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KU Sustainability Newsletter, Summer 2026 (고려대학교 지속가능 뉴스레터, 2026년 여름)

2026. 9. 2.

KU Sustainability Newsletter, Summer 2026 (고려대학교 지속가능 뉴스레터, 2026년 여름)

▪️KU selected as an AI-centered university with up to ₩24B in funding

▪️Ministry of Environment-certified Green Leadership Program at KU: fostering sustainability leaders

▪️Five-year KU–University of Cambridge academic partnership through joint forums and interdisciplinary research

▪️FSE 2026 double award win for KU’s LLM-powered Python library migration technology

▪️78 KU Medicine research projects selected for national basic research funding, securing ₩34.9 billion

▪️KU holds the 2026 Seoktap Research Award and KU Internationalization Award Ceremony, recognizing top researchers and global collaboration

▪️2026 blood donation campaign across all three hospitals affiliated with KU Medicine

▪️2026 KU Sustainable Transportation Survey: 88.4% use sustainable transportation

▪️KU–City of Seoul collaboration for community engagement and social contribution

▪️KU solar energy infrastructure: approximately 1,069-ton annual reduction in CO₂ emissions

▪️KU ranks 12th globally in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, No. 1 in SDG 8 for two consecutive years

▪️KU partnership with IOM to advance migration research and education

◽ESG/SDGs Curricular Programs

SDG integration across the curriculum expands at KU Sejong Campus Graduate School through course planning and semester-based tracking

Next-generation AI transformation (AX) education expands through collaboration between KU College of Informatics and The Cyber University of Korea

◽ESG/SDGs Extracurricular Programs

KU Sejong Campus hosts an '2026 Green Innovator–ESG Policy Camp for Students in Advanced Convergence Fields', developing proposals for government policies on environmental and ESG issues

OnDream Global Academy celebrates its 9th graduating class, with 55% of alumni pursuing careers across 76 international organizations and INGOs

KU hosts the Sustainability and ESG Management Forum, uniting legal, academic, and industry experts

KU hosts 2025 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Omar M. Yaghi for a lecture on tackling global challenges from the climate crisis to water scarcity

KU Graduate School of Energy and Environment hosts a cross-sector seminar on water and energy infrastructure transition

KU hosts lectures by Harvard sociology professors Michèle Lamont and Frank Dobbin to explore global dignity, social inclusion, and effective DEI strategies

KU co-hosts the R&D Management Workshop 2026, highlighting Korea’s R&D innovation model on a global stage

◽ESG/SDGs Related Activities

KU and Seoul Seongbuk-Gangbuk District Office of Education provide community-based physical education with Milano Cortina 2026 gold medalists through the 2026 SG Project

KU expands educational opportunities for multicultural youth through one-on-one mentoring at Hamil School, an alternative school for multicultural students

KU operates the 2026 Seongbuk Future Sharing School, providing weekly mentoring for children and youth at local community centers

KU and Korea Petroleum Industries Company strengthen industry–academia collaboration to foster future ESG leaders

◽ESG/SDGs Research

Future Technology & Research Innovation

KU develops a solar-powered portable water purification system that removes up to 99.4% of pollutants

Public Health & Medical Welfare

KU and Harvard Medical School researchers develop a technology that identifies 14 deadly bacterial species with 96.1% accuracy

Future Technology & Research Innovation

KU develops a high-durability ruthenium-based catalyst for acidic water electrolysis, significantly reducing green hydrogen production costs

Future Technology & Research Innovation

KU researchers overcome quantitative limitations in wearable sensing with a new sensor that measures glucose and sodium in sweat

Future Technology & Research Innovation

KU and KRISS enable precise, real-time blood oxygen monitoring with a system measuring over 2,500 times per second

Climate Action & Environmental Sustainability

Prof. Sung Eun Kim’s climate documentary ‘Carbon Counters’ wins an award at the Seoul International Eco Film Festival, highlighting the science behind carbon measurement

Sustainability Research / Academic Excellence

Prof. Sung-Do Kim’s research team gains international recognition for ecolinguistics research on plastic pollution and environmental challenges

Future Technology & Research Innovation

KU and Harvard University Advance AI-powered microscopy for autonomous nanostructure analysis

Climate Action & Environmental Sustainability

KU collaborates with S-OIL to advance aviation decarbonization through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production

Global Partnerships & Outreach

KU hosts the Netherlands Photonics Mission to advance a global research collaboration model in photonics technology

Social Innovation & Community Engagement

KU Institute on Aging hosts the 2026 Spring Conference, advancing practical solutions to population aging

Guidelines for Research Ethics

KU GENDER EQUALITY PLAN

◽SDGs Education for Local Communities

KU launches the 5th Green Ambassadors in partnership with the City of Seoul to advance resource circulation through policy proposals and education

KU hosts the ‘Crimson Market for Good’ charity bazaar for its 121st anniversary, drawing 1,000 participants and supporting a donation campaign

KU Alumni Medical Volunteer Association conducts its 149th medical outreach, expanding healthcare access for underserved communities

KU Social Service Organization, Sejong conducts a river water quality improvement campaign to advance SDG 14 and protect aquatic ecosystems

KU opens the Cybersecurity Clinic Center, advancing community cybersecurity initiatives with 18 educational institutions across the Asia-Pacific region

KU Medicine and Woori Children’s Medical Foundation establish a healthcare network to strengthen essential medical care for children and adolescents

KU Medicine establishes integrated support for youth preparing for independence, from health screenings to treatment for rare and intractable diseases

◽International Dialogue on SDGs

KU Anam Hospital holds health consultation sessions in Kazakhstan, providing local residents with health assessments

KU hosts KU-ICCSP 2026 in Jeju, bringing together global experts in AI and digital security to explore solutions for cybersecurity and privacy protection

KU accelerates the global commercialization of campus bio startups at BIO International Convention 2026

◽Beyond Diversity

KU Center for Students with Disabilities student supporter group, ‘Mohae’ engages around 400 campus community members in a disability awareness campaign

KU Center for Human Rights & Gender Equity releases a digital sex crime prevention infographic series to enhance gender sensitivity across campus

The KU chapter of ‘Indong,’ a human rights coalition group, promotes LGBTQ+ human rights through a seminar and participation in the Seoul Queer Parade

KU Inter-Korean Student Society for North Korean Human Rights ‘Libertas’ hosts the 7th North Korean Human Rights and Unification Golden Bell, engaging students nationwide

◽Achievements Toward the SDGs

KU ranks 12th globally in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, ranking No. 1 in SDG 8 for the second consecutive year, while placing 5th in Asia in QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026

KU Business School becomes Korea’s first and only institution to earn five consecutive EQUIS accreditations

KU Medicine ranks 5th in Korea in the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders: Leading Healthcare Institutions for the second consecutive year

◽Steps Toward Diversity and Equality

KU hosts the 2026 Civil Service Information Session, supporting career opportunities and enhancing campus accessibility for students with disabilities

The KU Center for Human Rights & Gender Equity launches a monthly seminar series from April to June to promote discrimination prevention and gender sensitivity

KU RISE Project Group and Stump Foundation for Youth partner to support education and settlement for international students

KU hosts the International Student Faculty Festival (ISFF) with participants from 20 countries, promoting cultural exchange and global unity

Korea University Human Rights Report

Korea University Diversity Report

2026 Disability Awareness Education

◽Actions Toward Carbon Neutrality

KU joins a ₩30.8 billion project to advance carbon-negative DAC technology toward an annual 1,000-ton commercial-scale process

KU President Dong-One Kim joins the 2025 3S Sustainability Forum to advance university collaboration on global sustainability challenges

🔎 Question 1. In which category did Korea University rank 1st in the world in the THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026?

A. SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
B. SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
C. SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

🔎 Question 2. What does “SG” stand for in the 2026 SG Project by Korea University and the Seongbuk-Gangbuk District Office of Education?
A. Sports & Goals
B. Skills & Growth
C. Strong & Growth

📢 This event is open only to Korea University students.

🎁 The first 10 participants who answer correctly will receive a Twosome Place mobile gift card (Iced Americano)!

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