There is market demand for digital entrepreneurs, gig workers and other digital professionals in the fast-evolving world of digital technology, signifying the urgent need for talent development.
Some 20 Thai students from Sri Songkram Wittaya School, Thailand had an unforgettable learning experience immersing themselves in a week-long English language programme at our beautiful seaside main campus recently.
An undergraduate student has found the skills gleaned from his Bachelor of Digital Business (Honours) [BDBS] programme at WOU to be extremely rewarding, in terms of employment and income – even before he graduates.
As part of WOU’s commitment to actively engage with the industry, the School of Science and Technology (SST) successfully hosted a seminar on “Data-Driven Manufacturing Solutions” to share key trends and latest developments that are relevant for the manufacturing industry.
The School of Science and Technology (SST) sought to provide valuable research and innovation experience to its undergraduate students undertaking their final semester project by organising WOUTech ’23.
Penang should embrace the 3T strategy by focusing on technology, tourism and talent to pave the way for a progressive future and sustainable growth.
It is important to build a conducive ecosystem in Penang to develop an industry-ready workforce, and attract talents from other states and overseas. This will overcome the skills shortage in Penang and boost its economy.
The University has added another feather to its cap by receiving the Penang Icon Leadership Award for Education at the Penang Future Forward Summit 2023.
A State Executive Councillor made the appeal for individuals to safeguard their physical, emotional and mental health, and to make time for themselves, family and exercise.
WOU has inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Ipoh-based Bonanza Educare (BE) Sdn Bhd to enhance co-operation in recruitment, training and educational opportunities between both institutions.
Over 200 Form Five students had a fruitful time attending a one-day seminar on answering techniques for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination at WOU’s seaside main campus on 11 February 2023.
The transformation of the stock market to support social enterprises must be the way forward to enable small and medium micro enterprises to gain access to finance from public markets.
WOU’s School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences senior lecturer Ooi Li Hsien, a past recipient of the prestigious Fulbright scholarship award, had the privilege of recounting his inspiring and enlightening Fulbright journey.
A three-member delegation from Universiti Malaya (UM) paid a benchmarking visit to WOU for the purpose of improving the university’s offering and delivery of programmes via the open distance learning (ODL) mode.
Malaysia is probably one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity; however, we don’t appreciate it until it begins to disappear.
Climate change is now urgent. In order to make a difference, both technology, funding and management skills should be made available to communities, start-ups and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), who are at the forefront of climate action.
