To vaccine or not to vaccine? How safe are COVID-19’s vaccines? Will I fall severely ill if I get vaccinated? As the Ministry of Health and frontliners work tirelessly to increase Malaysia’s vaccination rate and distribution across the nation, these are the questions playing on the minds of netizens in the midst of this fight …
When higher education switched to online learning in March last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, educators, researchers and students gained the opportunity to experiment with new teaching and learning techniques and got to see the results in real time. One major challenge higher education faced was nurturing a sense of community while tasks were …
In light of the second total lockdown happening nationwide effective 1st June and after observing the pandemic’s impact to students’ learning experiences, Dr Revathi Sagadavan shares insights on the learning preferences of Generation Z (Gen Z), along with tips for educators who want to create a more personalised and effective learning experience for their students. …
Having been in the education industry for nearly 25 years, INTI International University’s Director of Teaching and Learning, Subashini A/P K. Rajanthran, has been a long-time advocate for lifelong learning and instilling civic, moral and social skills. To her, these are pillars to being a successful teacher and learner, and is the key to staying …
Read moreLifelong learning and the “human touch”: Keys to thriving in a pandemic environment
Despite the recent announcement of a third round of Movement Control Order (MCO 3.0) which has led to increased restrictions during Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year, two Burmese students are refusing to let COVID-19 get in the way of their celebrations. Wai Yan Hein and Khin Mar Hlaing share a little bit about their Eid …
It has been a tough year for Malaysian businesses. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has caused entrepreneurs to rethink their business strategies to adapt to the constantly changing business environment just to stay afloat. The crisis has taught them that with a positive mindset, any situation can be turned into an opportunity, especially in this era …
Read moreAlibaba GDT Programme: Preparing Talents for The Needs Of The Digital Economy
“The pandemic has catalyzed changes that were already underway. The companies that are going to thrive and attract talents are going to be those able to adapt to the new normal,” shared Su Ting Nee, Regional President, Southeast Asia, Vinda. 2020 left a long-lasting impression on the global workforce. Remote work was adopted even in …
Read moreBeyond Covid-19: Trends Shaping the Future Workforce
Globalisation and digitalisation have enabled people around the world to communicate without barriers thanks to inexpensive communication tools and channels. This can be seen in tertiary education, for example, whereby, universities are stepping up efforts to collaborate with each other to diversify learning experience and allow students and academicians to broaden their horizons. Professor Dr …
Read moreINTI’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Organised Scientific Symposiums Timely
While Generation Z may argue that attending college is a waste of time, others still see the benefits of pursuing a degree. Recent research conducted in 2019 in the United States of America revealed that people who were at least 25 years old and had a bachelor’s degree recorded a total unemployment rate of 2.2%, …
Read moreHigh School Leaver Upskills 10 Years Later to Climb the Corporate Ladder
Working hard academically is something that many students strive to do throughout their college and university years, but it is equally important for them to prepare for what they will face upon graduation – a career in the real world. While lecturers can play a role in helping students understand what to expect for life …
Read moreMatching Passion with Strength the Key to Starting a Career