The Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education recently launched the Experiential Learning and Competency-Based Education Landscape (EXCEL) initiative, which aims to enhance the national tertiary education curriculum through four cores: Industry Driven Experiential  Learning (IDEAL), Community Resilience Experiential Learning (CARE), Research Infused Experiential Learning (REAL), and Personalised Experiential Learning (POISE). At Universiti Putra Malaysia, we welcome  the initiative and are committed to incorporating the EXCEL framework across all of our programs.
By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suriana Sabri, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chia Suet Lin and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Zuhainis Saad Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences

	Education for Sustainable Development: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future in Higher Education
	Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has emerged as a vital component in the global endeavour to address pressing challenges of the twenty-first century, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and socioeconomic disparities. As centres of knowledge and innovation, higher education institutions hold a pivotal role in nurturing responsible and visionary leaders capable of tackling these complex issues.

A Roadmap for ESD Implementation in Higher Education
To effectively instil ESD, higher education curricula must adopt a comprehensive and holistic methodology that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.  Read more		A cornerstone of ESD in higher education is transformative pedagogy, which seeks to empower students as change agents by fostering critical thinking, self-reflection, and a deep comprehension of the interconnections between human societies and the environment. Read more
by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Zuhainis Saad  Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences

10 Facts You Need to Know Regarding ChatGPT for Teaching and Learning

ChatGPT is an example of generative artificial intelligence (AI) application. It is based on AI language model that can play a vital role in supporting and enhancing the teaching and learning experience at tertiary level education. As an advanced natural language processing tool, ChatGPT is capable of understanding and generating text-based content, which can be useful for a wide range of academic tasks. It has the potential to revolutionize the way universities and higher education institutions approach teaching and learning, making the process more efficient, effective, and engaging for everyone.

by: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Nurfadhlina Mohd Sharef  Deputy Director, Centre for Academic Development and Leadership Excellence (CADe-Lead)

Hidden Treasure: Uncovering the Potential of Open Educational Resources (OERs)
	Have you ever found yourself struggling to create teaching materials or worried about copyright infringement when browsing online resources? As an academician, you are constantly searching for new resources to enhance your teaching, research, and manuscript preparation. However, have you ever considered using Open Educational Resources (OER)?       By: Dr. Chong Chou Min Faculty of Agriculture

Updated:: 24/08/2023 [azryadeny]