School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
White Coat Ceremony Marks New Chapter for TCM Students
On 18 January 2025, the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (STCM), Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) successfully hosted the 7th White Coat Ceremony, a solemn and meaningful event dedicated to the Class of 2102 and 2104 (15th and 16th Cohorts) TCM students who are set to embark on their clinical internships at Xiamen University’s affiliated hospitals.
General
1st Malaysia-China Youth Chinese Orchestra Exchange Camp Concludes at XMUM
The inaugural China-Malaysia Youth Chinese Orchestra Exchange Camp was successfully held at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) from 12 to 15 February, attracting over 80 performers from XMUM, Tsinghua University, UTAR and the University of Malaya to share their passion for traditional Chinese music.
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Prof. Chen Shaodong Publishes New Book on Classical and Modern TCM Clinical Practices
Prof. Chen Shaodong from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Xiamen University Malaysia has edited and published a new book titled Synopsis of the Golden Chamber: Clinical Reasoning in Practice（金匮要略临证思维）. This book blends classical TCM with modern clinical practices, offering readers valuable insights into diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Through a series of clinical case studies, it emphasizes the practical application of TCM principles, providing actionable strategies for diagnosis and treatment based on classical Chinese medical theory.
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XMUM Placed 2nd in Malaysia by Nature Index Ranking
Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) is placed 2nd in Malaysia by Nature Index Ranking based on research outputs from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024, marking continual progress in the University’s research excellence.Nature Index is an open database that tracks institutions and countries and their scientific output. The Index tracks contributions to research articles published in high quality natural science and health science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers.
School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
Prof. Ong Wee Jun & Team Publish in Advanced Functional Materials and Selected as Journal Back Cover
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Yap Feng Ming, Loh Jian Yiing, and Prof. Dr. Ong Wee Jun (corresponding author) from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering and the Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT) for their recent research article published in Advanced Functional Materials, an SCI Q1 journal with the latest impact factor of 18.5. According to Clarivate (Web of Science), Advanced Functional Materials ranks in the top 4% of journals in the multidisciplinary chemistry category.
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
TCM Students Publish Book Chapter on Eco-Friendly Nanoparticles for Cancer Treatment
Two students from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Kai Lee Yee and Angel Yong Hua Ong, have contributed a book chapter titled Eco-friendly Nanoparticle Synthesis for Cancer Treatment: A Sustainable Healthcare Approach in the newly published book Sustainable Pharmaceutical Product Development and Optimization Processes: From Eco-Design to Supply Chain Integrity, by Springer Nature.
