The Maldives National University (MNU) strengthened its investment in workforce development in 2025 by supporting eight administrative staff members to undertake specialised professional training in Thailand, reinforcing its commitment to institutional excellence, international knowledge exchange, and improved university service delivery.
The staff participated in week-long training programmes at the Bangkok Corporate Training Center International, gaining exposure to professional practices in public relations, financial management, decision-making, and employee performance evaluation. The initiative formed part of MNU’s efforts to enhance administrative competencies through targeted learning opportunities aligned with staff responsibilities.
Mariyam Lubna, Mamdhooha Mohamed, and Shakira Ali attended training in Public Relations, Event and Conference Management, and Protocols, focusing on competencies relevant to professional communication, event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and institutional representation. The programme supported skills essential for organising university events and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Shareef from the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (FHTS), Zainab Abdul Latheef, and Fazla Abdul Samad participated in training covering Accounting, Decision-Making, and Financial Communication. The programme provided opportunities to strengthen financial understanding, analytical decision-making, and communication skills relevant to effective administrative and financial operations.
Nuzuha Ali and Aishath Naser undertook specialised training in Conducting Effective Performance Reviews, exploring approaches relevant to staff evaluation, constructive feedback, and professional performance management. The training aimed to support more structured and meaningful performance review practices that contribute to employee development and organisational effectiveness.
Beyond technical competencies, the international training opportunities highlighted the importance of exposing administrative personnel to different professional environments and institutional practices. Such experiences can broaden professional perspectives, encourage knowledge sharing, and support the application of relevant approaches within MNU’s administrative operations.
The initiative also underscored the critical role of administrative staff in ensuring the effective functioning of higher education institutions. By investing in specialised professional development, MNU aims to strengthen operational efficiency, promote accountability, and enhance the quality and responsiveness of services provided to students, academic staff, and other stakeholders.
MNU’s continued support for overseas training reflects its broader commitment to building a skilled, adaptable, and professionally competent workforce capable of responding to evolving institutional needs.
Aligned with priorities of quality education, lifelong learning, decent work, professional capacity development, effective institutions, responsible financial management, and international knowledge exchange, the 2025 initiative contributes to MNU’s efforts to strengthen administrative excellence and support sustainable institutional development.
