KUCHING – Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus officially launched its new corporate colour to visually present a “One Swinburne” identity, on 29 March.
Sarawak State Secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Morshidi Abdul Ghani unveiled the new red with black Swinburne logo on behalf of Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr) Haji Adenan bin Haji Satem, at the campus.
Adenan is also the Chair of the Swinburne Sarawak university council.
The corporate red replaces the yellow with black Swinburne logo of the Sarawak campus, which had been in use since it started operations about 14 years ago.
In the past, each of the five Swinburne University of Technology campuses in Melbourne employed different colours as part of their visual identity. However, in recent years, they have adopted the corporate red.
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Swinburne Sarawak Professor Anthony Cahalan said that the adoption of the new colour is to represent a “One Swinburne” visual identity.
“Swinburne Sarawak continues to provide a high quality engaged teaching, research and work environment to its students and staff and the change in colour will further enhance their sense of pride in and commitment to our international University,” he said.
In his speech which was delivered by Morshidi, Adenan said Swinburne Sarawak had come a long way.
“But we have not rested on our laurels. We continue to introduce courses that are relevant to the development of Sarawak, encourage and support Sarawakian students to pursue an Australian education here at the university with scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
“Undeniably, Swinburne Sarawak is playing an integral role in contributing to the growth of the state,” he said.
Apart from producing the much needed highly skilled human capital for the state, Adenan stressed that the university had been actively conducting research in collaboration with the industry since its inception.
“Over the years, this has only expanded further. Our staff are constantly publishing in top international research journals and conferences.”
Swinburne’s presence in Kuching, Adenan said, had opened up educational opportunities not only for the people of Sarawak and Malaysia but for those in the region and other parts of the globe.
He praised the quality education offered by Swinburne where students were groomed to thrive in the knowledge economy, adding that, “They will be highly skilled, knowledgeable and enthusiastic workforce required to develop and transform Sarawak and to go forth to work in industries worldwide.”
Records showed that more than 90 per cent found employment within months of graduating each year, Adenan said.
He reassured that Swinburne Sarawak will continue to provide high quality Australian education that engages and inspires learning, and at the same time strive for the development of the people, the state and country.
Also present at the launching were Kuching North City Commission Mayor Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai, members of the Swinburne Sarawak university council, board of directors and other invited guests.