Upcoming events organised by APRU, it's members, and in association with public
institutions and the private sector.
More information on the official website at: APRUplus.org The ongoing COVID-19 situation has provided us with a reminder that even in uncertain times, APRU is a diverse community of people who lead, create, inspire and learn—together. As a service to our members, we have prepared APRU Plus an online hub of information for all of us working virtually. This hub gives…
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More information on the official website at: vse.apru.org Universities have adopted technology into its teaching to enhance learning experience for students. Now, more than ever, digital technology is utilized to support international education. The Associate of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), a network of 55 leading universities in the Americas, Asia and Australasia, brings to its students an exclusive opportunity…
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the evolution of the COVID-19 globally and the uncertainties around international travels, the APRU Sustainable Cities & Landscapes Virtual Ph.D. Symposium will be held on December 14-15 alongside the APRU SCL annual conference 2020. The Symposium is organized by Future Cities Research Hub of the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland. It will…
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We are excited to share that the nomination period is now open for the 2020 Asia-Pacific Women in Leadership (APWiL) Mentoring Program Pilot!
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn, experience and exchange with peers from around the world by joining activities under the APRU Virtual Student Exchange Program. Activities are offered by APRU member universities bringing students from across the network in 18 economies of the Pacific Rim. For the latest Co-curricular Programs of VSE, please visit https://vse.apru.org/co-curricular-programs/ Upcoming Programs in…
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We are excited to share that the nomination period is now open for the 2021 eSports Fellowship Program! Find out more about the program, eligibility, the nomination process, and important dates. Led by Tecnológico de Monterrey, the APRU eSports Fellowship Program is an international network of student leaders engaged in next-generation learning experiences that support the growth of healthy, vibrant…
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Borregos Esports Invitational is the first international university tournament organized by Tecnológico de Monterrey, which includes the 56 leading research universities of APRU representing 18 economies of the Pacific Rim known worldwide for academic research and excellence. In this competition, Clash Royale will be played in its competitive mode (3 vs 3), taking place from December 10-12 (UTC -6 hours).…
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Innovation in Online Learning Transitioning our courses online has provided opportunities for innovation. Have you tried a new technology? Created videos for a flipped classroom? Discovered a new way to engage students in a difficult topic? Changed your content to respond to the realities of the pandemic? In this session we will hear about online teaching innovations from APRU teaching…
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Nature Forum: Plastics and Sustainability Date: December 1, 2020 Time: 4-7 pm (Korea time) Visit the Nature website here. Plastic pollution is a pressing environmental and public health problem, related to the large quantities of single-use plastics, its persistence in the environment, and low rates of plastic recycling and regeneration. During this Nature Forum, plastic waste management, the fate, transport,…
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Los Angeles/Vancouver: December 1, 2020 at 5PM-6:15PM Hong Kong: December 2, 2020 at 9am-10:15am Sydney: December 2, 2020 at 12pm-1:15pm Time Zone Converter Register here When countries across the Asia Pacific went into lockdown in early 2020 we didn’t realize the effect it would have on women. The OECD reports that women fuel the fight against COVID-19,…
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The knowledge created within universities and by academic experts can be used to inform policy and government-level decisions; at the same time, the practical experience of leaders and decision-makers can provide insights and case studies for researchers. The relationship between academic departments of Public Health and government has taken a particular significance in many countries during the COVID-19 crisis,…
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Please visit the official conference website for more information. The APRU MetaGame Conference seeks to incorporate the full ecosystem of Esports , from gamers to industry partners, to government and to students – we are seeking to expand the purview of Esports . The inaugural MetaGame Conference will focus on Hong Kong as an emerging Esports leader in the region…
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the evolution of the COVID-19 globally and the uncertainties around international travels, the APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes Conference will be postponed to December 14-18, 2020, and presented as a virtual event. Organized by the Future Cities Research Hub of the School of Architecture and Planning, APRU SCL brings together experts from around the region to exchange ideas and…
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The Sustainable Waste Management Winter School will be held online in January 2021 for four sessions. January 12 & 26 and February 9 & 23 2-5 p.m. (Korea time) Session topics Plastics and sustainability Wastewater treatment and recycling Biochar for sustainable development Fundamentals and laboratory demonstrations for plastic related analysis Program Please see a preliminary program here. Chair Prof. Yong Sik Ok, Korea University…
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Hosted by the Faculty of Public Health, University of Indonesia, the theme of this year's conference is Challenges and Resilience Related to Aging: Surviving and Thriving toward Successful Aging. Sub-themes include: Economic and Aging Society Technology and Health Care for Aging Dementia and Alzheimer Reproductive Health in Aging Population Nutrition and Aging Metabolic Syndrome Psychosocial Issue in Aging Others Key…
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The 25th Annual Presidents' Meeting will hosted by the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore on June 20-22, 2021. View the introductory video here. Details of the meeting will be announced in early January 2021. Please stay tuned.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, the University of Indonesia has decided to postpone the Symposium to next year. Further details will be shared shortly. We wish to thank the Advisor of Disaster Research & Response Centre for their efforts to date in preparing for the Symposium. We also thank colleagues and students who have showed their support…
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APRU University Museums Research Symposium 2020 Universities and Architectural Heritage (Postponed to 2021) Postponement of the APRU University Museums Research Symposium 2020 Due to the uncertainties surrounding the global COVID-19 public health situation, the organisers have made the difficult decision to postpone the APRU University Museums Research Symposium originally scheduled for 7-9 November 2020. The symposium will be rescheduled…
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