The Connexion Conference & Event Centre in Bangsar South buzzed with excitement on 14 July 2024 as alumni, faculty, and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the partnership between INTI International University & Colleges and the University of Hertfordshire (UH). The event highlighted three decades of academic excellence, international cooperation, and the transformative power of education.
Lecturers, staff, and INTI-UH alumni pose for a photo.
Representatives from the British High Commission in Malaysia and Professor Quintin McKellar, Vice Chancellor of the University of Hertfordshire, added significance to the event. Professor McKellar, who attended the INTI International University and INTI International College Subang convocation ceremonies earlier, expressed pride in the partnership.
(Left to right) Roselyn Chua, Chief Executive of INTI College Sabah; Dr Jane Lim, Vice President of Academic Support and Partnership Unit & Chief Executive, INTI International College Subang; Sayaz Miah, Director of International, University of Hertfordshire; Professor Quintin McKellar, Vice Chancellor of University of Hertfordshire; Jonathan Driver, Director of Global Partnerships, Global Experience & Study Abroad, University of Hertfordshire; Chong Kok Wai, CEO of INTI International University & Colleges; and Naomi Yang, Assistant Vice President of Career Services, INTI International University & Colleges.
“Over the last 30 years, we have witnessed many of INTI’s achievements; one of them is seeing INTI receiving their university status for their Nilai campus,” he remarked. “Our links with INTI as part of our internationalisation initiatives have given us the King’s Award for Enterprise, the highest accolade that an institution in the United Kingdom could get. We have graduates from the UK who have achieved great things, and I also know that there are graduates in Malaysia who are leaders in their business communities – and I commend you for that.”
Chong Kok Wai, CEO of INTI International University & Colleges, emphasised the significance of the partnership, noting, “Thirty years ago, we had a dream to provide our students with the best education possible, filled with opportunities to grow, learn, and make a difference. Today, as I look around, I can proudly say that we’ve turned that dream into reality. Our partnership with the University of Hertfordshire has grown into something remarkable, like planting a seed and nurturing it until it becomes a majestic tree whose branches extend far and wide, touching and enriching countless lives.”
(Left to right) Roberto Calleja; Head of Programme (Mass Communications) at INTI International College Subang’s Centre for University of Hertfordshire Programmes; Evas Khoo, Managing Director and Founder of Evas Education; and Goh Jay Ree, Managing Director of Coach Master.
A highlight of the celebration was a forum titled “Graduate Employability in the Generative AI Era: Employer Perspective & Gen Z Challenge & Opportunities.” Hosted by Roberto Calleja, Head of Programme (Mass Communications) at INTI International College Subang’s Centre for University of Hertfordshire Programmes, the forum featured distinguished alumni Goh Jay Ree, Managing Director of Coach Master, and Evas Khoo, Founder and Managing Director of Evas Educations. The panellists discussed how Artificial Intelligence shapes the current generation’s workplace, offering insights into Gen Z’s challenges and opportunities.
(Left to right) Sayaz Miah, Director of International, University of Hertfordshire; Jonathan Driver, Director of Global Partnerships, Global Experience & Study Abroad, University of Hertfordshire; Naomi Yang, Assistant Vice President of Career Services, INTI International University & Colleges; Professor Quintin McKellar, Vice Chancellor of University of Hertfordshire; Chong Kok Wai, CEO of INTI International University & Colleges; Dr Jane Lim, Vice President of Academic Support and Partnership Unit & Chief Executive, INTI International College Subang; Roselyn Chua, Chief Executive, INTI College Sabah.
The event also marked the launch of the INTI x UH Alumni Chapter, a new initiative to strengthen the bonds between alumni from both institutions. This chapter will provide a platform for alumni to reconnect, network, and participate in future events, fostering a sense of community and shared identity as INTIans and Herts.
The INTI-UH alumni reunion highlighted the strong impact of their partnership. Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to academic excellence and shared a vision of positively influencing more students in the future. As INTI and UH continue collaborating, their partnership aims to inspire and empower future generations.
A group photo of the audience at Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Bangsar South.