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Department of English Language and Literature Celebrates Students' Academic Achievements
The Department of English Language and Literature at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) held its Dean's List Award Ceremony on 16 October 2026 to recognise students’ academic achievements.In her address, Dr. Song Jiayang, Head of the Department of English Language and Literature, highlighted the importance of values and social responsibility alongside academic excellence. Encouraging students to use language responsibly, she remarked, “Let us use language to make more light rather than more dust.” She also urged students to approach artificial intelligence (AI) with creativity and critical thinking.Fathiya Zikriya Rahma, a Year 2 English Language and Literature student, shared her reflections:“Receiving the Dean’s List honour is a meaningful achievement for me, and I am truly grateful for this recognition. It reflects the effort, dedication, and perseverance I have put into my studies. I would like to thank my lecturers, family, and friends for their support and encouragement throughout my academic journey. This achievement motivates me to keep learning, continue improving myself, and strive for greater accomplishments in the future.”Zhou Chunxu, a Year 3 English Language and Literature student, reflected on the recognition and her return to campus:“Since I’m currently on my internship, returning to campus and meeting lecturers and classmates felt really special. It gave me a great chance to connect with new undergraduates and have in-depth conversations with academic staff. The conversations with lecturers gave me valuable insights regarding my future plans, whether about my current situation or concerns regarding further study and future career paths.”
XMUM Renews MoU with Newcastle University to Expand Global Opportunities
On 14 October 2026, Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Newcastle University, United Kingdom, to strengthen academic collaboration and international exchange.The partnership dates back to July 2018. The renewed MoU was signed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhang Ying, Vice President of XMUM, and Prof. Dr. Li Li, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global of Newcastle University. The ceremony was witnessed by Prof. Dr. Wang Peiming, Director of the MBA Centre at XMUM, and Prof. Dr. Dennis Wong, Regional Provost and Group CEO (East and Southeast Asia) at Newcastle University.The MoU provides a framework for collaboration in student exchange and progression, academic staff exchange, joint research and academic activities. During the meeting, both parties discussed ways to attract more students to participate in the partnership and expand opportunities for student mobility and academic exchange.Prof. Dennis also invited XMUM MBA students to participate in an educational visit to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, offering opportunities to learn about regional economic development, business opportunities and cross-border cooperation.
Prof. Ong Wee Jun and Team Publish in Journal of Materials Chemistry A
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulate PhD candidates Brenden Jing Su, Elton Song-Zhe Mah, Naufal Arshad, and Prof. Dr. Ong Wee Jun from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering and the Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT) on their recent publication of a research article in Journal of Materials Chemistry A, a SCIE Q1 journal with the latest Impact Factor of 9.2.The article is first-authored by PhD student Brenden Jing Su and co-authored by Elton Song-Zhe Mah and Naufal Arshad, under the supervision of Prof. Ong Wee Jun. The research also includes collaborative contributions from Prof. Xianhai Zeng of Xiamen University and Dr. Lling-Lling Tan of Monash University Malaysia.The article, entitled "Synergistic Ni Doping and Zinc Blende-Wurtzite Twin Junctions in ZnxCd1-xS for High-Selectivity Solar-Driven Polyethylene Terephthalate Reforming to Hydrogen and Acetate", presents advanced work on a Ni-doped ZnCdS photocatalyst engineered with zinc blende-wurtzite twin junctions, aiming for high-selectivity solar-driven conversion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste into hydrogen and acetate. The optimized Ni-doped ZnxCd1-xS nanoparticles with Zinc Blende-Wurtzite twin junctions (9NidZCS), synthesized via one-step hydrothermal synthesis, delivers a hydrogen yield of 89.574 mmol g-1 and 97.6% acetate selectivity within 4 hours under visible light. The system performs robustly on both pretreated PET powder and commercial bottles, establishing Ni-doped ZnCdS as a viable platform for solar-driven plastic upcycling. This work positions Ni-doped ZnCdS as a promising platform for solar-driven plastic upcycling.Graphical abstract of the work published.The full article is available at: https://doi.org/10.1039/D6TA04142FThis research project received funding support from the Ministry of Higher Education under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS); the PETRONAS-Academia Collaboration Dialogue grant from PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd. (PRSB); the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Malaysia under the Strategic Research Fund (SRF); Agilent Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. for their contribution through chromatography; the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation; the State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Xiamen University; the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Malaysia; the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. Additional support was provided by the Xiamen University Malaysia Investigatorship Grant and Xiamen University Malaysia Research Fund.Prof. Ong Wee Jun is the Assistant Dean of School of Energy and Chemical Engineering and the director of CONNECT research center at Xiamen University Malaysia. His research interests include nanomaterials for photo(electro)catalytic and electrochemical H2O splitting, CO2 reduction, H2O2 synthesis, nitrate-to-ammonia, alcohol oxidation and organic synthesis as well as microwave plasma methane cracking for graphene and hydrogen production. For more details, refer to his website: https://sites.google.com/site/wjongresearch/
Apply for the 2027 Scholarship with SPM Trial Results
Image 🎓 3As in your SPM Trials? Your next chapter could start at XMUM! ✨SPM 2026 students, why wait for your official results to start planning your future?Malaysian citizens with at least 3 A grades (A+, A or A−) in their SPM Trial examinations can apply early for scholarships for Xiamen University Malaysia’s 2027 Foundation intakes. 🌏🌟 More As, more possibilities!Your scholarship percentage will be based on whichever set of results—your SPM Trial or official SPM results—has more A grades!Dream big. Explore your passion. Take your first step towards the future you imagine. 🚀💡 Apply early. Study smart. Succeed globally.💬 Curious about your scholarship opportunities? Chat with us: https://wa.me/60376102079🎓 SPM 预考拿到 3 个 A?你的大学梦想,可以提前启航!✨SPM 2026 考生们,不必等到正式成绩公布,才开始规划未来!只要你是马来西亚公民,并在 SPM 预考中取得至少 3 个 A(A+、A 或 A−),就能提前申请厦门大学马来西亚分校(XMUM)2027 年预科课程奖学金!🌏🌟 奖学金比例将以预考或正式 SPM 成绩中,A 等级数量较多的一份成绩计算。从探索热爱,到追逐梦想,你的下一篇章,由你开启🚀💡 提早申请,智慧求学,迈向世界。💬 想了解你的奖学金机会?欢迎通过 WhatsApp 咨询:https://wa.me/60376102079
R/V Tan Kah Kee Port Klang Open Day
Image Xiamen University's prestigious research vessel, the R/V Tan Kah Kee, will be docking at Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT) this August.This is a unique opportunity to explore a state-of-the-art oceanographic research vessel, and we warmly invite everyone to join our FREE guided tours.Registration InformationFor participants who wish to take the complimentary bus between XMUM and PKCT, please sign in using your XMUM staff/student ID when making your reservation.Bus transportation is available only for the following two sessions (limited seats):16 August, 10:00 AM16 August, 2:00 PM17 August, 10:00 AM17 August, 2:00 PMIf you plan to drive to PKCT on your own or wish to join any other available tour session, please register using your personal email address and select PUBLIC during registration.Registration Link: https://events.xmu.edu.my/tkkrv/port-klang/Registration deadline: 13th August 2026, 12 PM About the R/V Tan Kah KeeThe R/V Tan Kah Kee is a global-class, 3,600-ton oceanographic research vessel equipped with cutting-edge marine science exploration technology. Known as the "Marine Campus of Xiamen University," it supports real-time observations and on-site scientific research across multiple disciplines, including hydrology, chemistry, biology, geology, geophysics, and atmospheric science.Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your preferred session.
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


