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The Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group (POPSIG) University Roadshow was an educational outreach programme conducted by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group in Malaysia from 2019 to 2023.^[1]^[2]^[3] It was the first programme of its kind to specifically combine chemical engineering education with the palm oil industry, engaging students through technical presentations and industry discussions focused on palm oil processing and sustainability.^[1]^[4]

Background

The POPSIG operates as a member-led division within IChemE, concentrating on knowledge exchange and professional development within the palm oil processing sector^[5]. The group initiated the University Roadshow in 2019 to bridge the gap between industry practice and academic education, while promoting sustainable practices within Malaysia's palm oil sector.^[4]

The programme involved visits to Malaysian universities offering chemical engineering degrees, featuring discussions on industry sustainability, safety, market dynamics, and career prospects for graduates, with contributions from the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), industry practitioners, and academics.^[4]

Malaysia is the world's second-largest palm oil producer,^[6] making industry-academia collaboration particularly relevant for local engineering education. The roadshow addressed the need for chemical engineering graduates with specialized knowledge of palm oil processing technologies and sustainability standards.^[7]

Programme Structure

The roadshow generally followed a standardized format across participating institutions, featuring:^[8]

Technical Sessions

Overview of palm oil processing
How chemical engineering principles can be applied in the industry

Industry Perspectives

The contribution of palm oil to Malaysia’s economy and society
The sustainability journey of the palm oil processing sector
An introduction to sustainability certification schemes
Career opportunities for chemical engineers in the palm oil processing industry

Chartered Chemical Engineer Pathway

Benefits of becoming a Chartered Chemical Engineer
Steps, requirements, and support available for achieving Chartered status
How professional recognition can enhance career progression

Interactive Components

Panel discussions with academic and industry practitioners
Student networking opportunities
Q&A sessions

Participating Universities

The programme visited universities across Malaysia through both physical and virtual sessions, reaching over 2,400 students^[9]. In some cases, repeat visits were made to the same institution to engage different cohorts of students.^[10]

2019

August: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
September: Monash University Malaysia
October: University of Malaya
November: Xiamen University Malaysia
December: University of Nottingham Malaysia

2020

January: UCSI University
February: National University of Malaysia
March: Heriot-Watt University
October: Curtin University Malaysia, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak, University College of Technology Sarawak, University of Putra Malaysia Sarawak
November: Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

2022

2023

March: University of Malaya, University of Putra Malaysia, UCSI University

Awards Presented

In 2021, the University Roadshow introduced student awards to acknowledge outstanding contributions in palm oil processing knowledge sharing and sustainability. These included the POPSIG Best Post-event Report Award and the POPSIG Article Honorarium, which recognize excellence in event reporting and article writing on palm oil-related topics.^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]

COVID-19 Response

The programme adapted to pandemic restrictions in 2020 by transitioning to virtual delivery.^[15] Online sessions maintained the core educational content while enabling participation from additional universities previously constrained by geographical limitations^[16]. The virtual format also facilitated contributions from speakers and industry experts through video conferencing platforms, while maintaining interactive elements such as live polling.^[17]

Recognition

In 2022, the programme received recognition as one of the Top 20 Youth Sustainable Projects by the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia, acknowledging its contribution to sustainability education.^[18]^[9]

Industry Context

The roadshow operated during a period of increased focus on palm oil sustainability^[17], coinciding with Malaysia's implementation of mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification^[19] and growing international demand for sustainable palm oil products^[20]. The roadshow addressed industry requirements for graduates familiar with both technical processes and sustainability frameworks.

External links

Official website

References

^ ^a ^b "Palm Oil Processing – a Resurgent Path for Chemical Engineers". ChemEng Evolution. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
^ "Chemical Engineering Students Learn More about Palm Oil Industry". Xiamen University Malaysia. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
^ "Student from USM School of Chemical Engineering Awarded IChemE POPSIG Article Honorarium & POPSIG Best Post-event Report 2022". Universiti Sains Malaysia. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
^ ^a ^b ^c "POPSIG University Roadshow 2019 - 2020 : Love MY Palm Oil Campaign" (PDF). Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
^ "Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group (POP SIG) launch". Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
^ "Production - Palm Oil". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. Retrieved 14 March 2025.
^ "Students get insights into palm oil industry from POPSIG university roadshow hosted". Curtin University Malaysia. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
^ "POPSIG University Roadshow 2019 – 2020" (PDF). Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
^ ^a ^b "IChemE-POPSIG's Collaboration With MPOC Recognised By EU's Youth Sustainable Project 2022". Malaysian Palm Oil Council. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
^ "Roadshow stories". Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
^ "Chemical engineering students win big" (PDF). The Star (Malaysia). 3 November 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
^ "Five Curtin Malaysia chemical engineering students receive IChemE-POPSIG awards". Curtin University Malaysia. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
^ "Student from USM School of Chemical Engineering Awarded IChemE POPSIG Article Honorarium & POPSIG Best Post-event Report 2022". Universiti Sains Malaysia. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
^ "Top awards for excellent minds" (PDF). The Star (Malaysia). 15 September 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
^ "IChemE Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group Newsletter" (PDF). Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
^ "Rise of POPSIG's 1st University Webinar Roadshow 2019-2021" (PDF). Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Roadshow: UNM - Virtual site tour to a MSPO-certified palm oil mill". Palm Oil Group. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
^ "POPSIG Team in Top 20 of Youth Sustainable Project Competition". The Borneo Post. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
^ "Failure to obtain MPSO certification by Jan 1 an offence". Bernama. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
^ "MSPO-ASSC deal to drive demand for Malaysia's sustainable palm oil in Japan". The Star (Malaysia). 20 June 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2024.

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[:03-1] "Palm Oil Processing – a Resurgent Path for Chemical Engineers". ChemEng Evolution. Retrieved 10 May 2025.

[2] "Chemical Engineering Students Learn More about Palm Oil Industry". Xiamen University Malaysia. Retrieved 13 May 2025.

[3] "Student from USM School of Chemical Engineering Awarded IChemE POPSIG Article Honorarium & POPSIG Best Post-event Report 2022". Universiti Sains Malaysia. Retrieved 15 May 2025.

[:1-4] "POPSIG University Roadshow 2019 - 2020 : Love MY Palm Oil Campaign" (PDF). Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 1 May 2025.

[5] "Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group (POP SIG) launch". Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 10 May 2020.

[6] "Production - Palm Oil". USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. Retrieved 14 March 2025.

[7] "Students get insights into palm oil industry from POPSIG university roadshow hosted". Curtin University Malaysia. 25 October 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2025.

[8] "POPSIG University Roadshow 2019 – 2020" (PDF). Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 10 October 2023.

[:2-9] "IChemE-POPSIG's Collaboration With MPOC Recognised By EU's Youth Sustainable Project 2022". Malaysian Palm Oil Council. Retrieved 20 May 2024.

[10] "Roadshow stories". Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 10 January 2024.

[11] "Chemical engineering students win big" (PDF). The Star (Malaysia). 3 November 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2023.

[12] "Five Curtin Malaysia chemical engineering students receive IChemE-POPSIG awards". Curtin University Malaysia. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2023.

[13] "Student from USM School of Chemical Engineering Awarded IChemE POPSIG Article Honorarium & POPSIG Best Post-event Report 2022". Universiti Sains Malaysia. Retrieved 10 October 2023.

[14] "Top awards for excellent minds" (PDF). The Star (Malaysia). 15 September 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2023.

[15] "IChemE Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group Newsletter" (PDF). Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 1 April 2025.

[16] "Rise of POPSIG's 1st University Webinar Roadshow 2019-2021" (PDF). Institution of Chemical Engineers. Retrieved 10 October 2023.

[:3-17] "Roadshow: UNM - Virtual site tour to a MSPO-certified palm oil mill". Palm Oil Group. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2025.

[18] "POPSIG Team in Top 20 of Youth Sustainable Project Competition". The Borneo Post. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2024.

[19] "Failure to obtain MPSO certification by Jan 1 an offence". Bernama. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2024.

[20] "MSPO-ASSC deal to drive demand for Malaysia's sustainable palm oil in Japan". The Star (Malaysia). 20 June 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2024.

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