As the sun sets on 2024, it’s only fitting to pause and reflect on the journey this year has been. At OUM, this past year has been marked by triumphs that have added value to our journey. Some of the highlights are listed below:
19 January: We received our first Gold in the Education and Learning category at the Putra Brand Awards 2023. Winning this award meant a lot to us as it is based on the choices of Malaysian consumers, making it a true reflection of public opinion.
31 January: A strategic research alliance initiative was launched to foster interdisciplinary research within OUM. The alliances cover four areas: quality education; technology integration and innovation; inclusive education and sustainable business; and psychological and spiritual well-being and environmental sustainability.
22 February: OUM received the Bronze at the Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Awards (AIGA) 2023. It was a great honour as the award promotes integrity and good governance in Malaysia.
28 February: We supported national sporting excellence by awarding a scholarship to national shuttler and Bachelor of Education (TESL) student Thinaah Muralitharan.
6 April: A total of 72 Vietnamese students graduated with an OUM degree from our partner institution, HUTECH. We now have 1888 graduates in Vietnam.
26 May: Committed to environmental sustainability, we planted 100 trees in Tawau as part of the Greening Malaysia Campaign.
20 July: We followed up the tree-planting effort by planting another 100 trees in Sandakan.
5 August: Our Centre for Instructional Design and Technology (CiDT) won its third international award this year for its innovative work in educational technology.
19 September: YB Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan, the Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs, launched our Professional Certificate in Islamic Studies, a two-month programme which bridges the gap for individuals who wish to take up Islamic studies.
17 October: We won a US$5,000 grant from Sydney-based Studiosity to introduce an AI-powered writing feedback tool for selected courses to improve our students’ writing skills.
26-29 October: 6,476 graduated at our 28th Convocation, including four prison inmates. Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye was conferred an honorary doctorate, and Thinaah, who also graduated, received the Special University Award: Sports Icon.
13-14 November: An OUM delegation brought home multiple awards from the 2nd International Conference of Digital Business, Society, and Economy in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
The coming year will be especially meaningful as we celebrate our silver jubilee. Under the theme “Humanising Digital Education,” we are preparing to mark this significant milestone with grand celebrations. Be a part of this remarkable journey!
