Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, May 16, 2024
On Thursday, May 16th, Korea University's Office of International Affairs was visited by a delegation from the GAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) from Singapore. The delegation consisted of:
Prof. Andy HOR, Deputy Chief Executive (Research), A*STAR
Ms. Joyce TAY, Senior Assistant Director, International Awards, A*STAR Graduate Academy
Ms. Winnie CHOO, Assistant Director, Research Office, A* STAR
Ms. Jamie LOW, Senior Manager, International Awards, A*STAR Graduate Academy
Prof. Yonggang WEN, Associate Provost (Graduate Education), Nanyang Technological University
Prof. Yao YAO, Vice Dean, Academic Programmes and Processes, National University of Singapore Graduate School
Prof Baihua ZHENG, Associate Dean, Postgraduate Research Programmes, School of Computing and Information Systems, Singapore Management University
Ms. Lay Yong ANG, Assistant Director, College of Graduate Research Studies, Singapore Management University
The delegation was greeted by:
Prof. Hyuk YOO, Executive Vice President, Research
Prof. Sang Kee SONG, Vice President, International Affairs
Prof. Helen SHIN, Director, International Research Collaboration Center
Prof. Moon Jung SONG, Vice President, Office of the Graduate School
Mr. Donghyun JANG, Director, Office of International Affairs
Dr. William STEWART, Associate Director, International Cooperation
Mrs. Heejin HONG, Manager, Exchange and Study Abroad Programs (Asia and Oceania)
The purpose of the meeting was to share funding schemes, graduate opportunities in STEM in Singapore available for KU students (i.e., SINGA), discuss internship opportunities at A*STAR for KU undergraduates/masters, and to explore possible collaboration opportunities in talent mobility and research. The meeting concluded with the exchange of gifts and photos.
