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Ewha Pioneers Education in AI Era with Selection for Phase 4 of K-MOOC

Ewha Pioneers Education in AI Era with Selection for Phase 4 of K-MOOC Ewha Womans University has been selected by the Ministry of Education as a “leading university” for Phase 4 of the K-MOOC (Korea Massive Open Online Course) initiative, reaffirming its pioneering role in online open education. This is Ewha’s fourth consecutive time to be selected following its participation in Phases 1, 2, and 3 since the initiative’s launch in 2015. As part of the Ministry’s effort to expand lifelong learning opportunities in the AI and digital fields, ten universities were selected nationwide for the program. Under the Phase 4 initiative, Ewha plans to develop interdisciplinary courses that explore history, the arts, and global citizenship education in the AI era through the lens of the humanities and social sciences and to offer foundational courses on generative AI and large language models (LLMs). Ewha will develop 12 new courses over the next three years, launching courses such as “A World History of Underdogs,” “Large Language Models for Everyone,” and “The Aesthetics of Technology and Art” in 2026 and rolling out interdisciplinary courses on topics including modern physics and AI, global citizenship education, and the Korean Wave and global culture in the years ahead. Through these efforts, Ewha aims to build an inclusive model of AI literacy that moves beyond a technology-centered approach and integrates the humanities, arts, and social sciences while also expanding credit exchanges among Korean universities and strengthening international educational cooperation. To date, Ewha has developed 47 K-MOOC courses and offered them 448 times, with many of its courses being recognized through selection as Outstanding Courses and Blue-Ribbon Courses. Those courses have also been utilized on overseas MOOC platforms, at other universities, and in faculty training programs, winning acclaim for the quality and competitiveness of Ewha’s educational offerings.
- No.880
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- Date2026.05.27
- Views4213
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Ewha Hosts KBS Open Concert to Celebrate Its140th Anniversary

Ewha Hosts KBS Open Concert to Celebrate Its140th Anniversary The KBS Open Concert, celebrating the 140th anniversary of the founding of Ewha Womans University, was held on May 12 at Welch-Ryang Auditorium and elsewhere on campus. The event was organized to reflect on Ewha’s history and identity and to foster solidarity and share a vision for the future, bringing together around 3,000 members of the Ewha community, including students, faculty and staff, alumnae, and representatives from Ewha Medical Center. The performance was broadcast live at ECC Valley to enable more students to share in the fun. “Ewha’s 140-year history has been one of pioneering new possibilities beyond the limitations of past eras,” Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee said in her welcoming remarks, adding, “Through the spirit of sharing and service, we continue to advance as a global university.” The concert opened with a rendition of “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” by Professors Guibee Yang and Jae Eun Park, accompanied by the Department of Voice choir from the College of Music. That duet was followed by performances from a diverse lineup of artists including Isaac Hong, Ye-Joon Lee, Hee-Jae Kim, Chan-Whee So, Mi-jo Jeong, NMIXX, and BOYNEXTDOOR, which further energized the crowd. BOYNEXTDOOR’s encore and N.Flying’s special show at ECC Valley drew a particularly enthusiastic response from the audience. The KBS Open Concert is scheduled to air on KBS 1TV on May 31. In celebration of Ewha’s 140th anniversary, a variety of other commemorative events are being held across campus, including special exhibitions, graduation exhibitions, and the Daedong Festival.
- No.878
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- Date2026.05.26
- Views5266
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Planetary Health Forum 2026 Presents “UniverCity” Vision for Sustainable Future

Planetary Health Forum 2026 Presents “UniverCity” Vision for Sustainable Future The Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment (EGISE) hosted the Planetary Health Forum 2026 on May 15 at the LG Convention Hall in the International Education Building to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Ewha Womans University’s founding and the first anniversary of the institute’s establishment. The forum was organized to examine the impacts of climate change and the energy transition on human health and society while exploring collaborative pathways for a sustainable future. Under the theme of “Transforming Climate Futures and Empowering Citizens: A UniverCity Initiative for Planetary Health,” the forum brought together representatives from leading domestic and international organizations including the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment; the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency; the World Bank Group Korea Office; the Global Green Growth Institute; the WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health; NAVER; LG Chem; and Samsung E&A. The forum discussed solutions to the climate crisis and related health challenges through the “UniverCity” model in which universities and cities collaborate on research, education, policy, and public participation. Its first session included keynote addresses and a panel discussion on the impact of climate change and environmental pollution on human health and social equity and concluded with a declaration and pledge in which all participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to planetary health. Eun-Hee Ha, Director of EGISE, presented “UniverCity Vision” in the second session, and experts from academia, industry, and civil society discussed university and city strategies to achieve planetary health. That session also included the 2026 Ewha ESG Idea Competition Awards Ceremony, which recognized 26 outstanding ideas.
- No.876
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- Date2026.05.22
- Views4391
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EMAP 2026 Held in Celebration of Ewha’s 140th Anniversary

EMAP 2026 Held in Celebration of Ewha’s 140th Anniversary International media art festival EMAP (Ewha Media Art Presentation) 2026, hosted by Ewha Womans University and organized by the College of Art & Design, successfully concluded its run from May 11 to 17, drawing around 10,000 visitors. Due to the overwhelming response, the exhibition was extended by one day from its original schedule. Initiated in 2001 following the university’s appointment of world-renowned video artist Nam June Paik as a distinguished professor, this year’s edition of EMAP marked the 140th anniversary of the university’s founding and the 20th anniversary of Paik’s passing, taking the climate crisis and the sensory experience of water as its central themes. EMAP 2026 featured a special exhibition titled A Million Silver Bamboo: The Rain We Share, with Frances Morris, former director of Tate Modern, serving as advisor and John Kenneth Paranada, Sungah Serena Choo, and Sooyoung Lim serving as co-curators. Through the lens of the water cycle, the exhibition explored the impacts of climate change on humanity and the environment, on urban infrastructure and the human body, and on the ocean and the atmosphere. “A million silver bamboo” (Cheonmaneunjuk in Korean) is a traditional expression that compares a torrential downpour to countless stalks of silver bamboo, evoking an era in which climate disasters have become part of everyday life. The exhibition featured works by 40 domestic and international artists, including Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Marcel Broodthaers, Nicolás García Uriburu, Minha Park, Bokyung Jun, and Nam June Paik. Alongside the main exhibition, the Nam June Paik Art Center’s special exhibition Nam June Paik, Ecologist of the Videosphere shed new light on Paik’s media-ecological perspective through major works from the collection, including TV Crown, Moon Is the Oldest TV, and Elephant Cart. The opening ceremony, held at ECC Valley, featured performances including the College of Music’s Ballet & 12 Cellos, contemporary dance, traditional Korean dance, and a laser performance by artist Jeho Yun, creating a festive atmosphere. EMAP 2026 also featured the screening program Heavy Rain, curator talks, a special lecture by Nam June Paik Art Center director Namhee Park, an exhibition of works by undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Art & Design, and the student art awards ceremony (EMAPrize).
- No.874
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- Date2026.05.20
- Views5190
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Ewha Holds Special “MEMORY AND FUTURE” Exhibition to Mark 140th Anniversary

Ewha Holds Special “MEMORY AND FUTURE” Exhibition to Mark 140th Anniversary The Ewha Womans University Museum and the Ewha Archives are presenting the special exhibition “MEMORY AND FUTURE: Celebrating 140 Years of Truth, Goodness, Beauty at Ewha” at the Special Exhibition Hall on the museum’s second floor through December 31 for the university’s 140th anniversary. The exhibition reflects on Ewha’s educational ideals of truth, goodness, and beauty and its proud history of advancing women’s education and culture while sharing its vision for the future. Approximately 280 artifacts, including state-recognized Treasures and National Treasures, are on display. The exhibition is organized into two sections: “Ewha” and “Truth, Goodness, Beauty.” The Ewha section takes a multifaceted look at the university’s 140-year history, which began with Ewha Haktang, and the contributions of Ewha graduates to society through a wide range of historical materials and records. On display are school artifacts and photographs, including the desk used by Alice Appenzeller, the sixth principal of Ewha Haktang; a class bell from the Ewha Haktang era; diplomas; school and athletic uniforms; and a May Queen crown. The exhibition also includes an interactive space featuring historical figures and voices restored using AI technology and a video titled “140 Years of Ewha: From Memory to the Future,” providing a deeper understanding of Ewha’s 140-year history. There is also an AI-powered activity that lets visitors create and keep images of themselves wearing historical school uniforms, a hanbok commemorating the university’s 70th anniversary, a May Queen crown, or the university’s newly redesigned academic regalia. The “Truth, Goodness, Beauty” section highlights the spirit of Ewha through some of the university’s finest cultural heritages and donated artifacts. The “Truth” space features major documentary heritages, while the “Goodness” space presents donated artifacts that embody the values of sharing and dedication. The “Beauty” space showcases Ewha’s cultural achievements through exhibits on women archaeologists’ participation in early excavation projects, as well as the museum’s own research, excavations, and exhibitions. Exhibition highlights include White Porcelain Jar with Grape Design in Underglaze Iron (a National Treasure), as well as Sangho Dogam Uigwe Vol. II (a royal protocol on the conferment of honorific titles), Inscription on the Wall of Pyeongyang Fortress, Gisa-gyecheop (Album of Paintings of the Gatherings of Elders), and Jar with Plum, Bamboo, and Bird Design in Underglaze Blue (all Treasures). A variety of other artifacts are also on display, including Goryeo-period ornaments and a handwritten letter by Empress Myeongseong. The special exhibition is free of charge and open to visitors from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. On the last Wednesday of each month, designated as Culture Day, the exhibition remains open until 7:00 p.m.
- No.872
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- Date2026.05.15
- Views5010
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Ewha Brain Institute Forges Global Neuroscience Partnership with Boston University

Ewha Brain Institute Forges Global Neuroscience Partnership with Boston University The Ewha Brain Institute signed a master agreement with Boston University on April 27 to foster global collaboration in neuroscience. The agreement establishes a framework for future joint research and academic cooperation between the two institutions and will remain in effect for five years, with the possibility of extension by mutual consent. The partnership will focus on five core initiatives: conducting joint research, facilitating student-researcher exchange, securing international grants, organizing academic events, and co-authoring academic publications. Most notably, the two institutions plan to leverage their respective strengths in precision neuroimaging and neurorehabilitation research to advance convergence research on the treatment of affective, cognitive, and language disorders. The signing ceremony was attended by Professor Swathi Kiran of Boston University and Professor Soo-Eun Chang of the University of Michigan. Kiran plans to focus her collaborative research efforts on AI-driven cognitive recovery for individuals with brain damage, while Chang will conduct joint research on brain mechanisms during development and the interaction between affect and cognition. “This agreement will serve as a springboard for our institute to establish itself as a global leader in precision neuroimaging technology and related research. Through our partnership with Boston University, we will develop innovative treatment strategies and expand joint research with global partners,” said In Kyoon Lyoo, Director of the Ewha Brain Institute. The institute aims to foster an ecosystem for global convergence research encompassing basic research, clinical applications, and commercialization.
- No.870
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- Date2026.05.11
- Views5344
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Ewha Law School Ranks First Nationwide in Law Clerk Appointments

Ewha Law School Ranks First Nationwide in Law Clerk Appointments Ewha Law School recorded the highest number of successful candidates among Korea’s 25 law schools in the 2026 appointments of new law clerks, once again demonstrating its status as one of Korea’s leading institutions for training legal professionals. According to the Supreme Court of Korea, 22 of the 196 newly appointed law clerks were graduates of Ewha Law School, accounting for 11.2% of all appointments. An increasing number of Ewha graduates have been appointed as law clerks over the past several years, for a cumulative total of 110. Law clerks support judges in their adjudication, carry out legal reviews, and research case law; they are often referred to as “future judges.” Since the foundation of the Department of Law in 1950, Ewha has a long tradition of educating female legal professionals. Notably, it established the world’s first college of law and law school operated exclusively for women. In recent years, Ewha has further established itself as one of the country’s most prestigious law schools, with graduates achieving outstanding results in law clerk and prosecutor appointments, as well as in bar examinations.
- No.868
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- Date2026.05.08
- Views5054
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Ewha President Discusses Education Leadership at THE Asia Universities Summit

Ewha President Discusses Education Leadership at THE Asia Universities Summit Hyang-Sook Lee, president of Ewha Womans University, attended the THE Asia Universities Summit 2026 in Hong Kong as a featured speaker at the invitation of Times Higher Education (THE), a magazine that publishes global university rankings. Co-hosted by THE and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the summit explored innovation and global leadership among Asian universities, bringing together representatives from more than 200 universities and institutions and over 100 speakers from around the world. President Lee joined a presidents’ dialogue session with prominent university leaders such as Mark Scott, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Sydney, and Evelyn Welch, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Bristol, to discuss leadership in higher education and strategies for sustainable growth. President Lee emphasized universities’ role in society and the importance of nurturing future talent amid rapid technological change and geopolitical uncertainty, while sharing Ewha’s vision of leading the way in women’s education and research with a global audience. The summit also served as an opportunity to expand collaboration with global partner institutions. President Lee renewed the student exchange agreement with the Chinese University of Hong Kong and discussed ways to strengthen research collaboration and expand the undergraduate-graduate joint program with Nanyang Technological University. She also attended an HKSTP-GUIN event, hosted by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), to seek new avenues for cooperation, including research commercialization and entrepreneurship support. During her trip, President Lee met with members of the Hong Kong chapter of the Ewha Alumnae Association to share updates on the university’s 140th anniversary initiatives and fundraising campaign, strengthening connections within the global Ewha community.
- No.866
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- Date2026.05.06
- Views5053
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Ewha Hosts Walkathon to Commemorate 140th Anniversary

Ewha Hosts Walkathon to Commemorate 140th Anniversary A commemorative walkathon called “Ewha, Walking Together” was held on April 28 to celebrate the 140th anniversary of Ewha Womans University. Organized by the Volunteer Services Team under the Office of Student Affairs, the event was designed to honor Ewha’s rich 140-year history and to share its vision of “leading the era of great transformation through inclusive innovation,” bringing together approximately 1,400 participants, including students, faculty, staff, alumnae, members of affiliated institutions, and local residents. The occasion carried particular significance as the university’s first major walkathon open to the local community. The event commenced at ECC Valley, where Vice President for Student Affairs Jeong Ah Choi remarked, “I hope this serves as an opportunity to reflect on Ewha’s proud history and stride forward together into a new future,” and Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee underscored the significance of the gathering with the following remark: “Today is a momentous day to once again share with the world Ewha’s core values of sharing, service, and togetherness, cultivated over the past 140 years.” Following a celebratory performance by the cheering squad PYRUS, participants set off on their procession to the music of the Ewha Brass Ensemble, walking together along the roughly 1.4-kilometer course starting at ECC Valley, passing the main gate, and continuing Daehyun Cultural Park, Welch-Ryang Auditorium, and Pfeiffer Hall before looping back. During the march, a traditional gilnori street parade by pungmul folk percussion troupes heightened the festive atmosphere. The festivities drew to close with vibrant performances by the Ewha Male Faculty Choir and the dance crew VIVACITY, while the Ewha Alumnae Association and various companies and institutional partners enriched the occasion through their generous sponsorship of souvenirs and refreshments.
- No.864
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- Date2026.04.30
- Views6571
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Ewha Researchers Selected for Major Merit Research Program

Ewha Researchers Selected for Major Merit Research Program Researchers at Ewha Womans University have been awarded funding for a large-scale Merit Research Program under the National Research Foundation of Korea’s Basic Research Program, underscoring the university’s world-class research capabilities in basic science. Professor Seungwoo Hong, Professor Chirlmin Joo A research team led by Professor Hong Seungwoo of the Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience was selected for the 2026 Hanwoomul-Phagi Basic Research program and will receive approximately KRW 1.97 billion in research funding over the next 10 years. The team plans to develop biomimetic anticancer agents capable of precisely regulating reactive oxygen species and establish a multidimensional screening-based preclinical validation platform aimed at advancing next-generation personalized cancer therapies. In particular, treatment strategies that selectively target cancer cells are expected to increase the potential for clinical application. A team led by Distinguished Professor Chirlmin Joo of the Departments of Physics and Life Science has also been selected for the Merit Research Program (type 2) and will carry out a three-year research project supported by KRW 1.05 billion in funding. The research team will develop next-generation single-molecule analysis techniques capable of simultaneously analyzing individual proteins to determine their size, charge, structure, dynamics, and other characteristics. These techniques are expected to enable the precise detection of disease-related biomarkers, contributing to early diagnosis and advancing precision medicine. These awards are seen as demonstrating that Ewha’s basic research capabilities are expanding beyond short-term projects into long-term, large-scale research.
- No.862
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- Date2026.04.24
- Views7544

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