DIGITAsia
Digital Transformation of Asian Higher Education

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NEWS

 
MALE, Maldives — Continuing its momentum in educational innovation, Villa College successfully conducted a…
 
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 10 February 2026 – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) continued its…
 
The Maldives National University (MNU) has successfully commenced the implementation phase of the Education 5…
 
The SLTC Teacher Training Capstone Workshop, held on 29th April 2026, brought together 20 teachers from…

"For the second time, we are extremely pleased to be the coordinator of a project that aims to improve higher education institutions in Asian countries, transferring the expertise of experts from Croatia and Spain." - project leader, Full Prof. Igor Balaban, Ph. D.

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PROJECT ANALYTICS

Project duration

Project achievements

Work Packages

WP1: Project Management

75%
 

WP2: Skilling-Up for Education 5.0

67%
 

WP3: Setting Up the pilots

50%
 

WP4: Piloting Education 5.0 Pedagogies

0%
 

WP5: Transforming Digital Teaching

0%
 

WP6: Dissemination and Impact

50%
 

VC Conducts Mid-Semester Review to Evaluate Hybrid Course Progress

 07/07/2026
MALE, Maldives — Continuing its momentum in educational innovation, Villa College successfully conducted a comprehensive Mid-Semester Review for the VCM DIGITAsia Work Package 3 on Monday, June 29, 2026. The session focused on evaluating the ongoing piloting phase of the institution's newly redesigned hybrid courses.

UKM Strengthens Teacher Capacity Through Education 5.0 DIGITAsia Training Workshop

 23/06/2026
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 10 February 2026 – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) continued its commitment to advancing digital transformation in higher education through the organisation of the Bengkel Pendidikan 5.0: Digital Transformation of Higher Education (DIGITAsia).

Education 5.0 Training Programme Reaches Implementation Phase at MNU

 19/06/2026
The Maldives National University (MNU) has successfully commenced the implementation phase of the Education 5.0 – Digital Transformation of Higher Education Training Programme, marking a significant milestone in the DIGITAsia Project's Work Package 2 (WP2): Skilling-Up for Education 5.0.

Capstone Workshop held at SLTC

 01/06/2026
The SLTC Teacher Training Capstone Workshop, held on 29th April 2026, brought together 20 teachers from diverse faculties under DIGITAsia Work Package 02: Skilling Up for Education 5.0.

IUM Advances Digital Transformation Through DIGITAsia Training Programme

 18/05/2026
The Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) successfully conducted the “Education 5.0 – Digital Transformation of Higher Education” Training Programme under the DIGITAsia Project initiative, bringing together academic staff from across the university to strengthen future-ready teaching competencies and digital education practices. The programme was attended by 60 academic staff members, reflecting IUM’s institution-wide commitment to advancing digital transformation and innovation in higher education.

VC Hosts Successful Phase 2 Onboarding Workshop and Capstone Presentations

 16/03/2026
MALE, Maldives — Villa College has successfully concluded the VCM DIGITAsia Piloting Phase 2 Onboarding Workshop for Work Package 3. The milestone event, which took place on March 14, 2026, culminated in the final presentation of innovative Capstone Projects by participating faculty members.

DIGITAsia Education 5.0 Training Programme Begins at UTM

 27/01/2026
Tuesday, 27th January 2026 - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) officially launched the DIGITAsia: Education 5.0 – Digital Transformation of Higher Education Training Programme today with the successful implementation of its first on-site synchronous session, marking an important milestone in UTM’s ongoing commitment towards digital transformation in higher education.