International Activities

One of the interesting aspects of the Malaysian academic system is that there are very few post-docs. 

Qualified people tend to go straight into academic positions in the growing university sector.  This affects the innovation culture. There are substantial efforts into creating an innovation culture as early as possible in the wider education sector, even in primary schools.

In November 2014, the IPO hosted a delegation from Brazilian universities and research organisations, with the aim of exploring possibilities for joint working with UK research institutes and, where possible, facilitate transfer of technologies between the UK and Brazil.