XMUM Welcomes New Students with Full Resumption of Physical Classes

XMUM welcomes over 1,200 new students for September 2022 academic session, with all classes resuming physical mode. Due to Covid-19, the campus has been closed from early 2020 until April 2022 and all teaching and learning activities had been moved online. 

Currently, the University provides 22 undergraduate programmes, 10 master's programmes and 5 PhD programmes with a total enrollment number of over 6,300 students from 33 countries and regions.

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XMUM Holds Convocation Ceremonies for Graduating Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022

The Second, Third and Forth Convocation Ceremonies of XMUM were held in August and December 2022 for the graduating classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022, whose studies have been heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

In particular, the convocations for graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 had to be postponed until after the campus reopening. The university had considered the option of holding online convocation ceremonies during the pandemic, but had decided against that because the significance of online convocations cannot compare with holding the actual ceremonies in university auditorium, where the graduands can come on stage to have their tassels turned and have this important moment of their lives witnessed by their family members and fellow students. The solemn convocation ceremonies held in the university auditorium did not disappoint and were indeed worth the long wait.

XMUM’s classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 have a total of 2,969 students from 15 bachelor’s degree programmes and 2 master’s programmes, including 1,422 international student students. Despite all the challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, the students have demonstrated outstanding employment prospect and academic potential.

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XMUM Campus Career Fair 2022 Connects Students with Employers

XMUM held its second Campus Career Fair on 23 November 2022, attracting about 2,000 participants to join the event. 

49 top industry leaders set up booths at the fair and provided more than 500 employment opportunities and 200 internship placements to XMUM students and graduates.

The event offers an insightful treat to a plethora of industries covering those from banking, consulting, construction, real estate, software and chemical engineering, to afford students a global platform of leading industries.

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XMUM Students Ace in Research & Innovation Competitions

A number of XMUM students have achieved outstanding results in a series of research and innovation competitions in the past year, showcasing their abilities outside the classroom.

It includes First Prize at the 13th PwC Cup “24H” Business Challenge 2022, First Prize in China-U.S. Young Maker Competition (Xiamen Division) 2022, First Place in Fusion 2022 Student Design Competition (Development Category), Gold Award at Research & Innovation Poster Competition, First Place in IEM Integrated Design Project Short Video Competition 2022, Overall Best Presenter Award from the World Conference on Waste Management 2022, etc.

Seven XMUM Researchers Named World’s Top 2% of Scientists

Seven XMUM researchers have been ranked among the World’s Top 2% Scientists List created by Stanford University, US.

They are from School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre, China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, School of Computing and Data Science, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and from Department of Physics.

Dr. Ong Wee Jun and Prof. Zheng Jincheng are featured in the list for the third consecutive year while Dr. Yeap Swee Keong, Dr. Kim Yun Jin, and Prof. Ong Chong Kim for the second consecutive year. 

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Six XMUM Scholars Successfully Secure Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2022

Six XMUM researchers successfully obtained the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in 2022 and received a total of RM 692,552.00 for six projects.

These projects are from School of Mathematics and Physics, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, as well as School of Economics and Management.

To date, there are 28 research projects from 27 XMUM faculty members funded by the FRGS grant. 

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Dr. Ong Wee Jun Named Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate for 4 Consecutive Years

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ong Wee Jun, the Assistant Dean of School of Energy and Chemical Engineering and Director of Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT), XMUM, was named Highly Cited Researchers 2022 (Cross-field Category) by Clarivate. 

This is the 4th consecutive year that Dr. Ong Wee Jun has entered this list. Since 2013, Dr. Ong Wee Jun has published over 115 papers in SCI journals with a total citation of 14,627, while 25 of his works were selected as Web of Science Top 1% Highly Cited Paper.

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PhD Student from School of Energy and Chemical Engineering Receives Green Talent Award 2022 

Ng Sue Faye, a PhD student under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Ong Wee Jun in New Energy Science and Technology, received Green Talent Award 2022 for her research achievement in polymeric carbon nitride nanomaterials for solar-to-chemical conversion.

Hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, this award aims to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. Each year, 25 young researchers from different countries and disciplines will be selected for their achievements and efforts in making their communities, countries and societies more sustainable. 

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XMUM Welcomed into CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

XMUM joined CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, positioning students of Finance Programme well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter, one of the most respected and recognized finance & investment credentials in the world.

Up till now, only 16 Malaysia higher education institutions have joined the CFA University Affiliation Program.

Under this affiliation, the Finance Programme of XMUM has been acknowledged as incorporating over 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

XMUM Student Chosen for Perdana Fellowship

Selected as one of the 82 Perdana Fellows out of more than 2,000 applicants, Justin Yeow Kar, a third-year student of XMUM Finance Programme, worked as an intern at the Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry under the mentorship of Senior Minister, Dato’ Seri Azmin Ali and Deputy Minister, Datuk Lim Ban Hong.

Initiated by the Malaysian government and spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Perdana Fellowship programme serves as an avenue for youth participants to engage with the highest levels of federal government officers and contribute to nation-building.

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