ISU, Asia e University sign MoU to expand higher study and research

International Standard University (ISU) and Asia e University (AeU) Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand higher study opportunities, strengthen academic collaboration, and promote joint research initiatives.

The MoU signing ceremony and a discussion session titled Exploring Higher Study Opportunities were held at the ISU Auditorium, organised by the Center for Research, Development, and Publications (CRDP) of ISU, says a press release.

Associate Professor Dr Norlina Binti Kamudin, Vice President, Group Talent Management and Development of Asia e University, and Associate Professor Dr Swa Lee Lee, Director of the School of Graduate Studies at Asia e University, attended the event as guests of honour. The session was chaired by ISU Treasurer Professor H T M Quader Newaz.

Special guests included Professor Md Abul Kashem, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology; Professor Dr Hakikur Rahman, Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Professor Mohammad Ali of the Department of Business Administration; and Md Faizullah Kawshik, Registrar of International Standard University.

Dr Norlina Binti Kamudin said the collaboration would open new opportunities for students to pursue international-standard higher education and research, adding that it would also help strengthen ISU’s position in the global academic arena.

Dr Swa Lee Lee said the MoU was not merely a formal agreement but a milestone that would deepen academic cooperation between the two institutions. She said it would facilitate student and faculty exchange, joint research activities, and curriculum development, and expressed optimism that the partnership would expand access to internationally recognised higher education.

Speakers at the programme highlighted prospects for postgraduate education, faculty exchange, collaborative research, and academic mobility. ISU said the initiative reflects its commitment to international academic partnerships and to enhancing global exposure for its students and faculty members.