By: Suzaliza Mustafar, Mohamad Idris Saidin & Ibrahim Saidin
Tanjong Malim, 14 December 2025 – The International Conference of Applied Sciences and Education (i-CASE 2025) in conjunction with 13th International Postgraduate Conference on Science and Mathematics (IPCSM 2025) is an annual event hosted by the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). This year, the conference was organised by the Department of Chemistry from 12 – 14 December 2025 with the theme “Empowering Generations: Advancing Knowledge through Science and Education”.
The conference convened researchers, educators and postgraduate students to share ideas on how scientific innovation and education systems can be leveraged to navigate increasingly complex global challenges. The programme featured four distinguished keynote speakers which were Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Musa Ahmad from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Prof. Dr. Suyanta, M.Si from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Prof. Dr. Ong Eng Teck from UCSI University and Prof. Dr. Azmi Mohamed from UPSI.
The conference attracted strong international participation with 82 presenters delivering oral and poster presentations, alongside 93 participants competing in the Virtual Innovation Competition. Delegates from Nigeria, Indonesia, China, and Malaysia contributed to lively discussions, reflecting a growing and well-connected global academic network.
Participants engaged in a series of hands-on workshops designed to strengthen practical and analytical skills, including Chemistry Education, Glass Blowing, Thermogravimetry Analysis, and UV-Visible Spectrophotometry workshops. To balance academic rigour with collegial engagement, recreational activities such as bowling sessions and outdoor activities at the UPSI Adventure Park were organised, fostering networking in more relaxed settings.
Participants engaged in a series of hands-on workshops spanning Chemistry Education, Glass Blowing, Thermogravimetry Analysis, and UV-Visible Spectrophotometry to strengthen practical and analytical capabilities. The programme also incorporated recreational programs, including bowling and outdoor activities at the UPSI Adventure Park which fostered informal networking and cross-institutional dialogue beyond the lecture hall.
The conference concluded with a closing address by the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, followed by a prize-giving ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions and innovations. The event also marked the official announcement of the host for the 14th IPCSM 2026, which will be organised by the Physics Department.
Overall, i-CASE 2025 and IPCSM 2025 served not only as platforms for sharing research findings but as living laboratories of collaboration which demonstrating how sustainable science and education can be translated from theory into collective action across borders and disciplines.