to deepen their understanding on these global goals. Among them are :

 

Coursework programme

Master in Environmental Management (Development Planning)
Master in Environmental Science (Land Use And Water Resource Management)
Master of Science in Sustainable Aquaculture


Courses

CDM6033 - Sustainable Development and Indigenous Communities 
CML6032 - Sustainable Soil Resource Management \
EBD7114 - Government, Public Policy and Sustainable Business
BEQ4353 - Construction Sustainability
BEQ6013 - Construction Sustainability
BEQ6063 - Energy and Sustainability in Construction Design Management
KNC4393 - Sustainability in Energy Industry

UNIMAS extends our educational mission beyond our campus boundaries and engaging with the wider community. We take pride in our dedicated outreach educational activities that serve a diverse range of individuals, including our esteemed alumni, local residents, and displaced people. These initiatives exemplify our dedication to lifelong learning and community empowerment.

 

 

Service Learning Malaysia - University for Society (SULAM)

SULAM (Service Learning Malaysia - University for Society) is one of the High-Impact Educational Practices (HIEPs) outlined in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025. SULAM is a teaching and learning approach that integrates course learning objectives with community service, in which students interact with the community to solve local problems using the knowledge and skills learned in lectures. All UNIMAS students will participate in SULAM at least once during their studies. SULAM has a credit value, and the hours of community service count toward the total number of hours students study for the appropriate course. Among the objectives of SULAM are to improve student learning by connecting theory with practice in the real world; Improve character, civic skills and citizenship among students and to fulfill the needs of the community through volunteering activities by using the 'expertise' of students according to the discipline.


Other outreach programmes includes :

• Hand In Hand We Make a Difference
• Service Learning in Small-Medium Enterprises Involved in Crop Management
• Waste Management Training in Community
• Sustainable Plastic Waste Management In Rural Kapit

The reports on this programmes can be accessed here.