The BSc Industrial Statistics students have opportunities to upskill themselves by taking part in the SAS Preparatory Courses (SPC) which are highly recommended. The SPC prepares students to sit for exams offered by SAS, leading to the SAS Certified Data Scientist qualification award.
Talent is everywhere but talent with empathy is often harder to come by. Character education has recently been identified as a crucial trait for effective leaders which plays a vital role in the 6 priorities for CEOs as found in the 25th Annual Global Survey of CEOs by Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
University students with part-time employment are not uncommon although it is often associated with financial necessity or lifestyle choices. There are often concerns that part-time work could lead to a decline in academic performance. However, work can also enhance character-building and other…
Putting away the handphones, laptops and all other digital distractions, and one might be puzzled that following any lectures, one may only understand or absorb perhaps 30% of the information delivered by the lecturer.
Ever since the pandemic hit, teaching has been forced to go online. It has been challenging but somehow with the advancement in technology, the use of ZOOM as a teaching tool has made it easier for students to learn Adobe Illustrator online.
Shifting from physical to online classes has proven to be very challenging, especially in the creative fields. However, educators have been quick to adapt and adopt where the results have been nothing short of amazing, offering new learning methods that are effective and highly engaging.
The Actuarial Practice Course (APC), conducted by the school’s consultant actuary, is offered exclusively to students enrolled in the BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies programme. APC provides students with hands-on assignments that better prepare them to be employment-ready.
Drawing parallels between the bento box and websites, Kevin Chan introduces a less intimidating way to understand the basics of web design and development.
This article shares the teaching practices on immediacy and explores ways in which immediacy can be applied for improvement in the areas of student cognition, motivation, and performance.
