• Institute for Advanced Studies
  • ias.um@um.edu.my
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INTRODUCTION


Although traditionally viewed as separate domains, both art and science are fundamentally united by a shared desire to understand and interpret the complexities of existence. Scientific advancement frequently emerges through imaginative thinking, just as artistic excellence is often grounded in methodology, knowledge, and meticulous refinement.


At IAS, we aspire to cultivate multidisciplinary connections between these fields by encouraging collaboration and nurturing innovative ideas. This initiative embraces inquisitiveness as its core, providing a dynamic space for pioneering discoveries, and insightful exploration. By bridging logic with creativity, we aim to redefine conventional boundaries and  build a future where artistic expression and scientific inquiry collectively drive human advancement.

OBJECTIVES

  1. To foster multidisciplinary collaboration between the arts and sciences in advancing innovative research and societal impact.

  2. To provide a dynamic platform for students and researchers to explore the integration of artistic creativity with scientific inquiry through collaborative projects and experiential learning.

  3. To empower students with the art of scientific communication and the scientific expression of art through ArtScience initiatives, workshop, exhibitions, and research engagement.

PEOPLE

Director: Dr. Kivaandra Dayaa Rao Ramarao (kivaandra@um.edu.my)

Deputy Director: Dr. Chin Kim Ling (kimling@um.edu.my)

ACTIVITIES

2026

No.Date | Time | VenueEvent Details
1.3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Training
21 April 2026
Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS)
  
2.3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
30 April 2026
Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS)
  

2025

No.
Date | Time | VenueEvent Details

1.3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Training 
14 April 2025
Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS)
2.Eco-Lab Awareness
29 April 2025
Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS)
3.3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition 
30 April 2025
Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS)
4.3rd UM International Music Competition
14 - 15 July 2025
Experimental Theatre Universiti Malaya
 
5.Universiti Malaya and Frozen Horizons (UMPOLAR25)
IAS ArtScience as one of the collaborators
6.ArtScience as a Workplace Skill (Academic Lecture Session)
Semester 2, Academic Year 2025/2026 
7.

The Art of Academic Writing, Presentation, and Future-Proof Thinking


24th – 25th November 2025

Wyndham Grand Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

 




Last Update: 03/06/2026