Lincoln University College and Resorcio, Luminis Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Partnership announcement

Lincoln University College Malaysia and Resorcio, a Kerala-based education technology initiative, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 7 September 2026 at the University’s Petaling Jaya campus. The collaboration establishes a framework for extending international-standard educational opportunities and global exposure to school communities in Kerala, India.

The MoU was signed by Professor Dr Amiya Bhaumik, President and Vice Chancellor of Lincoln University College, and Mr Robins J. Alappatt, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Resorcio. University representatives present included Professor Datin Dr Hafizah Che Hassan, Dr Midhun Chakravarthi and Dr Vivekanandam Balasubramaniam.

Press coverage

The partnership received coverage in Malayalam media, extending public awareness of the collaboration and its intended benefits for schools in Kerala.
Scope of collaboration
Under the partnership framework reported by the media, the parties intend to create opportunities that connect school students, educators and parents with international learning and sustainability-oriented engagement. Proposed areas of cooperation include:
  • Programmes aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
  • International certificate programmes, symposiums and short courses.
  • Exchange of information supporting academic planning and research.
  • Training and professional development opportunities for teachers.
  • Academic guidance, including pathways for doctoral-level mentoring.
  • Student twinning initiatives and international study visits.
Expected educational value
The collaboration is designed to make international exposure more accessible at school level while giving educators structured opportunities for professional and academic development. Its long-term value will depend on converting the MoU framework into documented programmes, participation records and measurable learning outcomes.
Contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
 
Goal
SDG
Contribution evidenced by the activity
4
Quality Education
Expands access to international learning, certificate programmes, short courses and teacher development.
9
Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
Uses education technology and institutional collaboration to support new learning pathways and knowledge exchange.
10
Reduced Inequalities
Seeks to broaden access to global exposure for school communities beyond conventional international mobility routes.
17
Partnerships for the Goals
Formalises cross-border cooperation between a Malaysian university and a Kerala education initiative.
Implementation and accountability
To demonstrate sustained impact, future activities under the MoU should be recorded through participant profiles, programme outputs, feedback, certificates, follow-up projects and SDG-linked evidence. This will allow the partnership to move beyond intention and show clear educational benefit over time.
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