ResearchSeminarInnoTech HubKursi PUSAKA

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Background

Kursi PUSAKA is a fund to enhance research and development of wood-based products particularly furniture. It augurs well with STIDC vision to spearhead the advancement of the wood-based industry in Sarawak. It is also a collaborative effort between UNIMAS and STIDC to develop local furniture designs to meet both the domestic and international market requirements.

The objective is to strengthen, promote and develop co-operation in R&D pertaining to timber products, furniture designs and products development. Through this initiative, UNIMAS and STIDC focus on exploring local motives, features, artefacts, new materials as well as technology enhancement.

Kursi PUSAKA marks a new milestone of both UNIMAS and STIDC in nurturing young furniture designers among university students to elicit competitive furniture designs for export markets.

Research Projects under Kursi PUSAKA

1. Rethinking Design Practical Element and Aesthetic Valu of Furniture Design (Prof Dr Musdi Shanat & Dr Faridah Sahari)
2. Species Composition of Bamboo in Southwest of Sarawak and Their Potential for Making Charcoal (Prof Dr Ismail Jusoh)
3. Exploration and Innovation of Driftwood Products in Sarawak (Prof Dr Saiful Bahari Mohd Yusoff)

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email awnizam@unimas.my to apply

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What is Kursi PUSAKA Seminar

Kursi PUSAKA Seminar is a two-day event organized by Institut  of Creative Arts and Technology (ICreaTe), UNIMAS and Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC). This event focusing on the R&D initiatives to provide valuable insights into  the latest information on forest timber and non-timber forest products.
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INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY HUB

INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY HUB, also known as InnoTech Hub is located at the Faculty of Built Environment or Fakulti Alam Bina, UNIMAS. The InnoTech Hub is used to house an impressive collection of furniture that has been designed and crafted by the students themselves. These pieces are more than just functional items, they are tangible expressions of the student's imagination, technical prowess, and dedication to their craft. Each piece of furniture tells a story of exploration, experimentation, and learning. By showcasing these creations, the InnoTech Hub provides a platform for students to demonstrate their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world projects. It highlights the intersection of design, technology and sustainability, as many of the furniture pieces are likely to incorporate eco-friendly materials and construction methods.