Dankook University Selected as "Outstanding" in Advanced Sector Innovative Convergence University Initiative

Recognized as Top Consortiums in Biohealth and Next-Generation Display Fields

Dankook University announced on May 9 that it has been selected as an "outstanding" consortium in both the Biohealth and Next-Generation Display fields under the Ministry of Education's "Advanced Sector Innovative Convergence University" initiative.

This project was established to foster customized talent in advanced industrial sectors. In this year's evaluation, Dankook University was the only institution among 18 consortia nationwide to receive the highest rating in two fields simultaneously.

As a result, the Dankook University Biohealth Consortium will receive a total of 12.55 billion KRW in government funding, while the Next-Generation Display Consortium will receive 11.5 billion KRW.

The Biohealth Innovative Convergence University project includes seven participating universities?such as Dankook University, Daejeon University, Dong-Eui University, and Sangmyung University. It was recognized for its educational innovation, including the establishment of the nation's first "ONE-Bio Integrated Platform" that connects undergraduate, curricular, and extracurricular programs, and the development of 794 interdisciplinary courses. As a result, it has been selected as an outstanding consortium for four consecutive years.

Launched in 2024, the first year of the Next-Generation Display Consortium, Dankook University leads the group with Kyung Hee University, Hanseo University, Hoseo University, Chungbuk Health & Science University, and Chungcheongnam-do Province as participants. The consortium was highly evaluated for its active operation of both curricular and extracurricular programs in a short period, based on the "NEXT-U" educational model that reflects industry needs.

President Ahn Sooncheol stated, "This evaluation is the result of our investment in education to nurture convergence-type talent who will lead advanced industries," and added, "We will continue to focus on fostering advanced sector education based on our campus specialization strategy."

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