OBJECTIVE:

The Sustainability @ UCSI University session held during the UCSI Student Orientation on 21 May 2026 introduced new students to the importance of sustainability and their role in shaping a more responsible future. Presented by Muhammad Ridhwan from the Group Sustainability Office, the session highlighted key global sustainability challenges, including climate change, floods, resource depletion, and increasing environmental risks affecting communities worldwide.

The session also encouraged students to understand how sustainability connects to every field of study, from business and engineering to health sciences, IT, psychology, and communication. Through real-world examples and engaging discussions, students were reminded that sustainability is not only an environmental issue, but also a social and economic responsibility that requires collective action and long-term thinking.

In addition, the orientation session inspired students to adopt more sustainable lifestyles through simple daily actions such as reducing waste, conserving energy and water, minimising single-use plastics, and participating in sustainability-related activities. The programme concluded with a strong message encouraging students to become changemakers and “the first drop of a ripple” in creating a more sustainable future for the next generation.