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Leading super-convergence renewable energy research and education to achieve carbon-neutrality.

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"Ajou University aims to be Korea’s own Silicon Valley" President Choi Kee-choo,from interview with Korea Joongang Daily

An interview with President Choi Kee-choo on the achievements, plans, and desires of Ajou University on the occasion of university’s 50th anniversary was published in the April 7 issue of Korea Joongang Daily. In the interview, President Choi talked about the inauguration and history of Ajou University, the university’s 50th anniversary, its strengths and achievements, global strategy, Ajou University in Tashkent (AUT), and support system for foreign students. President Choi said, “I am proud that Ajou University has played a pioneering role in both education and research. Going forward, we will remain dedicated to expanding our university infrastructure and fostering mutual growth with the local community.” He added, “Ajou University will also build relationships based on exchanges and cooperation with top global universities and help our students gain overseas experience by attending such institutions so as to become globally competitive.” Ajou University marks its 50th anniversary on April 12, for which it has established the slogan “A+ for the World” and prepared a total of 25 commemorative projects in five sectors, including education, research, international cooperation, culture, and history. # Go to Korea JoongAng Daily article *Images provided by Korea JoongAng Daily

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“Ajou Vision 2023” time capsule opened on occasion of 50th anniversary

Ajou University held the “Ajou Vision 2023” time capsule opening ceremony on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The time capsule that was opened had been prepared and buried along with the declaration of the “Ajou Vision 2023” university development plan in November 2008. The purpose of the event was to review the university’s achievements, direction, and desires in terms of its development and the preparations that need to be made for its future. On the morning of April 4, the time capsule opening took place in front of Yulgok Hall with over 100 participants, including students, professors, and staff. The opening of the time capsule was followed by an explanation of its contents and remarks by the president. The time capsule was opened, on behalf of the Ajou family, by President Choi Kee-choo; Lee Hyo-seong, president of the Student Council; Kim Kyungrai, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs; Lee Seon-yi, library director; Im Sang-hyeon, director of the Planning and Coordination Division of Ajou University Hospital; Lee Jae-ho, president of the Professors’ Council; Cho Jae-hyeon, president of the labor union; and Kim Dong-seok, dormitory director. The time capsule contained 20 items that reflect the goals of Ajou Vision 2023, “a world-class university taking the lead in convergence discipline.” They include booklets and a declaration of “Ajou Vision 2023,” a university master plan, final application for the construction of the law school, permit for such construction, official document providing the results of the preliminary assessment for engineering education accreditation, and status and photos taken of the university at the time. At the ceremony, students read the letters that were found in the time capsule, written by the students who buried it in 2008. Lee Dong-hyeon (electronics, 2019) read the letter written by Wu Hye-rim (College of Humanities, 2004), followed by Lee Eun-gyeong (architecture, 2021) reading the letter by Kim Jeong-hun (school of business, 2003) and Lee Da-yun (digital media, 2022) reading the letter by Cho Hyeong-jun (bio-engineering, 2007). The letters expressed the students’ expectations for changes on campus and wishes for the university’s development and told their stories to and shared their hopes with juniors. President Choi, in his commemorative remarks, said, “Marking its 50th anniversary, Ajou University is planning many physical changes in the campus master plan, including the construction of the AU50 Convergence Hall. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our professors and staff, who have worked so hard over the past 50 years to make Ajou University what it is today." Ajou University marks its 50th anniversary on April 12, for which it has prepared various commemorative projects under the slogan “A+ for the World.” During the week of the 50th anniversary (April 10 to 14), the ai (Ajou Innovations) Festival will be held. Events for the week include: the (i) 50th anniversary eve festival, which local residents are welcome to attend, (ii) report on the publication of Ajou University’s 50 years of history; (iii) AI and AI-6G Convergence Colloquium series; (iv) 50th anniversary ceremony; (v) international conference commemorating the university’s 50th anniversary; (vi) energy materials symposium; (vii) AI semiconductor conference; (viii) mobility conference, and (ix) Ajou Bio-health Science Fair. # Go to Ajou University 50th anniversary page (From left) President Choi Kee-choo and students Lee Da-yun, Lee Eun-gyeong, and Lee Dong-hyeon Students looking at items removed from the time capsule.

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"Envisions becoming a global premier university through creation and innovation.” President Choi, from Dong-A Ilbo

President Choi Kee-choo’s interview with the Dong-A Ilbo regarding the 50th anniversary of Ajou University, as well as the university’s achievements, vision, and goals, was carried in the March 3 issue of the newspaper. President Choi described the achievements of Ajou University and commemorative projects for the 50th anniversary; explained how Ajou achieved the best graduate employment rate among domestic universities; spoke about the university’s technology commercialization efforts and internationalization strategy, including Ajou University in Tashkent (AUT); and highlighted the vision of Ajou University and its efforts toward that end. President Choi said, “For the past 50 years, Ajou University has pursued the educational ideals of “respect for humans, seeking truth from fact, one world, one family,” and we will ensure that the upcoming 50 years is an era of creation and innovation.” He added, “As president, I am meeting alumni working in various fields to attract donations through the ‘President Is Leading’ event, and I hope many graduates of Ajou will join this drive for the future of Ajou University.” Ajou University marks its 50th anniversary on April 12. To celebrate, the university established the slogan “A+ for the World” and has prepared 25 commemorative projects in five categories: education, research, international cooperation, culture, and history. # Go to article on interview with Dong-A Ilbo # [Ajou Insight] Overview of all projects celebrating 50th anniversary of Ajou University