Four academics from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) participated in the 4th International Conference on Advanced STEAM Education (ICASE 2026), organised by The University of Faisalabad (TUF), Pakistan, from 2 to 3 November 2026. Held under the theme “STEAM for Future-Ready Societies,” the conference brought together researchers, educators, industry professionals, policymakers and students to exchange knowledge and explore innovative approaches in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education.
The participation of Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Sofina Tamam, Associate Professor Dr. Nurul Syala Abdul Latip, Associate Professor Dr. Nur Athirah Mohd Taib and Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Juliza Jamaludin reflects USIM’s commitment to strengthening international academic engagement, research collaboration and global visibility. Their involvement provided an opportunity to share the University’s expertise, establish professional networks and explore potential areas of collaboration with international institutions.
During the conference, the academics contributed to discussions on contemporary issues in STEAM education, including future skills and competencies, digital transformation, innovation, sustainability and interdisciplinary learning. ICASE 2026 featured more than 1,600 researchers and 390 research contributions, providing a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and international collaboration.
The participation of these four academics is expected to contribute towards expanding USIM’s international research networks and identifying future opportunities for academic mobility, joint research, staff exchange and institutional collaboration.
USIM ‘Alamiyyah congratulates the academics on their participation and hopes that their engagement in ICASE 2026 will pave the way for stronger international partnerships and meaningful academic collaborations.