UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC AWARD (AAU)

BACKGROUND

The University Academic Award (AAU) is a prestigious annual award by University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA). This award was first introduced in 2009 through the Excellent Lecturer Award to appreciate the contributions of academic staff who have demonstrated excellence and creativity in teaching and learning. It also serves as recognition by the university for academic staff who have shown dedication and commitment in shaping outstanding and holistic students.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the AAU are to:

  • Recognise the contributions and expertise of UMPSA academic staff in the field of Teaching and Learning (T&L);
  • Encourage and motivate academic staff to strive harder in achieving university excellence by producing quality human capital through teaching, supervision, learning, and related activities; and
  • Enhance academic staff motivation through innovative and creative approaches in teaching and learning.

AWARD CATEGORIES

The University Academic Award (AAU) is divided into two main award categories:

Teaching Award (AP)

  • Engineering Category
  • Applied Science Category
  • Social Science Category

Promising Academic Award (AAAH)

INCENTIVES AND PRIZES

Teaching Award (AP)

  • RM5,000.00
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Trophy

Promising Academic Award (AAAH)

  • RM3,000.00
  • Certificate of Appreciation
  • Trophy

APPLICATION METHOD

Applicants may download the nomination form at the following link:
https://caic.umpsa.edu.my/index.php/component/sppagebuilder/?view=page&id=167

Applicants or their representatives must submit the completed nomination form, verified by the Head of Department, to the Centre for Academic Innovation and Competitiveness (CAIC).

APPLICATION PERIOD
5 May to 31 May 2025

AWARD COORDINATOR:

AAU Secretariat
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