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XMUM has enriched me with a wonderful, fruitful, and marvellous PhD journey. I am truly fortunate to have been a pioneer student from the 2016 batch, continuing to pursue my dream of becoming an academician. I am also deeply grateful to have met so many amazing friends, mentors, and fellow researchers who accompanied me along the way.★★★★★Ong Sui ChangDoctor of Philosophy in New Energy Science and Engineering - Image
My journey at XMUM has been truly rewarding—dedicating myself to academic excellence, performing with the Music Club, and proudly representing XMUM in business competition. Being awarded with multiple scholarships were meaningful recognition of my efforts, and I’m deeply grateful to the inspiring mentors who guided me along the way. Now, I look forward to pursuing my master’s in China, embracing new challenges and opportunities, just as XMUM has prepared me to do.★★★★★Guan Ee JayAlumni, Bachelor of Management in International Business - Image
I've spent six unforgettable years at XMUM and given the chance, I’d do it all over again. Studying Advertising here taught me that university life is more than just academics; it's the connections, friendships, and experiences that truly shape who we are. With a deep passion for filmmaking, I took part in numerous events, and this campus community became the perfect platform for me to challenge myself and grow both personally and professionally.★★★★★Jorge Lim Yi ChengAlumni, Bachelor Of Arts In Advertising - Image
At the Chinese Studies Department of XMUM, I’ve learned to observe the world beyond black and white, to avoid making hasty judgments, and to treat every details seriously. The generous guidance by my lecturers has helped me realize my small existence in the flow of culture and history, and the gap between ideals and reality. At XMUM, knowledge has become a wind that helps me refine myself, and when it passes through, life finds a new beginning.★★★★★Choo Min YeeAlumni, Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies - Image
Studying Bachelor of Arts in Communication at XMUM was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. At XMUM, I truly experienced the charm and impact of Communication. From being unfamiliar at first to now skillfully using various equipment and creating engaging works, the experience has supported my growth in every way.★★★★★Sheldon Kong Qi DongStudent, Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Image
I’m grateful for my decision to study at XMUM. The course schedule and syllabus of Marine Biotechnology at XMUM are very well-structured, with a balance emphasis on both theoretical and practical classes. Besides, XMUM also maintains close ties with XMU China, ensuring academic continuity and collaboration. The program is fully conducted in English, and Malaysia’s multicultural environment has fully met my expectations.★★★★★Wang ChengzuoAlumni, Bachelor of Science in Marine Biotechnology - Image
XMUM emphasize the integration of both traditional Chinese and modern medicine. The courses are taught in Mandarin and English, which not only helps us develop a precise understanding of medical terminology, but also builds a solid foundation for serving patients in multilingual environments. This approach helps in preserving and advancing the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine.★★★★★Oon Jing ShenStudent, Bachelor of Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Image
My MBA Journey with the MBA Centre, Xiamen University of Malaysia have been academically enriching, both on a professional and personal level. I will forever be grateful of the knowledge gained and the bond of friendship forged among my fellow alumni and that of the teaching staff at XMUM.★★★★★Muzambli Bin MarkamConsul General of Malaysia, Hong Kong S.A.R., 2024 l MBA Alumni
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School of TCM Launches the Nanqiang Xinglin Lecture Series
The School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) launched the inaugural Nanqiang Xinglin Lecture Series (南强杏林讲座) on 1 July 2026 at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM).The first lecture, titled “Exploring the Academic Concept of Yang Activation Through Gui Zhi Tang” (从桂枝汤探讨通阳学术思想), was delivered by Prof. Dr Chen Shaodong, Dean of the School of TCM. The lecture aimed to promote the inheritance of TCM classics and strengthen academic exchange among lecturers and students.Using the classical TCM formula Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) as the foundation, Prof. Chen explored the academic concept of Yang activation (Tong Yang) through classical texts, including the Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Exogenous Febrile Disease). He discussed the formula’s composition, therapeutic principles, and pharmacological mechanisms, while explaining how traditional TCM theories can be examined alongside modern medical research.Prof. Chen Shaodong sharing his insights on the academic concept of Yang activation through Gui Zhi TangThe lecture concluded with a question-and-answer session, during which participants discussed the clinical applications of Gui Zhi Tang and the broader significance of the Yang activation concept.Moving forward, the School of TCM plans to organize Nanqiang Xinglin lecture every month, providing lecturers and students with opportunities to learn from TCM experts, deepen their understanding of classical theories, and broaden their academic perspectives. The lecture series also serves as a platform to promote academic exchange and support the development of Chinese medicine.The name Nanqiang Xinglin reflects the School’s commitment to academic excellence and the advancement of TCM. “Nanqiang” (南强), meaning “Strength of the South”, originates from Xiamen University's educational heritage, while “Xinglin” (杏林), a traditional synonym for the TCM profession, symbolizes medical ethics and the legacy of Chinese medicine.
CAMS Students Publish in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates undergraduate alumni Zhang Yunqiu and Chew See Hui, Asst. Prof. Dr. Chew Sook Chin from the China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, Dr. Chan Wei Chuen from the School of Foundation Studies, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Jian Ping from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering on the publication of their research article in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, an SCIE Q1 journal with a latest impact factor of 8.7.The publication is an outcome of the final-year project (FYP) conducted by Zhang Yunqiu and Chew See Hui, who contributed equally to the study, in collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Kong Wai from the University of Malaya. Following the completion of their undergraduate studies, Zhang Yunqiu is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Biotechnology at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, while Chew See Hui is working at Franklin Offshore International Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.The research article, titled "Development and Characterization of Microalgae-Based Hydrogel with Nannochloropsis oceanica and Soy Protein Isolate: Antioxidant Activities and Gallic Acid Delivery", demonstrates that incorporating the microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica into a soy protein isolate (SPI) hydrogel produces a porous, mechanically stable biomaterial with enhanced antioxidant properties. The hydrogel efficiently loaded and sustainably released gallic acid while exhibiting improved antimicrobial activity. These findings highlight the potential of Nannochloropsis oceanica-based SPI hydrogels as slow-release drug delivery systems, expanding the applications of microalgae-based biocarriers in biomedical fields. The full research article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2026.151277This research was financially supported by the Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund (XMUMRF/2025-C15/ISFS/0003).Asst. Prof. Dr. Chew Sook Chin is a faculty member at the China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, Xiamen University Malaysia. She has been recognised among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2023–2025) by Stanford University. Her research focuses on marine biotechnology, microalgae, natural product development, and sustainable bioproduct innovation, with particular interest in developing value-added marine natural product for biomedical, environmental, and industrial applications.
XMUM Student Wins Silver Award at 2026 New York Product Design Awards
Liu Mengru, a year 3 Computer Science student at Xiamen University Malaysia, won the Silver Award at the New York Product Design Awards 2026.Her project, Multifunctional Smart Desk Lamp, was recognized in the Lighting – Lighting Innovation category. The design integrates adaptive lighting, modular storage, wireless charging, Bluetooth audio, and ambient interaction into a single vertical structure. By combining several daily-use functions in one product, it aims to help users reduce desk clutter, manage limited workspace, and create a more organized study or work environment.Reflecting on the achievement, Liu Mengru shared that the award was a meaningful milestone in her academic journey. As a Computer Science student exploring design innovation, she said the recognition strengthened her confidence in interdisciplinary approaches that combine computing, human-computer interaction, and product design.She also expressed appreciation to Dr. Burra Venkata Durga Kumar and Dr. Mohammed N. M. Ali for their guidance and support throughout the project.Looking ahead, Liu Mengru plans to further develop the project through user testing, smart-home ecosystem integration, and more sustainable design strategies.
The 22nd Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium
研讨会简介About the Symposium海峡两岸“大学的校园”学术研讨会于 2001 年 12 月 6 日由北京大学发展规划部联合台湾沈祖海建筑文教基金会首次举办，旨在庆贺侯仁之院士九十华诞并开启两岸学术对话。二十余年来，研讨会秉持“校园承载大学精神、空间映照教育理念”的核心宗旨，围绕大学校园规划、建筑设计、文化传承、教育空间、人文精神与城市发展等议题展开深入讨论，逐步发展成为两岸大学校园研究领域最具影响力与持续性的学术平台之一。历届研讨会先后由北京大学、厦门大学、湖南大学、西安建筑科技大学、深圳大学、天津大学、沈阳建筑大学等高校承办，汇聚了海峡两岸建筑学、城市规划、教育学、文化研究及校园管理等领域的专家学者。会议不仅关注大学校园的物质空间与规划设计，更强调大学精神、文化积累、社会责任与区域协同发展的深层价值，持续回应全球化、数字化、生态转型与城市更新背景下大学校园所面临的新挑战与新机遇。2026年海峡两岸“大学的校园”学术研讨会将于2026年11月在厦门大学马来西亚分校举办，由分校图书馆承办。本届会议以“跨文化・数字化・新演进：大学校园的传承，发展与创新”为主题，结合跨境高等教育发展与数字时代校园转型的全球趋势，重点探讨大学校园空间演进、跨文化共生、校城融合、知识服务及学习环境创新等议题。会议旨在进一步推动海峡两岸及国际高校之间的学术合作与经验共享，深化大学校园研究的人文关怀与国际视野，并为未来大学校园建设、知识传播与教育创新提供新的理论思考与实践路径。The Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium was established on 6 December 2001 through a joint initiative by the Department of Development Planning of Peking University and the Shen Zuhai Architectural and Educational Foundation in Taiwan. Originally organized to celebrate the 90th birthday of Academician Hou Renzhi, the conference sought to initiate sustained academic dialogue across the Taiwan Strait with university campuses as its central concern. Over the past two decades, the conference has upheld the principle that campuses embody the spirit of universities, while spatial forms reflect educational philosophies. Through continuous discussions on campus planning, architectural design, cultural heritage, educational space, humanistic values, and urban development, it has gradually become one of the most influential and enduring academic platforms in the field of university campus studies across the Taiwan Strait. Previous editions of the conference have been hosted by leading institutions including Peking University, Xiamen University, Hunan University, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Shenzhen University, Tianjin University, and Shenyang Jianzhu University. The conference has brought together scholars and professionals from the fields of architecture, urban planning, education, cultural studies, and campus administration. Beyond discussions of physical space and campus design, the conference has consistently emphasized broader concerns including university spirit, cultural continuity, social responsibility, and regional collaboration, while responding to emerging challenges and opportunities associated with globalization, digital transformation, ecological transition, and urban renewal. The 2026 Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium will be held in November 2026 at Xiamen University Malaysia and hosted by the Xiamen University Malaysia Library. Under the theme “Cross-Cultural, Digitalization, and New Evolution: Heritage, Development and Innovation in University Campuses,” the conference will address global trends in cross-border higher education and digital-era campus transformation. Particular attention will be given to issues such as the evolution of campus spaces, intercultural coexistence, university–city integration, knowledge services, and innovation in learning environments. The conference aims to further strengthen academic collaboration and intellectual exchange among universities across the Taiwan Strait and beyond, deepen the humanistic and international dimensions of university campus studies, and contribute new theoretical insights and practical approaches to the future development of university campuses, knowledge dissemination, and educational innovation.会议主题与子议题Symposium Theme and Sub-themes主题：跨文化・数字化・新演进：大学校园的传承，发展与创新Theme: Cross-Cultural, Digitalization, and New Evolution: Heritage, Development and Innovation in University Campuses子议题：Sub-theme: (1) 数字时代：大学校园演进、变革与空间转型Digital Era: Evolution, Transformation, and Spatial Transition of University Campuses(2) 跨文化共生：跨境大学发展及区域贡献Intercultural Coexistence: The Development and Regional Contributions of Cross-Border Universities(3) 校城融合：大学空间边界、更新与遗产保护University–City Integration: Spatial Boundaries, Urban Renewal, and Heritage Conservation of University Campuses(4)知识服务：图书馆转型与校园学习环境创新Knowledge Services: Library Transformation and Innovation in Campus Learning Environments 主办单位与承办单位Organizer and co-host主办单位：海峡两岸“大学的校园”学术研讨会组委会Organizer: Organizing Committee of the Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium承办单位：厦门大学马来西亚分校图书馆Co-host: Xiamen University Malaysia Library缴费方式： 请通过 https://epayment.xmu.edu.my/event-listing 完成缴费Payment via: https://epayment.xmu.edu.my/event-listing缴费时间： 2026年9月15日至2026年10月30日。Payment period: 15 September 2026 – 30 October 2026 Image
Winners Announced - XMUM's 10th Anniversary Essay Competition
Xiamen University Malaysia is pleased to announce the results of the 10th Anniversary Essay Competition and congratulate the winners on their outstanding work!The winners were chosen by a professional panel of judges, including Dr. Ng Kee Ong, Dr. Ooi Bee Peng, Ms. Li Xiaowen, Dr. Al-Saggaf Mohammad Ali Abdellah, Dr. Irina Ivanova, and representatives from the organizing committee. Here is the list of winners:First Prize: Abdi Abdifatah Ibrahim - The Silence That Changed Everything: My 8,000-Kilometer JourneySecond Prize: Tang Wing Lok - 十年·我在厦门大学马来西亚分校的故事Third Prize: Chan Yi Ying - My Favourite Mid-AutumnSpecial Prize: Fang Xiao（方晓） - 感恩碑Meanwhile, we would like to congratulate another 12 essays that have been selected from the 60 entries we received. They are listed below in alphabetical order:Cheah Yuat Hoong - 我与马来西亚厦门大学的第一个十年Esenalieva Aizhamal Esenalievna - Brick by Brick: Growing Up with XMUMFang Xiao & Zhou Hailiang（方晓 & 周海亮） - 忆厦大马校创办初期的招生工作Gamakharova Mariia - Everything Starts With A DreamIlhomov Azizbek Akbarjon Ugli - Companions, Changes, and Becoming: My Story at XMUMKudaibergen Niara - At XMUM, I Finally BelongedLow Kit Yin - 忆味Lydia Yap Ern Whui - UntitledMubanga Kalumba - My Life at XMUMNorzita Binti Yunus - A Career Change, A Life RewrittenTan Hao - 再见，我的大学Zhang Siyu（张思钰）- The Algorithm of Resilience: How I Coded My Way from Tears to TriumphEssays of the winners and the top stories will be collected into the 10th Anniversary e-Anthology, which is expected to be released later in the year.We would like to thank all the participants who have supported this competition. Your stories have added meaningful chapters to XMUM's journey, and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones together in the years to come.
Southeast Asia Division Contest of China International College Students' Innovation Competition 2026
Video file About the CompetitionSEA-CICSIC 2026 is the Southeast Asia regional contest of the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC), providing a regional platform for students to participate in this prestigious global competition. It aims to foster cross-cultural collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship among university and college students from Southeast Asian countries, while encouraging participants to apply their innovative solutions to regional and global challenges.The China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC) is a premier global event that unites university and college students worldwide to engage in innovation and entrepreneurship. It provides a platform for participants to showcase their ideas, collaborate with peers, and explore innovative solutions addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development. Since its inception in 2015, CICSIC has successfully held consecutive annual competitions. In 2025, it attracted 24.43 million participants from 5,673 universities, with 6.19 million projects submitted and 4,729 projects awarded.All projects submitted to SEA-CICSIC 2026 will be eligible for recommendation to the CICSIC 2026 global competition. Students passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship are invited to participate.Project Entry Requirements1.Projects should address social needs, create new products and business models, and promote the transformation of key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, health, energy, and environmental protection. They should also facilitate the integration of digital technology with education, medical care, transport, finance, and cultural exchange.2.Projects must be ethical, legal, and free of any content that violates Chinese and any other Southeast Asia countries’ laws or regulations. All inventions, patented technologies, and resources involved must have the attendant legal intellectual property rights and proprietary rights. Entrants who submit plagiarized or pirated entries will be disqualified from the competition, forfeit any awards received, and shall bear all legal liabilities.3.Entrants must choose the proper category for submitting their projects. The participating teams must truthfully fill out and submit entry materials in the registration system in a timely manner. Projects that have won the Gold or Silver Awards in previous sessions of the CICSIC and Gold Awards in the MCYIC are not eligible for submission.4.Entrants must be under 35 years old (born in/after 1991).How to ParticipateThe Competition only accepts team entries. All entrants shall participate as teams of 2 to 15 members (team leader included). A team may be formed by members from more than one college. All entrants shall be core members of the team.All entrants must be students who are currently enrolled at a university/college or those who have graduated within the past 5 years (graduated in/after 2021). The application should be submitted by the team leader. A team shall represent only one foreign institution in which the team leader is currently enrolled or has graduated from. In this case, a foreign institution refers to a higher education institution that is located in Southeast Asia countries (outside Mainland China as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions of China) and is qualified to provide tertiary education and award degrees. Participants from different universities are allowed to form a team.All submissions will be classified into one of the following two categories depending on the entrants' academic status: Undergraduate or Postgraduate. The submissions will be further classified into two sub-categories based on the projects’ business stage: Idea Stage and Startup Stage Projects. All participating colleges shall instruct entrants to correctly fill out the application and register in the appropriate category.Requirements for Undergraduate & PostgraduateIdea Stageare creative;have mature product prototypes or service models;have not completed business registration or other types of registration on or before 1 April 2026.The applicant must be the team leader, and the team leader and members must currently be undergraduates or junior college students.Startup StageProjects are projects that have completed business registration or other types of registration (before 1 April 2026).The applicant must be the team leader, the legal representative of the start-up and a current undergraduate or an undergraduate/junior college student who has graduated with an undergraduate degree within the past 5 years.Timeline:Registration Opens: April 11, 2026, 12:00 noon Registration Closes: April 27, 2026, 12:00 noon Eligibility Review: April – May 2026 Finalists Announcement: May 2026 (tentative) Final Competition & Award Ceremony: June 2026Learn more:Event Website: https://events.xmu.edu.my/seacicsic26/Registration Website: https://mys.pilcchina.org/homeXiamen University Malaysia – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center: innocompetition@xmu.edu.my Image