APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship – APRU SDG4GC
Shaping the Future of Health & Wellbeing
The APRU SDG4GC is an intercultural, transdisciplinary and interactive program that fosters global citizenship among students from 60 universities in 19 economies across the Pacific Rim. Co-designed by six core-partner universities in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), the program builds knowledge of global issues and global literacy among students. This is achieved through learning about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), exploring in-depth some of the world’s biggest challenges, and proposing solutions using a framework for collaborative development of social innovation ideas. The program places critical importance in introducing locally embedded unique case studies among the network members to help students develop a broad array of perspectives and deepen understandings of the SDGs.
The program is led by Chulalongkorn University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. In partnership with the UN, it is co-designed with Kyushu University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Simon Fraser University, and Universiti Malaya.
Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Thailand
In the year 2022-23, the theme of the program will be Shaping the Future of Health & Wellbeing. The program will explore the many dimensions of wellbeing including social, cultural, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, mental, physical, and economic. It covers a broad range of topics, including mental health, health equity, health care systems and ethics, healthy aging, and global health. By drawing on multiple disciplines and practices, the program aims to build a strong sense of global citizenship toward resilient global communities.
Key Program Features
Orientation program, interactive lectures, and training provided by APRU member universities, UN agencies, and experts from the field.
UN SDG Primer Course which is self-paced will establish a common base of understanding and approach for the UN system in supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Teamwork with students from 60 universities in 19 economies.
Mentorship program facilitated by academics and design thinking experts will guide teams of students to develop social innovation prototypes to address pressing challenges of our societies globally.
Pitching competition will showcase students’ work and will be judged by a panel of UN experts.
Winning Prize is a week-long visit to Bangkok, Thailand, with training at Chulalongkorn University’s Innovation Hub, field trips to spin off companies and startups, and an opportunity to join a key United Nations event in Bangkok.
Certificate of completion jointly issued by partners.
Eligibility
- Enrolled at an APRU member university during the program period
- Undergraduate students in any discipline
- Completed at least one year of undergraduate studies
- Good command of English language
This program is open to APRU member universities. If you are a student from one of the core partner universities of the program, please apply from the link of your home institution below. (Please note deadlines are different from one university to the other).
Chulalongkorn University – apply before September 30, 2022
The Chinese University of Hong Kong – apply before October 5, 2022
Kyushu University – apply before October 1, 2022
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (deadline TBC)
Simon Fraser University – apply before September 30, 2022
Universiti Malaya (deadline TBC)
If you are from other than the core partner universities please click on the link to access the application form. The deadline for applications is September 28, 2022. APRU SDG4GC – Application Form
Program Timeline
Nov 1-2, 2022
Orientation, 2 hrs x 2 days (synchronous at UTC+7 time zone)
Nov 2022 – Mar 2023
- Undertake UN SDG Primer (self-paced), 3.5 hrs
- Join lectures & other engagement activities (synchronous & asynchronous)
- Work with mentors & teams to develop social innovation idea
Mar 20, 2023
Pitching competition, 3 hrs (synchronous at UTC+7 time zone)
* dates are subject to change.
About Core Partners
The program is led by Chulalongkorn University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. In partnership with the UN, it is co-designed with Kyushu University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Simon Fraser University, and Universiti Malaya.
How to Apply
Selection Procedure:
- Application deadline: September 30, 2022
- Notification to short-listed candidates: October 4, 2022
- Interview: October 7, 2022
- Notification to successful candidates: October 20, 2022
Useful Links
Follow us on Facebook to keep up with the exciting events and activities happening within the program. We’ll help you stay on top of important dates and deadlines. Facebook page of the Office of International Affairs and Global Network, Chulalongkorn University: https://www.facebook.com/ChulaOIA
To learn more about Global Citizenship projects at Chulalongkorn University, please visit: https://www.inter.chula.ac.th/apru-sdg-education-for-global-citizenship/
To learn more about the SDG primer exam, please visit the official page of the United Systems Staff College: https://www.unssc.org/courses/sdg-primer
Contact
Have a question?
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the SDG4GC program.
Office of International Affairs and Global Network
Chulalongkorn University
18th Floor, Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building
Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Tel: +66 2218 3126