Singapore Team Reaches Milestone in Training 200 Students as Certified Technicians

Standardisation does not mean a restrictive one-size-fits-all structure that leaves no room for creativity. Instead, joining up some of the systems and services across an institution allows that creativity to flourish more freely. To prepare for the coming years, higher education institutions can look at bringing their processes and technology into a standardised operating model so they can be more flexible, adaptable, and resilient. 🔗 Learn more about how to unlock successful digital transformation through standardisation: https://lnkd.in/gjcScnrw #DigitalTransformation #HigherEd #Standardisation

Standardising systems in higher education isn’t about limiting creativity—it’s about enabling it. By aligning processes, institutions become more flexible, adaptable, and ready for the future. Discover how to unlock digital transformation through smart standardisation. 📚 https://lnkd.in/evT3cTKZ #DigitalTransformation #HigherEd #Standardisation

Standardisation does not mean a restrictive one-size-fits-all structure that leaves no room for creativity. Instead, joining up some of the systems and services across an institution allows that creativity to flourish more freely. To prepare for the coming years, higher education institutions can look at bringing their processes and technology into a standardised operating model so they can be more flexible, adaptable, and resilient. #HigherEd #Standardisation

Today I read an article that triggered a lot of thoughts: The main idea is surprisingly simple. Most problems in higher ed tech are not about innovation. They’re about friction: slow Wi-Fi, too many logins, systems that don’t work together. Universities are starting to focus on something basic: make technology invisible. If people don’t notice it, it’s doing its job. So once again, I found myself agreeing with this idea: progress isn’t always about adding new features. Sometimes it’s about removing obstacles. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gEiadx3n

What happens when university-industry collaboration is built on commitment, not cash? At Jönköping University’s School of Engineering (JTH), the SPARK environment has developed long-term partnerships grounded in engagement, shared agendas, and real collaboration across research and education. Find out how JTH: ✔️ Built strategic partnerships through commitment and engagement ✔️ Introduced structured tools to support collaboration ✔️ Developed shared agendas with industry ✔️ Strengthened research and education through long-term relationships 👉 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/euhNiE-E #ResearchImpact #UniversityIndustryCollaboration #StrategicPartnerships #IndustryEngagement

Seychelles is taking a bold step toward the future of learning and it’s exciting to watch it unfold. Through a meaningful partnership between Huawei and their Ministry of Education, the country is adopting SMART education solutions designed to elevate how students learn, how teachers teach, how schools operate and effectively guide their education into the digital era. This isn’t just about new devices or digital classrooms. It’s about building an education system that gives every learner a fair shot at #quality, #modern, and engaging learning experiences. With better connectivity, intelligent platforms, and tools that support both educators and students, Seychelles is setting the stage for an education model that’s inclusive, future-ready, and truly transformative. And this is only the beginning. When technology is #thoughtfully deployed, it becomes a catalyst for opportunity. At Huawei, we believe in using technology and innovation to be a force of growth and development. #SMARTSolutions #HuaweiPartnerships #Innovation

A global fellowship for early-career engineers working at the intersection of technology and sustainable development. @Engineering for Change (E4C) has opened applications for the 2026 E4C Fellowship, a five-month, part-time professional development programme designed to support early-career technical professionals working on real-world sustainability and social impact challenges. The fellowship combines structured learning, applied impact projects, and global networking—providing fellows with practical experience while remaining embedded in their local or professional contexts. Fellowship structure: • Duration: May – September 2026 • Time commitment: 20–25 hours per week • Format: Part-time, remote-friendly • Components: – Learning and skills development programme – Hands-on Impact Projects – Global networking and professional community Who should apply: • Early-career engineers and technical professionals • Strong interest in sustainable development, social impact, or climate solutions • Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary, impact-driven projects Application process: • Applicants select their top three Impact Projects • Applications close: 26 January 2026 (00:00 UTC) • Selection based on motivation, technical background, and project fit The E4C Fellowship is particularly well suited for professionals seeking to translate technical expertise into practical, equity-oriented solutions, while building an international network of changemakers. P.S. If you are an early-career engineer looking to apply your skills to sustainability challenges—without stepping away from your current role—this fellowship offers a strong, globally connected pathway. ~ iamsangram https://lnkd.in/gVE82Hrr https://lnkd.in/gRM_Crf2

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 - 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺. Today, many institutions still operate with fragmented systems for enrolment, identity verification, access control, and academic services, creating friction for both students and administrative staff.   𝗔 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.   With 𝗠𝗫 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀™ and 𝗠𝗫 𝗜𝗗™, universities can: • Enrol students and staff biometrically • Issue secure multi-application smart cards • Digitise administrative and academic workflows • Deploy multi-service eKiosks across campuses • Provide authenticated access to facilities and digital services • Build a scalable ecosystem ready for future payment and mobility use cases   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁: 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲.   If your institution is exploring a Smart Campus strategy, our teams can support you from architectural design to nationwide deployment.   𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 : https://lnkd.in/gm4s6Njw

Frictionless campus tech means more than sleek apps — it’s about reliable Wi‑Fi, intuitive logins, smart signage, and seamless systems that eliminate daily pain points for students, faculty, and staff. By thoughtfully modernizing infrastructure and device ecosystems, higher‑ed institutions ensure technology fades into the background so the campus experience can truly shine. https://lnkd.in/g7ND2XnC

We are proud to have secured £2,496,000 in funding from the Office for Students to create a new Immersive Experience Lab on our Marylebone Campus, designed specifically to tackle critical skills shortages already affecting employers in London and across the UK. The Lab will provide our students with hands-on, industry-aligned learning that builds practical and strategic skills in high-growth sectors, including digital technology, finance, construction, manufacturing, professional and business services, and the creative industries 🙌 The Department for Education and Skills England have recently highlighted significant gaps not only in advanced technical skills, such as AI, cybersecurity, sustainable construction and fintech, but also in competencies like systems thinking, ethical leadership, strategic decision-making and resilience. Our Immersive Experience Lab directly addresses these needs, ensuring that our graduates enter the workforce better prepared for a rapidly evolving, AI-influenced economy 💫 The Lab will be fully operational for the 2026–27 academic year and is expected to benefit more than 2,000 of our students annually across all levels of study. Building on our high-impact teaching methods and the technology ecosystem and innovative pedagogy of our award-winning Creative & Advanced Technologies Lab (previously FabLab), the new facility will equip our students with both real-world learning and broader work readiness skills increasingly demanded by industry, as well as championed by our Zone29 career readiness offering 💛 The Office for Students previously granted our university £5.8m towards Zone29, our new home for careers and enterprise, due to open in Spring 2026. Zone29 provides our students and graduates with access to work-related programmes, opportunities and experiences, and it will connect our students from all backgrounds to industry professionals to build the confidence and networks they need to succeed ✨ 🔗 Find out more about our new Immersive Experience Lab: https://bit.ly/48AUrli