Collaborative
Connections
Partnerships
As of October 2026
Academic Engagements
Academic engagement lies at the heart of FBE UNIMAS, connecting the faculty with academic institutions and industry partners across Malaysia and around the globe. Through seminars, forums, symposiums, conferences, and inbound and outbound mobility programmes, the faculty continues to foster meaningful collaboration and knowledge exchange. FBE UNIMAS actively works with its partners to develop future initiatives that extend beyond mobility programmes and teaching exchanges to include joint research, symposiums, student and staff exchanges, academic visits, and other collaborative activities. These partnerships strengthen our collective impact while enriching the educational and research experience of our community. We invite institutions, researchers, and industry stakeholders to connect with us as we continue expanding the reach of the built environment discipline from the heart of Borneo to the global stage.
Student Outbound Mobility
Staff Outbound Mobility
Student Inbound Mobility
Industry Engagements
Together, we achieve far more than we ever could alone. Guided by the spirit of collaboration and the UNIMAS Core Values, FBE is committed to cultivating strategic partnerships with distinguished stakeholders across diverse disciplines and sectors. Through these collaborations, we seek to create meaningful opportunities that deliver mutual benefits and generate positive impacts for the broader community. Where shared goals and interests align, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) are established to formalize and strengthen these collaborative efforts.
Community Engagements
The vibrant rhythm of campus life can sometimes draw attention away from the pressing realities faced by surrounding communities. To ensure that these needs and aspirations are not overlooked, the Faculty of Built Environment (FBE) remains committed to serving where its contributions are most meaningful. After all, learning extends far beyond the confines of the classroom.
Through the Service Learning Malaysia (SULAM) initiative, FBE has actively engaged with the community of Kampung Sungai Putin since 2018, addressing local challenges such as access to clean water, street lighting, public sanitation, and other community development needs. This long-standing commitment has led to the village being adopted as FBE's Kampung Angkat. As part of the Building Services courses in both the Architecture and Quantity Surveying programmes, students have been directly involved in designing, planning, procuring, and constructing a range of essential building services installations. These include rainwater harvesting and filtration systems, water supply infrastructure, solar-powered lighting, public toilets, and various other community facilities that continue to benefit the village to this day.
