Planning & Performance FAQ
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What is MyRA?\ ▶
MyRA stands for Malaysia Research Assessment (MyRA). MyRA is used to monitor the performance and evaluate the capacity of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in research. MyRA is an instrument developed by the Ministry of Higher Education to enable HEIs to measure the input, output, outcome, and impact of Development, Research, Commercialization & Innovation (RDCI).
Why MyRA is important to the University?\ ▶
MyRA plays a significant role in shaping the perception and success of an institution in the competitive landscape of higher education especially in Research and Development.
Reputation: The reputation of the university both nationally and internationally can attract top students, faculty, and funding opportunities.
Attracting Talent: Attractive to prospective students, faculty, and staff. It can help in recruiting the best and brightest individuals, thereby improving the overall quality of the institution.
Funding Opportunities: Funding opportunities from government agencies, private donors, and industry partners. This funding can support research, infrastructure development, and other initiatives.
Competitive Advantage: Provides a competitive advantage over other universities, particularly in terms of attracting students and securing research grants. It can also lead to partnerships with other prestigious institutions.
Accountability: Publicly available ratings provide a measure of accountability for universities. They can serve as benchmarks for assessing performance and holding institutions accountable to students, parents, taxpayers, and other stakeholders.
Quality Assurance: Assess various aspects of academic quality, including teaching, research, facilities, and student outcomes. Monitoring these ratings can help universities identify areas for improvement and maintain high standards of excellence.
What is the UTP MyRA rating?\ ▶
Since 2015, UTP has held a 6-star rating in MyRA which is the highest rating in MyRA until today.
How can academicians contribute to the achievement of MyRA?\ ▶
- Grants, Contract Research, & Consultancy\
- Publications
- Training - Provides training and generates income from training
- Postgraduate Supervision
- Intellectual Property
- Product commercialisation
- Technology Licensing/ Know-how Licensing
- Labs Services
- Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) - Transfer technology developed to the community.
- Collaboration & Linkages
- Research attachment abroad/Travelling for research activity abroad
- Awards received related to Research & Development
- Membership in Research institutional body.
- Appointed as Editor in Chief in high reputational journals (Top 10% journals)
How are administrators able to contribute to achievement of MyRA?\ ▶
Record Keeping: By maintaining accurate and comprehensive records, administrators ensure that all relevant data pertaining to MyRA initiatives are properly documented.
Documentation: Administrators play a crucial role in documenting various aspects of MyRA activities, including project reports, financial transactions, and outcomes.
Accessibility of Records and Documents: Making records and documents easily accessible to relevant stakeholders facilitates transparency and accountability in MyRA-related endeavors.
Adherence to MyRA Requirements: Administrators must adhere to the specific records and documentation requirements set forth by MyRA, ensuring compliance with established standards and regulations.
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