Kyungnam University to Hold Glocal University Implementation Plan and Joint Cooperation Declaration Ceremony on the 17th

'Changwon National Industrial Complex: The Hub of Digital Transformation'
University Innovation and Challenges for Regional Co-Growth

Kyungnam University will hold the "Kyungnam University Glocal University Implementation Plan and Joint Cooperation Declaration Ceremony" at 2 p.m. on the 4th floor, Simyeon Hall, Hanma Future Center on the 17th. The event will announce the university's core glocal vision, capabilities, and commitment toward the future to realize the digital transformation of the Changwon National Industrial Complex.

On April 16, Kyungnam University was selected as a preliminary designated university after submitting an innovation proposal centered on the "Digital Transformation of Changwon National Industrial Complex" in the "2024 Glocal University Preliminary Designation Evaluation" announced by the Ministry of Education and the Glocal University Committee.

As a "hub for regional digital transformation," the university is focusing on nurturing digital convergence talent, building a local digital ecosystem, and fostering joint development among industry, academia, and research institutes. These efforts are aimed at realizing the digital transformation of the Changwon National Industrial Complex, strengthening cooperation with local companies and institutions, and ensuring thorough university innovation for final project selection.

The declaration ceremony will be attended by over 400 key internal and external guests, including President Park Jaekyu, students, faculty, alumni, the Hanma family, as well as representatives from Gyeongsangnam-do, Changwon Special City, local innovation agencies, and AI and DX-related industries, all of whom play pivotal roles in regional development.

The event will proceed in the following order: a report on "Progress and Implementation Plan for Glocal University Promotion" by Director of Planning and Coordination Choi Seonwook; the joint cooperation declaration; and a ceremony wishing for final selection as a Glocal University. In the second part, an information session will be held for all faculty and staff on the establishment and preparation of the RISE (Regional Innovation-centered University Support System) project, hosted by the Ulsan-Gyeongnam Regional Innovation Platform Smart Manufacturing ICT Project Group.

President Park Jaekyu stated, "For the past 50 years, Kyungnam University has played a pivotal role in Korea's manufacturing industry, and we are now promoting the Glocal University 30 project with a focus on securing future growth engines for the Changwon National Industrial Complex and the 'digital transformation' of Gyeongnam's core manufacturing industry." He added, "By emphasizing openness, shared cooperation, nurturing digital convergence talent, and fostering global small and strong enterprises, we are striving for mutual growth between the university and the region. We ask for your strong support and encouragement for Kyungnam University's bold innovation, challenges, and final selection."

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