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

Asia-AustraliaOnline ProgramShort ProgramSlide Thursday, 16 January 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.

 

Concept note

 

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