image: Grounded in the belief that solving the issues of Asia will lead to solutions the world over, Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies (Q-AOS) will be hosting Asia Week 2022. They will be covering everything from energy, food culture, and environmental protection. There will be a number of online programs, so join us from anywhere! view more
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Fukuoka, Japan―Kyushu University has been holding Asia Week since 2020 to enhance the presence of the university and strengthen cooperation with overseas universities. It is also a way to promote the establishment of new international exchange and collaboration systems by showcasing its vast accumulation of research and education related to Asia, and its potential for new developments both domestic and abroad.
Kyushu University will hold a variety of events from 11/4 (Fri) to 11/12 (Sat) to connect with Asia, talk about Asia, and feel Asia! Registration is FREE and open to the public.
The opening event on the first day, November 4 (Fri) titled "Indonesia: Indonesia-Kyushu University, Spirit of Future" will feature Mr. Heli Ahmadi, the Indonesian Ambassador to Japan.
Mr. Heri Ahmadi will give a lecture on the collaboration between Indonesia and Japan in the field of energy. There will be additional presentations and discussions by Kyushu University faculty, Indonesian students, and alumni.
There will also be a performance of Indonesian percussion instrument "Angklung" and the traditional "Saman Dance."
-Main events (times shown in Japan Standard Time)
November 4 (Fri) 10:00 - 12:00
The Working Style of Medical Professionals - Current Situation in the Philippines and Japan
November 7 (Mon) 12:00-14:30
Family and Gender in Contemporary Chinese Society Through the Film "I Can't, Won't Get Married" *Only available locally
November 8 (Tue) 9:30 - 11:30
Transboundary Conservation Governance of Migratory Birds in Asia and Oceania
November 9 (Wed) 15:30-17:00
Understanding the SDGs in Taiwan - Current status and challenges of the SDGs in Taiwan
November 10 (Thu) 10:00 - 11:30
Vietnam's SDG Challenges and Japan-Vietnam Research Cooperation by Kyushu University
November 11 (Fri) 13:00-15:00
Toward Future Cities - Smart City Initiatives in Japan and Korea
November 12 (Sat) 13:00-15:30
SDGs Design International Awards Ceremony
To register and view the full program of the event:
https://asiaweek.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/program
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About Kyushu University
Kyushu University is one of Japan’s leading research-oriented institutes of higher education since its founding in 1911. Home to around 19,000 students and 8,000 faculty and staff, Kyushu U's world-class research centers cover a wide range of study areas and research fields, from the humanities and arts to engineering and medical sciences. Its multiple campuses—including the largest in Japan—are located around Fukuoka City, a coastal metropolis on the southwestern Japanese island of Kyushu that is frequently ranked among the world’s most livable cities and historically known as a gateway to Asia.
About Q-AOS
Kyushu University Institute for Asian and Oceanian Studies (Q-AOS) is engaged in various activities to create a new academic field that will open the future by contributing to the resolution of social issues in Asian and Oceanian countries through both solutions to the problems of the present and prediction of the issues expected to be faced in the future.
Grounded in the belief that solving the issues of Asia and Oceania will lead to solutions to issues the world over, we promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research and educational activities together with the whole college.
Q-AOS is committed to achieving the goals of the SDGs by working together across disciplines and multi-module clusters to take on social issues that require a multifaceted approach.