General
XMUM Staff Awarded Public-Private Research Network Grant 2024
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates two academic staff members from Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) for securing the Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) grant from the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. This marks the first time XMUM has been awarded the PPRN grant.
School of Economics and Management
XMUM Students Secure Top Awards in the Deloitte Tax Challenge 2024
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre congratulates a team of students from the School of Economics and Management (SEM), Xiamen University Malaysia for winning 1st Runner-Up and Best Presenter Award in the Deloitte Tax Challenge (DTC) Grand Finals held on 25 October 2024 in Kuala Lumpur.
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dr. Kim Yun Jin Receives RM180K Grant from ALPS Global Holdings Bhd for Innovative TCM and Biotechnology Research in Alzheimer’s Disease
Recently, Xiamen University Malaysia received funding totaling RM180,000 from ALPS Global Holdings Bhd for research aimed at combating Alzheimer’s disease. The grant will support a study exploring the combined effects of electroacupuncture and stem cell therapy on neurodegeneration and cognitive function in a rat model.The research seeks to investigate innovative approaches that integrate traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with stem cell therapy, potentially paving the way for new treatment options for individuals affected by cognitive decline.
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
TCM Interns Gain Hands-On Experience at Xiang'an Hospital's Life Sciences Pavilion
On November 1, 2024, 21 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interns from School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiamen University Malaysia visited the Human Life Sciences Pavilion at Xiang'an Hospital, affiliated with Xiamen University. The tour, organized by the hospital’s Department of Science and Education, offered the students a unique educational experience, deepening their understanding of human anatomy through the use of advanced life sciences technology.
China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
Dr. Tan Jian Ping & Team Publish in Industrial Crops and Products
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Yeow Teck Ann, Asst. Prof. Dr. Tan Jian Ping, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ngan Cheng Loong, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Swee Tiam from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Dr. Erik Hui Yew Woh, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Norazira Abdu Rahman from the China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences (CAMS), XMUM, for publishing in Industrial Crops and Products.
School of Communication
School of Communication Co-Hosts the 4th International Conference on Media Science and Digital Communication in Bali
From 28 to 29 October 2024, the School of Communication at Xiamen University Malaysia co-hosted the 4th International Conference on Media Science and Digital Communication (MSDC) (https://themediasci.com) in Bali. The event, chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Wang Changsong, Dean of the School, marked the first time the conference was held in a hybrid format, enabling both in-person and virtual participation. More than 60 presenters from 14 countries attended, underscoring the event’s global reach.
