UrFU signed Memorandum of Understanding with University of Technology MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

14:04, September 13, 2023

By the initiative of GSEM UrFU, on September 5, 2023, UrFU and the University of Technology MARA (UiTM) agreed to begin cooperation

By  the initiative of  GSEM UrFU, on September 5, 2023, UrFU and the University of Technology MARA (UiTM) agreed to begin cooperation

The corresponding Memorandum of Understanding was signed in on-line format by the rector of UrFU Victor Koksharov and the rector of UiTM Mohd Rasdi Zaini, which marked the beginning of mutual cooperation between universities in a wide range of areas with priority in the field of economics, business and management. First of all, this concerns the development of student mobility and the visiting teachers and scientists mobility to conduct research and lectures, as well as the exchange of library materials and scientific publications, the holding of scientific    symposia, conferences and other areas of academic and research cooperation.

“For a long time Malaysia has been a promising direction for the development of academic cooperation, interesting both for students and for teachers and researchers. The development of academic exchanges and cooperation in the field of scientific research will help to reach a new level of economic and cultural cooperation between countries. Our colleague Professor Kazi Sohag, head of the Laboratory for International and Regional Economics at GSEM, one of the TOP-3 young economists in Russia, already has the experience in implementing scientific projects with UiTM, and I hope that within the framework of the Laboratory we will be able to implement new interesting international research,” - noted the director of GSEM UrFU Dmitry Tolmachev.

“UiTM is a recognized university with the experience in education and research and a dynamic program of collaboration with many international partners, -  said the rector of  UiTM Mohd Rasdi Zaini. — And, of course, we are very pleased to see among our partners the Ural Federal University - one of the leading universities in Russia, with a rich history, traditions and success in the field of training of qualified personnel for enterprises. The work of the university’s scientists, whose achievements are known not only in Russia but also far beyond its borders, also inspires great respect.”

Professor Kazi Sohag: «Once I obtained my PhD degree from the National University of Malaysia in September 2017, I immediately joined the Accounting Research Institute (ARI) at the University Technology MARA (UiTM) under the guidance of Professor Emeritus Normah Omar, who is widely recognized as one of the most influential women in Islamic finance. My experience at ARI was truly inspiring, and I feel grateful for having worked alongside such accomplished mentors. Later, I decided to move to Russia and join UrFU as a senior researcher. Although I have since left UiTM, I continue to collaborate with ARI through various means, such as supervising PhD students, organizing workshops, and engaging in joint research projects. It gives me great pleasure to see that URFU and UiTM have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which promises to foster even closer ties between our institutions. I am confident that this partnership will lead to numerous benefits for both parties». 

 

MARA University of Technology (UiTM) is the one of the largest universities in Malaysia. It was founded in 1956. The university consists of one main campus and 34 additional campuses throughout the country. The university offers more than 500 undergraduate and graduate programs. About 187,994 full-time and part-time students, as well as international students study there. UiTM ranks: 104th in QS Asia University Rankings 2023; 555th in QS World University Rankings 2023; 4th in Malaysia. UiTM's rated subjects in 2023 include Accounting and Finance, Business and Management Studies, Economics and Econometrics. Its Faculty of Business and Management  is accredited by the FAA (Finance Accreditation Agency), and is the EFMD member. UiTM Graduate School of Business is the AACSB Member