ASEF Summer University

BACKGROUND ON THE ASEFSU SERIES

The ASEF Summer University (ASEFSU)* is an experiential learning journey and “Interdisciplinary Innovathon” for students and young professionals. Designed to foster cross-cultural exchanges and networks among youth from ASEM countries, it offers opportunities for students and young professionals to broaden their horizons, deepen their knowledge on contemporary issues and propose concrete solutions to pressing societal challenges. These solutions range from design mock-ups of architectural solutions to technological innovations, policy and strategy briefs to practical project proposals, promotional videos to communication plans, and more. The outcomes of the ASEFSU project are presented at high-level ASEM meetings and thematic conferences as input to the deliberations of policy makers and for possible implementation by practitioners.

 

Each ASEFSU edition tackles different themes of socio-political concern within Asia and Europe. ASEFSU makes a positive impact within ASEM societies as it offers tangible results and daring proposals for innovation, and promotes sustainable development.

 

Key characteristics of ASEFSU:

• Engagement and collaboration of youth from 51 Asian and European countries with local ASEM communities, governments and businesses
• Fusion of theoretical and practical programme components, leading up to an Interdisciplinary Innovathon and competition
• Youth perspectives and solutions on pressing societal issues, practically contributing to the ASEM process, national agendas from Asian and European countries, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and society at large.

 

PAST EDITIONS

23rd ASEF Summer University 

“Liveable Cities for a Sustainable Future”

Hanns Seidel Foundation, Daffodil International University (Dhaka, Bangladesh), KREA University (Chennai, India), Superior University (Lahore, Pakistan), ASEM Education and Research Hub for Lifelong Learning (Cork, Ireland), University College Cork (Cork, Ireland), Centre for Sustainable, Healthy and Learning Cities and Neighborhoods (Glasgow, United Kingdom) & University of Glasgow (Glasgow, United Kingdom).

Virtual

3 programme elements from 20 Sep – 15 Nov 2021

 

22nd ASEF Summer University

“Sustainable Tourism: Youth Driving Green Growth”

Algebra University College (Zagreb, Croatia), Edward Bernays University College (Zagreb, Croatia), Institute of Agriculture and Tourism in Porec (Porec, Croatia), University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Economics (Ljubljana, Slovenia), University of Primorska – Faculty of Tourism Studies (Portorož, Slovenia)

Croatia & Slovenia

12 – 23 September 2018

 

21st ASEF Summer University

“Youth with Disabilities: Shaping Inclusive ASEM Societies”

Swinburne University of Technology (Melbourne, Australia) & Canterbury Univeristy (Christchurch, New Zealand)

27 Jan – 10 Feb 2018

 

20th ASEF Summer University

”Gateways of Asia and Europe: Connectivity by Land, Sea & Air”

Beijing Jiaotong University & Harbin Institute of Technology (China), Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service & Transbaikal State University & Irkutsk State University (Russian Federation), Mongolian Youth Federation (Mongolia)

15 Aug-3 Sep 2016

 

19th ASEF Summer University

”Sustainable Urbanisation in Heritage Cities”

Symbiosis International University (India)

9-21 Aug 2015

 

18th ASEF University

”Conscious Consumers for Environmental Sustainability”

University of Tartu, Estonian School Student Councils’ Union (Estonia)

18 Aug-1 Sep 2012

 

17th ASEF University

”Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities”

Universiti Sains Malaysia (Malaysia)

20 Jun-1 Jul 2011

 

16th ASEF University

”Public Health and Vulnerable Groups: Access to Quality Health Care Services”

The Medical University of Lódz (Poland)

29 Jun-10 Jul 2010

 

15th ASEF University

”Migration and Multi-Cultural Societies: Opportunities and Challenges”

Woosuk University (Korea)

29 Jun-10 Jul 2009

 

14th ASEF University

”ASEF@10: ASEF University, ASEFUAN and Beyond”

Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain)

31 Aug-7 Sep 2007

 

13th ASEF University

”Cross-Cultural Perspectives on the International Legal Order in the 21st Century”

International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), Leiden University (the Netherlands)

2-14 July 2006

 

12th ASEF University

”Asia-Europe Co-operation on the Environment: Towards Sustainable Forest Management”

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (Brunei Darussalam)

9-22 Jul 2005

 

11th ASEF University

”Liberty, Security and the New Global Order”

Institute d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po) (France)

12-26 Feb 2005

 

10th ASEF University

“Enlarging European Union and Asia”

Keio University (Japan)

22 May-5 June 2004

 

9th ASEF University

”Asia-Europe Economic Partnership: Opportunities and Challenges for Enterprises in a Changing Global Environment”

Ateneo de ManilaUniversity, John Gokongwei School of Management (Philippines)

1-14 Feb 2004

 

8th ASEF University

”The Future of International Order: Unilateralism or Multilateralism?”

University of Warwick (United Kingdom)

7-21 Sep 2003

 

7th ASEF University

”Regionalism in Asia and Europe and Implications for Asia-Europe Relations”

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Fundació CIDOB, Casa Asia (Spain)

10-24 Nov 2002

 

6th ASEF University

”Asia and Europe: Towards Greater Inter-Cultural Exchanges”

Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)

27 Jul-11 Aug 2002

 

5th ASEF University

”Integration and Disintegration of the Modern World? Experiences in Europe and Asia”

Fundação Oriente, Universidade Aberta (Portugal)

22 Jul-4 Aug 2001

 

4th ASEF University

”Social Changes in Asia and Europe in the Age of Globalisation”

National University of Singapore (Singapore)

14-27 Jan 2001

 

3rd ASEF University

”Asia and Europe: Regional Co-operation in a Globalising World”

Lund University (Sweden)

6-19 Aug 2000

 

2nd ASEF University

”Asia and Europe: Towards a Better Mutual Understanding”

Beijing University (China)

22 Aug-5 Sep 1999

 

1st ASEF University

“Asia, Europe and the Challenges of Globalisation”

German Society for Foreign Policy (Germany)

12-24 Jul 1998

 

*Formerly known as ASEF University.