Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

Professional insight from Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) in Malaysia offers a wide range of industry-relevant engineering, science and technology programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The private university is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment which produces well-rounded, innovative graduates with strong leadership skills.

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How the centralisation of chemical and gases management can help a laboratory run more smoothly

University laboratories have a responsibility to safely and efficiently manage the chemicals, gases and consumables that they use and produce. Bringing these responsibilities together under a centralised unit could be the answer

Mohd Fatimie Irzaq Khamis

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

Light bulbs swing together

Creativity and innovation are the keys to reshaping learning

To keep education relevant and students engaged, classrooms have to move with the times. Here are several ways to keep pace with technological change

Lim Jun Wei , Ho Yeek Chia, Boredi Silas Chidi

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) , Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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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 interdisciplinarity. Here's how it worked

Zulkifli Merican Aljunid Merican , Lim Jun Wei

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

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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 support

Norlin Nosbi, Nurul Azhani Yunus, Mazian Mohammad, Abdul Rahim Othman

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

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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

Mohd Fatimie Irzaq Khamis

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

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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

Ibham Veza, Mhadi A. Ismael , Taib Iskandar Mohamad

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

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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, navigating information and socialising, writes Nazlihasri Abdul Rahman

Nazlihasri Abdul Rahman

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

An engineer controls the quality using a tablet device to inspect the drilling machine in the factory

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

Imtias Amir Bahauddin

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

Two people in hard hats walk through a lab

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 Rahim Othman offer advice on how to overcome them

Ibham Veza, Abdul Rahim Othman, Vorathin Epin , Mazian Mohammad

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

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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 she developed the framework to address these challenges

Cheng Yee Ng

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

A group of Gen Z students gaze at their phones

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

Azlan B. Ahmad

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

A student in glasses works at a desk

Master the art of effective feedback

Providing constructive feedback gives students a launch pad for development. Ibham Veza and Imran Qureshi offer their advice

Ibham Veza, Imran Qureshi

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

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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-Kaltungo weigh up the pros and cons

Ibham Veza, Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

Engineering student

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

Man Kee Lam , Yee Ho Chai

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

Students project-based learning

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 on students

Ibham Veza, Mohd Syaifuddin Mohd

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

Spice up your lectures

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

Ibham Veza, Davannendran Chandran

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

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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

Ibham Veza, Vorathin Epin

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

Universities have a critical role to play in the preservation of Indigenous languages and culture

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

Roselind Wan

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

We must consider the SDGs in local contexts and universities can help

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-fits-all approach

Su Li Chong

Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)