The Department of Research, Industrial Linkages, Community and Alumni (PJIMA), UiTM Cawangan Sabah will be hosting the 1st International Conference on Sustaining Developing Goals (SDG) Research @ Borneo and the 2nd Sabah International Virtual Innovation and Invention Competition (SIVIIC) from September 30 to October 1, 2021.

The 1st International Conference on SDG Research @ Borneo with the theme “Addressing Glocal Challenges in Achieving the SDGs” will be held virtually on 30 September 2021. The goals were introduced by the United Nations (UN) and are a blueprint for affirmative actions which aim to bring peace and prosperity to communities and nations.

The SDG research conference serves as an ideal stage for researchers and scholars to share their research findings, insights and strategies that advance human progress and change our lives, in line with the 17 SDGs. Attendees will be able to benefit from the paper presentation sessions, besides having access to plenty of networking and collaboration opportunities.

Academicians, scientists, researchers, policymakers, students, and industries are cordially invited to submit original research papers and a 5-minute video in the fields related to the 17 SDGs.

To find out more about the 17 SDGs, click here: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Abstract submissions are invited from the following tracks:
● Science and Technology
● Social Science

The details of the research conference are as follows:

IMPORTANT DATES

1. Abstract Submission (18 JUNE 2021)
2. Notification of Abstract Acceptance (30 JUNE 2021)
3. Full Paper Submission (31 JULY 2021)
4. Camera-Ready Submission (31 AUGUST 2021)
5. Video Submission (15 SEPTEMBER 2021)

Abstract & Video Submission

Download the abstract template by visiting our official website menu and click on “SUBMISSION”. To submit your abstract, click on this link: https://forms.gle/W6XAdCGescDLSniu6

Non-presenter participants can register by clicking on https://forms.gle/VG5CZ7gNDffc45V69
Registration for non-presenters will be opened soon.

Please submit the link to your video here: https://forms.gle/oHa24LhsJAZsAgps6

Alongside the SDG research conference, the 2nd Sabah International Virtual Innovation and Invention Competition (SIVIIC), with the theme “Turning Covid-19 Uncertainty into Opportunity” is set to take place on 1 October 2021.

The annual event provides inventors and innovators a powerful platform to showcase their latest inventions, products, and designs. The exhibition of innovative ideas and products gives participants a window of opportunity to connect with industry players, paving the way for future collaboration and commercialisation.

We warmly welcome participation from primary and secondary schools, polytechnics, matriculation colleges, community colleges, private and public universities.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Category 1: Science and Technology
1. PROFESSIONAL INVENTOR
– Lecturers/Teachers/ Members of the Public
2. YOUNG INVENTOR
– University/Polytechnic/Community College/ Matriculation College students
Category 2: Social Science
1. PROFESSIONAL INVENTOR
– Lecturers/Teachers/ Members of the Public
2. YOUNG INVENTOR
– University/Polytechnic/Community College/ Matriculation College students
Category 3: School Level
1. Junior Inventor
2. Primary and secondary school students*
*Participation is limited to a maximum of 5 members per group.

IMPORTANT DATES

1. Abstract Submission (18 JUNE 2021)
2. Notification of Acceptance (30 JUNE 2021)
3. Registration, Payment & Video Submission (31 JULY 2021)
4. Commencement of Competition (1 – 31 AUGUST 2021)
5. Judging Session (Online) (1 – 8 SEPTEMBER 2021 )
6. Winner Announcement (Website) (1 OCTOBER 2021)

Abstract and Video Submission

1. Download Abstract Template. To download, please visit our official website menu and click on “DOWNLOAD”. Submit your abstract by clicking on the registration link: https://forms.gle/YTy6cgnQCSEz5M4m7

2. To submit your video, please download the SIVIIC 2021 Montage as you are required to place the montage in your video as an introduction. Upload your 3-minute video (not including the montage’s duration) to the Google Drive link provided by the organiser.

We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Conference on SDG Research @ Borneo and the 2nd Sabah International Virtual Innovation & Invention Competition (SIVIIC) 2021.
For further information, please refer to the attached posters.

Official Website: https://sites.google.com/view/uitmsiviicsdg/home

Thank you and stay safe!