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Ajou University ranked 11th for the second straight year in the 2019 Joongang Ilbo University Evaluation, leading in Business Startup Education.Joongang Ilbo University Evaluation, which was released on November 16th, assessed fifty-six four-year universities with at least four colleges from among the humanities, social sciences, engineering, natural sciences, medicine, and the arts and physical education.The University recorded a consistently strong performance across the evaluation criteria.In particular, it took first place among all universities in Business Startup Education thanks to its extensive programs including 'Business Startup Track' and innovative curriculum that allows students to understand everything about starting their own business from theory to on-site experience.Paran Semester, an activity-based innovative education program, also contributed to motivating students to start businesses. Ajou launched the program in 2016 for the first time among domestic universities to provide students with opportunities to accomplish their own goals, inducing them to design and carry out tasks and receive credits based on the results.The University also performed well in student participation in on-site internships (4th place), the diversity of foreign students (4th), and retained employment (12th). In the Faculty Research category, Ajou ranked 11th in technology transfer income per member, which points to improved research capabilities and active industry-academia cooperation.The University’s strong performance in Retained Employment is because its experiment-oriented education produced qualified talents for related businesses.For example, the University installed clean rooms for semiconductor manufacturing on campus and sought to provide necessary talents to the companies in the neighboring industrial complexes in Pangyo, etc. Through these efforts, the University raised the employment rate of its graduates and student satisfaction also climbed because they had extensive experience in their work in advance. Joongang Ilbo University Ranking 1. Seoul National University16. Kookmin University2. Sungkyunkwan University17. Dongguk University (Seoul)3. Hanyang University (Seoul)18. Pusan National University4. Yonsei University (Seoul)19. Sookmyung Women's University 5. Korea University (Seoul)20. Chonbuk National University 6. Kyung Hee University21. Seoul National University of Science and Technology7. Chung-Ang University 22. Sejong University8. Sogang University23. Kyungpook National University8. Ewha Womans University24. Incheon National University10. Hanyang University (ERICA)25. Chonnam National University11. Ajou University26. Chungnam National University12. University of Seoul 27. Hongik University13. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies28. Chungbuk National University14. Konkuk University (Seoul)29. Gachon University15. Inha University29. Catholic University of Korea
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Ajou donors, who joined hands to help Ajou University students eat a healthy breakfast, served meals for students. On November 19th, Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs Hee Sug Ryu, Director Young Ho Kim of Ajou University Dental Clinics, Head of the University Soccer Team Supporters Society Heung Hwan Kim (CEO of LAT), and Ki Kwon Kim (CEO of Sungho Stainless and alumnus of the Graduate School of Business Administration) participated in the daily service.The Eat Breakfast at the University Program, which began in the spring semester, provides breakfast to undergraduate students for 1,000 won per person through financial support from University alumni, which covers 2,000 won per meal for each student who eats breakfast at any one of the three on-campus restaurants. Students should show their ID cards at the restaurants, and no prior application is necessary.The Program is designed to help students start their day off with a healthy meal.In September, Ajou University President Hyung Ju Park, Vice President for Student Affairs Jeong Whon Yu, and Chairman of the Alumni Association Chang Jun Ahn also served meals for students.
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Ajou University's Software Specialized University Project Group held the 2019 Software Career Fair.During the Fair, which was held on November 7th in Paldal Hall, startup companies set up booths to introduce their businesses and offered job-seeking advice to students. In a separate meeting, officials from the companies discussed the status of the startup industry with participating students.The event was attended by 182 students and 14 startup businesses, including Ducogen, Sagolink, Idea Concert, Everspin, Wider Planet, Equalkey, Jiwoo Company, Coding Robot Lab, Comento, CrowdWorks, Kidsoft, Platfarm, and Hutom.Some of the participating companies – Ducogen, Sagolink, Idea Concert, Wider Planet, Equalkey, Jiwoo Company, Coding Robot Lab, and Platfarm – are scheduled to provide the University students with internship opportunities this winter.Professor Dae Kyun Yoon of the Industrial-Academic Cooperation Center said, "I hope that this event will help students consider startups for their future careers, beyond only large corporations and public companies, by providing useful information," adding, "Students could realize the long-term advantages and opportunities of becoming software developers, system operators or security experts, and corporate managers through meetings with officials from startup companies."
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The 24th Ajou International Day was held on November 7th on the lawn behind the University Gymnasium.International students attending Ajou University introduced their home country’s food and culture at Ajou International Day, with about 300 students from 40 countries participating, including France, Spain, the United States, Pakistan, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Russia, and Sweden.Programs included the introduction of traditional culture and food, cultural performances by students from different countries, and experiencing Korea's traditional folk games. Student teams from China, Laos, Vietnam, and Spain who are attending undergraduate and graduate courses at the University staged performances along with Korean students to share their traditional culture with other students.Ajou University has been organizing the annual event since 1996.
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Twenty students from 19 countries who are majoring in energy science policy at Ajou University with the support of KOICA participated in the World Bank Energy Forum.The Forum, which included 51 international conferences, was held from November 6th to the 8th, under the theme 'Disruptive Technology Applications in Developing Countries' as a special session at BIXPO 2019.BIXPO 2019 marks its fifth event this year and is co-hosted by Gwangju Metropolitan City and Korea Electric Power Corporation with 30,000 individuals and 310 companies participating, including CEOs and CTOs of energy utilities companies and relevant experts from about 60 countries.During the Forum, Mijidsuren Sukhragchaa from the University gave a presentation under the theme "Market Opportunities of Energy Sector in Mongolia," introducing energy-related projects being carried out in Mongolia in partnership with World Bank and suggested ways to advance the energy market to respond to global issues.The Forum also discussed projects in which World Bank's disruptive technology can be applied, trust funds for green growth in Korea, smart grid, electric vehicles, Energy Storage System (ESS), renewable energy, and other energy-related innovative technologies and their applications in developing countries.
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Ajou University held the ' 2019 International Joint Conference on AI & Data Science: Mathematics and Applications.'The Conference, which was held on November 4th and the 5th in Suwon Convention Center, was organized as part of its AI project in partnership with five overseas universities that are taking the lead in AI and data science research activities.The event was attended by officials from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, SUNY Buffalo in the U.S., Kyushu University in Japan, Shandong University, the Ocean University of China, KAIST, Seoul National University, and AI-related businesses, etc.The Conference introduced how data analysis results can be utilized in our lives when combined with machine perception, topology, intelligent transportation system (ITS), body action recognition, brain networks, and intelligent sensing, etc., as well as held discussions on data science and AI.Ajou University President Hyung Ju Park said, "This conference will contribute to fostering academic activities and networks in AI and data science and forming a sustainable research environment."He went on to say, "Under the mission 'Change the World with Connecting Minds,' Ajou University is committed to supporting research in these fields that have enormous growth potential," adding "I would like to extend my appreciation to all the professors and researchers who have come to this event."
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Ajou University launched a program for youth – elementary, middle, and high school students – in the local community to foster next-generation talents. The Youth AI Academy, which kicked off on October 19th in partnership with Suwon City, aims to provide young students with opportunities to understand and experience artificial intelligence, a key technology of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Fifteen students from local elementary schools and 25 from middle and high schools are participating in the program.Based on the solid education infrastructure of the Graduate School’s Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Ajou University will provide such classes as Python Programming Basics, Machine Learning Basics and Applications, and 3D Printing Design and Practice. Lecturers for the program include graduate school students from the University.The program, touted as an innovative local project model, is part of efforts to promote local industries by fostering the next generation of talents. Ajou’s LINC+ Project Group and Business Incubation Center will be responsible for the curriculum and are expected to create synergy by developing a pioneering model.The Academy will be held every Saturday for five weeks through November 16th in the University’s Campus Plaza, with the students who attend at least 80% of the classes earning certificates of education. Director Jae Hoon Jeong of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science said, “AI is fast penetrating into medicine, finance, smart homes, smart cities, and self-driving vehicles, etc.,” adding, “With the help of the program, young students from the community will be able to develop abilities as next-generation talents through practice with AI algorithms and logical thinking.”
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On October 15th, Ajou University President Hyung Ju Park introduced changing trends in global higher education at the University Exchanges & Networking Seminar, which was held in and hosted by the Embassy of Canada to Korea to arrange exchanges and cooperation between universities in Canada's Saskatchewan Province and their Korean counterparts. The event was attended by the Canadian Ambassador to Korea and the Premier of Saskatchewan Province, etc.In his presentation titled "Higher Education at a Crossroad," President Park explained several global education trends and the current status of Korean universities. As an example, he cited Switzerland’s EPFL, which offers MOOC-based lectures.He explained "Korean universities are prioritizing ‘Learning by Doing’ and Ajou University's Paran Semester is one such program."The Seminar aims to promote cooperation and student exchanges between Canadian educational institutions and those in other countries. Participants included the presidents of the University of Regina, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and the University of Saskatchewan from Canada and the presidents of Konkuk University, Kookmin University, Sejong University, and Yonsei University, etc., from South Korea.Ajou University signed an MOU on cooperation and student exchanges with the University of Regina and discussed expanding the number of exchange students in the future.
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Ajou University's Department of Architecture unveiled its remodeled design studio and laboratory.The event to open the remodeled design studio and laboratory was held on October 17th at the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, with President Hyung Ju Park and other officials participating from the University. The participants toured the modernized facilities and observed demonstrations by robotic machines and a lecture provided in a classroom capable of measuring fine dust levels.The remodeled studio will allow students of the Department of Architecture to engage in 'activity-based learning,' in which they can get hands-on practice and apply theories.The renovation, which was carried out from August to September, is part of efforts to improve the educational environment. It used the University Development and LINC+ Project funds to remodel 18 studios on the third floor and build two interactive lab systems on the eighth floor in the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation Building. In addition, inner building walls were painted, ceiling materials were replaced, and LED lighting and system air-conditioning were installed along with new PCs and educational software being purchased.President Park said, "Activity-based learning is one of the global educational trends of our times," adding, "Students of the Department of Architecture will be able to further develop their abilities by utilizing the new facilities and receive various trainings."He went on to say, "The University is planning to offer subjects that are in line with activity-based learning and provide necessary support with renovated facilities and equipment," adding, "I think that the Department of Architecture has established a successful model in that regard, which is a great first step."
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Ajou University and KFB kicked off the 3rd Cambodian Financial Staff Program.On October 15th, Ajou University and KFB (Korea Federation of Banks) announced that they held an entrance ceremony on the 14th for the 2019 Ajou-KFB Cambodian Financial Staff Program.The Program provides short-term training based on an agreement signed in 2017 between Ajou and KFB to provide scholarship funds to produce local staff members for Korean financial institutions operating in Cambodia. Through the Program, Ajou University is helping Korean banks expand their presence in Cambodia and hire talented new employees, and is contributing to Cambodia's fight against poverty and its economic development.Fifteen participants will gain knowledge in finance during the first nine weeks of the six-month program at Ajou University's Graduate School of International Studies and work as interns for the next three months at Korean banks in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.The first and second courses of the Program were held from October 2017 to March 2018 and October 2018 to March 2019, respectively.Dean of the Graduate School of International Studies Byoung Kwan Kim said, "I hope that the program participants will grow as talents who can contribute to Cambodia's financial industry."Professor Yong Ki Kim (Division of International Studies), who is in charge of the Program, said, "I am pleased that outstanding students are participating in this year's course," adding, "The University will provide quality education in finance, IT, and the Korean language."
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On October 10th, Ajou University's Graduate School of International Studies held the 3rd Share Your Country event at Yulgok Hall.During the event, international students prepared posters highlighting their respective countries. The student participants hail from 20 countries, including Nepal, Laos, Mongolia, Algeria, Ecuador, Iran, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Kirgizstan.In particular, all of the students in the Department of Energy System Research under the KOICA scholarship participated in the event and introduced their countries’ energy industries and related policies, and shared their improvement ideas based on their majors.Dean Byoung Kwan Kim of the Graduate School of International Studies, Guiding Professor of the KOICA program Hyung Taek Kim, Professor Troy Felver of the Department of Business Administration, and Professor Ian Watson of the Department of NGO Studies and the Department of International Development and Cooperation joined the session to encourage the student participants and listen to their presentations.Dean Byoung Kwan Kim said, "Today's event was meaningful in that the participants presented the issues facing their countries through international perspectives by sharing with others," adding, "I hope that this experience will provide insights to contribute to the development of your home countries as experts after graduation."The Graduate School of International Studies has five departments – the Department of International Business, the Department of International Trade, the Department of NGO Studies, the Department of International Development and Cooperation, and the Department of Energy System Research. About 220 international students from 38 countries are attending graduate courses at Ajou University.
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On the evening of September 18th, a presentation event was held at Ajou University Book Café to share the results of the Paran Ladder Program in its second year.The event was attended by Paran Ladder Program participants, who were sent to three universities in the U.S. and China for training over this summer break, as well as President Hyung Ju Park, those who participated in the Program last summer, and faculty and staff members from the University.The student participants enjoyed the evening, sharing their experiences and challenges during their overseas training. The event also featured a Q&A session with President Park, an award presentation, a gift lottery, and refreshments.Chang Jae Chung (Department of Economics, entrance class of 2016), who was sent to the University of Michigan, said, "The experiences and challenges in a new environment helped my development reach a higher level."Hyo Jin Lee (Department of Military Digital Convergence, entrance class of 2018) said, "I was happy because I felt as if I were a student of the University of Washington during my four-week stay at the University, and I am going to work harder to become a global talent."President Hyung Ju Park encouraged the students by saying, "You can experience trials and errors or feel frustrated when things do not go well in your life. However, you should set ambitious goals."The Paran Ladder Project, which is based on the 'After You Program' that was launched in 2015 by Ajou University, provides overseas training and career opportunities for students trying to develop themselves despite financial and other difficulties. This year, the Ministry of Education and the Korea Student Aid Foundation covered the related expenses for the 1,200 selected students, who participated in language classes and cultural programs at overseas universities for four weeks this summer. A total of 100 students from Ajou University (including 20 from other universities) were sent to the University of Michigan and the University of Washington in the U.S. and Shanghai Jiaotong University in China. Like the After You Program, student selection was based on the self-development, future potential, and determination of applicants, rather than their academic performance. The students’ training expenses were covered by the Korea Student Aid Foundation (70%) and the University's Game-changing Revolution Campaign (30%). The Campaign is funded by donations from those inside and outside the University who acknowledge and support its missions. Fifteen universities were chosen to manage the Paran Ladder Project in 2019. Ajou University, Konkuk University, Sahmyook University, Hankyong National University, and Incheon National University are the participants from the Seoul metropolitan area. Kangwon National University, Chungnam National University, and Sun Moon University were selected for Gangwon and Chungcheong Provinces, Chonbuk National University and Chosun University for Jeolla provinces and Jeju Island, Catholic University of Daegu, Daegu University, and Keimyung College University for Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province, and Dong-Eui University and Silla University for Busan, Ulsan, and South Gyeongnam Province, respectively. The managing universities operate training programs and assist the students for career mentoring, etc., before and after the program.
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