School of Communication
Prof. Dr. Wang Changsong Publishes Review on Chinese Popular Cinema
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Prof. Dr. Wang Changsong from the School of Communication on the publication of his latest article in Asian Studies Review, an SSCI Q1 journal.
School of Communication
Hands-On Camera Workshop Empowers Future Visual Storytellers
On 23 April 2026, the School of Communication of Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM), in collaboration with Sony Malaysia, successfully hosted an intensive Camera Operation Workshop. The exclusive session provided an engaging platform for students to peel back the curtain on professional photography and videography equipment. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of students and academic staff, exploring essential topics ranging from equipment fundamentals to making practical, informed purchasing decisions.
School of Communication
MIFFEST Campus Road Tour Brings Film Festival Insights to XMUM
On 4 May 2026, the School of Communication, Xiamen University Malaysia successfully hosted Zoom In Zoom Out: MIFFest in Motion Campus Road Tour, an exclusive session that peeled back the curtain on the inner workings of film festivals. The event drew approximately 100 students and lecturers to attend, exploring topics ranging from cultural impact and branding to partnerships and industry trends.
School of Communication
Inaugural Journalism Cohort Returns for 10th Anniversary Gathering
On 2 May 2026, the first graduating cohort of the Journalism Programme returned to campus in conjunction with XMUM's 10th anniversary celebrations, marking a milestone for both the university and its pioneering group of journalism graduates.
School of Communication
Dr. Chen Lei Publishes in Social Media + Society
Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Asst. Prof. Dr. Chen Lei from the School of Communication on his recent research article published in Social Media + Society, a SSCI Q1 journal with the latest impact factor of 6.8.Dr. Chen Lei is the first author of the paper, co-authoring with Asst. Prof. Dr. Kim Sang Jun and Ms. Zhou Kun, a PhD candidate, both from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Iowa, USA.
School of Communication
XMUM Joins International Media Conference as Academic Partner
During 23 to 24 March 2026, the 11th World Conference on Media and Mass Communication (MEDCOM 2026) was successfully held in Bali, Indonesia, bringing together 196 participants from 41 countries and regions. The event served as a vibrant platform for scholarly exchange on emerging issues and future directions in media and communication studies.
