ABOUT

ASIAN UNIVERSITIES FORUM (AUF)

Asian Universities Forum (AUF) was initiated by former SNU President OH Yeon Cheon in 2011. This forum aims to provide a setting for exchange of views on sustainable development in the global scientific and educational arena. The forum involves sharing of ideas staying within an Annual Event Theme.
The 5th AUF was hosted by Seoul National University in Seoul, South Korea from May 11-13, 2016. The theme of the 5th AUF was “Educating Future Leaders with Compassion and Social Responsibility”. Prof. Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, Vice Chancellor and Prof. Dr. Bim Prasad Shrestha, Associate Dean of School of Engineering represented Kathmandu University in the forum in 2016.
The 6th AUF was hosted by Seoul National University and National University of Mangolia in Ulaanbaatar, Mangolia from June 6-8, 2017. The theme of the 6th AUF was “The Role of Higher Education in the Fourth Industrial Revolution”. Prof. Dr. Bhupendra Bimal Chhetri, Dean of School of Engineering and Dr. Bivek Baral, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering represented Kathmandu University.
The 7th AUF is being hosted by Seoul National University and Kathmandu University from April 14-16, 2018 in Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal. The theme of 7th AUF is “Sustainable Development Goals” and the subthemes are Goal No. 10: Reduced Inequalities and Goal No. 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. There are 47 representatives participating from 24 Universities from 15 countries this year, including 2 Universities from India, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani and Lovely Professional University (LPU), who are participating AUF this time as Observers.

PARTICIPANTS

AUF Participants: University Heads

S.No Organizations Positions Country
1 Universiy of Battambang Rector Cambodia
2 Royal University of Phnom Penh President Cambodia
3 Nanjing University President China
4 Bogor Agricultural University Rector Indonesia
5 University of Indonesia Rector Indonesia
6 Universities Gadjah Mada Rector Indonesia
7 Kathmandu University Vice Chancellor Nepal
8 Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Rector Kazakhstan
9 Kyrgyz National University Rector Kyrgyzstan
10 National University of Laos President Laos
11 National University of Mongolia President Philippines
12 Ateneo de Manila University President Philippiness
13 University of the Philippiness (Diliman) Chancellor (Rector) Philippiness
14 University of Yangon Rector Myanmmar
15 Monywa Institue of Economics Rector Myanmaar
16 Mahidol University President Thailand
17 Thammasat University Rector Thailand
18 Chulalongkom University President Thailand
19 National University of Uzbekistan Rector Uzbekistan
20 Foreign Trade University President Vietnam
21 Vietnam National University, Hanoi President Vietnam
22 Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City President Vietnam
23 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM) Chancellor Malaysia
24 Yanbian University President China

Observers:

1 Lovely Professional University Chancellor India
2 Birla Institute of Technology,Pilani Chancellor India

When?

PROVISIONAL PROGRAM The 7th Asian Universities Forum
‘Sustainable Development Goals and Asian Universities’
Co-hosted by Seoul National University and
Kathmandu University, April 14-16, 2018

Day 1 April 12-13, 2018 (Thursday-Friday)

Time Activity Venue
Arrival/ Check-in of SNU and other University Delegates
Pick-up at the hotel and transfer to the hotel		 Hotel Soaltee Crown Plaza

Day 2 April 14, 2018 (Saturday)

Time Activity Venue
Morning (Specific time to be announced) City tour Patan Durbar Square/ Swayambhunath
Arrival/ Check-in of other University delegates Pick-up at the hotel and transfer to the hotel
18:00– 21:00 Welcome Reception Dinner
  • Welcome note by Prof. Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University
  • Welcome note by Nak-in Sung, President of Seoul National University
  • Cultural Program from Kathmandu University
  • Vote of Thank by Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa, Registrar of Kathmandu University
 Megha Malhar Hall Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza

Day 3 April 15, 2018 (Sunday)

Time Activity Venue
08:00-08:30 Departure for Kathmandu University Hotel Soltee Crown Plaza
09:30-10:00 Registration CV Raman Auditorium,
Kathmandu University
10:00– 11:00 Official Opening Ceremony
  • Welcome Remarks by Prof. Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, Vice Chancellor of Kathmandu University
  • Welcome Remarks by Nak-in Sung, President of Seoul National University
  • Remarks on Sustainable Development Goal No. 10: “Reduced Inequalities” by Resident Coordinator a.i. Tomoo Hozumi
  • Remarks on Sustainable Development Goal No. 11: “Sustainable Cities and Communities” by Honorable Minister of Finance, Nepal, Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada
 CV Raman Auditorium,
Kathmandu University
11:00-11:15 Photo Session CV Raman Auditorium,
Kathmandu University
11:15-12:30
    Keynote Speech made by Prof. Ahn, Sang-Hoon, Chair of Institute for Global Social Responsibility on
    Theme: Sustainable Development Goals

    Session I

    Theme: Reduced Inequalities
    Speakers: (15min/speaker)

  • Surichai Wun’Gaeo, Professor Emeritus Director, Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Chulalongkorn University
  • Kyaing Kyaing Thet, Professor, Monywa University of Economics

    • Discussants:

  • Oum Ravy, Vice Rector, Royal University of Phnom Penh
  • Nguyen Thu Thuy, Vice President, Foreign Trade University
 Central Library Hall, Kathmandu University
12:30-13:30 Lunch Kathmandu University
12:30-13:30

Session II

    Theme: Sustainable Cities and Communities
    Speakers: (15min/speaker)

  • Panut Mulyono, Rector, Universitas Gajdah Mada
  • Pu Lijie, Associate Vice President, Nanjing University
  • Raphael A. Guerrero, Department Chair, Ateneo de Manila University
  • Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, Vice Rector for Sustainability and Administration, Rangsit Campus,
    Thammasat University

    • Discussants:

  • Pho Kaung, Rector, University of Yangon
  • Michael Lim Tan, Chancellor, University of Philippines Diliman
  • Nguyen Haong Hai, Vice President, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
  • Vu Hai Quan, Vice President, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Oudum Phonekhampheng, Vice President, National University of Laos
  • Mohd. Sobri Takriff, Director, IDEA Center University, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Pranisa Boonkham, Assistant to the Rector for Sustainability, Thammasat University
 Central Library Hall, Kathmandu University
15:45-16:00 Closing Remarks by Representative from Ateneo De Manila University, Philippines Central Library Hall, Kathmandu University
16:00-16:30 Exchange of Gifts Central Library Hall,Kathmandu University
16:45-17:00 Proceed to Dhulikhel Lodge Resort from KU
17:00-20:00 Farewell Dinner Dhulikhel Lodge Resort
20:15-20:45 Departure for Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza

Day 3 April 16, 2018 (Thursday-Friday)

Time Activity Venue
Whole Day Departure of delegates

THEME

Theme of this year is Sustainable Development Goals and Asian Universities

Sub Theme:

Lights
Lights

Organizers Profile:


From Kathmandu University

Organizing Committee

  • Prof. Dr. Ram Kantha Makaju Shrestha, Vice Chancellor,Chief Patron
  • Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa, Registrar,Patron
  • Prof. Dr. Janardan Laminchane, Head of Bio Tech Department, member
  • Dr. Manish Pokharel, Head of Computer Engineering Department,member
  • Mr. Anup Acharya, School of Law, member
  • Mr. Parbat Dhungana, School of Education,member
  • Prof. Dr. Bim Prasad Shrestha, Central office, External affairs and Global Engagement,member Secretary

    • 7th AUF Coordination Committee

  • Dr. Hem Raj Kafle, Central Office, Kathmandu University, Member Secretary
  • Ms. Ambika Thapa, Central Office, Kathmandu University Coordinator
  • Ms. Pratiksha Shakya, Central office, Kathmandu University, member
  • Ms. Sarina Shrestha, Finance, Kathmandu University, member
  • Mr. Shiva Thapa Magar, Central office, Kathmandu University, member
  • Ms. Marina KC, Central Office, Kathmandu University, member

From Seoul National University

  • President, SUNG, NAKIN
  • Vice President for International Affair - KOO, MIN GYO
  • Associate Dean for Intnational Affairs - Cha, Suk Won
  • Chair of Institute for Global Social Responsibility - Ahn, Sang Hoon
  • Director General - Song, In Yong
  • Director - No, Young hee
  • Manager - Choi, Jinmin
  • Manager - Kim, Hyunjin