# Chemical Engineering Department Newsletter
**Source**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Academic/Faculty-of-Engineering/Faculties/Department-of-Chemical-Engineering/Newsletter.aspx
**Parent**: https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/Bachelor-of-Chemical-Engineering-with-Honours.aspx
CHE Department
CEE UTP | News & Highlights
### [3rd HSE Open Day Marks Historic Participation and Strengthens Academic–Industry Safety Integration](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Academic/Faculty-of-Engineering/Faculties/Department-of-Chemical-Engineering/Newsletter/HSE-Open-Day-Achieves-Historic-Milestone-with-Record-Student-Participation.aspx)
16 February 2026
The Department of Chemical Engineering, UTP successfully hosted the 3rd HSE Open Day in January 2026—an important academic–industry platform dedicated to reinforcing the role of HSE as a fundamental pillar of engineering education and professional practice.
### [UTP Formalises Strategic Partnership with GEXCON to advance Process Safety Education and Research](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Academic/Faculty-of-Engineering/Faculties/Department-of-Chemical-Engineering/Newsletter/news7.aspx)
20 January 2026
The Department of Chemical Engineering, UTP formalised a strategic partnership with GEXCON via a virtual MoU signing, strengthening collaboration in process safety education, industry-grade training, and joint research.
### [Historic First for UPER–UTP Dual Degree Programme](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Academic/Faculty-of-Engineering/Faculties/Department-of-Chemical-Engineering/Newsletter/news1.aspx)
25 October 2025
The Department of Chemical Engineering, UTP celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of the UPER–UTP Dual Degree Programme, marking a key milestone in its international collaboration with Universitas Pertamina.
### [HSE Open Day 2025: Strengthening Safety Awareness Through Industry Engagement](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Academic/Faculty-of-Engineering/Faculties/Department-of-Chemical-Engineering/Newsletter/news2.aspx)
17 September 2025
HSE Open Day 2025 provided first-year HSE students with early exposure to real industrial accident cases through hands-on HIRARC activities and poster presentations.
### [Chemical Engineering Students Excel at NREC 2025](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Academic/Faculty-of-Engineering/Faculties/Department-of-Chemical-Engineering/Newsletter/news3.aspx)
9 October 2025
Chemical Engineering students UTP excelled at NREC 2025, securing both Champion and First Runner-up positions during the final pitching session.
### [ChemRookies 2025 is back!](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Academic/Faculty-of-Engineering/Faculties/Department-of-Chemical-Engineering/Newsletter/news4.aspx)
17 September 2025
ChemRookies 2025 welcomed the new intake of first-year Chemical Engineering students through engaging ice-breaking activities and team challenges.
### [Malam Seribu Kenangan ChE 2024 at KL](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Academic/Faculty-of-Engineering/Faculties/Department-of-Chemical-Engineering/Newsletter/grandalumnidinner.aspx)
22 November 2024
Over 100 participants joined an evening of nostalgia and appreciation at Impiana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, honoring shared memories across generations of CHE.
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## NEWS
[Japanese Society of Chemical Engineers Honours UTP’s Dr Norwahyu Jusoh](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-Latest-Detail.aspx?news=466)
[UTP and New Energy Centre Lead Innovation in Microalgae Biomass Development](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/The-Latest-Detail.aspx?news=444)\
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