Cuppa Coffee
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Cuppa Coffee

Cuppa Coffee with Prof. Elizabeth Lee Poster

Some may think that meeting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an organisation is an instance out of the question. However, on 22 April 2022, students of Sunway University and Sunway College’s student leadership bodies had the opportunity to meet the esteemed Professor Elizabeth Lee, CEO of Sunway Education Group, in person as she welcomed students for an afternoon dialogue and “Cuppa Coffee” in JC 3 Hall, University Building while ensuring to maintain SOPs. Likewise, audiences could tune in to the event’s live stream on Microsoft Teams from 3:30 PM – 5 PM. Besides Prof. Elizabeth, other outstanding persons attended the event, including Prof. Matthew Sansom, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Sunway University, Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam, Provost at Sunway University, and Prof. Mahendhiran Sanggaran Nair, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Engagement and Impact) at Sunway University.

Real Talk: The Russo-Ukrainian Saga
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Real Talk: The Russo-Ukrainian Saga

Disclaimer

The following article discusses topics of a sensitive nature which may be disturbing and/or controversial to some readers. Hence, reader discretion is advised. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the article belong solely to the author and do not reflect or represent  Sunway University and Sunway College’ values.

The information stated in this article is correct as of 5 April 2022. 

Stephen Hawking: A Life Well Lived
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Stephen Hawking: A Life Well Lived

In Commemoration of Stephen Hawking, Source: Rajalakshmi Engineering College FB

March 14 marks Stephen Hawking’s fourth death anniversary. Having lived 76 years, Hawking died on 14 March 2018 which brought much sadness to the world. Known for his great contribution to the world of science and cosmology, Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and an author who wrote the book, “A Brief History of Time”. He was also the director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. To commemorate this physicist, Echo has decided to write this article.  

Club and Societies Forum: Extracurricular to Employability
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Club and Societies Forum: Extracurricular to Employability

From the 10th to the 11th of February, Sunway University’s Student Council (SUSC) organised a forum in which students who joined had the opportunity to discover how to craft a bright future with their extracurricular involvements. The speakers on the 10th of February were Elaine Quek, a Year 3 Semester 1 Accounting and Finance student as well as Ko Jia Xin, a Year 2 Semester 3 Computer Science Student.  The speaker on the second day was Ms Sook Mun from Shopee’s People Team (Branding). 

Event Portal: Sunway University CNY Celebration 2022
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Event Portal: Sunway University CNY Celebration 2022

 新年快乐(Xin Nian Kuai Le)! 

While restrictions were placed to limit the number of guests gathering for Chinese New Year celebrations last year, everyone is beyond excited to look forward to a blast with vaccination opportunities. Marking February 1st this year, the year of the Tiger begins following the second new moon after the Winter Solstice. What most don’t know is that according to the Chinese Zodiac, 2022 marks the year of the Water Tiger that cycles every 60 years only. The year of the Tiger will be all about making massive changes. It will be a year of adventure and risk-taking to rediscover enthusiasm. Everyone is revved up, charity is at an all-time high, and social progress appears to be attainable once more.

Event Portal: What Are Your Favourite Sunwayians’ New Year’s Resolutions?
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Event Portal: What Are Your Favourite Sunwayians’ New Year’s Resolutions?

With January arriving, many of us come up with New Year’s resolutions that we are determined to stick to for the rest of the year. Although these resolutions are often abandoned a month or two later, abiding by these resolutions can actually do us a lot of good. Looking for some inspiration to set your own resolutions? Read on to find out the New Year’s resolutions of your beloved Sunwayians – famous TikTokers, a national rhythmic gymnast, Sunway University club presidents and more!

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