Person to Contact: Prof. Dr. Fong Soon Fook, Ext : 1800

 

1.    In line with the aspiration for the use of flexible, innovative education methods, the Higher Education Minister, Dato 'Seri Idris Jusoh has suggested the application of gamification as an effective teaching and learning tool and to create better understanding of the local values and national identity among people and students.

 

2.    Gamification is defined as  game based learning and learning activities using games approaches that might not necessarily involve computer technology . Gamification makes the learning process to become more attractive, interactive and engaging.

 

3.    As a measure to help the Ministry of Higher Education to obtain information regarding the best practices in public universities,  a survey form entitled “Implementation Data of Best Practices in Gamification among Public Universities” have been prepared. It covers the following aspects:

 

·         Learning and Teaching (L&T)
·         Research
·         Publication
·         Consultation
·         Academic Supervision
·         Commercialisation
·         Talent Development Programme

 

 

The survey form as attached needs to be filled and submitted by 26 August 2016 to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Prof. Dr. Fong Soon Fook, Coordinator of OER@UMS)

 

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM : ECO-CAMPUS MANAGEMENT CENTRE

SUBJECT: SUSTAINABILITY TALK :PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF GREEN CITIES

 

 

 

Kota Kinabalu: To mark the National Day, Universiti Malaysia Sabah is organizing a run called ‘Larian Merdeka 10km Ke Puncak UMS’ on the 27th of August 2016. This event is organized by Jawatankuasa Kebajikan, Rekreasi dan Libatsama Masyarakat (KARIB) under the Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning (PPIB). KARIB is led by Veronica Petrus Atin, who is one of the lecturers in PPIB, while the coordinator of the run is Erwin Rusfian who is an administrative staff in PPIB.

 

This run aims to strengthen the spirit of patriotism not only among members of UMS but also the public who are interested to participate in this event. At the same time, the community is encouraged to participate in order to lead a healthier lifestyle through this family-friendly experience.

 

The registration fees are RM 30 for university and secondary school students, RM 50 for adults (open to all), and RM 60 for walk-in registration. The fees are inclusive of the event T-shirt and a running-kit. There will be two categories: men’s, and women’s.

 

Runners who register for the run will receive a certificate of participation. The three fastest runners to complete the 10km route for the men’s and women’s category will win a trophy and a certificate of participation, and the first 25 finishers in each category will receive a medal and a certificate of participation.  .

 

The entry forms and other details are now available on the event’s official Facebook page Larian Merdeka 10km ke Puncak UMS, as well as in the PPIB administration office.

 

For registration and more information please contact Erwin Rusfian at the (014) 3335392.

 

 

Please be informed that the access to the application system UMS closed temporarily due for maintenance work on all servers  and networks equipment in the Data Center JTMK. The maintenance is scheduled by the following provisions:

 

 

Sorry in advance for your inconvenience.