The scene of young children glued to their phones during mealtimes is becoming increasingly common in Malaysia, and it’s a worrying trend. Mealtimes in early childhood offer excellent learning moments, particularly socialisation lessons, but these opportunities are missed when children are distracted by their devices. Family mealtimes are a rich and meaningful environment that allows...
SEGi University’s dedication to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was evident in the Faculty of Dentistry’s recent events. On 20th April 2023, the faculty organised an internal research colloquium and A Skillful Raya competition for undergraduates in alignment with SDG 4 – Quality Education. The internal research colloquium showcased presentations from undergraduate students, with a...
Students from the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences at SEGi College Sarawak have demonstrated their dedication to the community by raising donations for a local special needs school. Four Diploma of Psychology students gathered early at 6 a.m. to put up a table for the charity fair. Their goal was to help a local...
SEGi University’s Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (FoEBEIT) recently participated in a comprehensive one-day 5S Awareness & Methodology Training programme. Conducted by Soong Ying Lee from CatEagle Translation Malaysia, the training was attended by 20 participants, including laboratory staff and lecturers. The programme aims to foster an understanding of 5S, which refers...
SEGi College Sarawak recently took part in the National Autism Convention, organised by the Sibu Autistic Association (SAA) on 6th-7th May 2023, at the RH Hotel in Sibu, Sarawak. The convention’s objective was to raise awareness and provide parents, special education teachers, and the general public with the tools to help autistic children reach their...
SEGi University’s Faculty of Optometry & Vision Sciences has again showcased its dedication to community service by participating in a medical camp arranged by the Rotary Club of Sentul. The event, held on 7 May 2023, was a health screening initiative designed to offer free eye examinations to the local community. A group of 18...
SEGi University and Alpro Pharmacy, Malaysia’s largest prescription pharmacy chain, has taken a momentous step towards advancing the field of pharmacy education. The respected Vice Chancellor of SEGi University, Prof. Dr. Azrin Ariffin, and Alpro Pharmacy’s People Management Manager, Chong Pay Yi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This partnership represents an important turning point...
The Leo Club of SEGi College Sarawak recently joined forces with the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank to organise a blood donation campaign 2.0 at Emart supermarket in Batu Kawa on 6th May 2023. The campaign aimed to achieve SDG 3 – Good Health & Well Being by addressing blood shortages and ensuring the...
Final-year pharmacy students at an undisclosed institution recently got the opportunity to obtain vital clinical experience through a hospital attachment programme. The current cohort of students spent two weeks in mid-February at Hospital Ampang, where they were exposed to diverse pharmacy services and gained valuable hands-on experience under the supervision of dedicated hospital preceptors. After...
The alumni talk was conducted by inviting alumni from Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, Jenny Goh who is currently working at Infinite Project Management Sdn Bhd as a Safety and Health Officer and Health, Safety, Security & Environment Manager. She shared her experiences and challenges on her journey on becoming a Health, Safety, Security...
