16 October 2025 – The School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was honoured to welcome a delegation from Huaqiao University (HQU), China, in a visit aimed at strengthening academic and research collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in the areas of low-carbon technologies and high-value biomass utilisation.

October 2025 – The School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) welcomed a fresh intake of students for the 2025/2026 academic session, with a total of 109 new candidates, including two international students, officially registering at the School today.

29 July 2025 – Innovate New Materials Technology (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (INV), a Shenzhen-based advanced materials company, has taken a significant step in building its Malaysian workforce by recruiting fresh engineering graduates from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) to join its newly completed billion-ringgit facility at Bertam Technology Park, Kepala Batas, Penang.

1 July 2025, The Setia SPICE Arena in Penang was the stage for a proud moment as Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) held its annual University Appreciation Ceremony on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony celebrated the outstanding contributions of USM staff members, including several from the School of Chemical Engineering, who were recognised for their excellence in service and long-standing dedication to the university.