Dear All,
As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening academic excellence, research capability, and professional growth across our community, we are pleased to announce the continuation of our Monthly Free Webinar Activities for 2026.
These initiatives are designed to:
· Enhance interdisciplinary knowledge and skills
· Provide accessible professional development opportunities
· Strengthen collaboration among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners
· Showcase expertise within our institution and across our wider academic network
Activity Line‑Up
1. Monthly Webinar-Workshop Series Held every last Friday of the month Upcoming Session
(Series 7): Friday, 24 April 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Malaysian Time)
Poster Link: https://canva.link/pex9mo4plxolxn1
Registration: https://forms.gle/HN7x93EjjfMHMmBRA
MS Teams Webinar-Workshop Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGNkZjE1YjItNjNkZC00YjY5LWJjNDQtMWFmYTEyMDA3OWIw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2269f89b04-8fb3-45d3-b0a9-74696be38c28%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2279a239cd-0364-442d-a125-0f2501ee28bf%22%7d
2. Research Colloquium Launching Second Week of May 2026. Final date to be announced
3. Research Capability Building Programme. Detailed information will be sent via email
Invitation to Attend or Serve as Guest Speaker
We warmly invite:
· Faculty members seeking to share expertise or present ongoing work
· Students and alumni wishing to expand their knowledge and network
· Center managers and staff who support academic and research initiatives
· External experts who can contribute valuable insights to our community
If you are interested in serving as a guest speaker for any of the remaining 2026 webinar-workshop sessions, we encourage you to express your interest. Your contribution will help enrich the learning experience of our participants and strengthen our collective academic culture.
Why Your Participation Matters
These activities are part of our broader institutional strategy to:
· Promote evidence-based practice and research engagement
· Build a culture of continuous learning
· Strengthen our academic reputation locally and internationally
· Provide inclusive, accessible platforms for professional development
· Certificates can be freely downloaded after you accomplish the training evaluation link to be given at the end of the session.
Your involvement—whether as an attendee or a resource person—plays a vital role in achieving these goals.
Should you wish to participate, collaborate, or propose a topic for succeeding presentation, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to your active engagement and to another year of meaningful academic exchange.
Kind Regards,
Dr Rhoda De Castro
Deputy Chief Academic Officer
Appendix 1
Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni Training and Development 2026 Series
Suggested Titles for the 2026 Staff Development Seminar Series
Aligned with the AI Integration Project and Academic Plan
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Month (2026) |
Suggested Webinar Title |
Short Description |
Target Participants |
2 Speakers Update |
Date |
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March Series 6 |
Responsible and Ethical AI Governance in Higher Education |
Introduces principles of responsible AI use in higher education, focusing on ethics, bias mitigation, data privacy, cultural context, and academic integrity to guide institutional AI adoption. |
Faculty & Staff & Students, Administrators |
Speaker 1 Mr Ernesto “Boogie” C. Boydon Speaker 2 Mr Arnold B. Galve (courtesy of Ms Nimfa) |
March 27 |
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April Series 7 |
Human–AI Co-Teaching Models in Higher Education |
Explores collaborative teaching models where AI supports instruction, feedback, and assessment while maintaining human oversight and pedagogical leadership. |
Faculty & Staff & Students |
Guest Speaker: Engr. Marvin Mayormente |
April 24 |
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May Series 8 |
AI-Enhanced Research Productivity and Scholarly Writing |
Develops staff capability in using AI to support research workflows, including IMRAD structuring, literature mapping, data preparation, visualisation, and scholarly writing. |
Faculty & Staff & Students |
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June Series 9 |
AI-Powered Multimodal Learning Content Development |
Focuses on creating AI-enabled learning materials using multimodal approaches such as video, interactive content, and immersive media to enhance digital pedagogy. |
Faculty & Staff & Students |
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July Series 10 |
AI-Driven Career Intelligence and Employability Analytics |
Examines how AI can be used for skills forecasting, portfolio development, and labour-market analytics to strengthen employability-focused teaching and career services. |
Faculty, Staff, Students |
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August Series 11 |
AI-Augmented Assessment, Feedback, and Academic Integrity |
Examines responsible AI use in assessment automation and feedback generation, emphasising fairness, transparency, moderation practices, and protection of academic integrity. |
Faculty, Staff, Students |
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September Series 12 |
AI-Driven Learning Analytics and Student Success Strategies |
Focuses on interpreting AI-powered analytics dashboards to identify at-risk students, support early interventions, and improve retention and learning outcomes. |
Faculty, Staff, Students |
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October Series 13 |
Collaborative AI Innovation in Higher Education |
Encourages cross-departmental collaboration through AI-driven projects, hackathons, and applied solutions addressing academic and institutional challenges. |
Faculty & Staff & Students, Administrators |
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November Series 14 |
AI for Institutional Decision-Making and Quality Assurance |
Explores the use of AI and data analytics to support curriculum review, enrolment forecasting, performance monitoring, and evidence-based quality assurance. |
Administrators |
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December Series 15 |
Institutional AI Governance, Risk Management, and Sustainability |
Consolidates institutional approaches to AI governance, focusing on policy implementation, risk management, compliance, and strategies for sustainable AI integration. |
Administrators |
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