Researchers have developed a greener and more sustainable approach to extracting paclitaxel, an important anti-cancer compound naturally found in the Chinese yew (Taxus chinensis). Paclitaxel is widely recognised for its role in cancer treatment, making efficient extraction methods important for pharmaceutical research and development. Conventional extraction processes, however, often rely on organic solvents that may...Read More

The Faculty of Business at SEGi University celebrated outstanding student achievement during the Faculty of Business Research Colloquium 2026, recognising individuals who demonstrated excellence in research, presentation, innovation, and sustainability. The annual colloquium provides a platform for students to showcase their research findings, share innovative ideas, and strengthen their academic and professional competencies. Through oral...Read More

Damansara Medical EduHub (DMEH), SEGi University’s platform for healthcare education and collaboration, welcomed a delegation from Mahidol University to explore potential opportunities in healthcare education, lifelong learning and academic exchange. The engagement was chaired by Datin Professor Dr Mariani binti Md Nor, Vice-Chancellor of SEGi University. Professor Dr Srikumar Chakravarthi, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic, Research...Read More

SEGi University is proud to announce that its Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Srikumar Chakravarthi, has been listed among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 SciRank Global Registry. The recognition is based on SciRank Global’s bibliometric ranking, which looks at research productivity and citation impact across the global research community. For Prof Dr...Read More

SEGi University welcomed 16 students and two accompanying staff members from Azerbaijan for the Azerbaijan Mobility Programme on 9 July 2026. A key highlight of the programme was the two-hour psychology workshop, Discovering Yourself Through Others, which was designed to promote self-awareness, personal development and meaningful peer interaction through engaging psychology-based activities. Throughout the workshop,...Read More

Dr Sudhashini Nair ACMA, CGMA, Research Methodology Lecturer from the Faculty of Business, Accountancy and Law at SEGi University, conducted an engaging workshop titled “Transforming Your Business Research Project into a Publishable Research Article” on 6 May 2026. The session was designed to guide lecturers and researchers on how to develop research projects and dissertations...Read More

Academic staff and researchers from the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology recently took part in two workshops designed to strengthen their scholarly writing and publication capabilities. Titled “Enhancing Research Visibility: Scopus Publication Workshop”, the sessions were successfully conducted by Ts. Dr. Nurulazlina Ramli and Ir. Dr. Shamini Janasekaran on 20 and 27...Read More

Removable partial dentures are more than a clinical requirement in dental education. They play an important role in preparing future dentists to restore oral function, patient confidence, and quality of life for individuals with missing teeth. This important area of dental training is explored in a study contributed by Dr Erum Zain from the Faculty...Read More

Dr. Sudhashini Nair from the Faculty of Business, Accountancy and Law at SEGi University was invited as a Keynote Speaker at the Global Forum 2026, organised by the Department of Economics and Business Administration, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Shinas, Oman. The forum, themed “Shaping Ethical, AI Empowered and Future Ready Graduates for Sustainable...Read More

Drug abuse and criminal behaviour are often viewed through a narrow lens, with judgement placed on the individual act rather than the wider circumstances behind it. However, the realities that lead individuals towards drug abuse or crime are often far more complex, shaped by social, psychological, economic, and environmental pressures. Professor Dr. Sanmugam Annamalah from...Read More