Getting the best of both academic worlds
As students embark on the 2017/2018 academic year, the author reflects on his time at an Islamic university as well as the oldest English-speaking university in the world.
Public university funding: Strength in numbers
The best universities not only generate their own income, they do it very well.
Building a science-lab, together
Using the National Blue Ocean Strategy approach, school facilities are being improved through collaboration between schools, universities and industry.
When knowledge transcends learning
Online learning can bring about appreciation of life and nation.
Partners in criminal law
"I am here to train lawyers, not parrots!" began one of my most memorable teachers.
An improving education system
Recently, the 2014 Annual Report was published, and I want to share snippets of the outcomes today. Naysayers stay away! The horror stories are the exception and not the norm. This is about the positives.
Is English really the solution?
A few weeks ago, the Sultan of Johor expressed the idea that we should adopt Singapore’s education system. The crux of the matter related to the usage of English as a medium of instruction in our national schools.
Marrying industry with education
The private sector helps in ensuring educational relevance, development, and excellence.
Proud to be a Victorian
An old boy reflects on how his school trained him to be a scholar, sportsman and a gentleman.
The strange life of Salim the refugee
Salim has been here for 18 years, but still dreams of finding a real home for himself.
Thinking big on higher education
Can our public universities reach the heights of renowned institutions such as the University of Oxford some day?
Women, men and marriage
Informal chats with each other can be the best way of understanding opposite viewpoints.