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LOOK | Mr. Marc Lester Acunin, Instructor I of the College of Computing and Multimedia Studies (CCMS), represented the University of Camarines Norte (UCN) at the International Research Collaboration and Academic Benchmarking Programme held from September 29 to October 4, 2026, at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) in Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia.
Organized with UTPโs Centre for Intelligence, Digitalisation and Emerging Autonomous Systems (IDEAs) and Department of Computing, the programme brought together five higher education institutions: UTP, UCN, Guimaras State University, Leyte Normal University, and Bohol Island State University. Building on professional networks established through the Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship at O.P. Jindal Global University in India, the engagement featured academic benchmarking, knowledge exchange, research meetings, and technical discussions on Artificial Intelligence for Smart Agriculture.
A key highlight was the visit to the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), where participants explored agricultural research, technological innovations, and sustainable farming practices, including potential applications of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
The programme also opened discussions on joint research projects, scholarly publications, faculty and student mobility, and future academic partnerships. Through these initiatives, UCN continues to strengthen its international research network and explore innovations that may benefit local communities, particularly the agricultural sector.
CCMS extends its gratitude to the UCN Administration, led by University President Atty. Ryan L. Estevez, DPA, for its continued support of faculty participation in international academic and research engagements.
๐ธ PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS | Selected moments from the academic sessions, research discussions, institutional engagements, and MARDI visit in Malaysia.
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