Gyeongsang National University Selected for 'Regional Innovation Project' Based on Local Government Cooperation

Innovating University Education and Cultivating Regionally Customized Talent through 'USG Gongyu University'

Gwon Soon-gi, President of Gyeongsang National University, announced on the 16th at the Gyeongnam Provincial Government briefing room that they have been finally selected for the 'Local Government-University Cooperation-Based Regional Innovation Project.' (Photo by Gyeongsang National University)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Woo-kwon] On the 16th, Gyeongsang National University announced that it has been selected for the Ministry of Education-led 'Local Government-University Cooperation-Based Regional Innovation Project' and will serve as the lead university to drive educational innovation.

The Ministry of Education explained, "As a result of the project selection, 14 non-metropolitan cities and provinces formed 10 platforms to apply, and the regional innovation platforms of Gyeongnam, Chungbuk, and Gwangju-Jeonnam were finally selected," adding, "This project is a core initiative to increase regional settlement rates through the formation of cooperative relationships among local universities and talent development."

Gyeongnam formed a platform consisting of 49 regional innovation organizations across 17 cities and counties, selecting three core areas: 'Manufacturing Engineering,' 'Manufacturing ICT,' and 'Smart Community.'

In particular, the Ministry of Education stated, "Through a consultation process within the Gyeongnam region, a shared university 'USG model' was developed, which maximizes collaboration efforts among local governments, universities, and industries, and is recognized as an innovative attempt to secure the competitiveness of local universities."

The total project budget is 44.8 billion KRW (30 billion KRW from the national government, 12.8 billion KRW from the provincial government, and 2 billion KRW from the education office), and it plans to carry out university education system reforms, talent development, and technology development tailored to regional demands in the three selected core areas.

To support the Gyeongnam Regional Innovation Platform, an operational organization called the 'Regional Cooperation Committee,' co-chaired by the President of Gyeongsang National University and the Governor of Gyeongnam Province, will perform deliberation and resolution duties.

Additionally, three central universities will lead innovation by field. Gyeongsang National University, as the lead university, will oversee the University Education Innovation Headquarters and serve as the central university for the 'Smart Community' core area; Changwon National University will take charge of 'Smart Manufacturing Engineering,' and Gyeongnam National University will handle 'Smart Manufacturing ICT.'

President Kwon Soon-ki of Gyeongsang National University said, "Taking this project selection as an opportunity, we will fulfill our role and responsibility as the lead university by establishing an excellent regional innovation platform model nationwide as a national flagship university."

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