School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
Prof. Ir. Dr. Yong Wai Fen's Team Featured in Green Chemistry Women in Science Collection
The Research and Postgraduate Centre extends its congratulations to Prof. Ir. Dr. Yong Wai Fen and her research team, comprising Voon Boon Kee (2024/03 Master's student) and Yap Yen Juin (2022/09 Bachelor's student) from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering and the Centre of Excellence for Green and Advanced Technologies in Efficient Separations (GATES).Their critical review article has been selected for publication in the prestigious journal Green Chemistry, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA)
Wesak Week 7.0 Brings Students Together through Reflection Culture and Connection
From 25 to 27 May 2026, the XMUM Buddhist Society organized Wesak Week 7.0, a three-day campus event featuring a series of cultural, reflective, and wellness-oriented activities. The event aimed to promote compassion, mindfulness, and harmony among students and staff, while encouraging meaningful interpersonal connections within the university community.
Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA)
Central Asian Spring Festival 2026 Celebrated at Xiamen University Malaysia
The Central Asian Student Community (CASC) at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) successfully organized the Navruz – Central Asian Spring Festival Celebration on 23 April 2026 at the Tan Hua Choon Auditorium.
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
"Unity of the Five Elements, Journeying the Medical Path Together” TCM Camp Held
The “Unity of the Five Elements, Journeying the Medical Path Together” two-day-one-night Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Camp, organized by the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine Student Union (TCMSU), was successfully held from 16 to 17 May 2026.
School of Communication
XMUM Journalism Students Transform Cultural Event into Reporting Practice
On 18 May 2026, 40 Journalism students from 2025/09 intake participated in "China Hunan Film – 2026 Malaysia Screening Week" – a cultural exchange and heritage activity under the guidance of their lecturers. The event, which highlighted traditional culture and community engagement, provided students with an opportunity to experience journalism beyond the classroom.
Global Engagement
Students Gain Insights into Postgraduate and Global Study Opportunities
The Global Engagement and Partnerships Office conducted an information session on 15 May 2026 for students, featuring speakers Ms. Giselle Kong. The event attracted students who were interested in learning more about postgraduate progression, study abroad opportunities, and exchange programmes.
