Day: October 6, 2026

APU has been recognised as the Red Hat Academy of the Year 2025 for the Rest of Asia Pacific, for its efforts in advancing open-source education and industry-aligned learning. 🏆

The recognition reflects the dedication of APU’s academics, students, and Red Hat Academy Club in strengthening technical learning through workshops, certifications, projects, and industry engagement.

Through its collaboration with Red Hat Malaysia, APU continues to provide students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience with enterprise open-source technologies.

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-named-red-hat-academy-year-2025-rest-asia-pacific

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Double the achievement! 🎉 Two of our APU student teams secured First and Second Prize at Innovation Pitching Powered by PERANTIM (INNOMD) 2026, winning RM2,000 and RM1,000 respectively. 😍🏆

🥇 First Prize: Chua Pei Ying, Remy Ong Jing Yi & Saeed Omar Abdulrahman Mohammed Salam
🥈 Second Prize: Bibi Ertiza Toonah & Quek Kia Hau

The teams presented innovative ideas in medical technology and healthcare, showcasing creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills. 👏

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-students-secure-first-and-second-prize-innovation-pitching-powered-perantim-2026

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A team of five students from APU’s School of Psychology (SoP) has secured RM5,000 in funding for Echoes of Wisdom, a student-led initiative focused on strengthening intergenerational connections and supporting the social reintegration of elderly individuals. 😍👏🎉

The team received a RM3,000 grant through Projects for Happiness 2.0, alongside RM2,000 raised through their own fundraising efforts. 🙌

Competing against 200+ entries, the team advanced through the selection stages and emerged as one of 21 winning teams.

Through storytelling, youth volunteering and community engagement, the initiative aims to create meaningful connections between young people and elderly residents, while giving their stories and experiences a wider voice.

A meaningful example of APU students turning their knowledge into real community impact beyond the classroom. 💙

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-psychology-students-secure-rm5000-support-elderly-social-reintegration

#APU #Psychology #StudentAchievement #CommunityEngagement #AsiaPacificUniversity

APU is proud to be among 10 selected universities in Malaysia recognised by CIMA with the CGMA Academic Partner Award 2026 for advancing professionally relevant management accounting education. 🥳🏆

The recognition reflects APU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with professional practice, giving students greater exposure to industry and helping them develop the analytical, strategic thinking and professional skills needed for evolving careers in accounting and finance. 📚

The award was presented to Professor Dr Chong Lee Lee, Head of APU’s School of Accounting and Finance (SoAF), at the CIMA President’s Reception and CGMA Recognition 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.

A proud milestone for SoAF and a meaningful recognition of APU’s efforts to prepare future-ready accounting and finance professionals. 👏

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-recognised-cgma-academic-partner-award-2026-excellence-future-ready-accounting-education

#APU #CGMA #CIMA #Accounting #Finance #AsiaPacificUniversity