International
Relations Team

With AVP Chang D. Yoo as the new ASPIRE chairman for the 2011-2012 term, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) organized the 2012 ASPIRE Forum at KAIST from July 11th - 13th. The 2012 ASPIRE Forum was organized through a series of presentations and discussions, including the 2012 ASPIRE Symposium, Vice Presidents and Senior Staff Meeting, and Student Workshops under the theme, “The Next Generation of Green Technology.” Member universities exchanged ideas about activities and methods of implementation under the framework of the ASPIRE League. This year, the students made presentations pertinent to the next generation of green technology to the vice presidents of member universities. At the vice presidents meeting,the discussion was specifically focused on stimulating cooperation, thereby creating national level, multi-lateral Collaborative projects among member universities. Ultimately, the consortium will plan and develop joint activities among the five member universities in order to form a hub for innovation in Asia through the advancement of science and technology and the development of human resources, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable world. Also, Tsinghua University volunteered to take on the responsibility of being the Chair University for the next two year term.