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As an association of over 60 universities in the Asia Pacific Rim, APRU brings together thought leaders, researchers, & policymakers to collaborate on solutions to the challenges of the 21st century. As a network of leading universities, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) is the voice of knowledge and innovation for the Asia-Pacific region. We bring together thought leaders, researchers, and policy-makers to exchange ideas and collaborate on effective solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.

11/09/2026

[Final Call: Register by September 17 for UES 2026]

Registration for the APRU University Executives' Summit 2026 closes on September 17.

Hosted by Tohoku University on October 28-30, the Summit will bring together senior university leaders and researchers from across the APRU network under the theme, "International Research Collaboration for a Bright Future: Unite to Ignite." Discussions will focus on resilience and global risk governance, research infrastructure, and data-driven approaches to wellness and planetary health.

Participation is by invitation only. Invited delegates are encouraged to complete their registration and join colleagues from across the APRU network in Sendai for three days of discussion and exchange.

Learn more: https://www.apru.org/event/apru-university-executives-summit-2026/

10/09/2026

[AI is changing financial services. But how can it improve financial health for everyone?]

Join the final session of Financial Health CANversations, a learning series that examines how data and AI can help build more inclusive, resilient financial systems. The series is organized as part of the 2026 Data, AI & Policy APAC Hackathon: Financial Health Frontiers.

This series is convened by data.org's Asia Pacific Data and AI Capacity Accelerator (Global Capacity Accelerator Network – CAN) with support from Cognizant, in partnership with APRU, NUS FinTech Lab, the Asian Institute of Management, and Nasscom.

You'll learn about:
📊 Open-access tools for financial health
🤖 Agentic AI in practice
💡 Technology trends shaping the sector
🚀 Designing solutions that people actually adopt

Date: September 17.

The session is free, virtual, and open to anyone interested in financial health, AI, and social impact — reflecting APRU's ongoing commitment to advancing AI innovation and capacity-building across the Pacific Rim.

Register here: https://data.org/our-work/capacity/canversation/financial-health/

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09/09/2026

[Register Now for Panel 5 of the Roots and Bridges: APRU Indigenous Connections Seminar Series 2026]

Titled “Yoorook – Embedding self-determination from Truth Commission to Report”, this panel session brings together scholars to explore Indigenous research approaches and perspectives across Latin America, examining how these lenses shape knowledge production, methodology, and community engagement.

Date: Sep 25, 2026 9:00am (SGT)

Speakers:
Mr. Travis Lovett, Executive Director, Centre for Truth-telling and Dialogue, The University of Melbourne

Registration: https://apru-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ciJVQ9JrRciLiOmIyon4UQ #/registration

Learn more: https://www.apru.org/event/roots-bridges-indigenous-connections-seminar-series-2026/

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08/09/2026

🌏✨ Stay Connected with APRU! ✨🌏

Catch the latest breakthroughs, inspiring collaborations, and events from leading universities across the Pacific Rim 🌐✨

Sign up for the APRU Newsletter to get:
🔹 Fresh research and discoveries
🔹 Stories from students and faculty across the region
🔹 Updates on webinars, conferences, and global gatherings
🔹 Chances to connect and collaborate

👉 Subscribe now: http://eepurl.com/dr2Ox5

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07/09/2026

[Applications are now open for Yonsei University's 2026-2027 Winter Abroad at Yonsei (WAY) Program]

The program offers students the opportunity to take academic courses, experience Korean culture, explore Seoul, and connect with peers from around the world.

📅 Program Dates: December 22, 2026 – January 8, 2027

Highlights include:
- More than 30 courses across six academic fields
- Cultural activities, including Taekwondo, a Korean cooking class, and a DMZ tour
- A winter study experience in Seoul

📌 Early Bird Application Deadline: October 20, 2026, 2:00 PM (KST)
📌 General Application Deadline: November 12, 2026, 4:00 PM (KST)

Students from APRU member universities will automatically receive a KRW 100,000 tuition fee discount through the APRU scholarship.

For details and application information, please visit the WAY program website: https://winterapply.yonsei.ac.kr/

Interested students may also join one of Yonsei University's upcoming online information sessions. See the post for more details.

04/09/2026

Webinar Recap: From Local Mandates to Global Networks — Research Data Infrastructure, Services, and Strategies Across Pacific Rim Libraries

The Pacific Rim Research Libraries Alliance (PRRLA) recently co-hosted a webinar with the University of Victoria and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada, bringing together library and research data leaders from across the Pacific Rim to explore how institutions are building sustainable research data infrastructure.

From DRAC's National Data Spaces pilot to the real challenges of RDM infrastructure sustainability, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong's approach to promoting creative reuse of open data, the session offered valuable perspectives on building resilient, collaborative research data ecosystems.

The webinar recording is now available: https://cuhk.ap.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=82a7c27c-abc1-449d-ac6c-b49c0022c30b

03/09/2026

[Reliving the moments from the APRU Undergraduate Leaders' Program (ULP) 2026!]

Over ten intensive days in Shenzhen, students took parts in lectures, workshops, company visits, cultural activities, and team projects centered on leadership, AI and robotics. Hosted by the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) School of Design, the program encouraged participants to learn from experts, engage with new ideas, and connect with peers from across the region.

Take a look at some of the moments from ULP 2026 in the video below.

02/09/2026

Watch the Highlights: APEC Shenzhen, Advancing with AI — 2026 International Youth Event

The "APEC Shenzhen, Advancing with AI" 2026 International Youth Event, co-hosted by Southern University of Science and Technology under the guidance of Guangdong and Shenzhen authorities, was a flagship youth initiative supporting China's APEC host year.

Held on June 29–30, 2026 in Shenzhen, the event brought together over 300 participants from more than 20 APEC economies and Belt and Road countries — including scholars, students, and delegates from international organizations, governments, and corporations — to foster future-oriented dialogue and collaboration through technology.

Students from the APRU Undergraduate Leaders' Program (ULP) 2026 also participated in the event. The program opened with welcome remarks from APRU Chief Executive Thomas Schneider, setting the tone for discussions throughout the two-day gathering.

Watch the highlights below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN_t71rxnQY

01/09/2026

[APRU Indigenous Knowledges Workshop 2026 Unveils Network Statement to Advance Indigenous Knowledges in Higher Education]

Hosted by the University of the Philippines (UP) in Boracay, the APRU Indigenous Knowledges Workshop 2026 brought together university presidents and leaders, scholars, Indigenous community representatives, and practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific for discussions on Indigenous knowledges, community partnerships, leadersips and Indigenous data sovereignty.

The workshop also marked the launch of the APRU Indigenous and First Nations Knowledges Network Statement, a collective commitment to supporting Indigenous peoples and knowledge systems in higher education.

Read more: https://www.apru.org/news/unveils-network-statement-to-advance-indigenous-knowledges-in-he/

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31/08/2026

Looking back on the 11th APRU Multi-Hazards Summer School in Sendai

On July 29–August 1, IRIDeS, Tohoku University welcomed graduate students and early-career researchers from across the Asia-Pacific for the 11th APRU Multi-Hazards Summer School, themed "From Science to Society: Advancing Disaster Risk Reduction for a Resilient Future."

Over four days, participants engaged with lessons from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, stakeholder case studies, group activities, sessions on applying AI to disaster risk reduction, and a field trip to areas affected by the 2011 disaster — deepening their understanding of the science-policy-society interface in disaster risk reduction.

Watch the highlights from this year's program below!

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