School of Educational Studies USM

01/10/2026

28/09/2026

Duta ESD: Bringing Education for Sustainable Development into School Communities

Penang, 18 September 2026 –The School of Educational Studies (SES), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) continues to strengthen its commitment to preparing preservice teachers who are equipped not only with professional knowledge and teaching skills, but also with the capacity to contribute positively to society and a sustainable future. Central to this effort is the Duta ESD (Education for Sustainable Development Ambassadors) initiative, which empowers preservice teachers to translate sustainability education into meaningful action in schools and communities.

This commitment was showcased when the Duta ESD were invited to participate in “Pameran Hari Kita: Pembentukan Karakter MADANI”, held on 18 September 2026 at SMJK Chung Ling, Penang. Through the exhibition, Duta ESD engaged with the school community through educational activities that brought Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to life while connecting sustainability with Karakter MADANI.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) formed an important part of the Duta ESD activities and were organised into five relatable themes, making the global goals more relevant and accessible to everyday life: Prihatin Diri (Care for Yourself), Prihatin Masyarakat (Care for Our Community), Prihatin Alam (Care for Our Planet), Prihatin Cara Hidup (Live Sustainably), and Kemajuan Bersama (Progress Together).The Duta ESD initiative brings together preservice teachers from the School of Educational Studies, USM, and is led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melissa Ng Lee Yen Abdullah, with the support of fellow academics from the Educational Psychology cluster, Prof. Dr. Hairul Nizam Ismail, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahabuddin Hashim and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aswati Hamzah.

A distinctive feature of Duta ESD is its emphasis on learning through experience, engagement and leadership. Preservice teachers are not merely participants in ESD activities; they take ownership of projects and are given opportunities to plan, communicate and lead sustainability-related educational activities. Student Duta ESD also took on leadership roles as project directors across the different themes, working collaboratively to engage the school community in ESD.

This approach is underpinned by the TRACE–ESD framework for educating the teachers of tomorrow, initiated by Dr. Melissa, with its implementation supported by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahimi Che Aman, Dean of the School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The framework provides a structured pathway through which preservice teachers learn, reflect, act, engage with communities and develop the confidence to lead. Through Duta ESD, preservice teachers move beyond learning about sustainability to translating their knowledge into meaningful educational practice, engaging with communities and encouraging others to contribute to a more sustainable future.

By placing SDG 4: Quality Education at the heart of teacher preparation while connecting learning across the wider SDGs, the School of Educational Studies is preparing teachers who can carry sustainability into their future classrooms, schools and communities. In doing so, Duta ESD contributes to USM’s broader sustainability agenda, extending its impact from the university to the next generation.

28/09/2026

24/09/2026

Academic Briefing Marks the Beginning of a New Academic Journey for 258 Postgraduate Students

USM, 22 September 2026 – The School of Educational Studies (PPIP), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), welcomed 258 new postgraduate students at the Academic Briefing for New Postgraduate Students for the 2026/2027 Academic Session, held at the E48(B) Lecture Hall, USM.

The programme brought together new postgraduate students from various programmes offered by PPIP, together with academic and administrative staff who welcomed the new cohort and provided an overview of the academic environment and postgraduate experience at the School.

The briefing was attended by the Dean of PPIP, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahimi Che Aman, and Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation and Industry-Community Engagement), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salmiza Saleh, alongside academic and administrative staff.

In her welcoming address, the Dean officially welcomed the new postgraduate students and wished them a meaningful and successful academic journey throughout the 2026/2027 Academic Session. The session also included an introduction to the academic and administrative staff of PPIP, allowing the new students to become familiar with the staff who support their academic and administrative needs throughout their studies.

The programme continued with an Academic Briefing and Student Affairs session delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salmiza Saleh, covering key academic matters, student affairs and important information to help students understand the expectations and requirements of postgraduate study at PPIP.

A sharing session by Mr. Ahmad Fakharudin, representative of PERSILA, also provided the new students with insights into the postgraduate student community. The programme concluded with group photography and programme-specific academic briefings conducted by the respective Programme Chairs.

The Academic Briefing served as an important platform to welcome the new postgraduate cohort and provide them with essential information as they begin their academic journey at USM.

PPIP extends its warmest welcome to all 258 new postgraduate students and wishes them every success in their studies.

Welcome to the School of Educational Studies, USM!

18/09/2026

Assalamualaikum & Salam Sejahtera,

Sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan (PPIP), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) mempelawa individu yang berkelayakan untuk memohon jawatan Pensyarah Universiti (Tetap) dalam bidang Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak dan Pendidikan Sejarah di PPIP, USM.

Calon-calon yang berminat dan memenuhi syarat-syarat yang ditetapkan adalah dipelawa untuk mengemukakan permohonan sebelum tarikh tutup pada 2 Oktober 2026 (Jumaat).

Maklumat lanjut mengenai syarat kelayakan dan tatacara permohonan boleh diperolehi melalui iklan seperti di dalam lampiran.

Sekian, terima kasih.

"MALAYSIA MADANI"
"BERKHIDMAT UNTUK NEGARA"

Saya yang menjalankan amanah,



(PROF. MADYA DR. RAHIMI CHE AMAN)
Dekan
Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan
Universiti Sains Malaysia

15/09/2026

Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari laman web PPIP
https://bit.ly/diploma-pascasiswazah

https://admission.usm.my/index.php/postgraduate/programmes?view=article&id=1540&catid=53

15/09/2026

GCED International Conference 2026 Angkat Peranan Pendidikan dalam Membentuk Masa Depan Lestari

GEORGE TOWN, 14 September 2026 – Pendidikan yang mampu mengimbangi perkembangan teknologi dengan kesedaran terhadap alam sekitar dan nilai kemanusiaan menjadi antara fokus utama GCED International Conference 2026 yang berlangsung pada 10 hingga 11 September lalu di Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang.

Bertemakan “Advancing Ecological Literacy and Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Future”, persidangan antarabangsa tersebut menghimpunkan penyelidik, pendidik, pembuat dasar dan pelajar dari Malaysia serta beberapa negara lain termasuk Filipina, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Myanmar dan Indonesia.

Persidangan anjuran Global Citizenship Education Cooperation Centre (GCC-Malaysia), Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan (PPIP), USM dengan kerjasama Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Pulau Pinang (JPNPP) dan Philippine Network of Educators on Environment (PNEE) serta mendapat tajaan Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU), UNESCO, itu menyediakan ruang untuk perkongsian penyelidikan, pengalaman dan idea baharu berkaitan Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Global (GCED), literasi ekologi serta penggunaan Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) dalam pendidikan.

Majlis perasmian persidangan telah disempurnakan oleh Timbalan Naib Canselor (Rangkaian Industri & Komuniti) USM, Professor Dato’ Dr. Azlan Amran.

Sepanjang dua hari persidangan, lebih 50 kertas kerja penyelidikan telah dibentangkan menerusi sesi pembentangan selari, selain forum bertajuk “Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Global Era Kecerdasan Buatan”, pameran poster dan produk inovasi serta sesi jaringan dan kolaborasi antarabangsa.

Perbincangan yang diketengahkan turut melihat kepada keperluan pendidikan untuk mempersiapkan generasi masa hadapan agar bukan sahaja celik teknologi, tetapi mempunyai kesedaran terhadap cabaran alam sekitar, keupayaan berfikir secara kritis serta nilai empati dan tanggungjawab sebagai warga global.

Dalam konteks ini, penggunaan AI dalam pendidikan turut dilihat perlu disertai dengan pertimbangan terhadap aspek etika, kemanusiaan dan kelestarian supaya kemajuan teknologi dapat dimanfaatkan secara bertanggungjawab.

Penganjuran GCED International Conference 2026 juga selari dengan beberapa Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (SDG), khususnya SDG 4: Pendidikan Berkualiti melalui pengukuhan GCED dalam pendidikan abad ke-21, SDG 9: Industri, Inovasi dan Infrastruktur melalui penerapan AI dalam pendidikan, serta SDG 13: Tindakan Iklim dan SDG 15: Ekosistem Daratan melalui pengukuhan literasi ekologi dan kesedaran terhadap alam sekitar.

Penglibatan pelbagai institusi dan organisasi dari dalam dan luar negara turut menyumbang kepada SDG 17: Kerjasama untuk Mencapai Matlamat, sekali gus memperkukuh jaringan antarabangsa dalam bidang pendidikan, kelestarian dan kewarganegaraan global.

Persidangan ini diharapkan dapat menjadi wadah berterusan dalam memperluas jaringan akademik dan kerjasama antarabangsa, di samping memperkukuh usaha membangunkan pendekatan pendidikan yang responsif terhadap perubahan teknologi dan cabaran kelestarian global.

Penganjuran GCED International Conference 2026 turut mencerminkan komitmen USM dan rakan strategik dalam memperkasa pendidikan sebagai pemangkin kepada pembentukan masyarakat yang lebih berpengetahuan, bertanggungjawab dan prihatin terhadap kelestarian masa hadapan.