Micro-Credentials Pppjj-Usm

26/11/2025

Publication Alert!

We’re glad to announce that the paper “Evaluating Micro-Credentials in Europe and Southeast Asia” has been published in the INAPP journal Quaderni di Comunità, under the special issue “The Challenges and Opportunities of Evaluation: From Theory to Practice.”

🖊️ Co-authored by CIMEA – NARIC Italia and Universiti Sains Malaysia, the paper explores how to evaluate and recognize the quality of micro-credentials across Europe and Southeast Asia, building on findings from the MICROCASA Erasmus+ Project.

👏 Thank you to INAPP for the publication opportunity and to our partners at CIMEA and USM for the collaboration!

👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/efCgv4AG

14/11/2025

Dear colleagues and friends,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the MICROCASA International Conference 2026: Micro-Credentials for Lifelong Learning and Employability in Southeast Asia, to be held on February 3–4, 2026, at the University Conference Hall, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.

This two-day conference will bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to exchange knowledge and innovative practices on the design, implementation, and sustainability of micro-credentials in higher education.

📘 Conference Tracks:
*Micro-Credentials for Lifelong Learning
*Digital Transformation in Higher Education
*Industry Collaboration and Workforce Development
*Policy and Quality Assurance in ASEAN

📄 Publication Opportunity:
Selected papers will have the potential to be published in the Malaysian Journal of Distance Education (MJDE), a journal by the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

🕒 Key Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: November 30th, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: December 10th, 2025
Full Paper Submission: January 10th, 2026

💡Registration & Fees
There is no registration fee for presenters. Participants are kindly requested to cover their own transport and accommodation.

📬Submission & Inquiries:
Please register and submit your abstracts to: 👉 https://bit.ly/MICROCASA2026presenter (or scan QR code above).

Don't hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Radziah Adam ([email protected]; WA: 013-2361975) OR Dr. Anusha Achuthan ([email protected]) for any questions about this conference.

For more information, visit www.microcasa.eu.

31/10/2025

Call for Papers:
The MICROCASA International Conference 2026 invites academics, researchers, and practitioners to share insights, frameworks, and innovations related to micro-credentials, lifelong learning, digital transformation, and employability in Southeast Asia.

Conference Tracks:

*Micro-Credentials for Lifelong Learning

*Digital Transformation in Higher Education

*Industry Collaboration and Workforce Development

*Policy and Quality Assurance in ASEAN

Publication Opportunity:
Selected papers will have the potential to be published in the Malaysian Journal of Distance Education (MJDE) (ERA-ranked).

Submission Guidelines:

Abstract: up to 300 words REGISTER here: https://forms.gle/zCE96V6or2CQWMQE8

Full Paper: 4,000–6,000 words, APA 7th Edition format

Deadline for Abstract Submission: November 15, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: December 15, 2025

Full Paper Submission: January 08, 2026

Conference Dates: February 3–4, 2026

Registration Fee: No payment for presenters. Participants must cover their own transport and accommodation.

Contact: [email protected]

Website: www.microcasa.eu

31/10/2025

13/10/2025

Microcredentials Adoption and Sustainability in Higher Education: Issues and Challenges

Date: 14 October 2025
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 (UTC+7)
Format: Online Dialogue (via Zoom)
Duration: 2 Hours

Theme
Exploring adoption pathways, sustainability models, and recognition frameworks for micro-credentials in higher education — with particular emphasis on policy alignment, institutional readiness, business viability, and technology-enabled trust.

Objective
This online dialogue aims to strengthen regional collaboration and shared understanding among policymakers, higher education leaders, industry representatives, and technology providers on the adoption and long-term sustainability of micro-credentials, highlighting:
- Adoption requires both national policy alignment and institutional readiness.
- ⁠Sustainability depends on viable business models and employer trust.
- ⁠Technology can support scale and portability, but credibility and recognition remain the core challenges.

Justification
Micro-credentials are gaining momentum globally as a flexible response to the demands of lifelong learning and workforce development. However, adoption across Asia remains uneven, and questions of sustainability, recognition, and credibility persist. This dialogue provides a timely opportunity for MICROCASA Consortium Members and SOI Asia Partners to collectively address these challenges, share best practices, and shape a regional perspective that can inform policy, institutional strategies, and collaborative action.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://univ-brawijaya.zoom.us/meeting/register/BUSp5p8nS1uucJli5Jr4LA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

01/10/2025

🚨 LAST CALL guys! 🚨

Ever wondered how AI, VR, AR, and XR can change the way we learn? 🤯
Or how digital education can actually help us achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? 🌍✨

📢 Come and join the International Digital Education Conference 2025 (iDEC2025)!
📅 28–29 October 2025 (Online)

What’s in it for you?
✅ Discover the latest trends in education technology 🎓
✅ Network with academics, experts & tech enthusiasts worldwide 🌐
✅ Fees starting as low as RM150 / USD40 😍

📌 Key Dates:
📝 Paper submission: 1 Jan – 22 Sep 2025
🎤 Presenter registration: 1 Jun – 22 Sep 2025
👥 Participant registration: 1 Jun – 18 Oct 2025

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster & register now before it’s too late!
📧 [email protected]

14/05/2025

Permohonan RANCANGAN PENGAJIAN JARAK JAUH (RPJJ) Fasa 2 kini DIBUKA!

Sertai program Rancangan Pengajian Jarak Jauh (RPJJ) dari Pusat Pengajian Pendidikan Jarak Jauh (PPPJJ), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) bagi Sidang Akademik 2025/2026!

Tempoh Permohonan:
📅 13 Mei 2025 – 22 September 2025

Program Ditawarkan:
🎓 Sarjana Muda Sains
🎓 Sarjana Muda Pengurusan
🎓 Sarjana Muda Sains Kemasyarakatan
🎓 Sarjana Muda Sastera

Tempoh Minimum Pengajian: 4 Tahun

Kelayakan Permohonan:
✅ STPM / STP / HSC / Setaraf
✅ Diploma / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia
✅ Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi
✅ A-Level
✅ STAM
✅ APEL A (Tahap 6)
✅ IB
✅ Diploma Eksekutif

Yuran (Setiap Sidang):
Sastera & Sains Kemasyarakatan: RM1,880.00
Sains: RM2,230.00
Pengurusan: RM2,280.00
Nota: Yuran Pendaftaran tidak berulang – RM60.00

Cara Memohon:
1. Layari: https://pohon.usm.my
2. Rujuk syarat kemasukan & khas
3. Dapatkan nombor rujukan USM-RPJJ di: https://epayment.usm.my
4. Mohon secara dalam talian dan muat naik dokumen berkaitan

Belajar Dari Mana-Mana Sahaja, Pada Bila-Bila Masa!

Maklumat lanjut:
PPPJJ USM: www.pppjj.usm.my
Tel: 04-653 6197 / 6326

11/04/2025

Calling All Stroke Caregivers & Community Partners!

Join us for the MicrocasaUSM Stroke Caregivers Workshop—a special event to introduce our new online course designed to support stroke caregivers.

🗓 30 April 2025
🕗 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Auditorium IPPT-USM

🎤 Featuring guest speaker: Dr. Zetty Noreeta Mohd Rozali (Jabatan Perubatan Rehabilitasi, Hospital Pulau Pinang)
✅ Limited slots available!
💬 Your feedback will help shape the course & pilot trial.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3XKcpfh
📞 Contact: 019-4808716 (Nik Noramyrah) / 019-5778606 (Muhd Akasyah)

30/03/2025

05/02/2025

Breaking News: White Paper on Micro-Credentials Adoption in SEA is here!

The "Action Plan for Micro-credentials Adoption in Higher Education for Southeast Asian Countries" is NOW published!

Developed through collaboration between EU and SEA partners, this White Paper highlights key policy recommendations to support micro-credentials adoption in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines under the Microcasa ERASMUS+ project.

🔗 Read the full document here https://bit.ly/MICROCASAwhitepaper

A huge thank you to CIMEA-NARIC Italia as the Lead Beneficiary and to all contributors for making this possible!

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