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GOMBAK — The Kulliyyah of Education (KOED) at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) recently hosted a visiting delegation from Termez State University and Fergana State University, Uzbekistan, for a bilateral academic engagement aimed at building strategic partnerships and exploring joint educational initiatives. The morning session opened with a welcoming briefing by the Dean of KOED for the visiting Uzbek delegation, which comprised six academic staff members from Termez State University and one from Fergana State University. KOED’s Prof. Dr. Rahim also attended the session alongside his daughter, who assisted as a tour guide for the visitors. Following the opening remarks, Prof. Ismail Sheikh Ahmad delivered a comprehensive presentation detailing KOED’s undergraduate and postgraduate Teaching of English as a Second Language (TESL) degree offerings, outlining the academic pathways, core program structures, and specialized discipline areas available at the kulliyyah. In turn, Dr. Khudoynazarova Uglonoy Allamurodovna from the Department of English Language and Literature at Termez State University presented an overview of the educational framework, academic offerings, and campus facilities across both visiting Uzbek institutions. The morning concluded with an interactive roundtable discussion focused on key areas of potential cooperation. Key topics included cross-border student and faculty mobility programs, joint research projects, and prospective institutional exchanges. The engagement continued into the afternoon with three research paper presentations delivered by the visiting scholars,facilitating a dialogue on contemporary educational research. Additionally, Dr. Jafar Parambor and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irfan presented a collaborative research proposal outlining potential joint studies and publication opportunities between KOED and the Uzbek universities. The visit concluded on a constructive note, laying a clear foundation for future institutional ties. Both parties expressed mutual interest in formalizing their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and pursuing joint scholarly initiatives moving forward.

The Research Grant Komuniti@UniMADANI brought together the elderly community of Pusat Aktiviti Warga Emas (PAWE) Rawang for a meaningful initiative promoting well-being, active ageing, and community engagement. Led by Dr Puteri Azlian Megat Ramli, the programme was supported by Prof. Nik Ahmad Hisham Ismail, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Rafiah Abd Hamid, and Dr. Mohd Hatta Othman. The programme also involved Bachelor of Education (BED) in Guidance and Counselling students from the Seminar in Counselling class (EDGC4013), together with several Master of Education (MED) in Guidance and Counselling students. Their participation provided valuable opportunities for experiential learning, community engagement, and the application of counselling knowledge and skills in supporting the well-being of older adults. Together, we strive to foster a caring, inclusive, and compassionate community where our senior citizens can continue to live actively, healthily, and meaningfully. 💚✨ #KomunitiUniMADANI #PAWERawang #ActiveAgeing #ElderlyWellbeing #CommunityEngagement #GuidanceAndCounselling #IIUM #LifelongLearning #SejahteraCommunity

The Kulliyyah of Education (KOED), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), through the English Language Teaching Students’ Association (ELTSA), has successfully concluded Wings of Language: Banten Edition 2.0, an international educational outreach programme held from 12 to 19 September 2026 at Pondok Pesantren Modern Al-Mizan, Banten, Indonesia. Led by the ELTSA Advisor, Asst. Prof. Dr. Haziqah Zulaikha Aris, a delegation of 27 IIUM TESL students embarked on a meaningful journey of teaching, service and intercultural engagement, bringing the gift of language to 227 student participants. Throughout the programme, the students demonstrated remarkable adaptability, empathy and commitment to service, thoughtfully responding to the local context and adapting their teaching approaches to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. Through their efforts, they encouraged participants to communicate in English with greater confidence while fostering meaningful connections across cultures. Beyond the classroom, the programme became a platform for intercultural learning, student leadership and community engagement. Through genuine interaction and peer learning, the IIUM students and their Indonesian counterparts built meaningful connections that extended beyond language, fostering mutual understanding and strengthening the bonds between Malaysia and Indonesia. Reflecting on the experience, Dr. Haziqah highlighted how international educational engagement allows students to move beyond the role of club representatives and grow as young educators, cultural bridge-builders and ambassadors of the university. Exposure to real-world educational contexts strengthened their adaptability, intercultural competence, leadership and ability to respond to challenges with ihsan and resilience. KOED celebrates the dedication, courage and spirit of service demonstrated by its TESL students, as well as the support of all partners who made this journey possible. May the educational bonds forged through Wings of Language continue to flourish, bringing lasting benefit to both communities and becoming a form of sadaqah jariyah through knowledge, service and shared humanity. Allahumma Amin.

GOMBAK, 4 August 2026 – The Kulliyyah of Education (KOED), IIUM, recently hosted Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nizamuddin Sadiq from the Department of English Language Education, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Yogyakarta. He was received by Asst. Prof. Dr. Haziqah Zulaikha Aris, who shared a prior academic fellowship with him during their Ph.D. studies at the University of Southampton, England. The visit aimed to finalize a joint paper publication and establish broader academic partnerships between the two institutions. During the visit, both academics outlined key areas for future collaboration, focusing heavily on joint research and grant applications within the fields of Global Englishes and English Language Teaching (ELT). Their discussions also paved the way for cross-institutional staff exchanges, guest lecture opportunities, and student mobility initiatives connecting IIUM’s ELTSA and UII’s EDSA student associations. As an immediate outcome of the meeting, the two departments agreed to host a joint Online International Seminar in October 2026. This will be followed by staff and student mobility programs next year, including an official IIUM delegation visit to UII in Yogyakarta. The productive visit concluded with a courtesy photo session alongside Dr. Suhailah Hussien, the Dean of KOED.