JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 25 – More than 50 participants from Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) gathered both physically and online for the TUNE Replication Seminar: Training of Trainers 1 under the theme Green Talent & Leadership – Competency Based Sustainable Curricular and AI Augmented Teaching Instruments, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme and proudly co-hosted by the FKA and UTM Center of Campus Sustainability (UTMCCS).
Held at Sultan Ibrahim Chancellery Building, UTM Johor Bahru, the hybrid seminar marked an important step in scaling Malaysia’s capacity for future-ready, sustainability-driven higher education. Throughout the day, participants explored how universities can collectively advance green skills and job competencies through curriculum innovation, strategic leadership, and technology-enhanced teaching.
The programme was structured around three interconnected modules that guided participants from foundational knowledge to institutional impact and future innovation. Beginning with the principles of designing compliant sustainability courses, the seminar emphasized embedding sustainability elements in Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and aligning them with Engineering Programme Accreditation Standard (EAC) 2024 Programme Outcomes. This created strong awareness of how existing courses across engineering and non-engineering programmes can be realigned to support emerging green job demands.
The second module expanded the conversation to institutional strategies, drawing insights from UTM, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Univerisiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
Participants learned how sustainability governance, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) integration, and coordinated capacity-building efforts can cultivate green leadership and long-term impact within academic communities.
The final module showcased the transformative role of digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-augmented teaching tools in accelerating sustainability learning. Demonstrations by leading experts, highlighted how innovative technologies can enrich learning experiences and amplify the reach of green education.
Faculty and institutional leaders shared expertise and case studies that offered practical blueprints for embedding sustainability into higher education. Prof. Dr. Norhazilan Md Noor and Ir Ts Dr. Nor Azidawati Haron highlighted the design of compliant courses with embedded sustainability enhancement, establishing essential competencies for future green leaders. Prof. Ir Ts Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din, together with speakers from USM, UUM, and UTHM, presented strategies for capacity building and institutional governance, while Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Nickholas Anting from Taylor’s University demonstrated how digital instruments and AI-augmented teaching tools can scale and enrich sustainable learning.
By the end of the seminar, participants expressed renewed confidence in championing sustainability within their faculties. The event not only strengthened awareness of green competencies but also nurtured a collaborative network of educators committed to preparing Malaysia’s next generation of climate-resilient, sustainability-driven graduates.
By combining green talent development with AI-augmented teaching instruments, the programme underscored the importance of preparing educators and institutions for a future where sustainability and technology go hand in hand.
By Prof Dr Norhazilan Md Noor and Ir Ts Dr Nor Azidawati Haron
Source: UTM NewsHub
