UBM Hosts Faculty Workshop on Research Collaboration in Design and Artistic Practice with Universiti Sains Malaysia
The Visual Communication Design and Interactive Design Study Programs, Faculty of Technology and Design, Universitas Bunda Mulia (UBM), organized a faculty development workshop titled “Research Collaboration in Design and Artistic Practice” on 15 July 2026. The workshop featured three distinguished academics from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM): Assoc. Professor Muhizam Mustafa, PhD, Dr. Mohd Asyiek Mat Desa, and Dr. Mohammad Khizal bin Mohamed Saat.
The workshop was designed to strengthen lecturers’ understanding of contemporary research in design and artistic practice, covering topics such as publishing high-impact research, integrating creative practice with industry and innovation, and conducting practice-based and practice-led research at the master’s and doctoral levels.
The event fostered an engaging and interactive discussion, with UBM lecturers actively raising questions on research collaboration, international publications, and pathways to pursuing doctoral (PhD) studies. Participants also exchanged ideas on developing sustainable research agendas, expanding international academic networks, and enhancing research quality through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Beyond the workshop sessions, the meeting also served as an opportunity for academic exchange between UBM and USM. Representatives from both institutions discussed curriculum development and shared perspectives on implementing Outcome-Based Education (OBE) to better align learning outcomes with industry needs and international academic standards. The discussion included a curriculum review and explored potential collaborations in research, academic publications, faculty exchange, and future joint academic initiatives.
Through this workshop, Universitas Bunda Mulia reaffirms its commitment to strengthening research capacity, promoting international collaboration, and continuously enhancing the quality of higher education in design and the creative industries.
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Dosen DKV dan Desain Interaktif UBM Ikuti Pelatihan Research Collaboration in Design and Artistic Practice
Program Studi Desain Komunikasi Visual (DKV) dan Program Studi Desain Interaktif (DI) Fakultas Teknologi dan Desain Universitas Bunda Mulia menyelenggarakan pelatihan dosen bertajuk “Research Collaboration in Design and Artistic Practice” pada Rabu, 15 Juli 2026. Kegiatan ini menghadirkan tiga akademisi dari Universiti Sains Malaysia, yaitu Assoc. Professor Muhizam Mustafa, PhD, Dr. Mohd Asyiek Mat Desa, dan Dr. Mohammad Khizal bin Mohamed Saat.
Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk memperluas wawasan dosen mengenai pengembangan penelitian di bidang desain dan praktik artistik, strategi meningkatkan kualitas publikasi ilmiah, serta peluang kolaborasi riset internasional. Narasumber juga membagikan pengalaman mengenai pengembangan penelitian berbasis praktik (practice-based dan practice-led research), integrasi penelitian dengan industri kreatif, serta pengembangan studi magister dan doktoral di bidang seni dan desain.
Kegiatan berlangsung secara interaktif dengan antusiasme peserta yang tinggi. Pada sesi diskusi, dosen-dosen UBM aktif mengajukan berbagai pertanyaan mengenai strategi membangun kolaborasi penelitian internasional, pengembangan publikasi bereputasi, hingga peluang dan persiapan melanjutkan studi ke jenjang doktor (S3). Diskusi juga membahas implementasi penelitian berbasis praktik dalam pengembangan karier akademik serta kontribusinya terhadap peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran.
Selain sesi pelatihan, kegiatan ini turut dimanfaatkan sebagai forum pertukaran gagasan akademik antara Universitas Bunda Mulia dan Universiti Sains Malaysia. Kedua institusi berdiskusi mengenai pengembangan kurikulum yang selaras dengan kebutuhan industri dan standar internasional, termasuk penerapan pendekatan Outcome-Based Education (OBE) dalam proses pembelajaran. Pertemuan tersebut menjadi langkah awal untuk menjajaki peluang kolaborasi yang lebih luas dalam bidang penelitian, pengembangan kurikulum, publikasi ilmiah, serta kegiatan akademik lainnya.
Melalui penyelenggaraan pelatihan ini, Universitas Bunda Mulia terus menunjukkan komitmennya dalam meningkatkan kapasitas dosen, memperkuat budaya riset, serta memperluas jejaring kerja sama internasional sebagai bagian dari upaya meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan tinggi di bidang desain dan industri kreatif.