Welcome to Pickering
Welcome Message from Managing Director and Executive Dean
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Pickering Global Campus, a Member College of Woolf, the global collegiate higher education institution. With a strong international outlook and a clear commitment to academic progression, Pickering Global Campus is strategically positioned as the pathway provider and online education provider supporting students in building firm foundations for higher education and future leadership in a rapidly changing world. We believe education should be both purposeful and transformative, preparing students not only for successful progression in higher education, but also for meaningful participation in the global economy and wider society.
As we continue to strengthen our position within international education, we remain committed to academic excellence, widening opportunity, and building connections that enable students to move forward with clarity and distinction. Through a supportive academic environment, an international perspective, and a clear vision for progression, we seek to equip students with the confidence, adaptability, and ambition to thrive across borders and disciplines. We are proud to serve as a bridge between aspiration and achievement, and we warmly invite you to join our growing academic community.
Lester Jiang
Managing Director and Executive Dean
Pickering Global Campus, member college of Woolf
Academic Board
Guide the Academic Excellence at Pickering Global Campus, Woolf
Lester Jiang
MA Contemporary China, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
MLdrp Organisational Learning, Monash University (Australia)
BSc (Hons) Marketing, University College Dublin (Ireland)
Lim Jee Yat
MSc Construction Management, University of Technology Malaysia (Malaysia)
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering, University of Technology Malaysia (Malaysia)
Aaron Pook
Master of Information Systems, Griffith University (Australia)
BBs and Knowledge Management (Hons), Multimedia University (Malaysia)
Dr. Chu Shin Ying
PhD Speech-Language Pathology, University of Kansas (USA)
MA Speech-Language Pathology, University of Kansas (USA)
BA (Hons) Psychology, University of Kansas (USA)
Dr. Jimmy Low Jing Hong
PhD Human-Computer Interaction, Multimedia University (Malaysia)
MEng Media Engineering, Soongsil University (Korea)
BIT Data Communication, Multimedia University (Malaysia)
Our Team
Meet the people behind our academic excellence and student success
Lester Jiang
Managing Director
Executive Dean
William Xiao
Deputy Managing Director
Lim Jee Yat
Head of School
Aaron Pook
Head of Academic Affairs
James Wan
Assistant Head of Education and Training
Kevin Chew
Head of Partnership & Engagement (Asia-Pacific)
William Wang
Head of Partnership & Engagement (China)
Ken Cao
Assistant Head of Operations, Overseas Learning Centres (China)
Eddie Tang
Marketing and Admissions Manager
Jack Lin
Academic Service Officer, Overseas Learning Centres (China)
Elvin Zhong
Student Services Manager
Lucas Li
Business Support & Finance Manager
Pickering, the member college of Woolf
The Global Collegiate Higher Education Institution
Redefining Higher Education for the Global Age
Founded in 2018, Woolf has pioneered a global, collegiate model that makes world-class education more accessible, recognisable, and transferable. Our innovative approach combines academic rigor with technological innovation, creating educational pathways that transcend traditional boundaries of location and accessibility.
Why we're called Woolf
Woolf is named after Virginia Woolf, the visionary 20th-century writer who championed education as a pathway to freedom and empowerment. Her works, particularly "A Room of One's Own" and "Three Guineas", explored how education unlocks human potential, creating opportunities for personal freedom and societal progress. We share Virginia Woolf's belief that Accessible, quality education can transform lives and provide equal opportunity for all.
Trusted Governance, Recognised Worldwide
Woolf's collegiate structure unites diverse colleges, each with distinct expertise and identity, as integral academic units within one accredited institution. Woolf is fully licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) and operates under the European Union's Bologna Process, guaranteeing quality, transparency, and recognition of credits across Europe.
Accrediation
Advancing Globally Recognised and Transferable Higher Education
European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
All Woolf (MT) degrees are issued with ECTS credits. ECTS accreditation is one of the most sophisticated and widely recognised credit and accreditation systems in the world.
ECTS standards, in accordance with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area 2015 (ESG 2015), are validated by an approved regulatory authority.
The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), which is partially funded by the European Commission and the European Union, implements ESG 2015 with the aim of further promoting quality in further and higher education. In September 2019, the MFHEA, previously known as the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE), licensed Woolf as an accredited, degree-granting Higher Education Institution. This licence is recognised within the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and supports the transferability of higher education credits and degrees within the European Union. Malta is a member of the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Programmes with ECTS accreditation at Woolf are specifically designated as such.
In Europe, Woolf is recognised as a Higher Education Institution and is not licensed as a “university”, which is a specially reserved term. As a licensed Higher Education Institution, Woolf is able to offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees with the same status as those issued by a university. Woolf now has over 400 doctoral students and an active research community. In time, Woolf may seek the title of “university”; however, this would be a matter of prestige rather than accreditation, as its publication and research outputs continue to grow.
Woolf, Malta
Woolf is a licensed, degree-granting Higher Education Institution in Malta (license number 2019-015), accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). Woolf awards degrees within established European regulatory frameworks, including the European Union and the European Higher Education Area.
Europass European Union
All Woolf degrees are listed on the European Union’s EUROPASS website, and all transcripts are issued with EUROPASS supplements to facilitate degree mobility.
Council of Europe and UNESCO
Woolf degrees are recognized by more than 60 countries, including those who are under treaty obligation as signatories to the Lisbon Recognition Convention. The full list of signatory countries can be found on the United Nations website and the Council of Europe website.
European Higher Education Area
The European Higher Education Area (EHEA) today comprises 49 member countries - more than just Europe. All the Higher Education Institutions in the EHEA use the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), providing a shared framework for accrediting courses and degrees.
Bologna Process
The Bologna Process names the agreements which harmonize the accreditation standards of Europe. The process created not only the EHEA, but also the European Credit transfer System. Initially this was a system to transfer credits between institutions, and later it became the standard way to refer to the credits themselves, such as '90 ECTS credits'.
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union. It is responsible for proposing legislation, enforcing EU laws and directing the Union's administrative operations, including education initiatives and policy-making. It oversees the ECTS system. All EHEA countries have adopted the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG 2015).
Academic and Articulation Partners
Pickering connects with leading institutions worldwide to promote cross-cultural exchange, collaborative learning and global research partnerships
PSB Academy, Singapore
PSB Academy is one of Singapore’s leading private education institutions, with over 60 years of heritage and more than 200,000 learners nurtured since its establishment in 1964. Originally founded under Singapore’s Economic Development Board and later the Productivity and Standards Board, PSB Academy was set up to strengthen the knowledge and skills of Singapore’s workforce. Today, positioned as “Asia’s Future Academy”, it focuses on preparing students for the New Economy through quality education that develops future-ready graduates with relevant skills for a digitally driven world. Located across three city campuses, PSB Academy provides a collaborative learning and networking environment that connects students globally and supports innovation, agility and social contribution. With strong industry partnerships, the Academy serves over 20,000 students annually from more than 50 nationalities, offering a wide range of certificate, diploma, degree and short courses that prepare students for the modern workforce.
Coventry University Programme at PSB Academy, Singapore
Coventry University is a global modern university with a mission to “Create Better Futures”. Founded in 1843 as the Coventry School of Design, it has a strong tradition of innovation, industry engagement and practical education. Through its partnership with PSB Academy, students can access undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines such as business, accounting and finance, engineering, cybersecurity, IT, hospitality, tourism, marketing, and media and communications. Coventry University is recognised for its academic quality, international outlook and career-focused teaching, supported by strong industry links and experienced lecturers. Its global learning network includes around 50,000 students across more than 40 countries. The University has received notable recognitions, including a 5-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings 2026 and strong rankings in selected UK subject league tables.
London School of Business and Finance, Singapore Campus
Established in 2003, the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) is an international education institution offering career-focused programmes in business, finance, management and related disciplines. Its Singapore Campus, established in 2011, is located in the Central Business District and offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and executive programmes. Students can choose from full-time, part-time and blended learning options, with selected degrees delivered in partnership with UK universities. As an EduTrust-certified Private Education Institution, LSBF Singapore emphasises education quality, student welfare, practical learning and industry relevance, preparing students for further study and career opportunities in Singapore, Asia and globally.
University of Southampton Malaysia
The University of Southampton Malaysia is the Malaysian branch campus of the University of Southampton, a leading UK research university and founding member of the Russell Group. Established in 2012 following an invitation from the Malaysian Government, the campus initially specialised in engineering education before expanding its academic portfolio to include computer science, business, economics, finance and related disciplines. In 2021, the university relocated to a modern 150,000-square-foot campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, conveniently located near Singapore and Johor Bahru. The campus features advanced teaching and research facilities, including engineering laboratories, an aerospace laboratory, a design studio, a Bloomberg Suite and collaborative learning spaces. Students benefit from the University of Southampton’s academic standards, internationally recognised qualifications and global learning opportunities while studying in a vibrant and accessible Southeast Asian location.
