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To keep education relevant and students engaged , classrooms have to move with the times . Here are several ways to keep pace with technological change
For truly practical learning , embrace an interdisciplinary approach
Bringing different fields of study together into one practical assignment , focused on a real - world problem , proved to be a game - changer in a sector shifting towards …
How to help a student in mental health distress
Students are particularly vulnerable to mental health struggles , and exam time can be especially stressful . Here ’ s how to help in an emergency and how to offer long - term …
Centralise laboratory management for better teaching and research
Creating a single department to oversee laboratory operations can streamline your processes and cut costs . Here ’ s how to do it
To build resilience , we need to embrace failure in the classroom and beyond
Let ’ s redefine failure by changing the way we teach , assess and support students and staff . Ibham Veza , Mhadi A . Ismael and Taib Iskandar Mohamad outline how
Campus life is entering a new era , but don ’ t forget the human touch
With the acceleration of technology , the university experience is changing . As academics , it ’ s up to us to guide our students through this new normal of learning , …
What ’ s the key to collaborations between HE and industry ? Analytical testing services
Analytical testing services can revolutionise collaboration between universities and industries . Imtias Amir Bahauddin explains how
How can we take research from the lab to the marketplace ?
When getting the products of your research into the hands of the people who need them , challenges arise . Vorathin Epin , Ibham Veza , Mazian Mohammad and Abdul …
The three stages of developing a framework to support students of open and distance learning
Open and distance learning may offer a way for graduates to separate themselves from the herd , but some struggle with online learning practices . Cheng Yee Ng details how …
We need to empathise with the students of today to shape the minds of tomorrow
Are today ’ s students too disrespectful and aggressive to be taught ? Azlan B . Ahmad offers his advice on dealing with Gen Z
Master the art of effective feedback
Providing constructive feedback gives students a launch pad for development . Ibham Veza and Imran Qureshi offer their advice
Cherry - pick the best of in - person and online learning
Using the best of in - person and online learning provides a truly blended approach to your students and enriches their learning experience . Ibham Veza and Akilu Yunusa …
Nurturing advanced problem - solving skills with integrated projects
Integrated projects can be a powerful tool for bolstering problem - solving capabilities and encouraging students to integrate knowledge from various courses
Implementing project - based learning : a practical guide
Ibham Veza and Mohd Syaifuddin Mohd provide practical guidance and methodologies for introducing project - based learning and outline its potential impact …
Spice up your lectures : engagement strategies for higher education
Ibham Veza and Davannendran Chandran provide an exhaustive checklist of practical strategies for captivating students and retaining their attention
Active learning strategies to boost student engagement
Ibham Veza and Vorathin Epin provide practical advice on implementing active learning strategies in the classroom for enhanced learning outcomes
Higher education has a crucial role to play in reaching out to Indigenous communities
Indigenous researcher Roselind Wan outlines strategies for universities hoping to champion Indigenous languages and inclusion
We won ’ t get anywhere without placing the SDGs in local contexts
Applying the SDGs looks vastly different in a Western city from how it does in a rural Asian village . Su Li Chong explains how universities can help us get past a one - size …