On 10 December 2024, SEGi University achieved a significant milestone by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shandong Institute of Petroleum and Chemical Technology, China. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in fostering international academic and research partnerships, with a focus on driving innovation in applied chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and sustainable solutions...

Ir. Choo Chee Ming, a senior lecturer in chemical engineering, along with collaborators Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Chien Hwa Chong, Profesor Madya Dr. Rafeah binti Wah, Ms. Shee Jia Chew, and Dr. Mackingsley Kushan Dassanayake, has been awarded the highly coveted “IDS 2024 Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Drying Book Award”. Their groundbreaking publication, “Drying and...

A recent study published in Studies in Educational Evaluation explores the powerful role of peer feedback provision in improving the writing skills of lower-proficiency English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Co-authored by Dr Latha Ravindran of SEGi University and Zeng Xiaomeng, the research provides compelling evidence that offering peer feedback—not just receiving it—can significantly...

The rise of the metaverse presents a transformative opportunity for higher education, offering innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and engagement. A recent study published in Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences delves into the potential of the metaverse to revolutionise higher education, with contributions from a SEGi University student. The study, co-authored by SEGi student Li...

Industry professionals and students gathered for an insightful lecture by Ms. Victoria Charles Juta, a senior environmental advisor at PETRONAS, focusing on “Environmental Management and Sustainability Practices in LNG Processes.” Hosted by SEGi University, the session explored innovative strategies to balance energy production with environmental responsibility. The event, organised by the SEGi IChemE Student Chapter,...

Researchers Fei Ping Por, Christina Sook Beng Ong, Siew Keow Ng, and Arathai Din Eak have conducted a bibliometric analysis to evaluate the evolution of gamification in adult learning. Published in Interactive Technology and Smart Education on 4 June 2024, the study offers insights into past, present, and future trends in integrating gamification within learner-centred...

Ir. Assoc. Prof. Dr Tan Yong Chai, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at SEGi University, recently participated as a distinguished panellist at the “Artificial Intelligence and the Future World Forum” held in Kuala Lumpur. This high-profile event, organised by Tsinghua University and supported by prominent organisations like MOSTI and...

SEGi University’s “Gift of Sight” (GOS) programme is changing lives with its latest success—screening 570 underserved students over three days and providing 375 students with free spectacles. Aimed at ensuring children have the clear vision needed for academic success, this initiative, in collaboration with the Mah Sing Foundation and Rotary Club of USJ, demonstrates the...

On 18 November 2024, two postgraduate students, Xu Bi Ying and Zhang Jian, made their mark at Innovation Week 2024, an event organised by the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment (FKAAB) at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) in Batu Pahat, Johor Bahru. Competing against researchers from various institutions, their exceptional work earned...

SEGi University recently welcomed 19 students from Universitas Sumatra Utara (USU), Indonesia as part of its growing international mobility programme aimed at fostering cross-cultural learning and academic exchange. Spanning several weeks, the programme brings together academic engagement and cultural immersion, giving participants the opportunity to experience Malaysian education and multiculturalism in a hands-on, memorable way....