Global Engagement
Cardiff University Expands MoA with XMUM
On 18 July 2019, Cardiff University signed the supplemental MoA with Xiamen University Malaysia to broaden the partnership between the two universities, with special focus on providing postgraduate pathways for XMUM students.According to this agreement, XMUM students can enjoy the following privileges:
School of Computing and Data Science
Five XMUM Students Attend the Future Aircraft Innovation Competition
On July 20 2019, the finals of the 5th Flying Shark Cup National Graduate Future Aircraft Innovation Competition was held at Xiang'an Campus of Xiamen University. Five XMUM students were invited by Prof. You Yancheng, the Executive Dean of the School of Aerospace Engineering, Xiamen University to observe the competition. The five students are Wu Yunze (Computer Science and Technology), Nie Lan (Digital Media Technology), Ren Xin (Software Engineering), Ye Xiaofeng and Lin Yuhan (both from Electrical and Electronic Engineering). They were accompanied by Prof.
General
Innovation Talk Series #11 Marine Renewable Energy
Innovation Talk Series #11 was held on 17 July 2019 at XMUM by Innovation Center and Research Management Center to introduce the tidal current power as a marine renewable energy in the industry. This public talk was hosted by Dr. Yeap Swee Keong, Associate Professor of Marine Biotechnology at XMUM.
General
Innovation Talk Series #12 Visual Quality Assessment and Its Applications
Innovation Talk Series #12 was held on 19 July 2019 by Innovation Center and Research Management Center to introduce visual quality assessment and its applications to XMUM students and staff. This public talk was hosted by Dr. Xiao Han, Head of ICT Programmes of XMUM.
General
Innovation Talk Series #10 | Developing a Framework for Human-AI Interactions
Innovation Talk Series #10 was held on 17 July 2019 by XMUM Innovation Center to give an insight on the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). It also informed audiences about the opportunities and challenges of adopting AI into businesses. This public talk is hosted by Dr. Beh Yean Shan from XMUM.
School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Student Wins Second Prize in 14th “Challenge Cup” Competition of Fujian Province
Under the instruction of Dr. Ong Wee Jun, second-year chemical engineering student Ren Yijie won the second prize for his project, Research of Heterojunction Interfaces in Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4)-based Metal Sulfide Photocatalysts for Energy Conversion in the 14th Challenge Cup “University Students’ Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition of Fujian Province”.
