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.

June 2025, as part of his ongoing commitment to strengthening strategic alignment across the university’s academic entities. The engagement session, held at 11:00 a.m., brought together academic staff, along with representatives from the administrative and technical teams, in a focused dialogue aimed at enhancing the School’s academic excellence and global visibility.