When operations cease and the world is at a standstill, it’s important not to take all the extra time for granted – especially when one has access to the Internet and electronic devices. This article explores the various digital learning platforms medical students could utilise during the MCO. 1. Tweetorials Tweetorials are a series of […]
Traversing Online Learning with Ease
Digital learning is no longer seen as the domain of technology-savvy educators alone. The decision by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) for university lectures to be conducted fully online for the rest of the year means that all educators and students have to adapt to a new learning norm. Integrating electronic learning highlights the […]
Leisure Reading for Medical Students
The words “leisure” and “medical student” may seem oxymoronic when used in the same sentence. However, this improbability has taken a back seat as current regulations require students to stay at home. So, what do you do with all this time? Does it feel like freedom or just an overwhelming sense of emptiness? Should you […]
Get Fitter for the Future by Studying Abroad
Looking to satisfy your wanderlust while simultaneously gaining a solid education and an invaluable life experience? With Heriot-Watt University’s acclaimed Go Global Inter-Campus Transfer programme, you can get a taste of life abroad without sacrificing your education goals. According to the programme, as a Heriot-Watt student, you can choose to transfer to any of the […]
Star Special: Engineering A Bright Future
THE University of Southampton’s world-class academic staff, industry-relevant teaching and diverse student community ensure brilliant young minds get all the inspiration, challenges and support they need to make their mark on the world. A founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities, it is a forward-thinking institution that upholds innovation and exploration in […]
Star Special: Fostering A Sense Of Purpose
“I AM a storyteller. My purpose is to inspire others to tell more empowering stories about themselves and the world we live in.” This is the impact statement by Prof Mushtak Al-Atabi, provost and chief executive officer of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. “So often we ask our students what they want to do and they reply […]
Star Special: Teaching Grads To Thrive Amid Change
CHANGE is inevitable. Given the fast pace of technological advancements, even as the boundaries between physical and digital become increasingly blurred in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0), it is only a matter of time before IR5.0 emerges. “IR4.0 is merging the physical and digital worlds but we should not hitch all our programmes around […]
Star Special: World-Leader In Medical Education
DRIVEN by over two centuries of academic excellence, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) is the ideal place to develop aspirations of a career in medicine or biomedical sciences. Its international branch campus in EduCity in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, affords students a conducive study environment where they can learn from the best, gain valuable practical experiences and […]
Star Special: Grooming Grads To Take On The World
A QUALIFICATION from the University of Reading is not merely confirmation that a student has completed his or her studies. It is an assurance that they have the knowledge and expertise to thrive in the workplace of today and tomorrow. This stems for the rigorous and holistic education they get, which not only focuses on […]
Engineer a Bright Future at Heriot-Watt
In line with its commitment to nurturing industry-relevant engineering graduates who not only possess technical knowledge but also crucial 21st century soft skills…