Welcome Message Since its inception 15 years ago, the Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) has become a regional AEARU 2011 alliance of leading research-oriented universities in East Asia. The Association of East Asian Research Universities It aims at the advancement of scholarship and research not Contents only for the benefit of East Asia, but the entire human race. AEARU now has 17 member universities from Mainland 1 Welcome Message China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea. This has been 2 About AEARU a great forum for like-minded education leaders to meet and 3 Organization discuss matters of common concern. A wide spectrum of 4-5 Activities activities has been held under the AEARU banner, ranging from academic symposia and workshops to student camps Member University Profiles and sporting events. I am sure in the years to come this circle of friendship and partnership will widen in this strategic part of Asia. 8 Fudan University 9 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology On behalf of all AEARU members, I would like to welcome you to AEARU 2011 Brochure, which 10 Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology reflects an association and allegiance based on a commonality of culture, quality and sense of 11 Kyoto University mission. 12 Nanjing University Sincerely yours, 13 Osaka University 14 Peking University 15 Pohang University of Science and Technology 16 Seoul National University 17 Taiwan University 18 Tohoku University 19 Tokyo Institute of Technology 20 Tsinghua University – Beijing For further information, Tony F Chan please contact the AEARU secretariat: 21 Tsing Hua University – Hsinchu Chairperson, AEARU 22 University of Science and Technology of China President, HKUST Cherry Leung (Ms.) AEARU Secretary T. + 852 2358 6103 23 University of Tokyo F. + 852 2358 0537 24 University of Tsukuba E. [email protected] www.aearu.org 25 AEARU Members Contact Information About AEARU Organization The Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU) was founded in Board of Directors Chairperson President Tony F CHAN January 1996, with the objectives of establishing a forum for the presidents of 2010 - 2011 leading research-oriented universities in East Asia and of carrying out exchange The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and cooperation activities between the major universities in the region. It was Vice-Chairperson anticipated that this regional union, built on a foundation of common academic President Wen-Tsuen CHEN (2010 Jan – 2010 Feb) and cultural backgrounds among the member universities, would contribute not President Lih J. CHEN (2010 Mar – 2011 Dec) only to the development of higher education and research but also to the opening Tsing Hua University – Hsinchu up of a new era of cultural, economic and social progress in the East Asian region. Other Board Members Kyoto University AEARU membership is composed of the presidents of 17 leading universities Nanjing University in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. The presidents meet Osaka University annually to discuss themes of shared interest, make decisions regarding the Peking University operation of the organization, as well as deepen the trust and mutual understanding Seoul National University among members. Member Universities Mainland China AEARU’s activities include workshops, student summer camps, student physical Fudan University of AEARU Nanjing University competitions, and various types of international symposia. These activities are Peking University held throughout the year to promote mutual exchanges of ideas and information Tsinghua University – Beijing and to develop close bonds between the member universities. University of Science and Technology of China Hong Kong The association’s acronym, AEARU, is pronounced as follows: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology A - pronounced as in far Japan EA - pronounced as in tea Kyoto University Osaka University RU - pronounced as in rule Tohoku University Tokyo Institute of Technology This pronunciation of AEARU corresponds to meanings in the three The University of Tokyo languages used by the member institutions. In Chinese, “to love scholars University of Tsukuba and scholarship”; in Japanese, “to come together, to meet”; and in Korean, Korea “to achieve.” Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Pohang University of Science and Technology The founding members of AEARU felt that the combination of these meanings Seoul National University made the acronym a perfect symbol of the spirit of the association. Taiwan Taiwan University Tsing Hua University – Hsinchu Activities The 26th Board of Directors Meeting at Osaka University, May 2010 The 2010 Student Summer Camp at POSTECH, August 2010 The 4th Advanced Materials Science Workshop held The 9th Web Technology and Computer Science Workshop held by the University of Tsukuba, August 2010 by Kyoto University, January 2011 Annual General Meeting Board of Directors Workshop Symposium Student Summer Camp Student Physical Meeting Competition The core activity of AEARU, The Board of Directors To share the latest information and knowledge Organized by the member Two different kinds of camp Through a common interest which brings the presidents Meeting is held twice a about current issues of science, technology, universities of AEARU, are organized in promoting in sports, students develop of all member universities year in spring and fall. and other academic fields, various workshops symposia/ conferences on interaction and fellowship a closer relationship with together once a year, Consisting of a chair are voluntarily organized by AEARU members. various topics in diverse among students. The other students from different represents an opportunity university, a vice-chair The following workshops are regularly held by academic fields are held general summer camp cultural backgrounds. This for the members to university, an immediate the association. regularly throughout the usually consists of activities sports activity improves discuss themes of shared past chair university, and year. Associating with such as historical site not only the participants’ • Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Workshop interest, make decision four other members from other similar organizations visits, talent shows, dance health, but also broadens • Web Technology & Computer Science regarding the operation of different regions, the Board and communities, AEARU parties, and laboratory their horizons culturally. Workshop the organization, as well as discusses yearly activities often co-hosts international experiences, whereas the • Cultural Workshop deepen the trust and mutual and issues at the meeting. conferences focusing on topical summer camp • Environmental Workshop understanding among the global issues relevant invites students to a • Advanced Materials Science Workshop member universities. to today’s technology conference or seminar • Development and Collaboration of Asian advanced society. with a specific theme. Business Schools Workshop • Science and Technology Parks Workshop • Network Education Workshop • Medical Center Workshop • Microelectronics Workshop • Workshop on Collaboration among Universities in the Ubiquitous World AEARU Member Universities Fudan University Hong Kong University Korea Advanced Kyoto University Nanjing University Osaka University Peking University Pohang University Seoul National Taiwan University Tohoku University of Science and Institute of Science of Science and University Technology and Technology Technology Tokyo Institute of Tsinghua University Tsing Hua University University of Science University of Tokyo University of Tsukuba Technology – Beijing – Hsinchu and Technology of China Fudan The Hong Kong University University of (FUDAN) Science and Technology (HKUST) China University Profile University Profile Hong Kong 220 Handan Road, Fudan University, located in the cosmopolitan HKUST is a top ranked international research university. Established in 1991, Clear Water Bay, Shanghai 200433 city of Shanghai, was founded in 1905, taking the University’s schools of Science, Engineering, Business and Management Kowloon its name from Confucian classic The Book and Humanities and Social Science offer a wide array of academic programs. www.fudan.edu.cn www.ust.hk of History : “Brilliant are the sunshine and The University promotes interdisciplinary studies and nurtures well-rounded moonlight, again the morning glory after a graduates characterized by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking night”, which means “ever striving forward with and relevant skills to thrive in a knowledge economy. renewed energy”. Fudan University is under the direct jurisdiction of the State Ministry of Education. Fudan University and The University has 9 research institutes, including the Institute for Advanced Shanghai Medical University merged in 2000 and now boasts excellent faculty, Study, which is designed to become a global premier intellectual hub, center consisting of both pioneering young researchers and famous senior scholars of research breakthroughs, and incubator of thought leaders. P. 8 P. 9 who have made great achievements. Fudan has active academic exchanges with universities home and abroad, and has established cooperation and In the last year of the 3-year undergraduate system, HKUST has about 6,100 exchange relations with over 200 universities and research institutions from undergraduate students and 3,700 graduate students. The spectacular 30 countries and regions.