UNIST and Gyeongsang National University Sign MOU... Let's Create a Southeast Region R&D Hub

Comprehensive Agreement on Academics, Research, Personnel, Administration, and Credits at UNIST Headquarters on the 4th at 11 AM

At 11 a.m. on the 4th, a business agreement signing ceremony between UNIST and Gyeongsang National University was held. The presidents and other representatives of both institutions are taking a commemorative photo.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST, President Lee Yong-hoon) has initiated exchanges in all fields including academic and convergence research with Gyeongsang National University (President Kwon Soon-ki).

UNIST plans to fully open its doors and promote comprehensive mutual cooperation in academics, research, and academic-administrative areas among major universities in the southeastern region to establish an R&D hub in the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam area.

On the 4th at 11 a.m., the two universities held an 'Academic Exchange Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony' in the large conference room on the 6th floor of the UNIST University Headquarters. During the ceremony, discussions were held on enhancing exchanges between the two institutions and comprehensive cooperation plans.

This agreement was made to establish a joint development direction based on the excellent human resources and academic information of both universities.

The two universities plan to join forces in various fields such as mutual exchange of faculty and staff, student exchanges with mutual credit recognition, joint research, and co-hosting academic conferences.

Kwon Soon-ki, President of Gyeongsang National University, said, “We are pleased to establish a cooperative relationship with UNIST, which has excellent research personnel and facilities,” and added, “We hope to create new innovative research through convergence research in fields where both universities have strengths, such as mechanical engineering and new materials.”

Lee Yong-hoon, President of UNIST, said, “The southeastern region, where manufacturing is concentrated, is the optimal place to transform into a smart industrial city in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” and added, “We will accelerate future science and technology innovation in the southeastern region through active cooperation with Gyeongsang National University.”

At the signing ceremony, UNIST was represented by President Lee Yong-hoon, Research Director Kim Jin-young, Director of External Cooperation Lee Myung-in, Dean of Students Yoon Sae-ra, Director of Administration Choi Young-do, and Director of Research Support Shin Tae-joo.

Gyeongsang National University was represented by President Kwon Soon-ki, Vice President for Research Jung Woo-geon, Dean of Students Ahn Mi-jung, Secretary General Choi Sung-yoo, Director of Research Kang Sang-soo, and Director of Admissions Lee Kwang-ho.

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