13 postgraduate students at Xiamen University Malaysia received Research Impact Awards for their remarkable research contribution, during the inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Postgraduate Student Council (PGSC) held on 20 February 2024.

The event was presided by Prof. Dr. Wang Hui-Qiong, the Assistant President of XMUM and a Professor in Physics. In her welcome address, Prof. Wang touched on the excellent achievements of the postgraduate students and encouraged their efforts in building research resilience coupled with academic achievements at XMUM.

Below is a list of the awardees:

The AGM proceeded with a speech by PGSC President, Ms. Chin Min Yee, followed by a presentation of accounts by Mr. Ho Wei Lam (the vice president), and an activity report by Ms. Chew Zi Qing (the public relations officer).

Later, the incoming 2024/2025 PGSC President, Mr. Joel Foo Jie, announced the annual plan during his tenure and welcomed his team. They are:

Fig 1a: Welcoming Remarks by the Assistant President: Prof. Dr. Wang Hui-Qiong; Fig 1b: Goals and Upcoming Events by 2024/2025 PGSC president: Mr. Joel Foo Jie; Fig 1c: Conclusion of Past Events and Accomplishments by 2023/2024 PGSC president: Ms. Chin Min Yee

Uniting a common goal of fostering a vibrant and collaborative academic environment at XMUM, the PGSC together with the postgraduate studies unit aims to empower every postgraduate student to achieve their highest potential during their studies at XMUM and beyond. Together, positive changes are created to elevate student university experience.

From left: Ong An Nie, Ho Li Thong, Teo Xiang Qi, Low Jin En, Joel Foo Jie, Prof. Dr. Wang Hui-Qiong, Dr. Mariam Aisha Fatima (PGSC Advisor), Shu Jin Xiang, Wong Khai Jie, Ng Yi-Hong, Chong Yong Zhi, Ng Wen Zhi.