The Ship Campus, Batu Kawan
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The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
The Ship Campus (GPS: 5.22471, 100.43356) is a college at Batu Kawan Industrial Park, in Batu Kawan, Seberang Perai. It is managed by Peninsula College, the education arm of PKT Logistics Group. The topping up ceremony of The Ship Campus was officiated by Penang Chief Minister, the Right Honourable Chow Kon Yeow on 30 August, 2019. Said Mr Chow, "The Penang State Government is extremely pleased that PKT Logistics Group through their education arm, Peninsula College will be adding value in knowledge and talent development through their soon to be completed campus. Graduates today must be industry-ready-and-driven and be equipped with the skills to maneuver through the corporate world.
Dato' Michael Tio, Group Chief Executive and Managing Director, PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd said The Ship Campus aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Construction of The Ship Campus began in 2017. It is expected to be completed in 2020, and will be able to accommodate 4,000 students. The college is expected to offer tertiary education in logistics and supply chain management, including maritime management, computer science, hospitality, accountancy and business sutdies. The Ship Campus is a collaboration between Peninsula College and University of Plymouth, UK. It is part of the Entrepreneur Growth Hub, to foster growth of SMEs in Penang. The campus will have a co-working space, gym, state-of-the-art library, open-air cafes and retail outlets. There is also an auditorium with an audience capacity of 470 people that can be used for seminars, conferences and concerts.
The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
The Lobby of The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
The Lobby of The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
The Opera Theatre at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
The Opera Theatre at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Dato' Michael Tio, Group Chief Executive and Managing Director, PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd (6 August 2020)
Entrepreneur Growth Hub, the co-working space at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Entrepreneur Growth Hub, the co-working space at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
One of the Counselling Rooms at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Briefing for members of the press at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Seating area of Interlude Cafe, The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Compass Room another theatre at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
The Ballroom at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Student lounge at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
The Pentagon study room at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
View of the grand staircase at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Grand Promenade, the alfresco f&b area at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Grand Promenade, the alfresco f&b area at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
East Solarium, the outdoor dining area at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Sunset Deck at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Space of Cafe Windjammer, the main cafeteria at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Francis Light Library at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Access sensor to Francis Light Library (6 August 2020)
Private study area at Francis Light Library (6 August 2020)
Group study area at Francis Light Library (6 August 2020)
The returns counter at Francis Light Library (6 August 2020)
Surfer's Paradise Gym at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Threadmills and other exercise equipment at Surfer's Paradise Gym (6 August 2020)
Strength training equipment at Surfer's Paradise Gym (6 August 2020)
Dato' Michael Tio giving a demo on one of the equipment at Surfer's Paradise Gym. (6 August 2020)
The Voice Karaoke at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Dato' Michael Tio trying out the snooker table at Wembley Pool Stadium, The Ship Campus. (6 August 2020)
The Lounge at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
Student Residences at The Ship Campus (6 August 2020)
One of the lounges at the Student Residences. (6 August 2020)
The pantry at the Student Residences. (6 August 2020)
Central courtyard at the Student Residences. (6 August 2020)
The kitchen at the Student Residences. (6 August 2020)
A shared dormitory at the Student Residences. (6 August 2020)
Dormitory rooms at the Student Residences. (6 August 2020)
The Ship Campus Topping-Up Ceremony
The Ship Campus, Batu Kawan, Penang (30 August, 2019)© PKT Logistics Group
The Ship Campus, Batu Kawan, Penang (30 August, 2019)© PKT Logistics Group
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