Author: Nicholas Ong Kuan Song

Our APU dual degree students headed to DMU Leicester for Summer School 2026, spending the programme exploring new ideas, building skills and experiencing university life in the UK.  😍🇬🇧

They explored AI, sustainability and creative problem-solving, worked on collaborative projects with students from different backgrounds, and gained insights into crime scene investigation, TV production and employability.  🤩🫶

The learning continued outside the classroom too, with visits to Canopy and Curve Theatre, a trip to London, and of course, a little Harry Potter magic at Warner Bros. Studio. 🪄

A few weeks, plenty of new experiences and memories to take home. ✨

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-students-step-global-learning-experience-dmu-leicester

#APU #DMU #DMUSummerSchool #StudentExperience #AsiaPacificUniversity

Our Mechatronic Engineering student Gan Xian Ern has earned a Silver Medal at IIICe 2026 for AquaRov AI, an intelligent underwater robot developed for pipeline inspection and real-time water quality monitoring.

Combining robotics, sensing technology and AI, the prototype has reached an estimated TRL 6–7, demonstrating its potential for real-world infrastructure and environmental applications.

Congratulations, Xian Ern, and her supervisor Ir Ts Dr Reena Sri Selvarajan, on this achievement! 👏

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/final-year-project-international-recognition-aquarov-ai-advances-underwater-

#APU #APUEngineering #MechatronicsEngineering  #IIICe2026 #AsiaPacificUniversity

A closer look behind one of Malaysia’s favourite homegrown brands! ☕🇲🇾

Our Marketing & Management students recently visited ZUS Coffee for an opportunity to learn about the people, ideas and technology behind the brand’s growth. 💙

Through sharing sessions, a behind-the-scenes tour and an engaging Q&A, students gained insights into areas such as branding, product innovation, technology and business growth, while connecting what they learn in the classroom with industry practices.

And of course, the visit wouldn’t be complete without trying some ZUS favourites! ☕🤩

Thank you to the ZUS Coffee team for the warm welcome and for sharing your time and insights with our students. 🙌

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/tech-taste-and-transformation-zus-coffee

#APU #ZUSCoffee #Marketing #StudentExperience #AsiaPacificUniversity

At APU’s Managing International Supply Chain (MISC) Poster Exhibition, 34 students had the opportunity to share their research, explain their ideas and receive feedback from academic evaluators. 🤩🙌

Their projects explored topics such as sustainability, logistics, digital transformation and supply chain resilience, giving students a chance to apply what they have learned and build their confidence in presenting and discussing their work.

A meaningful learning experience that brought students, academics and ideas together. 💙

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/building-supply-chain-expertise-beyond-classroom

#APU #SupplyChainManagement #IndustryReady #AsiaPacificUniversity #APUMalaysia

What if an emergency exit sign could do more than point the way?

Congratulations to Team Siew Pow from APU’s School of Computing and School of

Technology for clinching First Runner-Up at the Tech 4 Good Challenge 2026! 🥈🎉

Lai Zi Huey, Low Wei Ling and Woo May Eng developed Lumina, a smart evacuation system that detects changing hazards and guides people towards safer routes using visual and audio alerts.

The team was also among just 24 finalists from nearly 190 teams! 😍👏

Well done and hope to see more in the future!

Read More: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-students-turn-smart-technology-safer-emergency-evacuation

#APU #Robotics #SmartTechnology  #STEM #AsiaPacificUniversity

RM399,720 in New Research Grants Secured! 😍🫶

Seven of our researchers have secured 11 industry grants and 1 international grant, marking another step forward in APU’s growing research capabilities. 🙌

The grants, secured from industry and international partners including Daikin, MCMC, Vitrox, Kitasato University, Japan and more, will support research across multiple disciplines and create opportunities for stronger industry-academia collaboration.

These partnerships allow APU researchers to apply their expertise, exchange knowledge and develop research that contributes to industry and society.

Congratulations to all our researchers on this achievement! 👏

Read more: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-researchers-secure-rm399720-industry-and-international-research-grants

#APUMalaysia #APU #APUResearch #AsiaPacificUniversity

Prof Ts Dr Murali Raman, APU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development & Strategy), has been recognised among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the SciRank Global Scientist Index 2025. 🤩🙌🏆

The recognition highlights his contributions to digital transformation, Information Systems Management and Design Thinking, as well as his work in advancing human-centred innovation.

Congratulations Prof Murali, on this international recognition! 👏

Read more: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-deputy-vice-chancellor-prof-murali-raman-named-among-worlds-top-5-scientists

#APUMalaysia #APU #APUResearch #SciRankGlobal #AsiaPacificUniversity

Three of our academics from the Strategic Research Institute (SRI) have been recognised among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the SciRank Global Scientist Index. 😍👏

Congratulations to Prof Dr Hiram Ting Huong Yiew, Assoc Prof Dr Ahmed Jamal Abdullah Al-Gburi and Asst Prof Dr Nohman Khan! 🙌

Their research spans areas including business, behavioural science, engineering, AI, sustainability and supply chains, reflecting the breadth of research taking place at APU.

Read more: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/three-apu-academics-named-among-worlds-top-5-scientists

#APUMalaysia #APU #APUResearch #SciRankGlobal #AsiaPacificUniversity

Our Marketing & Management students visited MIMOS Berhad to learn more about Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem. 🤩👏

They explored semiconductor manufacturing, machine learning, reliability testing and 3D printing through interactive sessions and laboratory tours.

The visit gave our students a better understanding of how technology supports business, innovation and communication in today’s digital economy.

Thank you to the MIMOS team for hosting our students and sharing your knowledge with us! 👏

Read more: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-marketing-management-students-explored-malaysias-innovation-ecosystem-mimos-berhad

#APUMalaysia #APU #MIMOS #MarketingAndManagement #AsiaPacificUniversity

Our students took home the Category X – Mathketeers Championship and multiple individual awards at the International-National Mathematics Competition (I-NMC) 2026. 🥳👏

🥇 Category X – Mathketeers Champion
🏆 Tang Dao Mian – Best Overall Individual Performer & Highest Overall Scorer
🥈 Category Z – Running Math 1st Runner-up
🎖️ Consolation Prizes in Categories Y & Z

Tang Dao Mian, Desmond Yong Jia Jiang and Hein Htet Soe secured the Category X championship through teamwork and problem-solving. Tang Dao Mian also achieved the highest overall score in the competition.

Congratulations to Tang Dao Mian, Desmond Yong Jia Jiang, Hein Htet Soe, Hooria Salman and Siew D-Heng for representing APU at I-NMC 2026. 🧮👏

Read more: https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-mathematics-whizzes-triumph-international-national-competition

#APUMalaysia #APU #CEP #Penang #asiapacificuniversity