On 8 October 2026, the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (STCM) at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) held its Dean's List Award Ceremony and the “Golden Autumn of the Eighth Lunar Month” Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, celebrating students' academic achievements and the festive season.

Group Photo of the Dean's List Award Ceremony

During the ceremony, four STCM students and their two faculty supervisors, Prof. Dr. Chen Shaodong and Dr. Muhammad Shahzad Aslam, were recognised for winning the Bronze Award in the International Track at the 2026 Grand Finals of the 12th China Undergraduate Medical Innovation Tournament & The Belt and Road International Competition.

Prof. Dr. Chen Shaodong and Dr. Muhammad Shahzad Aslam presenting awards to the winning student team

The Dean’s List Award Ceremony recognised 82 students for their academic achievements in the September 2025 and April 2026 semesters. Prof. Dr. Chen Shaodong, Dr. Chep Lee Lu Siang, Head of Programme at STCM, and other faculty members presented awards to the recipients.

Prof. Dr. Chen Shaodong presenting the Dean's List Award to a recipient

The Mid-Autumn Festival Gala featured food stalls, tea tasting, interactive games, hands-on workshops, student performances and a lucky draw, bringing students and faculty members together to celebrate the traditional festival.

Student performances at the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala

Group Photo of the "Golden Autumn of the Eighth Lunar Month" Mid-Autumn Festival Gala