Lecturers participated in a PhD Thesis Supervision Training conducted by Assoc. Professor Dr. Mahendran Maniam from Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia, on 29 April 2025. The training was designed to strengthen the capacity of academic staff in effective doctoral supervision, research mentorship, and postgraduate research support.

The training covered key areas of doctoral supervision, including Introduction to Doctoral Supervision, Effective Mentorship Techniques, Research Methodologies, Supervising Diverse Students, Ethical Issues in Doctoral Supervision, Managing Supervisor–Student Relationships, Writing and Publishing Research, and Case Studies and Best Practices.

Through these sessions, lecturers enhanced their knowledge and skills in guiding doctoral candidates, supporting high-quality research, managing supervisor–student relationships, and promoting ethical and effective postgraduate supervision practices. The training also provided opportunities for academic staff to reflect on effective supervisory approaches and strengthen their capacity to mentor diverse doctoral researchers.

The initiative contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): Quality Education by strengthening academic capacity, improving postgraduate supervision, and promoting research excellence. Effective doctoral supervision plays an important role in supporting high-quality learning, research development, and the successful progression of postgraduate students.

The programme also supports SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by enhancing institutional research capacity, encouraging innovation, and strengthening knowledge creation through high-quality doctoral research. Developing capable research supervisors contributes to a stronger research environment and supports the advancement of new knowledge and innovative ideas.

Furthermore, the training aligns with SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals by fostering international academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and research partnerships between higher education institutions. The engagement with Sultan Idris Education University provides a platform for sharing expertise and strengthening professional and institutional connections across borders.

The PhD Thesis Supervision Training demonstrates a continued commitment to academic excellence, research capacity building, ethical postgraduate supervision, and international collaboration, contributing to the advancement of quality higher education and the Sustainable Development Goals.