UniSZA Signs MoU With Vet Partners To Strengthen Industry Collaboration

KUALA NERUS, July 15 (Bernama) -- Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), through its Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FPV), strengthened its industry collaboration network by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vet Partners (M) Sdn Bhd today.

UniSZA vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Fadzli Adam said the strategic collaboration aimed to enhance veterinary education, high-impact research, and the development of competent and competitive talent in line with current industry needs.

He said the collaboration was also aligned with the aspirations of the UniSZA Strategic Plan (PSU) 2023-2030 through the implementation of several key strategies.

"This collaboration is expected to serve as a strong platform to enhance opportunities for industrial training, talent development, professional expertise sharing, and the implementation of academic and research programmes that benefit students, lecturers and industry players.

"Among the key focuses agreed upon through this MoU are that both parties will collaborate in providing a platform to strengthen teaching, learning and practical training activities, including industrial training, clinical exposure, veterinary practical sessions and animal patient handling training," he said after the MoU signing ceremony between UniSZA and Vet Partners at the Gong Badak Campus.

Fadzli signed the MoU on behalf of UniSZA, while Vet Partners was represented by its chief executive officer Dr Tan Check Nam.

Fadzli said the collaboration would also serve as a catalyst for the development of more progressive and competitive veterinary education, while strengthening ties between the university and industry.

"We also hope that more quality graduates will be produced, thereby enhancing the impact of the country's research and innovation," he said.

-- BERNAMA