The field of higher education is one that is rapidly evolving, with online learning increasingly becoming a feature of many institutions. We speak with Open University Malaysia's (OUM) Professor Dr Santhi Raghavan, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Learner Experience & Technology, and Professor Datuk Dr Mohammad Tajudin Mohammad Ninggal, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic & Research, about how OUM is working with industries and fostering partnerships to ensure their role in the future of education in Malaysia.