16 May 2026 – The spirit of teamwork, sportsmanship, and companionship came alive at the Chemical Engineering Interaction Carnival 2026 (KIKeK2026), an annual sporting event jointly organised by the Chemical Engineering Students Society (CheSS) and the School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

5 May 2026 - Two final-year Chemical Engineering students from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Ahmad Fikri Ahmad Faiz and Khairul Syahmi Khairul Muzamir, together with three of their friends, took on the challenge to conquer Malaysia’s highest peak; Mount Kinabalu. The team also consisted of Akmal Zahiruddin Shahrul Alimi, Mohamad Afif Zahin Azmi, and Muhamad Amin Mohamad Zuki.

29 April 2026 – The School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) successfully organised an engaging alumni forum entitled “Beyond The Scroll: Preparing the Next Generation of Chemical Engineers”, bringing together students and industry professionals for an insightful exchange on career readiness and professional development.

20 April 2026 – The School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) successfully conducted a Service Learning Malaysia – University for Society (SULAM) initiative under the course EKC309 Project Management (Phase 1), in collaboration with Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dato’ Haji Hussein, Selama, Perak.