Nurturing future leaders of society is a core mission of Chulalongkorn University. In the current world full of uncertainties, the role of higher education especially that of university, is increasingly becoming important. University can be a catalyst in creating connectivity among members of society as a knowledge platform to address complex challenges in social, economic, political, environmental and other value systems of our time. The Division coordinates various programs in collaboration with both on campus and off campus partners to provide transformative experiences for participants to become better policy scholars, educators and citizen leaders, equipped with global knowledge, mindset and values.
APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship
Chula to launch APRU SDG4GC!
in partnership with five universities and UN
In addition to the challenges of the pandemic during the past two and a half years, the world is experiencing increasing conflicts, violence, and injustice. A sense of solidarity in the face of these challenges has brought citizens from all continents closer together to support each other and work toward better futures. This is creating an unprecedented momentum for global-level societal transformation. It is in this context that a core group of six APRU member universities developed the APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship (APRU SDG4GC) program, to open a new avenue of international engagement for students and faculty members working with multiple stakeholders in society.
announced the program launch at APRU APM
on July 7, 2022
Co-designed by core partners in collaboration with the UN, APRU SDG4GC is intercultural, interdisciplinary, and interactive in nature. The program aims to foster global citizenship among students in various countries by increasing awareness of global issues and challenges through learning about SDGs and sharing SDG practices in their respective cultural and social contexts. Critically, the program introduces and shares locally embedded unique case studies and best practices among the network members to help students develop a broad array of perspectives and deepen understandings of the SDGs.
As key institutions of higher learning, universities have a clear responsibility to nurture inclusive culture and respect for diversity. As a diverse network of flagship universities across the world, APRU is well-placed to lead in promoting these core values of humanity and in advancing the SDGs. It is of particular importance to emphasize and instill these values among students at this time, when the world is undergoing dynamic transitions and demanding the resolution of interconnected challenges. The unique network of APRU will be harnessed to cultivate new intercultural, international, and transdisciplinary learning opportunities for participating students, exposing them to a diverse range of cultures and practices. The program will also encourage active learning initiatives by students themselves through mentorship activities.
To facilitate such learning, APRU SDG4GC will be conducted under a select but broad theme each year. In year 2022-2023 of the program, APRU SDG4GC will conduct a virtual pilot program under the umbrella theme of “Shaping the Future of Health & Wellbeing.”
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