Flexible, stackable learning that is recognised across ASEAN must become a central pillar if the region is to meet the needs of its emerging generation of learners. Highlighting this urgent shift, Prof Dr Lily Chan, Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of WOU, called for education systems to move beyond rigid pathways and empower young people with modular learning opportunities — qualifications … Read More
Wawasan Open University Partners with Industry Leaders to Strengthen Semiconductor and Manufacturing Talent Pipeline
Wawasan Open University (WOU) has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with TT Vision Technologies Sdn Bhd, Oppstar Technology Sdn Bhd, and Clarion (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia to enhance workforce development in Malaysia’s semiconductor and manufacturing sector. The MoUs, signed on 6 March 2025 at WOU’s main campus in Penang, will see the University as the primary skills … Read More
Wawasan Open University Wins Coursera 2024 Maximizing Impact Award in Asia Pacific Region
University Recognised for Empowering Students and Fostering Innovation Wawasan Open University’s (WOU) unwavering commitment to empowering its students has been validated by a prestigious international recognition. The university is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the Coursera 2024 Maximizing Impact Award in the Asia Pacific region. This accolade underscores WOU’s exceptional efforts in fostering employability, expanding learner capabilities, … Read More
Wawasan Open University and the University of the Philippines Open University Seal Friendship with a Formal Agreement
The formalising of the partnership between WOU and the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) will further strengthen the academic collaboration between both institutions. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by WOU’s Chief Executive and Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Lily Chan, and UPOU Chancellor, Prof Dr Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria. Among those present were Dean of WOU’s School of … Read More
Open Universities Need to Collaborate and Learn from One Another: Wawasan Open University Signs MoU with Universitas Terbuka Indonesia
WOU has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universitas Terbuka Indonesia [UT (Indonesia Open University)] to solidify their partnership in advancing open distance learning (ODL) in Southeast Asia. The MoU was formally signed at a ceremony coinciding with the visit of UT’s high-level delegation to WOU’s main campus in Penang, Malaysia. The UT delegation, led by Rector, Prof Dr … Read More
A Fulbright Journey that Spurred an Academic’s Interest in ODL
When Ooi Li Hsien participated in an exchange stint in the US for two semesters from August 2009 to May 2010 under the prestigious Fulbright scholarship programme, it ended up being a truly life-changing experience. The senior lecturer from Wawasan Open University’s (WOU) School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences (SEHS) was recently given the privilege of recounting his enlightening … Read More
“Responsible Consumption: Sustainable Development Goals & You” by WOU
Much has been said about the authorities’ responsibility in steering Malaysia to fulfil the United Nations’ (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to protect the planet and uplift society. Individual citizens must also play a critical role in helping the country achieve the goals, especially the twelfth SDG – on responsible consumption and production. School of Business & Administration (SBA) … Read More
Electronic Retailing Takes the World by Storm
Electronic retailing, or e-tailing, has revolutionised the whole retail business as more consumers shop online for products and services. WOU’s School of Business & Administration (SBA) Senior Lecturer Lilian Yap was addressing an online talk on ‘Retailing to e-tailing: Evolution to Revolution’ organised by SBA and the Penang Regional Centre on 11 April 2021, and attended by 15 participants. She … Read More
‘Live’ Robotic Arm Project Set to Benefit Industries and Students
Everyone fancies robots – whether they appear on movie screens or in real-life. Besides being entertaining and technologically exciting, they make complicated, repetitive tasks in the real world much lighter and easier. For industries, robotics or automation offers convenience and efficiency that bring about improved productivity in the working environment. Most industrial robots are intended for specific tasks, and this … Read More
WOU Talked on Post-Pandemic Teaching and Learning
Getting prepared for post-pandemic teaching and learning Educators should benchmark themselves against the globally-recognised ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards to gauge their preparedness for the post-pandemic teaching and learning landscape. Dr Por Fei Ping, Lecturer from the School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Wawasan Open University (WOU), was speaking at a recent online talk on ‘Equipping … Read More
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