{"id":7,"date":"2023-07-14T02:03:38","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T02:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/office.iium.edu.my\/oil\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2025-01-17T02:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T02:21:17","slug":"about-us-director","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/office.iium.edu.my\/oil\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7\" class=\"elementor elementor-7\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ef8220 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ef8220\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1adee6e\" data-id=\"1adee6e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-847d9e4\" data-id=\"847d9e4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-339c88c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"339c88c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/ZTQNMW0vxMk?si=OHnA71ncjdwVqcfT&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89dd1fd elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89dd1fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<blockquote>\n<p><b><i>In the dynamic landscape of higher education and innovation, fostering strong ties between academia and industry is essential for the success and relevance of our institution.<br><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>University-industry collaborations serve as a powerful catalyst for innovation. By bringing together the intellectual capital of our academic community with the practical expertise of industry partners, we create a synergistic environment where groundbreaking ideas take root and flourish. These collaborations not only advance the frontiers of knowledge but also translate academic research into tangible solutions that address real-world challenges.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Furthermore, the importance of these partnerships extends beyond the academic realm. They play a key role in shaping the educational experience of our students, providing them with opportunities to engage in real-world projects, internships, and collaborative research endeavors. This integration of academic learning with industry exposure equips our graduates with the skills, insights, and adaptability needed to excel in today&#8217;s competitive job market.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Economically, university-industry collaborations contribute significantly to regional and national development. By facilitating the transfer of knowledge, technologies, and innovations from our academic community to industries, we actively participate in the growth and competitiveness of various sectors. This not only enhances our university&#8217;s standing but also reinforces our commitment to societal progress.<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><b><i>IIUM have been recognized globally as one of the leading higher learning institutions that promote the best practices in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Sustainable industrial development&nbsp;ensures that resources are used conservatively and efficiently. SDG global goal aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. The university and industry may form partnerships and alliances with each other to share our vision and goals, and leverage on expertise, resources, and networks.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>As we navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving world, the Office of Industrial Links remains dedicated to facilitating and nurturing these valuable partnerships. Our goal is to create an ecosystem where collaboration is seamless, and the exchange of ideas between academia and industry becomes a natural and mutually beneficial process.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>I invite all members of our university community to actively participate in and support our efforts to strengthen university-industry collaborations. Together, we can leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, foster academic excellence, and contribute to the prosperity of our university and the communities we serve.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cd22624\" data-id=\"cd22624\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-66724b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"66724b8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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STATEMENT<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8461\" aria-expanded=\"false\">VISSION AND MISSION<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8461\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8461\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><h2><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/h2><p>To be the benchmark for higher learning institutions in Asia, Asia Pacific and OIC regions for highly impactful and sustainable projects that link academia, the industry and the community<\/p><h2><strong>Mission<\/strong><\/h2><p>Fostering, maintaining, coordinating and developing the highest quality workforce via sustainable links with the industry which leads to mutually beneficial networking between university and industries which will positively impact the community<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8462\" aria-expanded=\"false\">TERM OF REFERENCE<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8462\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8462\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><ul><li>To create and establish sustainable links and relations between IIUM, the industry and the community<\/li><li>To act as a liaison office between IIUM staff and students, the industry and the community<\/li><li>To coordinate IIUM staff and student attachment to industries and staff and student engagement with the community<\/li><li>To manage outputs and deliverable from the established links between IIUM staff 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