Past Programs
2023
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| Jan 27, 2023 to Mar 3, 2023 Friday 5-6:30pm Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) Throughout the synchronous virtual sessions, students will gain global skills and understanding that will help prepare them to be leaders in a global world. Sessions will be facilitated by UC Davis Global Affairs staff and they will be interactive, with discussions, activities, and reflections. Because participation will be limited to a small number of students (30-40) from across the APRU network, students will be able to make connections across the Asia-Pacific region and engage meaningfully with their peers. We welcome a range of majors and backgrounds as these global skills are important regardless of your future career path.
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| Open to all students from APRU member universities. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis, although we will also ensure that there is a balance of participants from different APRU institutions. Additionally, if you are selected, you must commit to attending all five synchronous online sessions in the series. The application deadline is 21 November 2022. |
| Feb 16, 2023 I 6-7:30pm Beijing Time (UTC+8) In this talk, Professor Jian Wang will give the participants a brief introduction to China's economic reforms in the last 40 years, its current challenges and future directions. About the speaker Jian Wang is a professor of economics at the School of Management and Economics of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Before joining CUHKSZ, Professor Jian Wang was a senior research economist and advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. His primary research interests include international finance, monetary economics, international trade and behavioral finance/economics. He has worked on the topics such as optimal exchange rate policy, the exchange rate pass-through, the exchange rate determination and international transmission of shocks. His articles have appeared in publications such as Journal of International Economics, Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, Journal of Development Economics, Journal of International Money and Finance, and the Federal Reserve's official publications. Professor Jian Wang's research has been reported in media such as the Wall Street Journal, VoxEU and Dow Jones. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested participants are suggested to register in advance. |
2022
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| Dec, 2021 to Mar 31, 2022 Are you ready to be a SUSTAINABILITY FUTURIST? We are looking for students who are passionate about sustainability to run social media campaigns to promote sustainability across countries and cultures. This project is working towards achieving the following Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs):
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| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested students from APRU member universities should register by 15 November. |
| Clean Energy Technical Session Jan 11, 2022 I 5:15-7:20pm Malaysia Time (UTC+8) Topic & Speakers Sustainable Energy Landscape in Malaysia Mr. Ibrahim Ariffin Director (Energy Analyst), Strategic Planning Division Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA Malaysia) Sustainable Eco-System via Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Ts. Dr. Sathiabama T Thirugnana Director, UTM Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Sustainable & Renewable Energy for Commercial Sectors Dr. Arshad Salema Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia |
| Climate Action Technical Session Jan 11, 2022 I 7:35-8:40pm Malaysia Time (UTC+8) Topic & Speakers The Inevitable Tussle between Mankind & Nature for Coastal Space: A Malaysian Land Reclamation Story Dr. Chee Su Yin Senior Lecturer, Centre for Marine and Coastal Studies (CEMACS), Universiti Sains Malaysia Use of Mathematics in Combat against Climate Change Dr. Viknesh Andiappan Murugappan Assistant Professor, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia |
| Sustainable Cities & Communities Technical Session Jan 12, 2022 I 5:15-6:35pm Malaysia Time (UTC+8) Topic & Speakers Low Carbon Cities: Accelerating Towards a Low Carbon Future Ms. Norhasliza binti Mohd Mokhtar Senior Director, Cities & Industry Division, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) Cities of the Future Dr. Susilawati Lecturer, School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia |
| Open to all students from APRU member universities. Students are advised to use their university email to register for the talk. |
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| Jan 14, 2022 to Feb 25, 2022 Friday 5-6:30pm Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) Throughout the synchronous virtual sessions, students will gain global skills and understanding that will help prepare them to be leaders in a global world. Sessions will be facilitated by UC Davis Global Affairs staff and they will be interactive, with discussions, activities, and reflections. Because participation will be limited to a small number of students (30-40) from across the APRU network, students will be able to make connections across the Asia-Pacific region and engage meaningfully with their peers. We welcome a range of majors and backgrounds as these global skills are important regardless of your future career path.
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| Open to all students from APRU member universities. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis, although we will also ensure that there is a balance of participants from different APRU institutions. Additionally, if you are selected, you must commit to attending all five synchronous online sessions in the series. The application deadline is 22 November 2021. |
| Feb 17 to Mar 1, 2022 I 3-6pm Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) The Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP) 2022 is an eight-day program for international students and Keio students to learn about Japan through collaboration. By joining discussions and giving presentations on their cultures and societies, students will also have chances to rediscover their own countries from an outside perspective. |
| Participation is free of charge for students from APRU member universities. The application deadline is 1 November, 9am Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Accepted students are expected to attend all the lectures and activities scheduled during the program. |
| Feb 19, 2022 I 9am-12pm Bangkok Time (UTC+7) Join Chulalongkorn University at an interactive session on how to face the ‘unknown’. Learn about tips to enhance mental health and well-being during COVID-19. Sign up for the session and connect with fellow students in Thailand! |
| Open to all students from APRU member universities. Students are advised to use their university email to register for the activity. Interested students should register by 14 February. |
| Feb 24, 2022 I 11am-12nn Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) The global influence of Hong Kong movies is immense. Dubbed “Hollywood of the East”, Hong Kong has been a leading force in the global cinematic arena. Our futuristic cityscape and vibrant street scenes are backdrops of countless local productions and have also made their way into numerous Hollywood blockbusters. Many of us grew up with films made or shot here in Hong Kong. This interactive virtual tour with The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will bring you on a journey to explore the different facets of Hong Kong cinema. Our movie lover guide will show you the shooting locations of several cinematic classics and tell you the stories behind. You will also get to learn more about the city's movie stars, directors and the unsung heroes involved in movie production. Whether you are a fan of crime thrillers, a follower of Kung Fu flicks, or just want to learn more about the city's history and culture through the lens of films, join us at this virtual tour from the comfort of your home via Zoom. |
| All APRU students are welcome. Register on or before Feb 22 12noon (UTC+08)! |
| Black Liberation and Pedagogies Feb 16, 2022 I 4pm Pacific Time (UTC-8) In the first of the five events of the series, leading anti-racism scholars and community leaders will join us and discuss the contemporary challenges to Black liberation, promising practices and pedagogies in overcoming anti-Black racism, and how we can carry forward the legacy of John R. Lewis in the ongoing struggle for racial justice. Speakers: Savannah Shange, David H. Anthony III, Cat Brooks, Andrea del Carmen Vázquez Register Here |
| Solidarities for Justice Mar 2, 2022 I 4pm Pacific Time (UTC-8) In this event, we take inspiration from the concept of transcommunality and talk about how social justice efforts necessitate solidarities of multiple kinds — across race, ethnicity, class, gender, geography, etc. — based on a shared humanity. We explore what kinds of transformations are possible when we co-envision a more socially just, peaceful and interdependent world. Speakers: John Brown Childs, Steve McKay, Christine Hong, Sylvanna M. Falcón, Daniel "Nane" Alejandrez, Chisato Hughes Register Here |
| Social Movements for a Just Society Mar 30, 2022 I 4pm Pacific Time (UTC-7) “A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few. Ignoring these cries and failing to respond to this movement is simply not an option — for peace cannot exist where justice is not served.” — John Lewis said of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Speakers: Veronica Terriquez, Hiroshi Fukurai, Elizabeth Beaumont, Rekia Gin Jibrin Register Here |
| Pathways to Thriving Communities Apr 6, 2022 I 4pm Pacific Time (UTC-7) “These young people are saying we all have a right to know what is in the air we breathe, in the water we drink, and the food we eat. It is our responsibility to leave this planet cleaner and greener. That must be our legacy.” ― John Lewis Speakers: Alicia Riley, Nancy N. Chen, James Doucet-Battle, Cristina Gamboa Register Here |
| Students as Agents of Transformative Change Apr 13, 2022 I 4pm Pacific Time (UTC-7) “Every generation leaves behind a legacy. What that legacy will be is determined by the people of that generation. What legacy do you want to leave behind?” ― John Lewis, Across That Bridge: A Vision for Change and the Future of America Speakers: Xavier Livermon, Student Speakers TBD Register Here |
| Open to all students from APRU member universities. Students are advised to use their university email to register for the activity. |
| Mar 17, 2022 I 7pm-8:45pm Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) HKUST Spark Global, a student-led initiative at HKUST, is hosting three sessions of destination themed virtual gatherings featuring different regions – North America, Asia & Oceania and Europe. In North America session, we will explore various college norms, popular sports, and traditional festivals in both Hong Kong and North America. Students from around the world are welcome to join the session and know more about Hong Kong and/or North America, and socialize with each other through mingling sessions and interactive games. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested students should register by 16 March. |
| Mar 21, 2022 I 7pm-8:45pm Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) HKUST Spark Global, a student-led initiative at HKUST, is hosting three sessions of destination themed virtual gatherings featuring different regions – North America, Asia & Oceania and Europe. In the session, we will appreciate the culture of Asia and Oceania through the lens of food. It would be fun to discover one’s culture through the local food ingredients and the history of food. Students from around the world are welcome to join the session and know more about Hong Kong and/or Aisa & Oceania, and socialize with each other through mingling sessions and interactive games. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested students should register by 27 March. |
| Mar 31, 2022 I 7pm-8:45pm Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) HKUST Spark Global, a student-led initiative at HKUST, is hosting three sessions of destination themed virtual gatherings featuring different regions – North America, Asia & Oceania and Europe. In the session, we will understand this culturally diverse continent through stunning attractions and astonishing architecture and buildings. Students from around the world are welcome to join the session and know more about Hong Kong and/or Europe, and socialize with each other through mingling sessions and interactive games. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested students should register by 27 March. |
| Apr 22, 2022 I 9am Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) Is looking for love online as promising as it is advertised? In this Master Class, we will uncover the secrets of online dating with tips and tricks for you to avoid scams and mishaps, and (hopefully) leads you onto a successful path of love. Speaker: Prof. Lik Sam CHAN Professor Chan is an Assistant Professor at the CUHK School of Journalism and Communication. He has been researching online dating and hookup cultures since 2013. His research areas include motivations behind dating app use, gender and queer politics embedded in dating app cultures, and, more recently, political expression in online dating. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. |
| May 6, 2022 I 4pm Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) While modern medicine emphasizes on the treatment of existing symptoms, Chinese Medicine has its central idea focused on "nurturing health" with a holistic approach. At this Master Class, you will learn simple and easy-to-follow ways to nurture your health with Chinese Medicine principles. Speaker: Dr. Eun-hae HA Dr. Ha is an Assistant Lecturer at the CUHK School of Chinese Medicine. She graduated from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine majoring in Chinese Medicine and went on to receive her Master and PhD degrees there in Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Her teaching foci are undergraduate courses in acupuncture and moxibustion, as well as the meridian system. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. |
| May 13, 2022 I 9am Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) You must have already improved your cooking skills when you can't dine out. Want to try something different? At this Master Class, our nutritional expert will teach you how to cook a healthy and delicious Chinese dish. Get your ingredients ready and cook with us! Speaker: Ms. Daisy SIN Ms. Sin is a Dietitian at the CUHK Centre for Nutritional Studies. The Centre conducts research in nutrition, and promotes awareness of the importance of nutrition among health care workers and the public through engagement on mass and social media. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. |
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| Jun 3, 2022 to Jun 17, 2022 12:20-1:15pm Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) You don’t have to speak the target language fluently, just come along and enjoy chatting with other people from various backgrounds about their countries and cultures. It’s a great way to make new friends from around the world!
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| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested students should register by 31 May. |
| Jul 16, 2022 I 1-2pm Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) ‘Owarai’ is a general term for modern Japanese comedy acts. In this event, students will perform their original ‘manzai’ (double act comedy / stand-up comedy) that they have worked on throughout the spring semester. 16 hilarious performances will be performed in just an hour. Subtitles will be provided. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested students should register by 15 July. |
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| 25 to 29 Jul, 2022 The 2022 Summer Program on Big Data and Business Analytics is offered by the School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT SoM), which is one of the four earliest management schools in China. Renowned senior scholars and industry professionals of information system and related areas will be invited as lecturers sharing the research methodologies and cutting-edge topics of big data and business analytics. This program aims to provide young scholars and students with the opportunity to learn from the first-tier scholars in this area and gain research expertise systematically. The participants will receive a program certificate upon successful completion of this program. The program will be conducted in English. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested students should register by sending an email to [email protected] including information such as Name, Affiliation, Major, Current Degree, Email and Language Preference by 20 July. |
| Jul 21, 2022 I 3-5pm Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) The workshop aims to equip you with the skills to effectively communicate your research to different types of audience. You will learn how to capture readers’ interest in academic writing and deliver dynamic and engaging scientific presentations. Publication ethics and procedures will also be introduced. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. |
| Jul 26, 2022 I 3-4:15pm Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) Have you ever thought about translating your innovative ideas into action and starting your own business? In this webinar, three CUHK alumni entrepreneurs will share their career ambitions and how they have coped with different challenges in establishing their start-ups. Join us and get ready to embark on your entrepreneurial journey! |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. |
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| 1 to 14 Aug, 2022 Join HIT International Summer School 2022 and explore six themes in STEM during the summer. Lectures and activities are tailored for each of the following theme,
The program will be conducted in English. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested students should send a completed the application form to [email protected] by 20 July. |
| Aug 2, 2022 I 4-4:45pm Hong Kong Time (UTC+8) The emergence of big data has created tremendous opportunities for social sciences to address fundamental questions about society and human behaviour on a large scale. Computational Social Science fills this role by focusing on the use of large-scale behavioural, network and demographic data and computational analytics to understand complex social phenomena that were difficult to study using traditional social science methods. The workshop will give an introduction of this growing field, its application and significance in various disciplines. Students will learn how to apply this useful technique and make the most out of their research and develop solutions for real-world problems. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. |
| Sep 23, 2022 I 4-5:30pm Beijing Time (UTC+8) China is one of the biggest countries in the world. More and more foreigners are traveling, learning, and working in China. But how much do you know about Chinese history and culture? In this talk, we will give a basic introduction to Chinese history and culture, and try to find answers to those questions. Why can China be regarded as one of the four ancient civilizations? Why is China town called Tangrenjie 唐人街? Who is Confucius and what does Confucianism? How did China interact with the other parts of the world and transform from an ancient country into a modern nation? We hope this talk will help your understanding on China and enrich your experience in China. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested participants are suggested to register in advance. |
| Sep 30, 2022 I 7:30-9pm Beijing Time (UTC+8) New Time! Since its adoption of the “reform and opening-up” policy in the late 1970s, China has experienced enormous changes and made numerous great achievements which attract worldwide attention. As one of the key growth engines of Chinese economy, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), formerly called the Pearl River Delta, has been playing a critical role in exploring, experimenting and promoting the country’s socio-economic development over the years. First, this talk will briefly introduce the geographical settings and characteristics of China, as well as the distribution of population, resources and economic activities which highly depends on the geography, illustrating the great importance of eastern coastal region, especially the Pearl River Delta and the Yangtze River Delta, in the development of Chinese economy. Second, in the context of the development path of the People’s Republic of China over the past seven decades, the talk will review, summarize and discuss how the GBA has transformed from the traditional farm land to the internationally renowned “world factory” and then become the “Silicon Delta” nowadays through Industrial upgrading and economic transformation. Over the past four decades, as an unprecedented miracle of urban development in human history, Shenzhen has been playing a unique and leading role in the rapid socio-economic development of GBA, becoming a world-class city of innovation and hub of high-end manufacturing. Finally, with reference to the national development strategy and the outline development plan of the GBA, we will discuss the grand prospects and promising future of the region’s sustainable development from social, economic and environmental perspectives. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested participants are suggested to register in advance. |
| Oct 14, 2022 I 7:30-9pm Beijing Time (UTC+8) New Time! An introduction to the art and culture of Chinese calligraphy from the perspective of its major scripts. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested participants are suggested to register in advance. |
| Nov 18, 2022 I 7-8:30pm Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) Story Circles are small group conversations and guided reflections designed to facilitate conversations between people of different cultural backgrounds to bridge cultures. There will be question prompts to guide our conversations to help foster connection and understanding in small groups and the opportunity to reflect on our intercultural learning in the larger group. Participation is "challenge by choice" — you may choose to listen and not share a story, if you prefer. Facilitators: Lisa Swaim, Director of Global Programming at UC Santa Cruz Andy Ng, Global Programming Coordinator at UC Santa Cruz |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested participants are suggested to register via the online form or the Zoom link in advance. |
| Entry Deadline I Nov 13, 2022 Video Submission Deadline I Nov 16, 2022 Awards Ceremony & Student Forum I Dec 16, 2022 Launched in 2021, this year the video contest is coming back with many more awesome prizes! All students at Osaka University’s partner universities worldwide, including APRU universities, are invited to join and actively participate in this contest.If you are interested in
Join the video contest and stand a chance to win the Grand Prize at 100,000JPY! A certificate will be issued for all entries. Individual or group entry are both welcome. Let’s act proactively to achieve the SDGs—together, we can construct a better future! For more information, please visit the contest website. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested participants should register their interests to submit an entry by 13 November. |
| Dec 16, 2022 I 4-6pm Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) The event aims to bring together the students who participated in the SDGs Virtual Exchange since August as well as the video contestants and other students interested in promoting sustainable development, creating videos, or meeting students from other countries. Prof. Dr. Andrej Zwitter, Dean of Campus Fryslân from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, will deliver the keynote speech on SDGs and onwards. In addition to announcing the contest winners, a discussion session with the 14 best video producers will also be held. Join the event and explore SDGs with other international students. |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested participants are suggested to register by 15 December. |
| Dec 21, 2022 I 6:30-7:30pm Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) What is Manzai?Manzai is a traditional form of Japanese stand-up comedy. Two or three comedians exchange joke-filled conversations at high speed. It is representative of Owarai (comedy), and is rising as a new icon of Japanese pop culture. In this event, international and domestic students at Tohoku University will perform seven hilarious Manzai with subtitles provided. Don’t miss it if you want to enjoy a good laugh, deepen your understanding of Japanese popular culture and make Japanese friends! |
| All students from APRU member universities are welcome. Interested participants are suggested to register by 12noon, 21 December. If you have trouble accessing the registration form, please contact us by email. |