Taylor’sphere ecosystem nurtures its students based on the three pillars of intellect, creativity and practical wisdom.
AT the core of learning at Taylor’s University lies an ecosystem that blends pedagogical practices to deliver education excellence and meaningful experiences – ensuring students graduate with a clear sense of purpose.
While education is instrumental in fostering innovation and growth – increasing livelihood and boosting shared prosperity – academic intelligence alone is not enough for a graduate to succeed.
Well-rounded students are more employable and productive, and are better able to cope with the needs of the ever-changing social and economic spheres.
Taylor’s redesigned its curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to fit the evolving education landscape by carefully curating its unique Taylor’sphere ecosystem which nurtures students based on three pillars – intellect, creativity and practical wisdom.
‘Taylor’s guiding principle is to equip students to live out their mission and goals through purpose-driven learning,’ says Prof Dr Pradeep Nair.
The ecosystem sets the stage for students to explore their passions, collaborate with like-minded individuals and develop their skills beyond the classroom by using their critical thinking knowledge and life skills taught by specialised facilitators to be resilient problem-solvers in an ever-changing world.
Students also have access to career planning coaches, a robust alumni network and a dedicated research and enterprise commercialisation team. This team helps refine business proposals and facilitates connections with investors and venture capitalists – providing students with valuable opportunities to secure funding for their projects.
Industry mentorship
To empower today’s youths to become game changers of tomorrow, Taylor’s University offers every student the chance to nurture their entrepreneurial aspirations through the annual Camp of Leaders initiative.
Aligned with Malaysia’s vision to advance from a production-based economy to a knowledge-intensive industry, students and alumni are urged to drive innovation through impactful business and social projects with industry experts to make positive contributions to their communities.
Some of the notable experts of industry include Etika chief executive officer Santharuban Thurai Sundaram, Shell Malaysia Human Resources vice-president Shazmi Ali, Asia Mobiliti chief executive officer and co-founder Ramachandran Muniandy, Rhombus Connexion chief executive officer and co-founder Kent Chua, AirAsia Super App head of global markets and head of delivery Lim Ben-Jie, and RPG Commerce chief executive officer and co-founder Melvin Chee.
Aimed at providing students with unparalleled access to first-hand international industry knowledge for a transformative learning experience, the university’s mentorship programme also features like-minded professionals and leaders.
Among them are former McDonald’s China chief executive officer and Greater China region division president Kenneth Chan, as well as The Walt Disney Company (South-East Asia, Middle East and North Africa) director and head of games Jê Alipio.
Transformative experience
As a pioneer institution in the region that implements compulsory multidisciplinary projects across all of its bachelor’s degrees, Taylor’s University places a strong focus on meaningful and innovative learning through its multidisciplinary learning experience (MLE) embedded within the Taylor’sphere ecosystem.
“Providing students with the right environment, networks and resources at the university level is crucial in enabling them to thrive in their future careers,” says Taylor’s University deputy vice chancellor and chief academic officer Prof Dr Pradeep Nair.
“Taylor’s guiding principle in our MLE approach is to equip students to live out their mission and goals through purpose-driven learning.”
Students are introduced to multiple learning tracks to choose from, such as conventional internship opportunities, the technopreneurship mode, or a work-based learning experience that exposes students to the industry by spending a year with reputable industry partners.
This exposure gives students the chance to collaborate closely with industry experts to develop and apply their knowledge and abilities in a variety of fields, thereby increasing their adaptability to the market for employment.
Uplifting communities
Apart from inculcating adequate and relevant job skills as well as a genuine passion for making a positive impact, the university through its academics and students actively tackles societal challenges and empowers communities to leave a lasting impression.
This endeavour is exemplified by three Taylor’s students who embody community involvement – within and outside the classroom – to meet personal and academic goals.
Believing in equity and quality of education, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons) degree student Ng Yong Pong – with his MLE team aptly named Visionaries – created a 3D-printed tablet-like braille book reading device called the BraillePad, having worked closely with braille readers from the Malaysia Association for the Blind.
The device addresses the limitations of conventional braille books and enables visually-impaired readers to engage in independent learning without having to rely on a teacher.
Another student, Tharani Ramasamy, secured coveted internships with prestigious accounting firms after having earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance at Taylor’s University.
It was after this time that Tharani’s interest shifted towards pursuing a Master of Teaching and Learning at Taylor’s School of Education, where she excelled with an impressive 4.0 CGPA. This experience ignited her newfound passion to make a meaningful impact in the Malaysian education landscape.
Now in pursuit of her PhD in Education at the same institution, Tharani showcases purpose-driven leadership as she spearheads multiple reading programmes tailored to learners with varying reading abilities – further emphasising her commitment to creating positive educational outcomes.
She is also in her second year as the officer of Taylor’s Projek BacaBaca, an initiative dedicated to advancing literacy in underserved communities.
Immanuel Santosh, a second-year student at Taylor’s University’s Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Interior Architecture programme, spearheads the CAREbinet by The Risers initiative, which entails building and distributing sustainable cabinets to 14 schools (and counting) in Kuala Lumpur.
These “carebinets” are restocked weekly with necessary food and sanitary materials to meet the fundamental needs of students in underserved communities and enhance their chances of academic achievement at school.
Balanced education
In its fourth consecutive year as the top private university in South-East Asia as per the recent QS World University Rankings 2024, Taylor’s University exemplifies its ongoing commitment to pursuing balanced excellence in education by nurturing purposeful and impact-driven student leaders.
The institution’s impactful education ecosystem is designed to produce high-calibre graduates with the right life skills and aptitude to collaborate across disciplines that are aligned with market demands and mimics the way the industry operates.
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