USM, 26 April 2026-The project began with the workshop Media & Nature: Visual Narratives for Sustainability that was held in December 2025, where students were then tasked with producing a mini documentary as part of the festival competition. Led by Dr. Hafiz, Dr. Umar and team from the Department of Media and Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UM, our students were nurtured with storytelling and production skills in crafting meaningful visual stories inspired by the theme Nature, People & Our Story, set against the iconic landscape of Penang Hill. Last Sunday, the festival featured a showcase of these mini documentaries, followed by an award presentation to the winners of the top three best documentaries. More than a celebration of creativity, the programme highlighted the power of storytelling in fostering community connection and a shared commitment towards environmental sustainability. Congratulations to all of the winners!

PENANG, 25 April 2026 – The University of Science Malaysia (USM) continues to strengthen its commitment in empowering the younger generation through the workshop “Capture the Future: Global Youth Storytelling Initiative for People and Culture” which takes place on 25 and 26 April 2026 at USM, Penang. This program is jointly organized by the Malaysia National Commission for UNESCO, Bukit Bendera Corporation and USM, with the support of UNESCO and Vivo, to lift digital storytelling as an important medium in raising awareness of nature sustainability, biodiversity and cultural heritage preservation. Through the involvement of the Center for Communication Studies, USM continues to equip students with media literacy, creative skills and cultural sensitivity to be able to become ethical, factual and responsible narrative shapers in today's digital landscape. This initiative also reflects the role of USM in the global sustainability agenda, including the contribution to the recognition of the Bukit Bendera Biosphere Reserve as well as the continuation of USM as the holder of the UNESCO Chair in the field of Ecohydraulics until 2028. Through this strategic partnership, USM remains committed to building a young generation that is media literate, culturally and concerned about the future of the environment and humanity. #USM #UniversitiSainsMalaysia #UNESCO #BukitBendera #DigitalStorytelling #Sustainability #WarisanBudaya #Biodiversiti #YouthEmpowerment

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (T&L) ACTIVITIES

17 October 2025 | Palka Wacana Room, School of Communication, USM

The School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), hosted Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rismi Juliadi, Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN), Indonesia, for a session on Kompas Gramedia’s PR Strategy in Strengthening Sustainability. The session, attended by the Dean, Deputy Dean, faculty members, postgraduate students, and over 50 undergraduates from the YBP231 Public Relations course, explored the intersection of strategic communication, sustainability, and corporate reputation. The discussion underscored the importance of international collaboration in fostering globally minded graduates and inspired participants to integrate sustainability principles in their future communication practices. Both institutions expressed hope that this partnership will continue to strengthen academic and professional ties.