University launches Malaysia Alumni Association
LJMU has launched the LJMU Malaysia Alumni Association at an official event held at the British Council in Kuala Lumpur.
The university partnered with YPC International College, the exclusive provider of LJMU degrees in Malaysia, to create the association dedicated to strengthening connections among graduates.
More than 40 guests attended the launch of the association which will be a catalyst and opportunity for future members to network and connect with local and international industry leaders, reconnect with friends and classmates, celebrate excellence, and grow a strong and active LJMU Malaysia Alumni Association.
As part of the event, two alumni received special recognition awards, Philip Lew who graduated from LJMU, and Buvneswary Nathairajoo who graduated in the first cohort of Business Management students at YPC.
I hope my journey serves as encouragement to current and future LJMU students—to be courageous to strive for what you aim for, believe in your path, embrace challenges, and never underestimate the impact you can have.
LJMU alumni Philip Lew
On receiving the award, Philip Lew said:
“I am deeply honoured and truly grateful to receive the Liverpool John Moores University Alumni Recognition Award. To be recognised by a world class institution that played such a significant role in shaping who I am today is both humbling and meaningful.
“I hope my journey serves as encouragement to current and future LJMU students—to be courageous to strive for what you aim for, believe in your path, embrace challenges, and never underestimate the impact you can have.”
Celebrating our alumni’s achievements
As part of the LJMU delegation’s visit to Kuala Lumpur, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, International Relations, Dr Julia Wang, Principal Lecturer in the School of Engineering, Dr Robyn Pyne, and LJMU Head of Professional Learning and Enterprise at the School of Education, Dr Fran Tracey, also attended the British Council’s ‘Study UK Alumni Awards’ held in the city.
LJMU School of Sport and Exercise Science graduate Philip Lew was also recognised as a finalist at the awards in the Culture, Creativity and Sport Award category. Since graduating Philip has continued his research in the field of sport psychology and was also a Sport Psychologist for Team Malaysia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as well as providing psychological support to Malaysian athletes across more than 40 sports.
Dr Julia Wang, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, International Relations, said:
“It’s been an incredible visit to Kuala Lumpur to relaunch this next alumni chapter in Malaysia.
“We have some incredible graduates who have studied with us over the years and to be able to create this new association means we can continue to celebrate their achievements and excellence in their chosen professions across the globe and reconnect future generations of graduates.”
Find out more about the Malaysia Alumni Association
To find out more and receive further updates about the Malaysia Alumni Association join us on our alumni platform, LJMU Connect.
LJMU is fifth in the UK for numbers of students studying with us through our Global Partner Network with almost 24,000 students studying at our 17 global partner institutions. Find out more about LJMU’s international partnerships.
