A webinar was organised by the Continuing Education and E-Learning Centre (CEEC) on ‘‘Research, Collaboration, Higher Studies and Skills needed in 21st Century’’ on Tuesday, 09 December 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The webinar was delivered by Professor Saidur Rahman, Distinguished Research Professor and Head-Research Centre for Nanomaterials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia.

Drawing from his extensive academic career, Professor Rahman highlighted the critical shift toward interdisciplinary research and global collaboration to solve complex engineering and environmental challenges.

During the session, he emphasized transitioning from rote learning to essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and data literacy. Professor Saidur Rahman also shared strategies for navigating high-impact journal publishing in fields like energy and nanotechnology, leveraging international partnerships to accelerate academic growth, and securing scholarships and mentors for higher studies. The webinar concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where IUT students and faculty discussed nanotechnology solutions and postgraduate challenges, with Professor Saidur Rahman advising the audience to remain resilient and continuously upskill.