Pukyong National University Hosts '100th Anniversary' Asian University International Forum

Invited Lectures by Presidents of Six Prestigious Universities from Five Asian Countries

Pukyong National University (President Jang Youngsoo) hosted the "Asia University International Forum" on the 22nd, inviting presidents from six universities across five Asian countries to deliver lectures in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

Starting at 10 a.m. in the main conference room on the second floor of the university headquarters, Pukyong National University held the forum under the theme "Beyond the Ivory Tower - The Role of Asian Universities in Responding to New Societal Changes."

This event, organized to discuss and exchange ideas on the future direction of universities and higher education in Asian countries, featured lectures by the presidents of six universities from five countries: Pukyong National University, Hokkaido University and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (Japan), Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (Vietnam), Kasetsart University (Thailand), and Bogor Agricultural University (Indonesia).

The Asia University International Forum held at the National Pukyong University on the 22nd.

Jang Youngsoo, President of Pukyong National University, presented on "The Regional Co-Growth Model of Pukyong National University." Kiyohiro Houkin, President of Hokkaido University, spoke on "The Role of Universities in a New Era," and Arif Satria, President of Bogor Agricultural University, delivered a lecture on "The Role of Universities in Promoting Sustainability and Social Change - Lessons Learned at IPB University."

Additionally, Mai Thanh Phong, President of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, presented "Internationalization of Higher Education in Ho Chi Minh City - Implementation Experience at HCMUT." Cholrak Watcharinra, President of Kasetsart University, discussed "Kasetsart University's Preparation to Support a Healthy Aging Society in Thailand," and Toshio Iseki, President of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, spoke on "TUMSAT's Efforts to Respond to Social Change."

Following the keynote lectures and discussions, Pukyong National University further strengthened international exchange and cooperation through campus tours and international cooperation networking events.

President Jang Youngsoo stated, "To mark the 100th anniversary of our founding, we organized this forum to reflect together on the future direction of Asian universities and higher education, and to expand international cooperation. I expect this to be an opportunity for in-depth discussion on what roles universities should play in the development and application of technology for a new era, and how universities can achieve co-growth with local communities amid rapidly changing social structures."

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