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MoA Discussion: IPPTN–Vitrox Academy Forge Strategic Academic–Industry Partnership

PENANG, 5 April 2026 – On 3 April, the National Higher Education Research Institute (Institut Penyelidikan Pendidikan Tinggi Negara, IPPTN), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) held a discussion session with ViTrox Academy Sdn. Bhd. in relation to the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) established between both parties.

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Half a Century of Legacy: 
USM Kung Fu Club Still Going Strong with 46th Kung Fu Night on 10 May 2026

USM PENANG, 4 April 2026 – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), through the USM Kung Fu Club, will celebrate a historic milestone with the 46th Kung Fu Night, held in conjunction with the club’s 50th anniversary.

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USM SOCSC Academic Seminar Series 2/2026 Looks at the Global South’s Role in a Transitioning World Order

USM PENANG, 2 April 2026 – The School of Social Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) held its SocSc Academic Seminar Series 2/2026 today, focusing on current changes in global politics.

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Malaysia’s WFH Policy Shift Amid Global Energy Strain: A Contextual, Data-Driven Perspective

USM PENANG, 2 April 2026 – As global energy markets face growing uncertainty, two academical experts from Universiti Sains Malaysia’s School of Social Sciences have provided fresh insights into Malaysia’s new Work From Home (WFH) directive, framing it as part of a wider socio-economic adjustment.

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USM Records Significant Improvement in MyRA II 2025 (Internal Audit)

USM PENANG, 1 April 2026 – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) continues to strengthen its reputation as the nation’s leading research university by recording a significant improvement in the Malaysia Research Assessment (MyRA II) 2025 internal audit (IA) compared to the previous year.

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USM Student Secures “Special Mention” at MIFF Furniture Design Competition 2026 with Innovative Modular Concept

PENANG, 1 April 2026 – A student from the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) School of the Arts (SOTA) has achieved notable recognition on the international design stage, after receiving the “Special Mention” award at the MIFF Furniture Design Competition 2026, held in conjunction with the Malaysian International Furniture Fair in Kuala Lumpur recently.

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Good Night USM!

USM is committed to creating a campus environment that is more inclusive, accessible and supportive for all. ♿✨


From physical facilities to practical features that support daily movement and access, these efforts reflect the university’s continued commitment to ensuring that persons with disabilities can navigate campus life with greater ease, dignity and comfort.


Accessibility is not an extra. It matters.

USM’s School of Social Sciences recently hosted Academic Seminar Series 2/2026, bringing timely geopolitical questions into focus through a discussion on how the Global South is responding to shifts in the current world order.


Delivered by Professor Yves Tiberghien, Dean of the Taipei School of Economics and Political Science, National Tsing Hua University, the seminar explored “hedging” as a strategic approach taken by developing nations to navigate uncertainty, manage risk and preserve strategic autonomy amid major power competition.

Working from home is no longer just a temporary adjustment. In the face of growing global energy uncertainty, it is increasingly seen as a strategic response with wider economic and social implications.


Insights from two USM scholars highlight that this policy should be understood within a broader context involving productivity, digital readiness, workplace culture and national resilience.


When shaped by evidence and adapted to local realities, a more flexible work model can become part of the response to today’s evolving challenges.

Photo Highlights: Courtesy Visit of 

The Embassy of France to USM

USM is placed among the Top 10% of universities worldwide in the CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition 2025, based on publication output and citation-based indicators. 🌍


Out of 2,773 universities, this places USM in a strong global position — reflecting the university’s consistent research presence and growing visibility in the international academic landscape.


A result that speaks through numbers

Among Southeast Asia’s leading universities, USM stands at No. 3 in the CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition 2025.


A strong regional standing that reflects USM’s continued academic and research presence at scale.


Source: CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition 2025, Leiden University

USM is ranked No. 1 in Malaysia in the CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition 2025, reflecting the university’s strong standing in research-related performance at the national level.


Source: CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition 2025, Leiden University

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