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CICS initiates global partnership between UST and Curtin University Malaysia

Published Dec 18, 2025 03:31 pm
The UST and Curtin Malaysia delegation
The UST and Curtin Malaysia delegation
The University of Santo Tomas (UST), through its College of Information and Computing Sciences (CICS) and Curtin University Malaysia, the largest international campus of Curtin University, Australia, formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance research and academic cooperation between the two institutions. Officials and representatives from both universities attended the signing ceremony, which took place on September 4, 2025, at Curtin University Malaysia in Miri, Sarawak.
Representing UST were CICS dean asst. prof. Christopher D. Ladao, M.S.C.S., CICS Regent Rev. Fr. Gaspar Sigaya, O.P., CICS assistant dean assoc. prof. Perla P. Cosme, M.S.C.S., and CICS College secretary asst. prof. Arne B. Barcelo, Ph.D. Also included among the UST CICS delegates were Computer Science Department chair asst. prof. Cherry Rose R. Estabillo, M.S. Applied Math, Information Systems Department chair asst. prof. Janette E. Sideño, Ph.D., T.M., Information Technology Department chair prof. Noel E. Estrella, D.I.T., and CICS Internationalization coordinator prof. Donata D. Acula, Ph.D. Math Ed.
(From left:) Curtin Malaysia Faculty of Engineering and Science dean prof. Tuong-Thuy Vu, UST CICS dean Christopher D. Ladao, M.S.C.S., Curtin Malaysia pro vice-chancellor, president and chief executive prof. Vincent Lee, and UST CICS Regent Rev. Fr. Gaspar Sigaya, O.P.
(From left:) Curtin Malaysia Faculty of Engineering and Science dean prof. Tuong-Thuy Vu, UST CICS dean Christopher D. Ladao, M.S.C.S., Curtin Malaysia pro vice-chancellor, president and chief executive prof. Vincent Lee, and UST CICS Regent Rev. Fr. Gaspar Sigaya, O.P.
Representing Curtin University Malaysia were pro vice-chancellor, president and chief executive prof. Vincent Lee, Faculty of Engineering and Science dean prof. Tuong-Thuy Vu, associate dean of External Engagement assoc. prof. Ir. Dr. Lim Chye Ing, Electrical and Computer Engineering head of Department Dr. Chew Ing Ming, and other academics from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
The MOU sets out a framework for collaboration in the following areas: (1) joint educational and research activities, (2) exchange of faculty members for research, lectures, and discussion (3) exchange of students for study and research, (4) exchange of academic materials and academic publications, and (5) organization of joint academic and scientific conferences. Spanning over five years, this timeframe ensures that both universities can implement meaningful collaborative activities, evaluate outcomes, and chart new directions for future cooperation.
Dean Ladao (second from left) and prof. Lee (third from left) hold up their signed memoranda
Dean Ladao (second from left) and prof. Lee (third from left) hold up their signed memoranda
The importance of foreign academic connections in broadening learning horizons and promoting global knowledge sharing was emphasized by dean Ladao in his remarks. He pointed out that UST staff and students would explore new opportunities thanks to the partnership with Curtin University Malaysia, especially in the areas of computing sciences and information technology.
Citing the universities' shared dedication to innovation, sustainability, and academic quality, prof. Lee also expressed excitement about cooperating with UST. He underscored that the collaboration would improve relations in the sphere of higher education between Malaysia and the Philippines as well as between the institutions themselves.
Delegates from UST and Curtin University witness the signing of the MOU
Delegates from UST and Curtin University witness the signing of the MOU
A tour of Curtin Malaysia's campus facilities and the token exchange marked the end of the event and the start of a fruitful partnership. The MoU represents a major turning point in the development of closer links between Curtin and UST via innovation, research, and education, with CICS leading the way in this global endeavor benefitting the next generation of Thomasian IT experts.

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