University of Cyberjaya Academic Wins Silver Award for Innovation in AI-Driven Teaching and Learning

The University of Cyberjaya (UOC) continues to advance teaching excellence and educational innovation, with Ts. Dr Ainul Naqueah binti Zainal Abidin, Deputy Dean (Academic) at the Faculty of Safety and Health and Fellow of the Centre for Learning and Teaching (Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment), receiving a Silver Award at the International Innovation Competition on Future Education 2026 (IICFE 2026).

Organised by Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Terengganu, the competition recognises innovative approaches to education that support evolving learning needs and prepare students for a changing professional landscape.

Ts. Dr Ainul received the award under Category A: EDUTL2026 – Innovation in Teaching and Learning (Educator) for her innovation, Beyond AI Adoption: The 3P-AI Pedagogical Framework for Responsible, Future-Ready Higher Education.

Advancing Responsible AI Integration in Higher Education

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape higher education, educators are increasingly exploring ways to integrate emerging technologies into teaching and learning responsibly and effectively. Ts. Dr Ainul’s award-winning innovation addresses the importance of moving beyond AI adoption towards pedagogical approaches that support meaningful learning and future-ready education. The 3P-AI Pedagogical Framework highlights the role of educational innovation in guiding the responsible integration of AI into higher education. Such approaches are relevant to developing learning environments that respond to technological advancements while maintaining a focus on educational quality and the student learning experience. Ts. Dr Ainul has also piloted the 3P-AI Pedagogical Framework in her teaching over the past two semesters, demonstrating its practical application in the classroom.

Strengthening Teaching Excellence and the Student Learning Experience

At UOC, teaching excellence and continuous improvement in educational practices are important to supporting students’ academic development and preparing them for future career opportunities.

Innovative teaching and learning approaches can help create more engaging learning experiences, encourage critical thinking and support students in adapting to an increasingly technology-driven world. By exploring responsible applications of AI in education, academic staff contribute to the ongoing development of teaching practices that respond to the needs of learners and the demands of the future workforce.

The achievement also highlights the importance of academic innovation and professional development in strengthening teaching quality across higher education.

Supporting Future-Ready Education at UOC

Ts. Dr Ainul’s achievement reflects UOC’s continued commitment to teaching excellence and educational innovation. It also highlights the contributions of the Faculty of Safety and Health (FOSH) and the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) in supporting academic development, strengthening pedagogical practices and driving the continuous improvement of teaching and learning across the University.

As higher education continues to change, exploring new approaches to teaching and learning remains important in supporting student development and preparing graduates for evolving professional demands.

UOC congratulates Ts. Dr Ainul on this achievement and her contribution to educational innovation in higher education.

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