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The UM Research Bulletin highlights the latest research and innovation news and updates at the Universiti Malaya. It showcases the achievements of researchers, ongoing projects, and funding opportunities


From Nature to Victory: Antioxidants Enhancing Sports Performance
Discover how Dr. Sareena Hanim Binti Hamzah’s research at the Universiti Malaya is revolutionising sports performance and recovery through natural antioxidants. Learn how fruits, vegetables, and innovative supplements like watermelon-based energy drinks can boost endurance, reduce oxidative stress, and promote healthier, sustainable athletic nutrition.
Aug 124 min read


A Sustainable Water Treatment Solution with GreenFloc
By transforming industrial waste into a biodegradable bio-flocculant, researchers at Universiti Malaya are paving the way for cleaner water treatment and a more circular economy.
Aug 104 min read


Exploring the Marvels of Microalgae: The Concrete Healer
Introduction The ever-evolving field of engineering has always been one that marvels the mind and challenges the boundaries of achievements. As a nation with growing cities and expansive industrialisation, sustainability never leaves the equation when it comes to preservation and environmental governance. This article features the material that makes up the four walls of our home and infrastructure, the self-healing concrete, using microalgae, pioneered by one of Universiti M
Aug 73 min read


IronAgro: Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture
A Smarter Way to Overcome Iron Deficiency Plants with Iron deficiency. Credit photo: Judith Flacke, 2016. Science Direct. All rights reserved. Iron deficiency is a major micronutrient limitation in agriculture, particularly in calcareous, alkaline, and over-irrigated soils where iron becomes chemically immobilized and unavailable to plants. Without sufficient iron, plants cannot produce enough chlorophyll, leading to yellowing leaves (chlorosis), reduced photosynthesis, stun
Jul 285 min read


Promoting Awareness of Parkinson’s Through Art
For most people, public awareness of Parkinson's — a term preferred by the community without the word “disease” — rarely extends beyond visible symptoms like tremors, stiff muscles, slow movements or mobilities issues, or a handful of famous people associated with it, most notably Michael J. Fox and Muhammad Ali. While many of us have at least known or met people who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, the same can’t be said for Parkinson’s. Similarly, there have been initi
Jul 174 min read


From Lab to Farm: Researchers at the Universiti Malaya Employ Black Soldier Fly As Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Agriculture
The increasing demand for sustainable and cost-effective protein sources in Malaysia has catalysed significant advancements in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Malaysia's strong agricultural sector and dependence on imported feed ingredients present challenges in ensuring food security and minimising environmental impact. Associate Professor Dr. Norhidayah Binti Mohd Taufek, a Senior Lecturer at Institute of Biological Sciences Universiti Malaya, is using the Black Soldier Fly
Nov 24, 20254 min read
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