Global Gateways【Call for Participation】APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship – APRU SDG4GC：Shaping the Future of Health & Wellbeing（for KU students）
The APRU SDG4GC is an intercultural, transdisciplinary program. It aims to cultivate global citizenship and address pressing global issues among students from 60 universities across the Pacific Rim. Co-designed by six core-partner universities, including Kyushu University, in collaboration with the United Nations, this program builds global knowledge and literacy by focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students engage in teams, tackle global challenges, and propose social innovation solutions. Unique local case studies deepen SDG understanding. In 2024, the program's theme is 'Shaping the Future of Health & Wellbeing,' exploring various dimensions of wellbeing. By drawing on diverse disciplines, it seeks to empower students to contribute to resilient global communities.
For further details, please refer to the application guideline (For KU students) and apply via KU Online Appication Form by February 26, 2024. Please be noted, travel and related expenses for onsite program (Thailand/Malaysia) will be born by each participants.
- Orientation program, interactive lectures, and training by APRU member universities, UN agencies, and experts.
- UN SDG Primer Course (self-paced)
- Collaborative teamwork with students from 60 universities across 20 economies
- Mentorship program led by academics and design thinking experts
- One-week onsite program either in Malaysia or Thailand for field visits, local community engagement, cultural learning, and workshops, co-hosted by Universiti Malaya and Chulalongkorn University.
- Pitching competition by each team, judged by a panel of UN experts and practitioners.
- Winning team awarded with a special achievement certificate by UNESCAP
- Certificate of completion jointly issued by partners
- June 1 – August 30, 2024
※Onsite program in Thailand/Malaysia, July 20-28, 2024 - June 1, 2024： ・Orientation (synchronous)
- Throughout： ・Undertake UN SDG Primer course (self-paced), join lectures & workshops (synchronous & asynchronous)
- July 20-28, 2024： ・Onsite community visit (Thailand or Malaysia), workshops, and teamwork
- August 30, 2024： ・Pitching competition (synchronous)
- Enrolled at Kyushu University during the program period
- Undergraduate and graduate (MA) students in any discipline
- Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies
- Good command of the English language *Before applying for the SDG4GC program, please consult with your supervisor due to required travel abroad during the semester
＜Key Program Features＞※Attendance at all program activities is mandatory
＜Program Period＞
＜Program Timeline＞Subject to change
・Work in teams with mentors to develop social innovation prototypes/projects
＜Eligibility＞Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
＜Cost＞
Approx. 200,000 yen to 300,000 yen to be borne by each participants.※Flight ticket（Between Fukuoka airport and Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok), insurance, emergency assitance service fee, Meals (dinner, 7 times), accommodation.
※Additional costs: Participants are responsible for passport, domestic transportation, personal, and other food expenses.
※Note: This is an estimated amount. The actual cost may vary depending on the exchange rate at the time of payment and the cost of airfare.
＜How to apply＞
Please apply via KU's online application form by 5PM, February 26, 2024.KU's Online application form
＜Detail＞
Before apply, please make sure to check the application guideline.APRU SDG4GC Application Guideline for KU students
APRU SDG4GC website
Inquiries
Global Strategies, International Affairs Division, Kyushu University
Email：ku_vse★jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
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