UOC Strengthens Academia–Industry Collaboration to Enhance Healthcare Education and Student Learning
Partnership with Formedic Technologies brings healthcare technology into the learning environment, supporting practical training and the development of industry-ready healthcare graduates.
The University of Cyberjaya (UOC), through its Faculty of Health, is strengthening the link between academic learning and industry practice through a collaboration with Formedic Technologies, marked by the donation of two LEGA chest percussion machines to support teaching and practical training.
The contribution comprises two machines, one designed for adults and the other for children, providing an opportunity to introduce students to healthcare technology and its potential applications across different patient groups. The initiative reflects the value of academia–industry partnerships in enriching the student learning experience and helping future healthcare professionals develop the knowledge and competencies needed to navigate an evolving healthcare landscape.
The equipment will serve as a teaching resource for the Faculty of Health, complementing theoretical learning with exposure to healthcare technology and its potential applications in practical settings. Through appropriate integration into teaching and training activities, the machines are expected to encourage critical thinking, strengthen students’ practical understanding and reinforce the importance of safe practice.
Professor Dr. Phelim Yong Voon Chen, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health at UOC, said strong collaboration between academia and industry is essential to preparing graduates for the realities of the healthcare sector.
“Working closely with industry helps us connect what students learn in the classroom with the realities of healthcare practice. Hands-on learning with relevant technology gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge, develop practical skills and strengthen their critical thinking, while reinforcing the importance of safe practice. We thank Formedic Technologies for its contribution to our students’ learning and our efforts to prepare graduates for an evolving healthcare landscape,” he said.
The collaboration underscores the role industry partners can play in supporting higher education by contributing resources and practical perspectives that complement academic instruction. By bringing relevant healthcare technology into the learning environment, such partnerships can help students better understand how knowledge acquired in the classroom relates to professional practice.
For UOC, the initiative aligns with its commitment to delivering education that responds to industry needs and supports the development of competent, adaptable and future-ready graduates. Continued engagement with industry also creates opportunities for universities to better understand evolving professional requirements and ensure that learning experiences remain relevant to the healthcare sector.
Through collaborations such as this, UOC aims to strengthen the connection between education and professional practice, contributing to a learning environment that equips students with the knowledge, practical understanding and critical thinking skills to support their future careers in healthcare.
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