UPM Postgraduate INFO

IMPORTANT NOTICE: REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS FOR FIRST SEMESTER 2026/2027  Kindly be reminded, online course registration for First Semester 2025/2026 will start from 14 September 2026 until 04 October 2026 for Continue Student. The registration for the course must done within stipulated period. Failing to act as required will lead to 'Dropped' status. Students are advised to save a copy of the Registration Slip for future reference. Any further inquiries, please contact Academic Unit at sgs.academic@upm.edu.my. Please disregard this reminder if the course has been registered. Thank you. School of Graduate Studies Universiti Putra Malaysia

Dear Postgraduate Students, Please find the call for participation from IPGM as follows: Calling all educators, researchers and students — especially my friends outside Malaysia! 🇲🇾❤️ Come and join us at ICFE 2026 – International Conference on Future Education 2026! We have an Innovation Competition, Research Paper Presentations, Research Poster Competition and many more. 📅 3–5 November 2026 📍 KLSL Hotel Klang, Selangor, Malaysia LINK: https://icfe2026.my/icfe/ Scan the QR code on the poster for registration and more information. #ICFE2026 #InnovationCompetition #FutureEducation #InternationalConference 🌏 Calling all educators, researchers and students — especially my friends outside Malaysia! 🇲🇾❤️

📢 PUTRA SARJANA SEMINAR SERIES 2026 🎓 PHD ZERO CORRECTION STRATEGIES: PROBLEM STATEMENT, LITERATURE REVIEW STRUCTURE, AND TURNITIN AI 👨‍🏫 Speaker: Dr. Thavamaran Kanesan Chief Editor & Founder, Proofreading By A UK PhD 📅 27 August 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 💻 Online (Zoom) ✨ About the Speaker: Dr. Thavamaran Kanesan completed his PhD in 2 years and 11 months and has published 80+ research papers, mainly in SCI/SSCI Q1 journals. He has also secured over RM23.7 million in research grants and has extensive experience in academic consulting and research collaborations. 📌 Register now: http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/putrasarjana/ 🎯 Join us to learn practical strategies for stronger PhD writing, literature review, problem statements and Turnitin AI. #sgsupm #BerilmuBerbakti #WeLoveUPM

📢 CALL FOR PAPERS | PGSym 2026 Got research to share? Take it one step closer to publication! The 2nd Postgraduate Symposium (PGSym 2026) is now calling for postgraduate research papers under the theme: “Advancing Knowledge for a Sustainable, Digital, and Resilient Future” 🔬 3 Research Tracks • Science & Technology • Social Sciences • Agricultural Sciences ✨ Why PGSym 2026? 📚 All accepted manuscripts → Scopus-indexed edited book chapters ⭐ Selected high-quality manuscripts → invited for consideration in Scopus & WoS-indexed Pertanika journals 💻 Online presentations 🌏 Interdisciplinary research exchange 📝 Manuscripts accepted in English, Bahasa Melayu & Bahasa Indonesia Symposium date: 20–22 October 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline : 4 September 2026 Full Paper Submission Deadline: 25 September 2026 💰 Fee: RM600 (Local) | USD200 (International) per submission Submit your abstract today. Everyone can publish! 🔗 http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/pgsym 📧 info.pgsym@upm.edu.my

📢 PUTRA SARJANA SEMINAR SERIES 2026 🎓 PHD ZERO CORRECTION STRATEGIES: PROBLEM STATEMENT, LITERATURE REVIEW STRUCTURE, AND TURNITIN AI 👨‍🏫 Speaker: Dr. Thavamaran Kanesan Chief Editor & Founder, Proofreading By A UK PhD 📅 27 August 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 💻 Online (Zoom) ✨ About the Speaker: Dr. Thavamaran Kanesan completed his PhD in 2 years and 11 months and has published 80+ research papers, mainly in SCI/SSCI Q1 journals. He has also secured over RM23.7 million in research grants and has extensive experience in academic consulting and research collaborations. 📌 Register now: http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/putrasarjana/ 🎯 Join us to learn practical strategies for stronger PhD writing, literature review, problem statements and Turnitin AI.

*[POSTGRADUATE OPEN DAY 2.0 AND OATH-TAKING CEREMONY, FIRST SEMESTER 2026/2027]* Dear Postgraduate Students and Prospective Students, Congratulations and welcome to all new postgraduate students joining Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)! The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is pleased to invite you to the Postgraduate Open Day 2.0 and Oath-Taking Ceremony for New Postgraduate Students, First Semester 2026/2027. Date: 15 October 2026 (Thursday) Time: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Venue: Main Hall, Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Arts & Cultural Centre (PKSSAAS), UPM Dress Code: Formal *For New Postgraduate Students* The Oath-Taking Ceremony marks an important milestone as you begin your postgraduate journey at UPM. New students will also receive important briefings on academic and research matters, student affairs, learning support, publication, financial assistance, mobility opportunities, and key UPM services. *Postgraduate Open Day 2.0* Open to both new and prospective postgraduate students, the Postgraduate Open Day 2.0 provides an opportunity to discover UPM's postgraduate programmes, research ecosystem, facilities, support services, and academic opportunities. Representatives from relevant UPM Responsibility Centres (PTJs) will also be available to provide information and assist with enquiries. For prospective students, eligible visitors may receive a processing fee waiver voucher for their UPM admission application. Attendance is compulsory for all new postgraduate students. We look forward to welcoming you to UPM and sharing more about the postgraduate experience with you. Thank you. #sgsupm #BerilmuBerbakti #WeLoveUPM

🎓 PUTRA SARJANA SEMINAR SERIES 2026 🤖 Artificial Intelligence: A Gentle Attempt to Explain How Machines Learn Curious about how machines learn from data? This beginner-friendly session introduces the fundamentals of AI and supervised machine learning in a simple, accessible way. 👨‍🏫 Speaker: Dr. Alfian bin Abdul Halin Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Computer Science & IT, UPM 🔬 Expertise: Computer Vision 📅 19 August 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM 💻 https://zoom.us/j/93150903104?pwd=n31eTTUo4Job9D0ngx4DN2t5Tn1KjY.1 ✨ No prior knowledge of machine learning required! 🔗 Register: http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/putrasarjana/# Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how AI really works! 🚀

📊 *RESEARCH DATA EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP SERIES 2026* 📊 Assalamualaikum and Warm Greetings Sultan Abdul Samad Library (PSAS), UPM is pleased to invite researchers, postgraduate students, academic staff and interested participants to join the Research Data Empowerment Workshop Series 2026. The workshop details are as follows: 🎓 *SERIES 1: GOOGLE SHEETS WORKSHOP* 🎓 👤 Speaker: Cik Syafiqah Nabilah Jamali (Certified Data Steward) 📅 Date: 10 September 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 8.30 am - 1.00 pm 📍 Venue: Malawati Room, Block A, Sultan Abdul Samad Library 💰 Fee: RM 50.00 🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/4i3CgFDZDJQj6R3B8 ⏳ Closing Date for Registration: 3 September 2026 🎓 *SERIES 2: _BENGKEL VISUALISASI DATA MENGGUNAKAN MICROSOFT POWER BI_* 🎓 👤 Speaker: Ts. Mohd Afiq Rusly, Senior Librarian, PSAS UPM 📅 Date: 17 September 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm 📍 Venue: Malawati Room, Block A, Sultan Abdul Samad Library 💰 Fee: RM 100.00 🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/UzoyMGJrgzWCKCtQ7 ⏳ Closing Date for Registration: 10 September 2026 🎓 *SERIES 3: WEBINAR ON QUESTIONNAIRE DATA ANALYSIS USING SPSS: FROM DATA ENTRY TO MEANINGFUL INSIGHTS* 🎓 👤 Speaker: Dr. Raidah Mazuki, Lecturer, Lincoln University College 📅 Date: 24 September 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ Time: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm 📍 Platform: Google Meet 💰 Fee: RM 50.00 🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/zs6ZLygAvb4sWBMGA ⏳ Closing Date for Registration: 23 September 2026 📌 Workshop details: https://sites.google.com/upm.edu.my/psasdata/home 📞 For enquiries, please contact Mrs. Nida Hidayati Ghazali at 03-9769 4787 or email psas_sp@upm.edu.my. ⚠️ Seats are limited! Register early to secure your place. We look forward to your participation.

PUTRA SARJANA SEMINAR SERIES 2026 🤖 Artificial Intelligence: A Gentle Attempt to Explain How Machines Learn Curious about how machines learn from data? This beginner-friendly session introduces the fundamentals of AI and supervised machine learning in a simple, accessible way. 👨‍🏫 Speaker: Dr. Alfian bin Abdul Halin Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Computer Science & IT, UPM 🔬 Expertise: Computer Vision 📅 19 August 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM 💻 Online via Zoom ✨ No prior knowledge of machine learning required! 🔗 Register: https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/putra_sarjana_seminar_on_artificial_intelligence_a_gentle_attempt_to_explain_how_machines_learn-31196 Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how AI really works! #sgsupm #BerilmuBerbakti #WeLoveUPM

Dear postgraduate students, Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled Mastering Qualitative Research: From Research Design To Sampling Strategies for postgraduate students which will be held as follows: Speaker: Dr. Malathi A/P Letchumanan Title: Mastering Qualitative Research: From Research Design To Sampling Strategies Date: 18th August 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 9.00 am - 12.00 pm Venue: Online (Zoom) Registration: https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/putra_sarjana_seminar_on_mastering_qualitative_research_from_research_design_to_sampling_strategies-31187 LIMITED TO 300 SLOTS ONLY! #sgsupm #BerilmuBerbakti #WeLoveUPM

Dear Postgraduate Students, In conjunction with the 11th University Consortium Graduate Forum (11th UCGF) 2026, organised by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), UPM from 18–19 August 2026, we are pleased to invite you to join the keynote address by YBhg. Dato’ Vice Chancellor of UPM, which will also be available online. This is a great opportunity to gain insights and inspiration on the journey from postgraduate studies to becoming a subject matter expert, particularly in the areas of agriculture and food security. 📅 Date: 18 August 2026 ⏰ Time: 9.15 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. 🎤 Keynote Title: “Giving Impact to Agriculture and Food Security: The Transformative Journey from Postgraduate to Subject Matter Expert” 📍 Venue: DKSPE11, School of Business and Economics, UPM 📺 Join Online: https://www.youtube.com/@sgraduatesUPM We warmly invite all postgraduate students to join us, either physically at the venue or online, and be part of this insightful session. We look forward to having you with us!

MOHE SURVEY: STUDENT AI READINESS & LEARNING Assalamualaikum and Greetings, Postgraduate students of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) are invited to participate in a survey conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) entitled Student AI Readiness & Learning. Purpose of the Study This study aims to identify gaps and needs within the partnership and innovation ecosystem involving MOHE, higher education institutions (HEIs), government agencies, industry and international partners, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation. Participation Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw from the survey at any time without any consequences. Confidentiality All responses are anonymous and will be reported only in aggregate, in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA). Estimated Completion Time Approximately 8–10 minutes. Your participation and feedback are greatly appreciated and will contribute to MOHE’s understanding of students’ readiness to use AI, particularly in learning and research. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/Sxmrv5hsnHxjtCv89 Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Dear Sir/Madam, We are pleased to announce that the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), UPM will be hosting the 11th University Consortium Graduate Forum (11th UCGF) 2026. The details of the forum are as follows: Date: 18 August 2026 Time: 8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Venue: DKSPE11, School of Business and Economics, UPM The forum will be held under the following theme: *Building Research Capacity for Food Security: Innovating Solutions for Sustainable System* The forum will also feature a keynote address by *YBhg. Dato' Vice Chancellor of UPM*, entitled *"Giving Impact to Agriculture and Food Security: The Transformative Journey from Postgraduate to Subject Matter Expert”* We warmly invite you to participate and looking forward to your participation in this forum. Thank you.

📢 CALL FOR PAPERS | PGSym 2026 Got research to share? Take it one step closer to publication! The 2nd Postgraduate Symposium (PGSym 2026) is now calling for postgraduate research papers under the theme: “Advancing Knowledge for a Sustainable, Digital, and Resilient Future” 🔬 3 Research Tracks • Science & Technology • Social Sciences • Agricultural Sciences ✨ Why PGSym 2026? 📚 All accepted manuscripts → Scopus-indexed edited book chapters ⭐ Selected high-quality manuscripts → invited for consideration in Scopus & WoS-indexed Pertanika journals 💻 Online presentations 🌏 Interdisciplinary research exchange 📝 Manuscripts accepted in English, Bahasa Melayu & Bahasa Indonesia 📅 Symposium date: 20–22 October 2026 ⏰ Abstract Deadline: 21 August 2026 📄 Full Paper Deadline: 18 September 2026 💰 Fee: RM600 (Local) | USD200 (International) per submission 🚨 Abstract submission closes on 21 August 2026! Submit your abstract today. Everyone can publish! 🔗 http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/pgsym 📧 info.pgsym@upm.edu.my

Dear postgraduate students, Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled Responsible AI Practices in Postgraduate Research and Academic Work for postgraduate students which will be held as follows: Speaker: Ts. Dr. Tan Toh Hii Title: Responsible AI Practices in Postgraduate Research and Academic Work Date: 12th August 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Venue: Online (Zoom) Registration: https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/putra_sarjana_seminar_on_responsible_ai_practices_in_postgraduate_research_and_academic_work-31137 LIMITED TO 400 SLOTS ONLY! #sgsupm #BerilmuBerbakti #WeLoveUPM

REMINDER: APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF STUDY PERIOD With reference to the above matter. 1. According to Section 9 and 10, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Graduate Studies) Rules 2003 (Revision 2015-2016), the maximum duration of study of Doctoral Degree Programme is five (5) years (10 semesters) while for Master Degree Programme is three (3) years (6 semesters). A student who does not complete his/her study within the stipulated time will be terminated. However, he/she may apply for an extension to the Dean of SGS upon recommendation from his Supervisory Committee. 2. In this regard, please be reminded that if you are currently stipulated at the maximum period of your study, additional time to complete your study is required. Please complete and submit the Extension of Study Period Form (GS-13c) online through your student portal. Note: Please apply before 21 August 2026. Kindly disregard this email if you have already completed and submitted the form or have submitted your thesis, or have not yet reached the maximum period of study. Thank you.

Dear postgraduate students, Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled Responsible AI Practices in Postgraduate Research and Academic Work for postgraduate students which will be held as follows: Speaker: Ts. Dr. Tan Toh Hii Title: Responsible AI Practices in Postgraduate Research and Academic Work Date: 12th August 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Venue: Online (Zoom) Registration: https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/putra_sarjana_seminar_on_responsible_ai_practices_in_postgraduate_research_and_academic_work-31137 LIMITED TO 400 SLOTS ONLY! #sgsupm #BerilmuBerbakti #WeLoveUPM

Springer Nature, in collaboration with Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad (PSAS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), is pleased to invite all researchers to participate in the Nature Masterclasses Training on Publishing High-Quality Life Sciences Research & Responsible Use of AI in Scientific Writing. 📅 Date: 12 August 2026 (Wednesday) 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Venue: Auditorium Rashdan Baba, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) 👩‍🏫 Speaker: Dr. Maybelline Yeo Editorial Development Advisor, Nature Portfolio & Expert Trainer, Nature Masterclasses What you'll learn: ✅ What editors look for in high-quality life sciences manuscripts ✅ How to highlight novelty, significance & scientific rigour ✅ Structuring a compelling research paper & avoiding common reasons for rejection ✅ Reporting standards, publication ethics & research reproducibility ✅ Responsible and effective use of AI in scientific writing & research workflows ✅ Current journal policies and best practices for AI-assisted writing Who should attend? Researchers • Academic Staff • Postdoctoral Fellows • Postgraduate Students Register here: 🔗 https://shorturl.at/R62WW