Prepared by: Aishah Hisamuddin

SERDANG, 7 June 2023 – The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) UPM has undergone the QMS ISO 9001:2015 Internal Audit which runs for 3 days from 7 to 9 June 2023 at several entities under the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation).

The chief internal auditor, Ms. Syakiraatul Hasanah Rosidi from the Centre for Language Competency Development, UPM led the audit session assisted by several other auditors including, Mr. Fahrul Asmady, Puan Norazaidah Yahaya, Mr. Erwan Hasim, Puan Ashida Othman, Mr. Asrizam Esam, Puan Norhasfalina Abu Hassan, and several others.

The scope of this audit covers the work process at the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research &Innovation) involving the review of effectiveness and procedures for the application and evaluation of research grants, the implementation of grants, monitoring of research projects, research planning and the management of UPM’s intellectual properties, publishing funds, promotion, and the innovation commercialization.

The audit session started at 9:00 a.m. began with a welcoming ceremony from Mr. Shahriman bin Hashim, Head of Administration of the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research &Innovation). Mr. Shahriman conducted a briefing on the organizational structure of the TNCPI Office covering the three entities under Office of DVC (R&I) together with their respective functions and roles.

According to Mr. Shahriman, the purpose of the internal audit was to determine whether UPM implements Quality Management based on the guidelines set out in accordance with the QMS 9001:2015 standard.

“This audit session aims to identifying on the improvements that can be made to ensure on the continuous improvement of the quality of work and as the early preparation for the SIRIM and MyRA Audit sessions in the future,” he added.

The findings are presented by the Head of Auditor to the auditees involved and the overall management. Overall, the implementation of this internal audit has shown a high commitment by TNCPI Office staffs in providing the best service to customers.

Date of Input: 04/07/2023 | Updated: 06/07/2023 | aishah