Rescue work is inefficient and floods strike and sacrifice the elderly?

By Assoc. Prof. Dr Goh Yi Sheng, Head – Department of Art, Design and Media, School of Arts, Sunway University It seems to be a “normal” situation in Malaysia that disasters occur whenever it rains. Since the great floods at the end of December last year, urban residents have been terrified by the word “rain” and are still struggling…

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A happier gut and a happier you — preventing and managing inflammatory bowel diseases

By Dr. Mageswari Ranjanthran, Lecturer, Sunway Business School, Sunway University Do you have a friend or family member with inflammatory bowel disease? Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease, are chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract caused by interactions between genetic, environmental, immunological and microbial factors. While the incidence and prevalence of IBD in…

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FCRI awards six pilot research projects and one Flagship project to advance research in future cities

Following a competitive call we have funded 6 seedcorn projects and one flagship. The seedcorn projects last for a year and aim at developing novel high-risk research. The Flagship project is a three-year long research platform that would advance a key area within FCRI and expand its collaborative network. Here is a list of the funded projects. You can…

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Arts Beats Festival: Cultural Sustainability for the Urban Setting

The Art Beats Festival, supported by the Global Advancement Fund (GAF) of Lancaster University, stands as a testament to the international nature of collaboration in the world of arts and academia. Convened and curated by Prof. Mayco A. Santaella from Sunway University and Dr. Maryam Ghorbankarimi from Lancaster University, this festival represents a fusion of talents and ideas from…

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FCRI Cities Flagship Programme Call – Round 2

Deadline: 14th August 2023 We would like to draw your attention to this opportunity to lead or be a partner in a new major research initiative from the Future Cities Research Institute(FCRI).  FCRI is a new interdisciplinary, joint research institute between the universities of Lancaster (UK) and Sunway (Malaysia) which has a focus on cities of the future and tackling…

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FCRI INTERNAL SEED CORN GRANT 2023

The FCRI Research Committee invites research applications from Sunway University and Lancaster University a grant up to a maximum of £5,000 + RM30,000 in support of activities that will enable a future research application to Minister of Higher Education (MY), UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), or other external international funding call. This scheme is a short-term research grant intended…

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FCRI: My City Competition – Experiencing the Urban Fabrics

Are you a city slicker with a passion for storytelling? Show us your skills and enter our My City Competition! We’re looking for captivating pieces of writing, stunning photography, or engaging short videos that showcase your unique perspective on your hometown, urban life, or urban landscapes. Whether you’re exploring the historic streets of Lancaster, or the modern infrastructure of…

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FCRI Cities Flagship Programme Call

Deadline: 15th May 2023 We would like to draw your attention to this opportunity to lead or be a partner in a new major research initiative from the Future Cities Research Institute(FCRI).  FCRI is a new interdisciplinary, joint research institute between the universities of Lancaster (UK) and Sunway (Malaysia) which has a focus on cities of the future and tackling…

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FCRI and ASEAN Education Cities Conference 2023

Co-organised by FCRI, the ASEAN Education Cities Conference 2023 focuses on the way cities function as spaces for education, but also how educational institutions can support the sustainable development of cities and communities, through research, teaching, policy advising and public engagement. The AECC 2023 will serve as a platform for researchers and scholars from academic, industry, organisations and other…

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