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Joint Earthquake Research Symposium by Kyoto University |
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President of Kyoto University, Professor Kazuo Oike (left) receiving a token of appreciation from APRU Secretary General Dr Lawrence Loh (right) at the Opening Reception. |
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The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) / Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) Research Symposium on “Earthquake Hazards around the Pacific Rim - Prediction and Disaster Prevention” was hosted by Kyoto University from 31 August to 2 September 2005 in Japan. Attracting 116 researchers from 26 APRU and AEARU member universities, the three-day research symposium engaged participants in mentally-stimulating presentation discussions, interactive workshops and poster sessions. Carefully thought out optional activities such as tsunami workshop, excursion to Kobe and walk along the Hanaore Fault were also included in the program to provide participants with a refreshing change from the usual concept of research symposiums. |
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A special highlight was the establishment of APRU awards for participating students at the research symposium. Developed to encourage interaction and facilitate sharing of knowledge between researchers and students, the monetary awards were awarded to three students who displayed good knowledge of the subject matter and clear presentation of ideas in their posters. |
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President Oike (extreme left) and Dr Loh (second from the left) with the three students who won the APRU awards. |
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Exchanging Perspectives on Sustaining a Shared Future |
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Doctoral students with University of Oregon's President David Frohnmayer (4th row, extreme right), University of Oregon’s Associate Vice President for International Programs, Dr Tom Mills (3rd row, extreme right) and APRU Secretary General Dr Lawrence Loh (2nd row, extreme right). |
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Driven by APRU Doctoral Students Network, the APRU Enterprise initiative encourages doctoral students to write an extra chapter in their dissertations on how their research output can be commercialized to create social and economic value. The top 3 winners will share prize money of approximately US$20,000. |
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Cross-National Immersion of APRU Fellows on Nationalism and Ethnicity |
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The 6th APRU Doctoral Students Conference (DSC) was hosted by University of Oregon from August 7 to 12, 2005. 63 students from 23 universities attended this conference. Based on the theme, “Moving Toward A Sustainable Future: Multidisciplinary Perspectives from the Pacific Rim”, topics spanning from trade to literature to agriculture and environment were discussed at the six-day conference. A dinner hosted by University of Oregon, President Frohnmayer at his residence for all student participants was an additional highlight of the conference. The APRU Enterprise Extra Chapter Challenge would be held concurrently with the 7th DSC, which would be hosted by National University of Singapore in 2006. |
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The 6th APRU Fellows Program (AFP) on “New Directions in Asian Studies: Ethnicity and Nationalism Before and After the Digital Age” was co-hosted by University of British Columbia and University of Malaya from August 14 to 27, 2005. Organizing the fellowship at two opposite sides of the Pacific Rim brought forth different perspectives and comparative considerations on the issues of ethnicity, nationalism and multiculturalism. The 17 fellows from 16 APRU universities engaged seamlessly in passionate discussion at dialogue sessions with religious representatives, migration experts, presentation sessions and study visits to key places of worship and monuments. |
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Fellows at a site visit at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. |
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Linking People, Bridging Distance |
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Dr Diana Oblinger of Educause presenting keynote via tele-conference at DLI 2005. |
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Far Eastern National University hosted the 6th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference (DLI) on “Linking People Through Information Technology Education” from October 4 to 7, 2005. The approach to this year’s conference was unique: Of the 107 leading international experts who attended, about 20 of them participated remotely through video-conference and web-casting. Besides presentations by subject matter experts, a student panel was also formed to share experiences in distance learning courses and programs. This cumulated in a commencement ceremony for international blended learning dual degree program conducted by the Far Eastern National University and Maryland University College. |
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2nd APRU/AEARU Earthquake Hazards Research Symposium |
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Osaka University and University of California, Berkeley, will be co-hosting the 2nd APRU/AEARU Research Symposium on “Earthquake Hazards around the Pacific Rim – Global Watch and Environmental Impact” in San Francisco (USA) from April 21 to 22, 2006. Open to both faculty and students, the registration fee for faculty and students are US$125 and US$20, respectively. Reduced rates are available for early registration. Registration is now open till March 15, 2006. Contributing authors should submit their abstracts by January 5, 2006 and the deadline for call for papers is February 28, 2006. Further queries on the research symposium can be addressed to Professor Yoshikatsu Murooka of Osaka University San Francisco Office at: info@osaka-u-sf.org. |
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APRU Undergraduate Summer Program 2006 |
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Fudan University will be hosting the APRU Undergraduate Summer Program from July 24 to August 4, 2006. Focused on the theme “Introduction to Modern China”, the initiative targets undergraduates from APRU member universities who have a keen interest in China and is tailored to introduce students to various aspects of China such as politics, economy, culture and society. Member universities can send up to two undergraduate students to participate in the APRU Undergraduate Summer Program 2006. No registration fee is needed and interested participants can contact their universities to indicate their interest. Application is now open till May 12, 2006. Enquiries on the APRU Undergraduate Summer Program 2006 can be addressed to Ms Ann Tang of Fudan University at: aprufudan@fudan.edu.cn. |
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3rd Senior Staff Meeting to be held in Beijing next year |
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Dates : March 8 to 10, 2006 Venue : Peking University (China) More details on the meeting would be circulated via APRU email announcements and made available on APRU’s website. |
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7th APRU Doctoral Students Conference (Call for Abstracts) |
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