PENANG, 23 June 2022 – The Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) HEBAT Development Centre has successfully organised the ‘LIFE’ Programme Workshop today, which involved 57 key USM personnel, comprising of 10 members of the organising committee, 13 ‘LIFE’ coordinators, 27 ‘MidLIFE’ coordinators and 7 strategisers.

The objective of this workshop was to create, revise and enhance the key contents, engagement, assessment and industry-involvement elements of the programmes based on the previous ‘LIFE’ Programme in September 2021.

USM Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dato' Dr. Faisal Rafiq Mahamd Adikan and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Development Affairs and Alumni, Professor Dr. Azlinda Azman attended the second day of the workshop to oversee and advise on the progress on the ideas presented regarding the programme.

Faisal Rafiq said that, he is fully supportive of this kind of programme and was quite amazed on how much it could boost the potential of USM students to be ahead of the crowd, by having key knowledge and networking skills and obtaining opportunities with the industry, community and government sectors.

“I trust and believe in every one of the coordinators, as I know their capabilities and their ideas that are truly aligned with the main objective of the university, which is to produce graduates with the HEBAT elements in them.”

“I am looking forward to this ‘LIFE’ Programme, as this programme has created a huge success last year, even though it could only be done through the online platform, which was very difficult I believe.”

So with today’s presentation, I must say that this year’s ‘LIFE’ programme would be much better and more interesting, as we might be able to do it physically; so let’s hope for the best,” he added.

In addition, Azlinda said that she and the Student Development Affairs and Alumni Division (BHEPA) will be ready to give a hand whenever needed and she was also very happy with the outcomes of the workshop.

Also present were the key players behind The LIFE Programme, among them were Dr. Kumitaa Theva Das; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhizam Mustafa; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Hafizal Mohd Isa; Dr. Anwar Allah Pitchay; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff; Dr. Syaheerah Lebai Lufti; and several others.

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Brief introduction of The LIFE Programme è Living an Inclusive Fulfilling Experience

• Conceptualised after the education system of the best universities in the world, The LIFE Programme is the brainchild of USM that re-envisions learning and empowering students with perspectives and skill sets needed to thrive in the world.
• Hence it breaks the mould of conventional classroom-style learning. It emphasises real-life engagement.
• The spirit of the LIFE Programme encompasses the sense of belonging and aims to instil the USM DNA in its students. This will enable students to break out of their bubble by allowing an exploration of self, knowing their society, and knowing the world around them.
• The courses are designed to embody sustainable health, financial stability and a sustainable environment.

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Text: Mohamed Hadri Iman Mohamed Hazli/Photo: Mohd Fairus Md Isa