Flexible learning empowers older adults
IT turns out you actually can teach old dogs new tricks. Scientists discovered that our brains, even in adulthood, can still learn and change. This brainpower, called neuro- plasticity, allows us to improve our knowledge and skills throughout our lives. Studying at age 50 and above Opportunities to learn later…
Postgrads Learn About Writing for Indexed Journals
Selangor, 27 May – Thirty students attended a workshop on “Mastering the Art of Writing and Publishing Papers in Indexed Journals: Proven Strategies and Insider Tips” for PhD and Doctorate students. Held at Menara OUM from 25 to 26 May, the workshop was hosted by the OUM Graduate Centre (OUMGC)…
CLA Hosts Workshop for Master’s Students
The Centre for Learner Affairs hosted a Master’s Project Paper Writing Workshop at Menara Open University Malaysia in Kelana Jaya, Selangor. The event was organised in collaboration with the Faculties of Education; Business & Management; Technology & Applied Sciences; and Social Sciences & Humanities. A total of 123 learners attended…
FOE HOSTS POSTGRADUATE COLLOQUIUM
On 4 May, the Faculty of Education (FOE) gathered academic minds at Menara OUM Kelana Jaya for its annual Postgraduate Colloquium, chaired by Dr S. Vighnarajah P.K. Selvarajah. The event showcased the depth and breadth of educational research being conducted by postgraduate learners within the faculty. The colloquium commenced with…
Education System Needs Holistic Overhaul
Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Tajudin Md Ninggal, OUM Vice President/Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & Research), recently contributed as a panellist at the 2024 National Education and Learning Summit. Themed “Innovating Education for the Future,” the summit convened at WTCKL in Kuala Lumpur on 23 April, featuring an opening address by…
Thinaah to graduate with teaching degree
EXCELLENCE in sports and extracurricular activities is important but so is academic success for a good career growth, says shuttler Thinaah Muralitharan. The 26-year-old, who will be making her maiden appearance in the Olympics in Paris in July alongside her partner Pearly Tan, has been interested in sports from a…
Biasiswa OUM bakar semangat Thinaah di Terbuka Perancis
THINAAH (kanan) berkata pengajian tidak menjejaskan kerjaya sukannya, kerana OUM menyediakan pembelajaran secara dalam talian yang lebih fleksibel. FOTO SAIFULLIZAN TAMADI Biasiswa daripada OUM menjadi pembakar semangat buat pemain beregu wanita utama negara M Thinaah, menjelang Terbuka Perancis di Paris pada 5 hingga 10 Mac ini. Klik sini untuk baca…
Impak ilmu pada peribadi
Memetik kata-kata Profesor Syed Naquib Al-Attas dalam bukunya Islam & Secularisme tentang ilmu. Ilmu diperolehi daripada maklumat yang benar dan memberikan makna kepada diri seseorang. Oleh itu, seharusnya ilmu akan tercermin pada tingkah laku dan perwatakan seseorang. Justeru, kita akan dapat lihat perbezaan antara orang yang berilmu dan tidak berilmu. Pada hari…
Happy New Year
Happy New Year As we bid farewell to 2023, let us acknowledge the resilience and tenacity that has brought us through various challenges. The past year has been a testament to our collective strength as a community of learners, staff, and partners. Education is a lifelong journey, and OUM is…
Sandakan Learning Centre Holds Dinner
On 10 December, the Sandakan Learning Centre threw a fabulous dinner party at the Azka White Hall in Bandar Nasalim, Sandakan, with assistance from the Centre for Alumni Relations (CAR). A total of 48 guests showed up, including the N50 Gum-Gum Assemblyman YB Tuan Arunarsin Taib and the former Director…
Opening Minds at BUKA Conference
Some of our academics took part in the BUKA conference at Wawasan Open University (WOU) from 17 to 18 October. The BUKA project is co-funded by the European Union’s ERASMUS+ programme. The theme of the conference was “Advancing Equity and Access to Higher Education Through Open and Distance Learning”. Faculty…
Press Release: Makkal Osai (2 December )
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Sin Chew Press Release
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Grads Shine at 27th OUM Convocation
For a university, convocation serves as a crucial juncture to evaluate its success. The number and diversity of graduates provide a glimpse into how well it is fulfilling its mission. At Open University Malaysia (OUM), we recently reaffirmed our status as a leading digital university during our 27th Convocation, which…
Online postgraduate programmes ideal for working professionals
PETALING JAYA: According to the World Economic Forum’s “2023 Future of Jobs Report”, an estimated 44% of current worker skills will be disrupted over the next five years. This signals the need for working professionals to upskill, reskill and update their resumes to stay relevant in the evolving job market.…
METEOR Holds Health & Wellness Programme for Staff
In a compelling address at the opening of the METEOR Group Health & Wellness Programme, YBhg Dato’ Naharudin Ali, the CEO of METEOR Group, emphasised the significance of health, money, and time in life. He said, “There are 3 important things in life – health, money and time. When you’re…
Becoming a qualified AMO
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Certificate for 5-Star QS Rating
We have received the certificate for our 5-star QS rating in online learning, which was announced earlier this year, at the QS Higher Education Summit: Asia Pacific 2023. Held at the KL Convention Centre 7-9 Nov, the summit brought together higher education leaders from universities and organisations around the world.…
Joy and Delight for Top Achievers
