APU Sustainability Hackathon 2026 Empowers Students to Innovate for a Greener Future

Nicholas Ong Kuan Song

Innovation meets sustainability at the APU Sustainability Hackathon 2026! 💚

Our students from across different disciplines came together to develop tech-driven solutions addressing real-world sustainability challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

🏆 1st Place – Team Watt Wise (Smart Energy Tracking System)
🥈 2nd Place – The Juno Corp (River Pollution Detection & Remediation)
🥉 3rd Place – KitaKitar (AI-Powered Waste Management App)

Congratulations to all participants for showcasing creativity, teamwork, and a shared commitment to building a greener future through innovation!

Read more:  https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-sustainability-hackathon-2026-empowers-students-innovate-greener-future

Advancing Sustainable Agriculture through Innovation at the Third International Conference on Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture

Nicholas Ong Kuan Song

Recently, APU successfully hosted the Third International Conference on Digital Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, gathering academics, industry experts, and researchers to explore the future of sustainable agriculture. 🌱

Over two days, the conference featured keynote speeches, technical sessions, and exhibitions covering artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics , and data analytics in modern agricultural systems. 🚜

Additionally, participants engaged in hands-on workshops, including drone technology and AI vision systems, alongside panel discussions on digital transformation in agriculture. 💡

Collectively, the insights shared throughout highlighted the growing role of digital technologies in shaping a more sustainable agricultural future. 🤝

Read more: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/advancing-sustainable-agriculture-through-innovation-third-international-conference-digital

Parking Just Got Smarter! Introducing APSPark @ APU

Elvi Boon Yoke Chin

Dear Students,

Great news for those who drive to campus! We’re excited to introduce APSPark, APU’s new License Plate Recognition (LPR) parking system designed to make your daily commute faster, smoother, and  hassle‑free. APSPark will go live in two phases:

  • Zone B (Open Space Parking) — 2nd  March 2026
  • Zone A (Covered Parking) — 9th  March 2026

✨ What’s New with APSPark?

APSPark uses License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology to automatically detect your vehicle at the entrance and exit. This means faster and seamless entry and exit with payments deducted directly from your Online APCard Balance.

✅ What You Need to Do

Only Registered Vehicles will be allowed to enter LPR-enabled areas. As such, you must register your vehicle before you enter the Car Park, using the steps below:

  • Option 1:
    Open APSpace → Search APSpark → Register your vehicle plate
  • Option 2:
    Scan the QR code below → Register your vehicle plate

*  Please log in with your APKey if prompted.

🔔 Quick Reminders

  • Only one active vehicle is allowed per student, for now. The registered number can be changed anytime before you enter the Car Park.
  • Vehicle details cannot be edited while the vehicle is inside the car park
  • Please make sure your vehicle plate number complies with JPJ specifications, or they may not be recognised by the LPR System.

💳 Easy Online Top-Up (No More Card Tapping!)

To make things even more convenient:

  • Parking fees will be deducted directly from your online APCard balance (not your Physical APCard)
  • You can top up your Online APCard balance anytime via APSpace
  • No tapping or syncing of your physical APCard is required in Zone B Parking. (This feature also will be made available to zone A   after 9th  March 2026)

🔔 Important:

  • Ensure that your online APCard balance is sufficient before exiting the car park

We look forward to bringing you a faster, smarter, and more convenient parking experience at APU.