Saturday, 18 April 2020

Fusionex, Heriot-Watt University collaborate to nurture resilient future talent

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Fusionex has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Heriot-Watt, a prestigious leading UK university, to embark on a strategic collaboration that will enable the exchange of invaluable industry knowledge, insights and expertise.

According to a statement from the multi award-winning data technology specialist, the initiative will enable students to face the difficult economic realities that have emerged as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The MoU was signed by key representatives of each organisation, namely, Fusionex Vice-President, Chen Keat Ming; and Heriot-Watt University Provost and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi.

This partnership will see Fusionex providing employment and internship opportunities to graduates of the university’s data science programme, as well as setting up a scholarship and other programmes for outstanding students.

Other areas of cooperation include joint consultancy activities in various academic and professional fields, joint organisation of data science-related events and providing mentorship to scholars of the university.

In addition, Fusionex will also serve as a member on the University’s industry advisory panel and panel member for their public forum to promote awareness of Data Science as a career option.

The MoU is in line with Fusionex’s endeavour to nurture a new generation of data scientists, analysts and engineers who are fully-equipped to meet the growing demands of the technology landscape, both now and in the future.

-- BERNAMA

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