Sustainability News

MSc Life Sciences Student, Yong Joon Yee wins USD$3,500 grant from Bat Conservation International!

Yong Joon Yee, a second year MSc Life Sciences student recently won a grant of USD$3,000 from Bat Conservation International (BCI), and an additional USD$500 as an award winner of the Verne and Marion Read Bat Conservation Honor.

Prof G Reuben Clements Appointed Biodiversity Expert Panel for Climate Governance Malaysia

Prof. Reuben was approached by the World Bank Group and Climate Governance Malaysia, the Malaysian Chapter of World Economic Forum on Climate Governance, to educate the finance sector on forest and biodiversity conservation issues.

The UN Women 2021 Malaysia WEPs for Leadership Commitment

Professor Elizabeth Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Education Group is The UN Women 2021 Malaysia WEPs Awardee for Leadership Commitment.

Sunway University Celebrates Sixth Anniversary of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

25 September 2021 marks the sixth anniversary of the 17 United Nations SDGs.

Sunway University Announces the Establishment of the New Sunway Centre for Planetary Health

Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah, Foundation Chancellor of Sunway University and Professor Sibrandes Poppema, University President announced the establishment of the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, and have appointed senior Malaysian health and humanitarian expert, Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah…

In Covid-19 Era, New Mums Face New Challenges Caring for Newborns

Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, executive director at Sunway Centre for Planetary Health at Sunway University, said that technology has afforded mothers some good communication tools to help keep away postpartum blues.

Authors on Authors: Occupational Safety & Health: Present Challenges & Prospects

Sunway University Press successfully organised an Authors on Authors public conversation on the topic Occupational Safety & Health: Present Challenges & Prospects

Education Stakeholders Must Come Together To Ensure No One Is Left Behind, Urges SEG CEO

In response to the challenges faced by higher education institutions and student populations resulting from school closures, Sunway Education Group (SEG) and employment-focused higher education evaluation firm, AppliedHE co-hosted a webinar on “Higher Education…

Sunway International School Green Team Initiatives

The Sunway International School (SIS) continues to undertake initiatives towards advancing awareness on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sunway University Ranks as Highest Private Education Institution in Malaysia for Commitment Towards Sustainability

Sunway University is the highest ranked private university in Malaysia within the globally recognised Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021. These rankings represent a global performance table that assesses universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),…

Sustainable and Inclusive Wellness Tourism for a Post-COVID-19 Recovery Strategy in Southeast Asia

At a recent a School of Hospitality and Service Management research seminar of the Asia Pacific Centre for Hospitality Research (APCHR), Dr Jaeyeon Choe, presented on “Sustainable and Inclusive Wellness Tourism for a Post-COVID-19 Recovery Strategy in Southeast Asia”.

Bear Essentials of Biodiversity: From Passion to Empowerment

Sunway University Press successfully organised the forum Bear Essentials of Biodiversity: From Passion to Empowerment a virtual event held in conjunction with the International Day for Biological Diversity 2021.