UM dept says will improve vetting to ensure no repeat of Gilley controversy

[ PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya’s (UM) International and Strategic Studies Department has issued an apology over provocative remarks made by American academic Bruce Gilley during a lecture at the university. “The department is very regretful about the irresponsible statement made by Professor Dr Bruce Gilley. ALSO READ: UM to tighten processes, guidelines after Gilley controversy … Read more

Credible speakers still welcome in Malaysia

[ PUTRAJAYA: While the Higher Education Ministry awaits a full report from Universiti Malaya (UM) on the controversial talk by Bruce Gilley held there, it will not pursue any action against him.Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir (pic) noted that the US academic had already fled the country. “So we (the ministry) are … Read more

Vigilance needed when vetting speakers

[ PETALING JAYA: All institutes of higher learning must have air-tight procedures and guidelines to vet potential speakers and collaborators, say academics. Calling for more stringent checks on potential speakers, especially by renowned academic institutions planning on inviting them, educationist Tan Sri Dr T. Marimuthu said when a talk is given in a university, it … Read more

UM to tighten processes, guidelines after Gilley controversy

[ PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya is taking immediate measures to prevent a repeat of the incident involving people like American academic Bruce Gilley. Policies, procedures and guidelines involving the management and regulation of events across the board will be revised, tightened and improved, UM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman said. “All … Read more

UM to submit report on controversial talk by US lecturer Gilley

[ PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) has issued a public apology and is preparing a full report on the issue surrounding a controversial talk given at its institution by US academician Bruce Gilley. “Action will be taken against those found to be involved with this issue. “UM also takes this matter seriously and apologises to … Read more

High earnings, few openings | The Star

[ SCIENCE, computing and mathematics are lucrative but competitive fields. The good news is that graduates in these science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sectors, according to a recent Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report, can expect good starting salaries but securing a job may prove to be a challenge as vacancies are scarce. Produced in … Read more

Give us tech-savvy teachers, please

[AI will be introduced in primary schools but are our educators ready? Read full story Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Genx Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their … Read more

One in five UM students encounters sexual harassment, says survey

[ KUALA LUMPUR: One in five Universiti Malaya (UM) students have experienced sexual harassment during their university life, and only 11.1% of these victims took action, according to a survey. Recent survey findings conducted by the Universiti Malaya Feminism Club (UMFC) found that 22.5% of its students — both male and female – experienced some … Read more

Kelantan school bags top prize in Samsung challenge.

[ THANKS to an ingenious sponge with oil-absorbing water-repellent and magnetic properties, SMK Kubang Bemban, Kelantan, was crowned the champion of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2023 challenge. Dubbed the Magnetic HydroOleoGuard Sponge, the project offered an effective solution for addressing oil spills and metal debris pollution. SMK Sultan Ismail, Johor, was awarded the … Read more

It’s a wrap

[Important events in schools, tertiary institutions that shaped 2023 Read full story Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Genx Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you … Read more