More than 150 alumni, students and prominent guests joined the University of Manchester (UoM) recently in celebrating its 200th anniversary at a grand bicentenary reception in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to a press release circulated by the university.
Tom Shepherd, Acting Deputy British High Commissioner, was the event’s Guest of Honour, joined by several prominent members of the institute’s Malaysian alumni who have made significant contribution to Malaysia’s economic and social landscape.
UoM’s alumni base in Malaysia is one of the largest globally, underscoring the country’s critical role in the university’s history and future.
Central to the event was the University’s focus on sustainability, with its Sustainable Futures Platform driving impactful initiatives targeting climate change, resource management, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The University’s commitment to sustainability is further reinforced through partnerships with Malaysian institutions on key research and innovation projects that seek to contribute to local and global solutions alike.
“As we gather to celebrate our 200th anniversary, we not only honour our rich legacy of groundbreaking research but also reaffirm our commitment to shaping a better world. Our history is steeped in achievements that have advanced human understanding and addressed pressing societal issues. Looking to the future, we are dedicated to confronting the world’s most urgent challenges, particularly in the areas of sustainability and social responsibility,” said Professor Stephen Flint, Associate Vice President for Internationalisation at the UoM.
