Call for Nominations of ECR Participants

Nomination Deadline Extended to April 25th, 2022
The “Carbon Neutral Society – Action Month” webinar series will highlight a range of research initiatives undertaken by APRU Universities with the common goal of preserving the global environment and achieving a sustainable society. It will focus on the “realization of a decarbonized society” as a means of combating climate change and establishing a sustainable society. By bringing a diverse group of experts and researchers from various research fields, this event aims to facilitate idea exchanges, potential cross-disciplinary collaborations, and solution development.

Special Activities for ECRs
Online Networking
• Online networking sessions via virtual meeting tools.
Poster Presentation
• Poster sessions will take place on Week 2 and Week 3 using zoom breakout rooms.
• Topic: How can your research contribute to the realization of a Carbon Neutral Society?
• Presenters are encouraged to draw on their own expertise to develop a solution to the challenge.
Group Discussion
• We will summarize and reflect on the discussions and what we have learned and gained over the five weeks.
• We aim to discuss the possibility of a long-term program for ECRs and other researchers that will continue to provide a platform for developing potential cross-disciplinary approaches while expanding professional networks.

Registration & Deadline (Asia time)
• April 20th- Deadline for nominating three ECRs from your university here.
• April 25th- Deadline for ECR registration (Kyushu University will contact the nominees directly to inform them of the formal registration.)
• May 15th- Deadline for poster abstract and poster submissions

Contact
For inquiries, email the International Affairs Department of Kyushu University at [email protected].

Call for General Participants

APRU Carbon Neutral Society- Action Month
A carbon-neutral society to fight climate change? Yes, definitely! And how?

Climate change is a critical global issue that affects both societies and industries, as the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November 2021 recently reaffirmed. It is crucial to take concrete steps toward a carbon-neutral society and implement solutions that promote sustainability and economic development. Increasing resource efficiency, reducing environmental impact, strengthening disaster resilience, and decarbonizing society are just some of today’s challenges. To address these issues effectively and without jeopardizing people’s well-being, we need to draw on the expertise of researchers from a variety of disciplines in order to build an efficient and sustainable society.

This weekly webinar series will bring together a diverse group of experts from across the network to discuss how to combat global warming and create a sustainable society. It features lectures by renowned experts, Q&A sessions, and interactive online activities.

Date & Registration
• The five-week webinar Series begins from May 13th to June 10th at 10:00 am (Japan time)
• Duration: 90 minutes
Register here before May 9th!

More Information
• Find out more details on a webpage here.
• For inquiries, contact the International Affairs Department of Kyushu University at [email protected].