46th Global Ranking Highlights Leadership in AI-Driven Creativity Economy<\/p>\n
Kuala Lumpur, Monday 11 August 2025<\/b> \u2013 As
\nit celebrates its 40th Anniversary, HELP University has secured 46th
\nplace globally in the \u201cVisionary Leadership\u201d category of the 2025 World
\nUniversity Rankings for Innovation (WURI), marking its position among top
\ninstitutions preparing students for a rapidly evolving, AI-driven world.<\/p>\n
A New Standard in University Rankings<\/b><\/p>\n
Unlike traditional rankings based on historical prestige,
\nWURI highlights institutions reimagining education for the future. HELP\u2019s
\nrecognition reflects its commitment to equipping students with skills suited
\nfor the fast-changing global economy, where adaptability and innovation
\noutweigh legacy.<\/p>\n
HELP outperformed renowned institutions like Soochow
\nUniversity, Shandong University, the University of Chicago, and Columbia
\nUniversity. This signals a shift in what defines academic excellence\u2014real-world
\nimpact over tradition.<\/p>\n
Responding to the AI Era<\/b><\/p>\n
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, the global
\neconomy is moving toward a “Creativity Economy.” Success in this
\nenvironment depends on critical thinking, innovation, and adaptability.<\/p>\n
HELP recognises that traditional models don\u2019t meet future
\ndemands. Instead, the university focuses on human-centred skills, including
\ncreative problem-solving, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and
\nentrepreneurship\u2014abilities that remain essential even as AI takes over routine
\ntasks.<\/p>\n
Innovating Since 1986<\/b><\/p>\n
HELP University\u2019s ranking reflects nearly 40 years of pushing
\neducational boundaries from providing Global Access as the first outside the UK
\nto offer the University of London External Programme Diploma in Economics and
\nthe full degree, making world-class education accessible to Malaysian students
\nto offering Twinning Programs: HELP pioneered Malaysia\u2019s first 3+0 programmes
\nwith universities in the UK and Australia, allowing students to earn foreign
\ndegrees locally.<\/p>\n
In Mental Health Leadership, it was the first private
\nuniversity in Malaysia to offer psychology counselling services and full
\npsychology degrees, anticipating rising mental health needs.<\/p>\n
Pioneering in Lifelong Learning through APELQ, HELP recognises
\nwork experience as part of academic qualification, supporting adult learners in
\nlifelong experiential learning. This has democratized learning and helps
\neveryone to self-actualise as part of personal development.<\/p>\n
A Philosophy of Impact<\/b><\/p>\n
WURI values universities that create real change. HELP
\ndoesn\u2019t just transmit knowledge\u2014it helps students build the skills needed to
\nadapt and thrive in unpredictable futures. This includes fostering continuous
\nlearning, reflexive thinking, and creative problem-solving.<\/p>\n
Recognised for Humane Entrepreneurship<\/b><\/p>\n
HELP\u2019s commitment goes beyond education. The International
\nCouncil for Small Business (ICSB) and the Mayor\u2019s Office of Jinju, South Korea,
\nrecently selected HELP as a Center for Humane Entrepreneurship. Chancellor
\nDatuk Dr Paul Chan received the Humane Entrepreneurship Award for advancing
\neducation with a human-centred focus.<\/p>\n
Leading Dialogue on AI and Design<\/b><\/p>\n
HELP is organising the upcoming Forum on AI-Driven Design
\nTechnology and Packaging, reinforcing its role in shaping the conversation
\naround AI and creative industries. Events like the Hunan University of
\nTechnology Packaging and Design Exhibition Workshop (25\u201327 August 2025) also
\nshowcase its leadership in this space.<\/p>\n
Professor Datuk Dr Paul Chan highlighted the importance of
\nthis recognition:
\n\u201cWe mentor our students to have the Prepared Mind\u2014ready for the unknowable.
\nWe focus on disciplined character, reflexive practices, and creative thinking.
\nOur Mission as a University of Achievers strongly inspires what we do: \u2018To HELP
\npeople succeed in life and to live a life of significance through education.\u2019\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
Looking Ahead<\/b><\/p>\n
HELP University\u2019s WURI recognition marks more than just a
\nglobal ranking\u2014it reflects a shift in how we define academic success in the
\n21st century. As AI transforms work and society, the institutions that
\nprioritize innovation, creativity, and human values will shape the future.<\/p>\n
HELP University stands not just as a Malaysian leader, but as
\na model for universities worldwide preparing students for the challenges and
\nopportunities of tomorrow\u2019s creativity ecology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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