School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
Dr. Ong Wee Jun Receives Materials Horizons 2018 Outstanding Paper Award
The Office of Research and Innovation congratulates Assistant Professor Dr. Ong Wee Jun from School of Energy and Chemical Engineering for receiving the inaugural “Materials Horizons 2018 Outstanding Paper" award on 15 April 2019. The award was reviewed and chosen by the journal's Editorial and Advisory Board members based on the scientific finding presented and potential future impact. The current impact factor of Materials Horizons is 13.183, ranking 14th out of 285 journals in the field of materials science.
School of Communication
XMUM Co-Hosts the 5th World Conference on Media and Mass Communication
It was a milestone for the Department of Journalism and Advertising, Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) to co-host the 5th World Conference on Media and Mass Communication (MEDCOM 2019) earlier this month.
Department of Mathematics
XMUM Math Programme Visit XMU for Academic Exchange and Cooperation
A delegation consisting of 28 students and faculty members from Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Programme of Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) paid a one-week academic visit to Xiamen University China (XMU) earlier this month.This visit has successfully strengthened the bond with the School of Mathematical Sciences of Xiamen University (SMS) and encouraged deeper academic collaboration between the two campuses.
Department of Chinese Studies
XMUM Chinese Studies Students Head to XMU for Study Tour
41 staff and student representatives from the Chinese Studies Programme of Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) took a one-week study tour to Xiamen University China (XMU) during the April semester break.With the purpose of facilitating bonds between XMUM Chinese Studies Programme and XMU College of Humanities, this tour gave XMUM students an opportunity to have a taste of Chinese culture and gain a better understanding of the study options provided by Xiamen University.
General
Innovation Talk Series #5 | Learn the Formula of Success from Disney and Discover the Traits of Entrepreneurs
Dream. Believe. Dare. Do. These are Walt Disney’s four pillars of success, and the formula shared by guest speaker Dr. Liu Zhaoping to XMUM students during Innovation Talk Series #5 on 21 March 2019. Anatomizing his favourite Disney’s animated classics and quoting examples of Disney’s best practices in customer experience, Dr. Liu, a winner of Teaching Excellence Award from Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), explained to the audience the time-tested methodology that empowered organizations to thrive on creativity, innovation, and brand loyalty.
Global Engagement
University of Missouri-Kansas City Shares Postgraduate Information
On 5 April 2019, Prof. Kevin Z. Truman, Vice Provost for International Affairs, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), visited Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) to meet with President Prof. Wang Ruifang. During the meeting, Prof. Truman mentioned some special privileges that XMUM students can enjoy when applying for UMKC postgraduate program, which include:
