Global Engagement
XMUM Hosts delegate from Washington University in St. Louis for Lecture and Collaboration Talks
On 6 May 2026, Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) welcomed Dr. Grace Johnson, Associate Director of Graduate Studies for the Master’s Program in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), for an academic lecture and institutional meeting aimed at exploring potential future collaboration.
School of Computing and Data Science
SCDS Students Gain Industry Exposure Through Company Visit to Western Digital
Students from the School of Computing and Data Science (SCDS), Xiamen University Malaysia, recently had the opportunity to participate in a company visit to Western Digital on the 5 May 2026. The visit was organised with the objective of providing students with greater exposure to real-world industry practices, emerging technologies, and potential career opportunities within the technology sector.
School of Communication
Hands-On Camera Workshop Empowers Future Visual Storytellers
On 23 April 2026, the School of Communication of Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), in collaboration with Sony Malaysia, successfully hosted an intensive Camera Operation Workshop. The exclusive session provided an engaging platform for students to peel back the curtain on professional photography and videography equipment. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of students and academic staff, exploring essential topics ranging from equipment fundamentals to making practical, informed purchasing decisions.
School of Computing and Data Science
SCDS Coffee Talk 2026 Strengthens Student-Lecturer Engagement Beyond the Classroom
The School of Computing and Data Science (SCDS) hosted a warm and engaging session, SCDS Coffee Talk 3.0, on the 2 of April 2026 at B1 #101, Xiamen University Malaysia. The event was organized with the aim of fostering stronger relationships between students and faculty members by encouraging open conversations over light refreshments and coffee.
School of Communication
MIFFEST Campus Road Tour Brings Film Festival Insights to XMUM
On 4 May 2026, the School of Communication, Xiamen University Malaysia successfully hosted Zoom In Zoom Out: MIFFest in Motion Campus Road Tour, an exclusive session that peeled back the curtain on the inner workings of film festivals. The event drew approximately 100 students and lecturers to attend, exploring topics ranging from cultural impact and branding to partnerships and industry trends.
School of Communication
Inaugural Journalism Cohort Returns for 10th Anniversary Gathering
On 2 May 2026, the first graduating cohort of the Journalism Programme returned to campus in conjunction with XMUM's 10th anniversary celebrations, marking a milestone for both the university and its pioneering group of journalism graduates.
