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Recap: UMSDC Introduces 2 UM Living Labs Grant:
UM Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Living Labs & UM Circular Economy Living Labs

UM Living Labs @ UMSDC and SDG Clinic (Workshop)
Date: 5 December 2022 (Monday)
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Engagement: 122 UM Researchers 

 

As part of the strategic sustainability enculturation among the UM researchers, UM Sustainability and Development Centre (UMSDC), with the support of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) and in close collaboration with the Department of Development and Estate Maintenance (JPPHB), UMSDC and its unit EcoCampus@UM embarks on a new sustainability research journeys. 

Two new UM Living Labs @ UMSDC grants are introduced to promote Green Culture @ UM, Circular Economy, and Carbon-Neutral lifestyle through action and a transdisciplinary research platform. A special slot on UMLL @ UMSDC and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Clinic was held successfully with the participation of 122 UM researchers. The session was delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad (Director) and facilitated by Mr. Mohd Fadhli Rahmat Fakri and Mr. Affan Nasaruddin.

The focus of the two grants: The grant covers areas as listed in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UM Sustainability Policy 2021-2025, UM Eco-Campus Blueprint (UMECB), Circular Economy, and Carbon Neutral while also supporting the national and local agendas such as Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (SPV2030). 
 

The timeline for the launch and call for the application of these two new UM Living Labs Grants are as follows:

  • Application period: 25th November 2022 (Friday) until 14th December 2022 (Wednesday).
  • Internal preliminary proposal screening: 12 - 15 December 2022
    Shortlisted Announcements: 16 December 2022 (Friday)
  • Proposal Pitching Session: 19 December 2022 (Monday)
  • Results Announcement and Grant Conferment: Final Week of December 2022 (upon final endorsement by DVC Research and Innovation)
     

Thanks to all applicants of these two new UM Living Labs Grants for their time and efforts. Congratulations in advance to all successful grant holders and team members!
 

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