Seven students from the Faculty of Art and Design (FAD), Southern University College, under the guidance of lecturer Ms. Chuan Sie Pei have won seven major awards at the
“Emperor Yan Shennong Cultural & Creative Design Competition (International Theme Contest)”, organized by the Cross-Strait Exchange Promotion Association of Hunan Province, China.
As the only overseas institution from Malaysia to win awards, Southern University College once again demonstrates its creative excellence on the international stage and brings pride to the nation!The award-winning works combine artificial intelligence technology with digital image creation, reinterpreting the “Spirit of Shennong” through modern visual storytelling — showcasing a unique blend of art, culture, and technology.
Highlight Moments:On October 26, 2025, the Dean and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design accompanied the student team to attend the award ceremony and the Cross-Strait Emperor Yan Shennong Cultural Exchange Conference.
The winning team from Southern University College was also interviewed by several major Chinese media outlets, where they shared insights into Malaysia’s creative design education and its achievements with earning widespread acclaim!
Meanwhile, three students departed for Changsha on October 21 for an eight-day, fully sponsored cultural and creative exchange program.
Furthermore, the team was invited to attend the 2025 (Yisi Year) Cross-Strait Emperor Yan Mausoleum Worship Ceremony held in Yanling County, Zhuzhou City, Hunan Province, joining over 500 representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Southern University College was the only invited institution from Malaysia, making this a truly meaningful honor! 
This international recognition not only highlights the outstanding strength of Southern University College’s Faculty of Art and Design but also further promotes cultural, educational, and creative collaboration between Malaysia and China!
【好消息｜南方大学学院闪耀国际舞台】
南方大学学院艺术与设计学院荣获由中国湖南省海峡两岸交流促进会主办的
「炎帝神农文化创意设计大赛（国际主题竞赛）」** 七项大奖南方大学学院作为马来西亚唯一获奖的海外院校，在国际创意舞台上再创辉煌，为校争光！得奖作品融合了人工智能技术与数码影像创作，以现代视觉叙事重新诠释“神农精神”，展现出艺术、文化与科技交织的独特魅力。
得奖学生名单：李恩熙（一等獎）
戴妏莹（二等獎）
雷欣容（二等獎）
江宏坤（三等獎）
陈治宪（三等獎）
林秋含（三等獎）
黄成正（三等獎）
亮点时刻：在2025年10月26日，艺术与设计学院院长赵佩娟助理教授及副院长王依琳高级讲师陪同学生团队，出席于湖南省张家界举办的颁奖典礼及海峡两岸炎帝神农文化交流大会。
南方大学学院得奖团队在典礼上接受了中国多家媒体专访，分享了马来西亚创意设计教育的成果与理念，广受好评！同时，三位同学分别是戴雯莹、江宏坤及黄成正已于10月21日启程前往长沙，展开为期八天、全额赞助的文化与创意交流之旅。此外，团队更获邀出席在湖南省株洲市炎陵县炎帝陵举行的2025（乙巳）年海峡两岸炎帝陵拜谒仪式，与海峡两岸逾500位代表共同参与。我方亦是马来西亚唯一受邀单位，意义非凡！这一国际荣誉不仅展现了南方大学学院艺术与设计的卓越实力，更进一步推动了马中两地的文化、教育与创意交流合作！
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