Author: Nicholas Ong Kuan Song

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

#APU #RedHatAcademy #OpenSource #TechEducation #AsiaPacificUniversity

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

#APU #INNOMD2026 #StudentAchievement #HealthcareInnovation #AsiaPacificUniversity

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

Congratulations to our interdisciplinary student team for winning Best Creativity at the Southeast Asia Regional Finals of GCD4F 2026! 🥳🙌

Their project, Eco Raya, combines AI-powered environmental monitoring with bio-filtration to explore smarter and more sustainable ways to improve urban air quality.

Bringing together students from Engineering, Computing, IT and Industrial Design, Eco Raya shows what can happen when different fields come together to tackle real-world challenges.

We’re proud of our students and mentors for turning an idea from the APU Sustainability Hackathon into an award-winning innovation! 👏

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apus-eco-raya-wins-best-creativity-award-southeast-asia-ai-design-finals

#APU #EcoRaya #GCD4F2026 #AI #AsiaPacificUniversity

Congratulations to Sharvin Christopher Adrian, on winning 1st Place (Washington Accord) at the inaugural BEM Young Engineering Innovation Trophy 2026! 🥳🏆

Out of more than 500 submissions nationwide, Sharvin’s winning project uses AI and real-time ECG monitoring to detect heart rhythm abnormalities, with the aim of making heart monitoring more accessible. 🙌

His achievement shows how engineering, technology and a genuine concern for people can come together to create meaningful solutions. ❤️

We’re proud to see Sharvin represent APU on the national stage and turn his ideas into innovation that could make a difference.

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-engineering-student-turns-innovation-hope

#APU #STEM #BEMYEIT2026 #MechatronicEngineering #AsiaPacificUniversity

We’re pleased to formalise our long-standing collaboration with Toon Boom Animation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening our commitment to industry-relevant animation education. 🤩🤝

As Malaysia’s first Toon Boom Centre of Excellence, our Animation students have access to professional tools such as Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro from their first semester.

Through this renewed partnership, we look forward to creating more opportunities for our students and academics to connect with industry practices, develop their skills and prepare for careers in the creative industry. 🎨

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-strengthens-long-standing-partnership-toon-boom-animation

#APU #ToonBoomAnimation #Animation #IndustryCollaboration #AsiaPacificUniversity

APU students Chan Hao Wen and Tong Yi Xin have emerged as international champions at the Build Week Hackathon 2026! 😍🙌

🏆 First Place
💰 USD 150 cash prize
💻 Winning project: Agent Escrow

Their Web3 solution uses smart contracts to enable secure, decentralised payments for AI-agent transactions, handling payments, deadlines and refunds without intermediaries.

With over 100 registered participants from around the world, this achievement highlights our students’ technical capabilities, innovative thinking and ability to turn ideas into working solutions.

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-students-crowned-international-champions-web3-solution-built-ai-agent-

#APU #BuildWeekHackathon2026 #Web3 #AI #AsiaPacificUniversity

Congratulations to our Accounting and Finance students, Tan Wen Jie and Leonardo Juwana, on their outstanding achievements at the CMT Investment Challenge – Spring 2026! 🏆

🥈 Tan Wen Jie – 2nd Place, Individual – Single Most Profitable Trade (65.52% return)
🥉 Leonardo Juwana – 3rd Place, Individual – Lowest Max Drawdown (1.74%)

APU also secured strong institutional results, including 2nd Place for Lowest Max Drawdown and 3^rd Place for the Maximum Number of Trades per Qualified Student.

A big shoutout to their mentors, Dr Ahmad Danial Bin Zainudin and Dr Ng Hui Chen, for their guidance and support! 👏

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-students-put-investment-skills-test-global-stage

#APU #APUstudents #CMTInvestmentChallenge #AsiaPacificUniversity #Accounting