New Book Launched by Associate Professor Dr. Joe Qiao Li

Associate Professor Dr. Joe Qiao Li from School of Media and Communication published a book by leading academic publisher Routledge (London/New York) recently. As chief editor of the book, Dr. Joe was invited to give a talk at UNESCO City of Film’s International Symposium of the Global Film Industry & the Launching Ceremony of the New Book: Development of Global Film Industry: Industrial Competition and Cooperation in the Context of Globalization 2020.

High level officials of UNESCO as well as film scholars/professors from more than 30 countries joined this UNESCO City of Film’s International Symposium of the Global Film Industry & the Launching Ceremony of the New Book: Development of Global Film Industry: Industrial Competition and Cooperation in the Context of Globalization 2020.

Introducing Our Events Management Adjunct Faculty, Ms. Dee Dee Quah

The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE) is constantly focusing on elevating the learning experience of students as well as having strong industry linkages. We have the privilege to welcome Ms. Dee Dee Quah to join us as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer under the Events programme. Ms. Dee Dee has organised over 45 conferences in the past 13 years. She is the Founder and Director of Medical Conference Partners which she started 13 years ago and today the company has 9 employees.

She holds the position of VP - Conference of the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Supplier (MACEOS) for the term 2020-2022. She is also Business Events Council Malaysia (BECM) – Deputy Sector Head for Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) (Conference) 2020 and BE Penang Task Force Committee 2020.

Since the start of the pandemic and MCO in 2020, Ms. Dee Dee has spent her time actively preparing Conference SOPs for submission to Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), Ministry of Health of Malaysia (MOH) and Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN) and championed the re-opening of Business Events in Malaysia through MACEOS, BECM and BE Penang Task Force Committee. In 2020, Ms. Dee Dee and her company has diversified, now offers virtual webinars and live meetings in preparation for the onslaught of hybrid conferences and the new norm of business meetings in early 2021 onwards.

Ms. Dee Dee believes that there are still huge opportunities in the Business Events industry and the skills that young people gain from working in the Business Events industry gives them the foundation to succeed in a future where technology is woven so tightly into our lives that we do not even realise it. No other industry but organising events and conferences gives young people the opportunity to gain skills such as entrepreneurship, problem solving, ability to multitask, see both big picture and small details, inculcate customer service and apply technology to create and build something new every day.

“Cook at Home” by Chef Vincent

The movement control order did not stop Chef Vincent, Senior Lecturer of Taylor’s Culinary Institute from conducting a “Cook at Home” session for our new batch of culinary students.

The session was streamed using a body camera, it was an innovative way in teaching that gave viewers the feel of being in the kitchen by viewing the session through the chef’s perspective.

During the 90-minute session, Chef Vincent taught viewers on how to make a hot cross bun along with an English Trifle from home.