The Official Newsletter of the University of Puthisastra (UP)-Vol.93 Aug 2022 Download

UP successfully launched its annual open house or Discovery Festival 2022 on 20th and 21st July. This 2-day event was open to the public and was free of charge. In the course of two days’ event, more than two thousand Grade 12 students from Public and Private high school join the festival.

UP shared its many high quality programs offerings to High school students looking for a major in Health Sciences, Science in Information & Communications Technology, Research and English Excellence.

While most of the academic faculties involved are from the health sciences and technology majors, there was also booths by the Science Research, English and Employability departments. These dedicated faculties are special features of UP because they provide extra value-added service to all UP students.

UP specializes in providing students with a high proficiency in English – the international language of Health and IT and the language of International success. This gives UP graduates a huge UP advantage when working in an international environment or with multinational organizations. UP provides this intensive health-focused English program free of charge.

Aside from a focus on English excellence, UP has been very active globally with more than 150 MOUs with many world class institutions all over the world to bring international lecturers to share their international expertise and best-practice health with UP students as well as providing many opportunities to send promising undergraduates for attachments and internships overseas.

UP believes that if you want to be the best then you have to learn from the best.

In addition to having secured over 150 MOUs since its inception, UP’s academic faculties also enjoy international recognition as members of international and regional associations such as the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and the South East Asia Association of Dental Education (SEAADE).

The net effect from this network of affiliations is the assurance that all the courses offered at UP meet not only local industry needs and are also in tune with international standards and best practices. This in turn ensures that the high quality of UP graduates makes them much more valuable to potential employers when compared to their peers, and ensures that UP graduates are very well placed for higher salaries and careers in world class organizations.

There is no better time studying at UP!

Highlight of English and Employability program in Discovery Festival 2022

As the top university in Cambodia UP keeps improving itself to bring students excellence and mastery in the fields of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery, Science Technology, Science Research, as well as English.

The Faculty of English and Employability has recently launched a very new compelling Bachelor English Program, in addition to its recent success during the Discovery Festival 2022.

During the Discovery Festival the English Faculty used various contents ranging from grammar, vocabulary, critical thinking skills and riddles to create fun learning activities for students. We utilized content from the textbooks that we are currently using for our current UP students so that the participants could have the opportunity to learn more about our programs. Different types of games were introduced to the students in different kinds of intriguing platforms, be they wordwall, bamboozle and kahoot.

As we are all aware that our university has successfully integrated technology in the students’ academic journey here, the English faculty was proud to present a variety of online games and activities during the festival to ensure that the students get to experience a 21st century classroom that UP offers.

Of all the twenty different booths of a variety of faculties and other partners which were interestingly presented on the days of the event, the Faculty of English had the privilege to host more than 500 high school students which is roughly 25% of the total number of the visitors. A great success for the Faculty of English.

Genuinely happy and interested in the Bachelor of English, students posed a series of questions about the programs.

Our English team would like to stress on the fact that our Program of Bachelor in English is distinctively outstanding and different from other English Programs. The Program of Bachelor in English that UP offers does not solely focus on English fluency proficiency, yet we set our scopes on other essential aspects such as critical thinking and employability skills. Throughout the program and their journey here at UP, the students will be introduced to a number of activities, tasks or projects that assist them to be collaborative team players, effective communicators, ethical decision-makers, attentive organizers as well as inspiring leaders.

Lecturers play very important roles in shaping students and equipping them with certain sets of skills. The members of the Faculty of English are qualified, compassionate and hard-working individuals who have the potential to enthusiastically help shape students to become high-quality graduates who are ready to step into the job market world.

The Faculty of English were honored and elated to have participated in the discovery festival. Moving from now, we are prepared to welcome students and let them explore the 21st century classroom that all UP’s lecturers proudly offer. The Faculty of English would like to invite everyone to come to UP and learn more about our Bachelor of English Program.

UP Nursing Students demonstrated fundamental skills during UP’s Discovery Festival 2022

Our Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing students were introduced to basic fundamental nursing skills during UP’s Discovery Festival 2022.

These skills include providing intravenous fluid using an IV pump machine, monitoring vital signs, measuring Body Mass Index (BMI), performing intramuscular injections, and preparing vials for injection. High school students who participated in the festival had the opportunity to practice all these skills after being instructed by UP’s nursing students.

Faculty of Dentistry Shines at Discovery Festival

During the Festival the booth of the Faculty of Dentistry received about 1200 visitors pass by, and many interacted with the activities offered on site. The visitors learned about our dental programs from our UP dental student volunteers from the second, fifth and sixth years.

For those grade 12 students who showed interest in possibly studying dentistry, we took them on a tour of the dental hospital where they could see our UP students treating patients; we also took them to the simulation lab where they observed dental students working on their mannequins, making dental models, making dentures and so on. At the dentistry booth itself, we displayed a range of items made by some of the most talented dental students, including tooth drawings, tooth carvings, tooth paintings, and stages of denture preparation. More interestingly, some visitors to paint and colour a large tooth on paper.

Most popular however were the individualized painting of dental pendants – which were made by the dental students in dental stone using a mold. Over 1500 tooth pendants were prepared, some of them were very creative and stunningly beautiful. Some even carved their names and the names of their loved ones on the pendants which they hung around their necks. One lucky UP cat even received a pendant much to the delight of the students. Thanks for the hard work by the students in preparing for this very popular activity.

We believe that this year, Discovery Festival is the best ever, and we were pleased to be part of it. I am sure the dental exhibition will remain in the memories of many who visited it. Hopefully they have also become more aware about the importance of teeth and oral health. Some may even choose to study dentistry in the future.

Lastly, all visiting students received a “Free visit to the UP Dental Hospital” coupon, so we expect to see many of them again.
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Faculty of Pharmacy joint the discovery festival

UP organized the Discovery Festival with the aim to showcase students’ study major in health, technology, English and research skills. UP’s Pharmacy department participated through many activities such as:
• Showcasing health products such as tablets, capsules, creams, syrups, pomades, and soaps.
• Exhibiting medicinal plants, such as dried herbs, teas, etc.
• Showing important manikins studied in pharmacy program such as digestive system, nervous system, eyes etc.
• Demonstration of production methods of drugs in the form of capsules.
• Determining the purity of ibuprofen by acid-base titration.
• Determining the acid-base environment through the color of the coloring indicators.
• Microscopic examination of blood cells, bacteria and parasites.
• Presentation of the Bachelor of pharmacy program, extracurricular activities and research activities and the success of the Faculty of pharmacy.
• Playing games and taking photos as a souvenir.
For those who want to study pharmacy, come and ask at UP!

Scholarship exam for Master of Science in Information Technology (IT) – Major in Data Science – is now OPEN! Registration is OPEN for the scholarship exam. 50% Scholarship is now available! Limited seats!

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) is a 2.5 years program designed for students working in the ICT industry. It enables students to study in-depth, a range of advanced specializations in an emerging field in IT such as Python programming, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Cyber Security, Statistics, Data Visualization, AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision. Besides building technical skills, the Master’s program also emphasizes Business skills (Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics) and Soft skills (Critical Thinking, Analytic ability, Leadership, Communication, Creativity).

Who can apply?
You have a Bachelor’s Degree and you are interested in Data science topics.
It is recommended to have a good English level to follow the program.
+ Register here: https://forms.gle/hHoje8mxyUnJYbMh7
+ Registration Deadline: 5th August 2022
+ The scholarship exam will be conducted on campus on the 06th August 2022, 3:30 – 5:00 PM at room A17, building A, first floor. For more information, Join the Telegram group https://t.me/upictmaster

Bachelor Science of Nursing in bridging program still open for Application!

• Deadline of Registration: 25 August 2022
• Class starts: 16 September 2022
• 2-Years Program
• Hand-on Experience with our regional hospital partners
• 30% scholarship available for 2 years with unlimited seats
Please come to the University of Puthisastra for registration.
Hurry UP! Limited number of registrations!
For more information about the admission, send us message or join the university’s official Telegram Group via the link (UP Admissions ព័ត៌មានសិក្សានៅ ពុទ្ធិសាស្រ្ត) https://t.me/UPAdmissions

UP Dental Students Provides Dental Checkups for Cambodian Special Olympics Team

Assistant Prof Soeun Sopharith has been the Clinical Director of the Special Olympics Special Smile of the Cambodian Special Olympics organization, and he recently organized for 20 UP dental students to give free checkups and oral health education for about 100 members of the organization.

The students were able to tell each Special Olympics participant whether they had any dental problems and where they could obtain treatment. Some were referred to the UP Dental Hospital. This valuable service helps ensure that the oral health of these sports men and women is in optimal condition.

Episodes of toothache or dental infection can destroy chances of doing well in competitions, and all those going overseas to complete should not only be physically fit, but also dentally “fit”. Thanks to the UP volunteer students for spending their time to help these athletes year after year.

UP Signs important MOU with Q&M Group – largest dental practice in Singapore

Q&M Group is a Singaporean company which has established many dental practices in Singapore, Malaysia and China. Q&M has an excellent reputation for providing high quality ethical dental care, and they also have a College of Education which is registered with the Ministry of Education in Singapore. This College offers post-graduate education to Singapore dentistts in a variety of areas. Last week UP had a visit from 5 of the Q&M team including the owner Dr Ng Chin Siau.

Q&M held discussions with UP President Prof Ian Findlay as well as staff from the Faculty of Dentistry about the potential for collaboration between the two organizations. A general MOU was signed and further discussions and agreements are expected in the near future. We hope that we will have a strong and collaborative relationship in the years ahead, as we can see many benefits for both parties. Q&M is also a Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming SEAADE conference in November.

UP’s Pharmacy Dept receives Award From Vennue Foundation

Vennue is the first global health organization to strengthen health services through an innovative strategy of pharmacy workforce training, information access and advocacy. Vennue’s advisory team includes members of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, American College of Physicians, and the US HealthTech Council.

In the last three year, Vennue Foundation has been working with UP Faculty of Pharmacy to train 283 students to be qualified pharmacy care professionals and to train 193 Cambodian Pharmacists through UP-CPD program using Vennue’s pharmacy workforce education program developed by global public health experts, including pharmacists and clinicians jointly collaborated in the Cambodia, US, Bangladesh and Nepal.With the commitment and dedication from UP leadership, UP Faculty of Pharmacy management, and staff to work collaboratively to support pharmacy students, and Cambodian pharmacists, together with its quality program, and fast growth, University of Puthisastra and UP Faculty of Pharmacy are recognized by Vennue Foundation as a dedicated and committed institution toward building a stronger global pharmacy workforce.

We would also like to thank Vennue Foundation, all experts and all the trainers who have worked hard to create a proprietary curriculum built on internationally recognized best practices with adaptability and relevance for local implementation in Cambodia to train UP pharmacy students and Cambodian Pharmacists.

Together, we make are building a stronger global pharmacy workforce and making positive changes to Cambodian pharmacy profession.

UP hosted a Webinar on Buddhism and Medicine

On Monday 18, July 2022, the Research Department at University of Puthisastra hosted a webinar on Buddhism and Medicine.

This webinar gave insightful knowledge on the following topics:
• Assoc Prof. Tineke Water (UP): The importance of linking history and public health: examples from UP
• Prof. Rethy Chhem (UP): Study and excavation of King Jayavarrman VII’s hospitals
• Dr. Swati Chemburkar (Jnanapravaha Mumbai): Understanding anatomical body in ancient India: Role of Suśrutasaṃhita
• Dr. Chea Sin (UP): History of medicinal plants in traditional healing
• Mr. Houer Sethul (UP): The history Buddhism & psychology
• Dr. Cristina Castillo: Flotation technique and archaeological analysis
• Dr. Colin Millard: Ancient rituals and distribution networks in Nepal and Tibet today

UP’s Health Sciences and Biotechnology Visited Cyto-Pathology Laboratory of NMCH

On the afternoon of Friday, 22nd July, 2022, the staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Puthisastra visited the Cyto-Pathology Laboratory at National Maternal and Child Health Center (NMCH).

The main purpose of this visit was:
1. to enhance and expand the cooperation between the University of Puthisastra and partner hospitals, to be strengthen and enhance the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the institutions and
2. to observe and understand the process of setting up a Cyto-Pathology Laboratory.

The staff of the NMCH gave a warm welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences and Biotechnology with a tour of the Cyto-Pathology Laboratory of NMCH. Broadening the scope of the MOU and possible future research collaborations between the institutions were also discussed.

ICT Student Year 2 Semester 2 Win Top 5 Selection on Final Pitch Cycle 5

SmartStart YIP 5 Final Pitch business ideas will the top 12 teams of SmartStart Cycle 5 bring to their stage, which 5 teams will be able to advance to the next round? Our student from University of Puthisastra was selected for the top 5 team.

Their business idea DolFinn, is a financial inclusion application that provides users with information about loan products, direct connections to credit officers and personalized loan consultations.

Faculty of Pharmacy will launch three rounds of CPD in August and September 2022

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) webinar is a continuing professional development which is a training program approved by the Pharmacy Council of Cambodia (PCC) with the topics on up-to-date knowledge and skills necessary for the best practices of all Cambodian pharmacists. So far, we have trained more than 2000 pharmacists across Cambodia through six rounds of trainings. And now we continue to conduct three rounds more, which consists of 12 trainings, from August to September 2022.

During these trainings, we will invite delegates from Pharmacy Council of Cambodia, and Dr. Chea Sin, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy, UP to be our speakers. More than this, there will be the participation from many pharmacists.

The purpose of these three trainings is to share knowledge and experiences to Cambodian pharmacists to prepare them to be successful in the career as a manager or leader. Moreover, they will also be able to assume their roles as pharmacists to work with other healthcare professionals to manage anemia.

For this great opportunity, we called for the sponsorship from the external partners and companies. We consider this moment as a great opportunity to promote your company to our participants, who will be your target customers, since all the pharmacists are running their own businesses in different sectors in Cambodia. Your generous sponsorship will contribute the development of pharmacy profession.

You may wish to contact Mr. SO Visessakseth (Hp: 087 54 55 15, Email: svisessakseth@puthisastra.edu.kh ) and Mr. Eang Phanith (Hp: 098 448 619, Email: ephanith@puthisastra.edu.kh) if you need more information.

Orientation for the Upcoming Community Outreach and study tour in faculty of pharmacy

From 2011 to 2022, faculty of Pharmacy had set-up five different study tours every year. They are: pharmacy trip and study tour, research and voucher specimens’ collection, parasitology study tour, pharmaceutical laboratory study tour and community outreach.

On July 26, 2022 faculty of Pharmacy prepared an orientation entitled “Community Outreach and Study Tour ” for 91 year 5 pharmacy students who are willing to conduct study tour in Takeo, Kampot and Kep Province on July 28-31, 2022.

In this orientation, students got warm welcome speech from Dr. Chea Sin, Dean of faculty of Pharmacy and faculty staff. Moreover, there are 11 of team leaders who did presentation of project activities such as:
• Project Leader Team
• Administrator Team
• Human Resource Team
• Logistic Team
• Sponsorship Team
• Finance Team
• First Aid Team
• Media Team
• Entertainment Team
• Research Team and Health Education Team. This project we based on 4 topics:
• Medication used review
• Risk factor screening for Hypertension and diabetes mellitus
• Health education
• Charity

All team are supported by faculties. We hope that after this study tour all of our pharmacy students will gain more hard skills and soft skills to develop themselves and society.

Dr. Anand Marya promoted to Deputy Dean of Research (Dentistry) at UP

Dr. Anand Marya the Head of Orthodontics at Faculty of Dentistry, UP has been
promoted to Deputy Dean of Research in the Faculty of Dentistry at UP. Over the past few years Dr Anand has actively contributed to the research output at UP with more than 120 high impact research papers coming from him in various international peer-reviewed journals. His cumulative impact factor for publications has crossed 100 demonstrating a high quality of research. He has also been supervising student theses for UP dental students in year 5 and year 6. His passion for research is something that will help promote research at UP and in the future we aim to develop more research facilities at UP.

Dr Anand has gained a lot of recognition in the past few years and has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor and
Research Fellow to top-ranked schools in Indonesia and India among others. He has already applied for a few research grants as well the outcome of which is pending. In this new position Dr Anand will continue to promote dental research at UP and encourage more students to contemplate taking up research as a career choice. He also aims to help build more connections with top universities to engage in multi-center research as well as student research exchange programs.

Meet the Foundation Year Team: SAN Techly

SAN Techly is a full-time science lecturer at UP, teaching in the Foundation Year program. In 2019, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Biochemical Technology from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi with the Multi-intellectuals Scholarship from KMUTT in Bangkok.

During his Master’s degree he worked as a research assistant in Enzyme Technology Laboratory. He gained research experience and published two science research articles: “CalkGH9T: A Glycoside Hydrolase Family 9 Enzyme from Clostridium alkalicellulosi” and “Using patrol records and local perceptions to inform management and enforcement in a marine protected area in Cambodia”.

Additionally, he has shared his experience at international conferences such as The 30th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference and The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Catalysis Sciences, Switzerland.

He is excited to share his experiences in education and knowledge to help students to achieve their academic goals. Welcome to UP!

UP ICT Student Joint CTF (Capture The Flag) Challenge 2022

Cambodia CTF Challenge 2022 is conducting the Hacker Competition 2022 to promote cybersecurity in the country for people aged 15 to 35 and to raise awareness about the importance of the technology.

Our Y2 and BA student joined the competition on behalf of University of Puthisastra to challenge with other Universities such as Beltei, AEU, CADT, Camtech, Mekong, Buildbright, Setec, Kirirom, RUPP, ITC, Norton, Western, Paragon, NUM etc.

The competition aims to have more resources to defend, prevent and respond to internet hackers. It also promotes the mainstreaming and development of human resources in the field of security, information and communication technology in line with the government’s policy of preparing for the digital economy. The final round will start on 30th July at CADT building.

UP’s Implant Diploma Students Complete the Course

The first Postgraduate Diploma of Implantology at UP finished recently. 14 dentists are ready to graduate from the Course in August at the big UP Graduation Ceremony. The course, which was based on a similar implant course at Sydney University, and taught largely by a group of Australian academics and specialists, has been a great success. The dentists in the course not only attended many online lectures and seminars, but also had to complete a laboratory course, submit several assignments, place at least 4 implants (with crown restorations), and pass several written and oral examinations in order to satisfy the requirements of the course. The course was led by Dr Patrick Tseng, who has been a regular visitor to Cambodia over the past decade.

He and some of the other teaching team members were given Adjunct appointments by the President of UP in recognition of their contributions to the course. The top student in the course was Dr Sao Soksan, one of our batch 1 dentistry graduates. He was awarded his Diploma with High Distinction. Others to achieve High Distinction or Distinction were Dr. Huor Parady and Dr. Set Mana. UP is very grateful to the Australian teachers, as well as to our local Cambodian team who provided the clinical supervision, including Dr Tak Ranuch (specialist in periodontics), Dr Chav Bunhean (specialist in implantology), and Dr Soeurn Visal (specialist in prosthodontics). UP hopes that the course will be offered again in 2023.

UP Faculty of Medicine at UP joins Harvard University Cambodia-Lao PDR-Viet Nam Medical Education Project

The Faculty of Medicine at UP is proud to represent Cambodia and is the only Medical School from a private University selected to participate in a collaborative network on Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), led by Harvard University.

The 3-year project, involving Medical Schools in Cambodia (UP Faculty of Medicine), Lao PDR and Viet Nam, was launched on 12th July 2022 with an initial online meeting, and will include three main members from each participating University. The main goals of the project are to:
• Promote cross-national collaborative learning on CBME;
• Convene CBME experts, key faculty, leaders and medical students to share knowledge and best practices on CBME, forming a regional community of medical educators to advance CBME in South-East Asia;
• Generate collective consensus and frameworks on specific CBME principles and their application across Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam;
• Share and disseminate best practices and lessons learned among a broad group of stakeholders within each country and throughout the Region.

Professor Sandro Vento, Dean; Dr. Yi Vannary, Assistant Dean for Education; and Dr. Thao Titya, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, will be the three leading representatives for the UP Faculty of Medicine. </p?

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The first Postgraduate Diploma of Implantology at UP finished recently. 14 dentists are ready to graduate from the Course in August at the big UP Graduation Ceremony. The course, which was based on a similar implant course at Sydney University, and taught largely by a group of Australian academics and specialists, has been a great success. The dentists in the course not only attended many online lectures and seminars, but also had to complete a laboratory course, submit several assignments, place at least 4 implants (with crown restorations), and pass several written and oral examinations in order to satisfy the requirements of the course. The course was led by Dr Patrick Tseng, who has been a regular visitor to Cambodia over the past decade.

He and some of the other teaching team members were given Adjunct appointments by the President of UP in recognition of their contributions to the course. The top student in the course was Dr Sao Soksan, one of our batch 1 dentistry graduates. He was awarded his Diploma with High Distinction. Others to achieve High Distinction or Distinction were Dr. Huor Parady and Dr. Set Mana. UP is very grateful to the Australian teachers, as well as to our local Cambodian team who provided the clinical supervision, including Dr Tak Ranuch (specialist in periodontics), Dr Chav Bunhean (specialist in implantology), and Dr Soeurn Visal (specialist in prosthodontics). UP hopes that the course will be offered again in 2023.

UP Faculty of Medicine at UP joins Harvard University Cambodia-Lao PDR-Viet Nam Medical Education Project

The Faculty of Medicine at UP is proud to represent Cambodia and is the only Medical School from a private University selected to participate in a collaborative network on Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), led by Harvard University.

The 3-year project, involving Medical Schools in Cambodia (UP Faculty of Medicine), Lao PDR and Viet Nam, was launched on 12th July 2022 with an initial online meeting, and will include three main members from each participating University. The main goals of the project are to:

• Promote cross-national collaborative learning on CBME;
• Convene CBME experts, key faculty, leaders and medical students to share knowledge and best practices on CBME, forming a regional community of medical educators to advance CBME in South-East Asia;
• Generate collective consensus and frameworks on specific CBME principles and their application across Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam;
• Share and disseminate best practices and lessons learned among a broad group of stakeholders within each country and
throughout the Region.

Professor Sandro Vento, Dean; Dr. Yi Vannary, Assistant Dean for Education; and Dr. Thao Titya, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, will be the three leading representatives for the UP Faculty of Medicine.

First Emergency CME training conducted by UP, and more will follow

On July 23, the Faculty of Dentistry hosted a CME on “Managing the Emergency in Dental Clinic” by UP lecturer Dr. Prom Vireak, pediatrician Dr. Keo Santepheap from Khema International Polyclinic, and facilitated by our Clinic Managers, Dr. Bich Sothea and Dr. Hong Lengeav.

The program was very successful, and more than 40 attendees benefited from it. Through simulation practice with manikins, they learned CPR, how to manage choking, how to administer emergency medications like adrenaline, salbutamol, diazepam, dexamethasone, and glucose, contents of emergency kit, how to manage airway and breathing, and how to take vital signs. They also gained knowledge of the various medical emergencies that can occur in a dental clinic. By providing such workshops and seminars, the Department of Dentistry at UP continues to contribute to the professional development of dentists around the nation.

To improve their expertise, this session will be offered to the UP tutors and DA in the upcoming month and the details will be shared soon; those who want to pre-register can share their names to Dr. Bhavna on +855 010 507 456

270 Students received healthcare support from UP Student Mission in Kandal Province

Student Mission to Arey Ksat Secondary School located in Arey Ksat Village, Arey Ksat Commune, Lovea Em District, Kandal Province where we plan to provide non-intrusive healthcare to 270 secondary students. Specifically, student mission aims to provide basic oral healthcare to prevent from teeth decay and maintain healthy teeth habits, correct ways of hands sanitizing, overall physical examination such weight, high, eyes, mouth, ears, skin, blood pressure to analyze the growth of the children and teeth checkup to clean and apply fluoride on the cavities.

Meanwhile, our health science practitioners are working hand in hand to share a lot of good lessons and advice in order to build strong relationship, love and compassion with those students.

Arrival of ECO water purification system

The faculty of Pharmacy has ordered a new water purifier that will provide a lot of ease of use in the faculty, especially the purified water that is suitable for use with the HPLC machine, which requires the use of well-purified water. This Eco water purification system ensure high quality ultrapure water, in addition to reverse osmosis water.

Also, double wavelength UV lamps have been chosen to do TOC analysis and to reduce bacteria.

It is a simple, effective and competitive product. After receiving this new machine, pharmacy staffs hope to do more research with HPLC machine, especially in the production of natural products that need water which is properly purified.

ICT Department Joint closing ceremony Korea Software HRD Center

On Thursday, July 21st, 2022, at Phnom Penh Hotel, Korea Software HRD Center held a Closing Ceremony for the Basic Course of 2022, to showcase ten student projects. The event was presided over by his excellency Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports; Korean Ambassador to Cambodia, Mr. Seok Chang Kue, Chairman of Webcash Group; Mr. Kim-Han Soo, Director of Korea Software HRD; Country Director of KOICA; along with the management team, instructors and the 10th Generation Basic Course students of Korea Software HRD Center.

In addition to this, journalists, partner companies and representatives from domestic and international companies that invest in information technology, were also participating in the event.

Prince Bank visited the UP ICT Department

Prince Bank Plc. started its business operations in 2015 as a private microfinance institution under the former name “Prince Finance Plc.” and was transformed into a commercial bank with license No. B 46 granted by the National Bank of Cambodia on 18 July 2018.

UP’s ICT dept requested a special meeting with the HR Department from Prince Bank to initiate our possibility of a corporate internship and career development Program for Computer Science students. Our current working plan is drafting MOU signatures and wait our next activities to increase student opportunity in Programming and Networking.