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What happens when AI meets actuarial science? Explore the possibilities at the APU International Actuarial Case Study Competition 2026! 🌏

Under the theme “The Impact of AI on Life Insurance,” gather your team, challenge your thinking, and develop innovative solutions to a real-world insurance challenge. 💡📊

👥 Team Size: 3–4 undergraduate Actuarial Science students

🌏 Eligibility: Universities across Southeast Asia

💰 Registration Fee: FREE

📌 IMPORTANT DATES

Registration: 18 September – 18 October 2026

Case Study Release: Monday, 19 October 2026

Written Report Submission: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Final Stage: Saturday, 28 November 2026

📍 APU, Kuala Lumpur | 🌐 Online option available for international teams

⏰ Registration closes on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

✨ Bring your ideas. Shape the future. Make an impact.

🔗 Register now:  APU International Actuarial Case Study Competition 2026 – Team Registration

#APUIACSC2026 #ActuarialScience #AI #LifeInsurance #InsurTech #ActuarialStudents #CaseStudyCompetition #FutureOfInsurance

🏮 LUNAR LANE MARKET 2026 IS COMING TO APU! 🌕✨

Looking for good food, fun activities and a little festive shopping? Join us at Lunar Lane Market, organised by APU’s Chinese Language and Cultural Society (CLCS)!

From food and drinks to handmade crafts, fashion, games and interactive booths, there’s plenty to explore. Bring your friends and enjoy the Mid-Autumn festivities at APU! 🥮🛍️

📅 Upcoming dates:

• New Encounter: 28–30 September
• Mahjong: 19–21 October
• HEX: 16–20 November

⏰ Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm

📍Venue:  APU New Campus, Atrium, Level 3

🎉 Open to students, staff and the public!

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4ysplGO

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

Ready to take your career exploration beyond the classroom? APU Career Centre is bringing you to Osaka, Japan for the Career Exploration Programme: Japan Winter Edition! 🇯🇵❄️

From 11–18 January 2027, discover what it’s like to explore careers in Japan through industry visits, professional networking, global career insights, technology experiences, internship opportunities, and cultural activities.

💰 Subsidised programme fee: RM5,980

✈️ Flight, accommodation, transportation, guided tours and more included.

📍 Osaka, Japan

📅 11–18 January 2027

⚠️ Limited seats available!

Ready to explore Japan and your future career?

Register now: https://bit.ly/4za07ND

#APU #APUCareerCentre #CareerExplorationProgramme #Japan #Osaka

One night. One stage. So many cultures. ❤️

After another year, International Cultural Night (ICN) is back at APU, bringing together cultures from around the world for an evening filled with music, performances, food, traditions and unforgettable moments.

🌸 Blossoming Cultures — Different Roots, One Bloom

Come dressed in your culture, cheer on your friends, discover something new or simply enjoy a night of celebration with the APU community. 🌎💃🎶

📅 Date: Saturday, 5 December 2026

⏰ Time: 3:00pm – 12:00am

📍Venue: APU Car Park

🎟️ Register now: http://t2u.asia/e/52226

Different cultures. Different roots. One unforgettable night. 🌸✨

#ICN2026 #InternationalCulturalNight #BlossomingCultures #DifferentRootsOneBloom #APU #CulturalDiversity #CelebrateCulture #OneStageManyCultures

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