Imagine a classroom buzzing with energy, where students are actively participating, asking questions, and deeply engrossed in their learning. This is the vision of engaged learning that educators strive for. But what factors contribute to this ideal scenario? A recent study published in Current Psychology sheds light on the key elements that influence student engagement....

On 19th November 2024, 20 students and 4 lecturers from SEGi University had the opportunity to participate in a transformative industrial visit to Top Glove Tower and Factory 25 R&D Centre. This experience bridged the gap between academic learning and real-world applications, inspiring future engineers with firsthand insights into the manufacturing industry. The visit was...

Tan Wai Hong, a final-year chemical engineering student, has earned international recognition by winning the Bronze Award at the prestigious International Innovation Competition (IIC) 2024, hosted by the International University of Malaya-Wales. Competing against a global pool of participants, Tan’s groundbreaking research, titled “Effect of Cations, Anions, and Organic Matters on Ammonia Removal Using Immobilized...

A recent multi-institutional study led by Lee Thian Seng from SEGi University’s Centre for Pre-University Studies has explored the role of Wi-Fi Direct’s Service Discovery (SD) protocol in forming Wireless Collaboration Networks (WCNs) to address communication challenges during emergencies such as natural disasters and pandemics. This collaborative effort involved researchers from Flinders University, Australia, and...

A recent study published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications delves into the critical role of top management commitment in driving environmental sustainability within the Chinese banking sector. The research, conducted by Huawei Tian from SEGi University, along with Abu Bakkar Siddik and Farid Ahammad Sobhani, explores the interconnectedness of leadership commitment, green investments, corporate...

A new study published in the International Journal of Data and Network Science examines the relationship between cyberloafing activities and social media addiction among netizens. The research, conducted by a team including Jun Ying Chew from SEGi University, utilised Uses and Gratification Theory (U&G) to analyse data collected from 318 respondents. The study found that...

A recent study by Jixu Zhu and Xiaoshi Chen from SEGi University explores the quality assessment of interdisciplinary virtual simulation training programmes for economics and management students. Presented at the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII 2024) and published in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science (Volume 14712), the research focuses on evaluating and enhancing...

A groundbreaking study by Yuanyuan Hong and Razif Rosli from SEGi University investigates the key factors influencing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores of listed firms in mainland China. Published in the Journal of Governance & Regulation (Volume 13, Issue 4), the research sheds light on the complexities and limitations of ESG scores provided by...

A recent study by Zhang Die Die from Liming Vocational University, China, and Sheiladevi Sukumaran from the Faculty of Education, Language, Psychology, and Music at SEGi University, Malaysia, has demonstrated the efficacy of visual training in enhancing tennis performance. Published in the Annals of Applied Sport Science (2024, Volume 12 – Spring Supplementary), the research...

Researchers from SEGi University—R. Murali, P. Chandani, P. Paraman, and S. Anamalah—have published a conceptual study in the AIP Conference Proceedings (2024), investigating how Design Thinking can assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in their digital transformation journey amidst the 4.0 industrial revolution. The study highlights the challenges and opportunities posed by digital disruption, emphasising...