[AUN-Japan] ASEAN-Japan Online Program toward SDGs – Intercultural Exchange Online Workshop 2025

Greetings from the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat!

We are pleased  to invite Universitas Gadjah mada students to participate in the Japan-ASEAN Online Program Towards SDGs 2025. This interactive and inspiring online workshop focuses on “Actions Students Can Take on Environmental Issues” and offers a unique opportunity for intercultural exchange.

Co-organized by Chiba University, Okayama University, SUN/SixERS, and AUN, the program aims to enhance cross-cultural understanding and encourage collaborative problem-solving among students from diverse backgrounds.

Take this chance to connect with peers, broaden your perspectives, and contribute to sustainable development goals.

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Poster

Program Details

• Theme: Intercultural Exchange Workshop on Environmental Issues
• Dates: 17-20 February 2025
• Time: 16:45–18:45 (JST)
• Platform: Zoom and Miro (online collaborative tool)
• Language: English
• Participation Fee: Free

Key Highlights

• Interactive group work with peers from ASEAN and Japan.
• Lectures and individual tasks focusing on practical actions for sustainability.
• Presentation of group projects with feedback from experts.
• Certification of completion (attendance rate of 80% or higher required).

Program Objectives

• Explore solutions to pressing environmental issues related to SDG Goals 7 (energy), 11 (urban air pollution, greenery), 12 (waste, food loss, plastic problems, etc.), 13 (climate change), 14 (oceans), and 15 (forests).
• Enhance intercultural communication skills through group discussions and collaborative work.
• Foster mutual understanding and respect for cultural and individual differences.

Participant Information

• Eligibility: Students from AUN and SUN/SixERS member universities interested in the SDGs.
• Participant Limit: 50 (30-40 from AUN; 10-20 from SixERS).
• Selection Criteria: Based on the quality of application responses and English proficiency, if applications exceed the limit.

Application procedure

1. Apply directly to Japan-ASEAN Online Program. Kindly refer to the application form.
2. The deadline is 31 January 2025.
3. The FINAL decision is from Japan-ASEAN Online Program. Successful applicants will be notified by 7 February 2025.

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

• WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id

Virtual consultation: https://ugm.id/AppointmentOIAUGM