Singaraja – On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the Informatics Engineering Education Study Program successfully organized a visiting lecture featuring distinguished lecturers from Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), Malaysia. The event took place at the Balingkang Auditorium of Confucius Institute, Singaraja, marking another achievement in the ongoing international collaboration between the Informatics Engineering Education Study Program at Ganesha University of Education (Undiksha) and UPSI Malaysia.
The visiting lecture was attended by all students and lecturers within the Informatics Engineering Education Study Program. Utilizing a hybrid learning concept, the event enabled students enrolled in the Informatics Engineering Education program in Denpasar to actively participate and interact online with speakers and attendees who were physically present at the venue.
With the theme “Teachers as Catalysts: Empowering Educators for the Era of Industrial Revolution 5.0”, this visiting lecture aimed to enhance educator empowerment in facing the challenges and opportunities presented by the Industrial Revolution 5.0.
The first speaker, Mr. Mohd Mokhzani Ibrahim, PhD, presented on the transformations occurring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education during the Industrial Revolution 5.0 era. He elaborated on the distinctive characteristics differentiating the Industrial Revolution 4.0 from 5.0, emphasizing the crucial role educators must play in adapting STEM education to meet the demands of this new industrial era.
The second speaker, Associate Professor Dr. Nurul Ain Hidayah Binti Abas, addressed strategies for cultivating positive working relationships within school environments through psychological approaches. Prof. Nurul shared valuable insights on establishing psychologically supportive work environments in educational institutions while avoiding toxic workplace dynamics.
Concluding the series of presentations, Dr. Hapsah Md Yusof delivered a session on counseling strategies for teaching assistants in the context of Industrial Revolution 5.0, focusing on developing digital resilience. She emphasized the critical importance of digital resilience, which encompasses the ability to adapt and thrive amidst rapid technological changes while maintaining emotional well-being within the complex digital landscape of modern education.
Through this event, participants gained comprehensive understanding about the Industrial Revolution 5.0 – its defining characteristics, emerging challenges, and appropriate responses for educators navigating this transformative period. The visiting lecture directly supported the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Quality Education through its focus on enhancing educator capabilities in the digital era, and promoting STEM education innovation to develop human resources capable of adapting to Industrial Revolution 5.0 demands.
This visiting lecture represents the Informatics Engineering Education Study Program’s ongoing commitment to producing exceptional graduates equipped to compete on the global stage. Collaborative initiatives of this nature serve as tangible steps toward realizing this vision, strengthening international academic networks while addressing contemporary educational challenges.
