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UM MINT, IUCEL put AI-driven teaching, learning in focus

KUALA LUMPUR: The UM Mastery in Innovative Teaching (UM MINT) Colloquium and the International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) 2026 brought together 216 participants from 26 institutions to exchange ideas and innovative teaching practices.

UM MINT, IUCEL put AI-driven teaching, learning in focus

The UM Mastery in Innovative Teaching (UM MINT) Colloquium and the International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) 2026 took place at Universiti Malaya, bringing together 216 participants from 26 institutions. The two-day event, which focused on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in education, aimed to encourage responsible use of AI in teaching and learning while maintaining students' cognitive thinking processes.

UM deputy vice-chancellor Professor Dr Hasniza Zaman Huri highlighted the importance of continuous innovation in teaching methods, assessment, and student engagement, emphasizing the need to balance AI integration with human capabilities.

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