9 June 2026 – The School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), welcomed a delegation of researchers from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) and Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia, for a research visit aimed at strengthening academic partnerships and exploring new opportunities for collaborative research.
22 May 2026 – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) continued to strengthen its industry engagement initiatives as students from four engineering disciplines successfully secured employment opportunities with INV New Material Technology (M) Sdn. Bhd., a rapidly growing lithium-based battery manufacturing company located in Bertam, Penang.
20 May 2026 – The School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) actively participated in the Secondary School STEM Enculturation 2026 Programme organised by Sekolah Menengah (A) Syeikh Abdullah Fahim, reaffirming its commitment to promoting science and engineering education among younger generations.
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.