{"id":32962,"date":"2025-01-09T15:07:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T06:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/consortium\/apru-sdg4gc-program-2025"},"modified":"2025-01-10T15:53:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T06:53:58","slug":"apru-sdg4gc-program-2025","status":"publish","type":"consortium","link":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/consortium\/apru-sdg4gc-program-2025","title":{"rendered":"[Call for Application: Due 2\/10] Learn SDGs onsite and online toward the solution of global challenges! (APRU SDG4GC Program 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col2_box\">\r\n<p class=\"wrap_txt\"><b>Why don\u2019t you deepen your understanding of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to tackle global challenges, working with colleagues from the world?<\/b>\r\n\r\nThe SDG Education for Global Citizenship (SDG4GC) Program combines online and face-to-face learning. It is offered by the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), an international consortium that includes Kyushu University as a member. The program was developed in collaboration with the United Nations and partner universities, including Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), Universiti Malaya (Malaysia), Chinese University of Hong Kong (China), Kyushu University (Japan), Chinese Academy of Sciences University (China), and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).\r\nNow in its third year, the program focuses on <b>the overall theme &#8221; Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity &#8211; Actions for Sustainability&#8221;.<\/b> Participants from APRU member universities will learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), explore various perspectives on global challenges, and present solutions during the final pitch contest.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Flyer-SDG4GC-Program-2025-1.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Flyer-SDG4GC-Program-2025-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21685\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n<b>\uff0dProgram Duration<\/b>\r\nProgram Dates: June 2 &#8211; August 29, 2025\r\nOnsite Program: July 19-27, 2025 (9 days)\r\n\r\n<b>\u2015Onsite Program<\/b>\r\nEither in Thailand (Bangkok) or Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)\r\n\r\n<b>\u2015Application Eligibility<\/b>\r\nTo apply, you must: \r\n(1) Be enrolled at Kyushu University during the program period, and be either:\r\n&#8226;An undergraduate student who has completed at least one year of study, or\r\n&#8226;A graduate student enrolled in a master\u2019s program\r\n<em>\u3000\u3000<\/em>*Any faculty\/graduate school or discipline are welcome.\r\n(2) Demonstrate a good command of English. \r\n     *The program will be conducted in English.\r\n(3) Obtain approval to participate in this program from your academic supervisor.\r\n(4) Commit to participating in both the online and onsite components and secure funding for participation. \r\n(5) Ensure participation does not interfere with you academic responsibilities (e.g. classes or exams). \r\n\r\n\r\n<b>\u2015Application Guideline<\/b>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Application-Guideline-SDG4GC-Program-2025-2.pdf\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>SSDG4GC Program 2025 Application Guideline<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n<b>\u2015Program Website<\/b>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apru-sdg4gc.chula.ac.th\/apru-2025\/\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>APRU Program Website<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n<b>\u2015Application Process<\/b>\r\nTo apply, complete the registration form (in English), and submit the following documents:\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/RSLLQ7aJJZ\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Application Form (Kyushu University Internal)<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\nDocuments to be submitted: \r\n(1) A letter of recommendation from your supervisor (any format, in English).\r\n(2) Proof of English proficiency (preferably TOEFL or IELTS scores).\r\n\r\n<b>-Testimonials (Participants in 2024 program from Kyushu University)<\/b>\r\n<i>Truly enriching journey filled with challenges, inspiring moments, and personal growth. Visiting the indigenous community was particularly impactful. The lectures, discussions, workshops, and visits to cultural sites significantly boosted my self-confidence for the future. <\/i> (Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences)\r\n\r\n<i>This program, particularly the on-site component, significantly enhanced my capacity for collaborative engagement. It equipped me with practical skills in cross-cultural communication, empathetic listening, and community-based research. More importantly, it cultivated in me a mindset of openness, respect, and genuine curiosity about different ways of life.  <\/i>(School of Interdisciplinary Science and Innovation)\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Contact Information<\/em><\/h5>Global Partnership &#038; Alliance\r\nKyushu University, International Affairs Division, International Affairs Department \r\nE-mail: intlsenryaku\u2605jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp\r\nPlease replace \u2605 with @\r\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","categories":[233,188,183,179,178,159],"consortium_cat":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/consortium\/32962"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/consortium"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/consortium"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32962"},{"taxonomy":"consortium_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/consortium_cat?post=32962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<!-- WP Super Cache is installed but broken. 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