Kuala Lumpur, Saturday, 12 October 2024 – HELP University is proud to announce its latest collaboration with The Great Discovery, USA, making it the first university to join this innovative e-learning platform. This partnership marks a significant milestone as it enables HELP University’s world-class programmes to be accessible to a global audience for the first time.
Through The Great Discovery’s advanced e-learning platform, HELP University will break down language barriers and geographical boundaries by leveraging cutting-edge AI-driven translation technology. The platform’s real-time voice translation and AI voice translation capabilities for videos will allow students from diverse linguistic backgrounds to engage with HELP’s high-quality courses effortlessly. This technology creates an inclusive, global learning environment and fosters greater accessibility for learners around the world.
Juliet Chan, Director and Project Leader for HELP University, expressed the university’s excitement: “HELP University is thrilled to be the first institution in Malaysia to utilize AI voice translation in our online courses. This pioneering technology not only enhances accessibility but also allows us to connect with students globally. By making learning more inclusive and bridging language gaps, we ensure that our high-quality education reaches an even wider audience.”
The programmes HELP University will offer on The Great Discovery platform include a wide range of disciplines such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Business, and Education. Additionally, the university will feature distinctive soft skills courses, including Business and Dining Etiquette, which are compulsory for all final year undergraduate students. These programmes are designed to equip learners with essential skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive global workforce.
The Great Discovery is celebrating its global physical launch from Puerto Rico, complemented by a ground-breaking two-day global Zoom launch, featuring course creators from around the world. This event, the first of its kind, showcases the platform’s commitment to connecting learners and educators globally in an unprecedented virtual format.
Juliet Chan also extended congratulations to Tim Taylor and Sandra Harry, co-CEOs of The Great Discovery, on the successful global launch of their platform: “Their vision to connect knowledge seekers worldwide and inspire a global community of learners, creators, and innovators aligns perfectly with our mission at HELP University,” she said.
Together, The Great Discovery platform and HELP University are setting the stage for a new era of collaborative learning. This partnership not only opens up new opportunities for students but also allows educators to monetize their expertise by offering courses online, with added benefits such as affiliate marketing.
About HELP University
HELP University was founded in 1986 and it has developed into a leading institution of higher learning in Malaysia. HELP University offers a wide range of social science, and humanities programmes, and is renowned for its psychology, accounting, business, law, education, and IT programmes. The university has embarked on a transformation journey to become the Analytics-Driven Entrepreneurial University.
In 2019, HELP University was awarded the Premier Digital Tech Institution (PDTI) status by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for being a leading digital tech-focused institution that produces high quality graduates for the workforce.
In 2020 it was awarded an overall 5 Stars rating by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) an annual publication of university rankings. QS also awarded 5 Stars to HELP for the following categories: Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Internationalisation, Facilities, Social Responsiveness, Inclusiveness, and Business and Management Studies (MBA). In 2021, HELP University was ranked No 1 among 650 universities in Asia for Outbound Student Exchange programmes by QS Rankings World University Ranking: Asia 2021. Besides standing as MDEC’s Premier Digital Tech Institution, HELP University was rated BERDAYA SAING (Competitive), the highest category, by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in 2022, and awarded the Employers’ Choice of University by Talentbank in 2024.
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For more information on The Great Discovery Platform and this press release, please contact:
Juliet Chan
Director
E: juliet.chan@help.edu.my
M: 0126250207