School of Economics and Management
XMUM Team Wins Malaysia Championship at Hult Prize 2026
Students from Xiamen University Malaysia advanced to the global stage after winning the championship at the Hult Prize Malaysia National Competition 2026 on 9 May.Three student teams advanced to the top 8 of the competition. Among them, the championship-winning team, RootIQ AgriBiologics, will represent Malaysia in the Hult Prize Global Incubator, where national winners from around the world compete for the US$1 million startup prize.
School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
17th Malaysia ChemECar Competition 2026 Held at XMUM
The 17th Malaysia Chem-E-Car Competition 2026 was successfully held at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) from 25 to 26 April 2026. The competition was jointly organized by the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and XMUM.
Global Engagement
Durham University Engages XMUM Students with Academic Seminar and Information Session
Durham University, one of the UK's most prestigious institutions, visited Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) for a day of academic exchange and student engagement.
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.
General
Xiamen University Malaysia Ranked Among World's Top 1% in Six ESI Fields
Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) has been ranked among the world's top 1% in six fields, according to the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) rankings released in May 2026.The recognised fields are Clinical Medicine, Neuroscience & Behaviour, Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Social Sciences (General). Notably, this marks the first time the University's Materials Science field has entered the ESI global top 1%.
School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
XMUM Researchers Awarded PPRN Grant for Biomass-Based Fruit Preservation Coating
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Assistant Professor Dr. Chong Su Sin (Principal Investigator), teamed with Assistant Professor Dr. Wong Ka Lun (co-researcher) from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering for securing a grant under the Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) 2.0 Phase 1/2026 by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.
