Over the years many Malaysians have graduated from Newcastle University, and today there is an active Malaysian Society at the Newcastle, UK campus. The Society provides a social cultural focus for Malaysian students.
Every year, the Society produces a Malaysian Night, which, is 'filled with the passion and spirit of the unique Malaysian culture'. In 2009, Newcastle University Malaysian Society was awarded the NCL+ award for 'Best Society of the Year'. Many members of the Society return home on graduation to join the thriving Malaysian Alumni Association.
With nearly 50 Malaysian nationals enrolled currently on its UK undergraduate medical programme, Newcastle remains one of the most popular UK destinations for Malaysian medical students studying abroad.