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Pear Blossom Sharing Corps Places Ewha’s Value of Sharing into Practice

Pear Blossom Sharing Corps Places Ewha’s Value of Sharing into Practice Taking the lead in spreading Ewha’s value of sharing through annual summer visits to the Goesan region Receiving enthusiastic responses to various talent donations, including the newly introduced medical volunteer services The fourth Pear Blossom Sharing Corps visited Goesan-gun, North Chungcheong Province, between June 24 and 27, carrying out a wide range of volunteer activities such as education, design, mural painting, and medical services. This volunteer initiative, jointly conducted by Ewha and the Goesan County Office, aims to promote shared growth with the local community and has taken place every summer since 2022. The education volunteer team provided creative education, play and craft activities, and career exploration programs for elementary and kindergarten students at local children’s centers. The design volunteer team developed a logo and mascot character for the Goesan-gun Library. The mural painting volunteer team created an eco-friendly wall mural in Seobu-ri, contributing to the promotion of tourism in the area. Launched this year, the medical volunteer team—comprised of Ewha’s medical school professors, students, and alumnae—offered medical check-ups for the elderly, medication counseling for patients with chronic illnesses, health education, and telemedicine services, while alumnae specialists in obstetrics and gynecology and psychiatry also joined in the efforts. This program was featured in the local media and received positive responses (Watch the video ), while the Goesan County Office expressed its appreciation for the volunteers’ talent donation. Starting with the successful completion of the Pear Blossom Sharing Corps’ volunteer activities, the Volunteer Services Team of the Office of Student Affairs will follow up with educational volunteer activities at home and abroad through the 2025 Ewha Summer Volunteers, embodying Ewha’s founding philosophy of Christian love for neighbors and spearheading the establishment of a more inclusive society.
- No.816
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- Date2025.07.17
- Views37451
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Ewha Signs MOU with KIST for Research Cooperation and Talent Development in Future Core Technologies

Ewha Signs MOU with KIST for Research Cooperation and Talent Development in Future Core Technologies Ewha and Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the Conference Room of Pfeiffer Hall on July 14 (Mon.) to promote research cooperation and cultivate talent in science and technology. This agreement was intended to enhance collaboration between academia and research institutions in future core technologies and nurture professionals who will contribute to the advancement of science and technology in Korea. The two institutions plan to pursue collaboration and exchange across all areas, including mutual cooperation and joint research aimed at advancing national R&D programs; mutual exchange of technology and human resources; development of women professionals in science and technology; and co-hosting of seminars, symposia, and conferences on international joint research, along with dissemination of their outcomes. These efforts are based on intensive research cooperation in specialized fields including next-generation semiconductors, AI and robotics, climate and environments, and natural product and new drug development. President Hyang-Sook Lee of Ewha Womans University remarked, “We hope that Ewha’s young and dynamic research personnel, combined with KIST’s extensive research experience, will take the initiative in future core technologies through collaborative efforts in creative and challenging research.” Meanwhile, KIST President Sang Rok Oh stated, “Under KIST’s values of autonomy and openness, we aim not only to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted to us by the nation and society but also to scale up our capabilities by promoting specialized academic and research collaboration with Ewha Womans University.”
- No.814
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- Date2025.07.14
- Views43307
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Team Led by Professor Dong Ha Kim Develops the World’s First Bioorthogonal Reaction-based Nanocatalytic Platform...

Team Led by Professor Dong Ha Kim Develops the World’s First Bioorthogonal Reaction-based Nanocatalytic Platform for Cancer Therapy A research team led by Professor Dong Ha Kim at the Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience has successfully developed the world’s first bioorthogonal reaction-based plasmonic-catalytic hybrid nanoplatform for precision cancer therapy. This research finding is gaining attention for enhancing both the precision and reaction efficiency of bioorthogonal reactions—a next-generation technology for precision tumor therapy. The research project was published on July 4 (Fri.) in Advanced Materials, one of the world’s most prestigious materials science journals (top one percent of the Journal Citation Indicator (JCI) Chemistry, Multidisciplinary category). Bioorthogonal reactions refer to a next-generation precision therapeutic strategy that selectively activates drugs in cancer cells without affecting normal cells. Conventional technologies, however, show low reaction efficiency in human physiological environments, while also lacking precise control over the timing and location of drug activation. In order to solve these technological challenges, it was necessary to develop nanocatalysts with higher reaction efficiency and easier controllability. Building on this idea, Professor Kim’s team designed a new nanoplatform that integrates three components: an Au nanoparticle, a Pd nanocatalyst, and a pro-photosensitizer. The novel nanoplatform entails the precise conjugation of Pd particles at the tips of Au nanoparticles, improving both the light absorption of Au and the catalytic activity of Pd. The platform also incorporates the light-responsive allyl carbamate-conjugated methylene blue prodrug, which leads to site-specific drug activation. In particular, this nanoplatform enables precise spatiotemporal control of the prodrug’s cleavage reaction by simultaneously irradiating light at wavelengths of 808 nanometers and 655 nanometers and inducing electron transfer through the plasmonic effect. The research team’s findings confirmed a ninefold enhancement in prodrug activation compared to conventional strategies, while demonstrating precise in-vivo control of the reaction. Both in-vitro and in-vivo studies demonstrated the remarkable tumor-suppressing capability of the bioorthogonal system, which is attributed to the photothermal therapy and photoinduced plasmon electron transfer (PiPET) effects, along with the prevention of leuko-MB formation. Professor Dong Ha Kim predicted that this technology will offer an innovative solution for tumor therapy through precise phototherapeutic strategies. Read the paper: https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202418134?af=R
- No.812
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- Date2025.07.10
- Views40905
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Ewha’s IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience Receives the Highest Grade in Its Eighth-Year Performance Evaluation

Ewha’s IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience Receives the Highest Grade in Its Eighth-Year Performance Evaluation The Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS) of Ewha’s Institute for Basic Science (IBS) was awarded the highest grade of “Excellent” in its eighth-year performance evaluation. This marks the second consecutive time that the center has received the highest rating, following its fifth-year review conducted in 2022, thereby reaffirming the center’s global research competence and operational excellence. Given the long-term nature of basic science research, the IBS conducts the first performance evaluation of its research centers in the fifth year since their establishment, followed by regular evaluations every three years. The eighth-year performance evaluation for the QNS, established in 2017, was conducted by an evaluation panel comprising world-renowned scholars and experts both in Korea and overseas. According to the evaluation results, the center’s technologies for quantum spin control and measurement represent a world-leading level, attesting to the center’s excellence at the highest global standard in terms of its original research approach, ability to develop instrumentation, and the resulting scientific achievements. The QNS has established one of the most advanced research environments in Korea, including an ultra-precise, low-vibration laboratory, to perform the measurement and control of quantum phenomena at the atomic scale, while producing innovative achievements in quantum computing and metrology by publishing a number of key papers in leading international journals such as Science and realizing Korea’s first qubit platform. The center was recognized as a model for its diverse research culture, as demonstrated by a high proportion of female talent (57 percent) and a significant share of international researchers. The center was also highly rated for its efforts to promote public engagement by holding an art contest and conducting the NanoKOMIK project—a science lecture program. QNS Director Andreas Heinrich stated, “Achieving the highest rating for the second consecutive term is an affirmation of our vision to build the field of quantum science from the ground up. It also underscores the impact of our original research approach, which continues to pioneer new frontiers in the field of quantum research. We will continue to pursue world-class research that will serve as a cornerstone for Korea’s quantum future.” The success of the QNS is largely attributable to the university’s full-scale investment and enduring dedication to advancing excellence in research. Since hosting the QNS in 2017, the university has established a dedicated collaborative research facility—including Korea’s lowest-vibration environment—which is designed to meet the exacting demands of ultra-precision research. This world-leading research environment has served as a vital platform for advancements in quantum research, while support from Ewha has been crucial in allowing the QNS to attract leading international researchers and produce innovative outcomes. Graduates who trained at the center are now advancing as research leaders at prominent European universities and global companies. Looking ahead, through its continued collaboration with the IBS and the QNS, Ewha will integrate its long-term strategy with educational programs to advance basic science and build on the relevant research ecosystem. As a central hub within the quantum science ecosystem, this collaboration also underpins the university’s commitment toward cultivating the next generation of scientific and technological talent and enhancing the nation’s scientific and technological competitiveness through world-class research.
- No.810
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- Date2025.07.01
- Views58760
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“Scranton-gil” Designated as Honorary Street in Front of Ewha Womans University

“Scranton-gil” Designated as Honorary Street in Front of Ewha Womans University Ewha held a joint ceremony with the Seodaemun-gu Office in the ECC building at 11 a.m. on June 20 (Fri.) in order to commemorate the designation of Scranton-gil as an honorary street. This honorary street designation was intended to honor the devotion and contribution of the missionary Mary F. Scranton (1832-1909), the founder of Ewha Haktang as Korea’s first educational institution for women, in commemoration of the 140th anniversary of Christian missions in Korea. Scranton-gil spans the entire 555-meter length and 15-meter width of Ewhayeodae-gil, located in front of Ewha Womans University in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, where signboards and street name plates indicating the honorary street will be installed at the center and both ends of the street. The ceremony featured a progress report by the Seodaemun-gu Office, followed by a commemorative speech from the District Mayor of Seodaemun-gu Lee Sung-heon, congratulatory remarks from the Ewha Womans University President Hyang-Sook Lee, and the unveiling of the signboard for Scranton-gil. “The missionary Scranton took the first step for women’s education in 1886 with the forward-thinking conviction that women deserve to learn, which became the cornerstone of Ewha Womans University,” remarked President Lee in her speech. “The newly-named Scranton-gil is not merely the name of a place, but a symbolic space that honors Ewha’s roots, reflects on the path we have walked, and reaffirms our path forward.” Lee also added, “Ewha will continue to nurture women leaders based on the Christian spirit and the values of truth, goodness, and beauty, while growing as a university that pursues harmony with the local community.” Besides Scranton-gil near Ewha, the Seodaemun-gu Office also designated Underwood-gil in front of Yonsei University as well as Appenzeller-gil in front of Methodist Theological University as honorary streets. The district office plans to hold the respective commemorative events in order. The designation period lasts from April in 2025 to April in 2030, with the possibility of future extension.
- No.808
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- Date2025.06.24
- Views55864
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Ewha Ranks First among Korean Universities for Gender Equality in the THE World University Impact Rankings...

Ewha Ranks First among Korean Universities for Gender Equality in the THE World University Impact Rankings for Six Consecutive Years Ewha ranked first among Korean universities for six years in a row in the Gender Equality category of the THE World University Impact Rankings published by the Times Higher Education (THE), a British publication of world university rankings. Ewha also ranked eighth in Korea in the categories of Climate Action as well as Affordable and Clean Energy, thereby earning recognition as a leading educational institution in building a sustainable society. The THE World University Rankings are considered to be among the world’s top three university rankings alongside the QS World University Rankings and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), and launched the THE World University Impact Rankings in 2019 in order to assess universities’ contributions to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the betterment of society. To this end, the THE World University Impact Rankings evaluate the efforts made by universities toward the 17 UN SDGs, with the social responsibilities of universities comprising key evaluation criteria. As opposed to existing evaluations that focus on the academic accomplishments and social reputation of universities, the THE World University Impact Rankings are gaining attention as the world’s first evaluation to assess universities’ contributions to sustainable global development in areas such as climate change, gender equality, and the sustainable growth and well-being of humanity. Ewha has firmly established itself as the undisputed leader in women’s education by participating in the THE World University Impact Rankings for the second consecutive year and retaining first place among Korean universities in the Gender Equality category for six years in a row. The Gender Equality category aims to assess universities’ research performance on gender equality, ratio of high-ranking female officers, and anti-discrimination policy, serving as a yardstick for understanding universities’ social responsibilities to create a gender-equal society. In addition, Ewha secured eighth place nationwide in the Climate Action and the Affordable and Clean Energy categories. Notably, Ewha is the first university to participate in an initiative supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which is designed to develop climate information, communication, and early-warning systems for five Pacific Islands countries. Moreover, Ewha was selected as the best-performing university in the energy-saving category of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s green campus campaign in 2017 by consistently implementing measures to reduce carbon emissions and actively adopting environmentally-friendly energy in new constructions and renovations. Furthermore, Ewha is at the forefront of research and development for core convergence technologies, based on its recruitment of the country’s leading scholars in climate energy and environmental engineering and its establishment of the Climate Adaptation, Resilience and Sustainability Institute (CARES).
- No.806
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- Date2025.06.19
- Views34650
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Special Exhibition Titled “Clothes: Wearing Time” Held in Commemoration of the 90h Anniversary of the Ewha Womans Univ.

Special Exhibition Titled “Clothes: Wearing Time” Held in Commemoration of the 90h Anniversary of the Ewha Womans University Museum On May 28, 2025 (Wed.), the Ewha Womans University Museum opened a special exhibition titled “Clothes: Wearing Time” to commemorate the 139th anniversary of Ewha’s founding and the 90th anniversary of the museum’s establishment. The opening ceremony held in the museum lobby was attended by about 150 distinguished guests from within and outside Ewha who gathered to celebrate the museum’s 90th anniversary, including Chairperson Chang Myong-Sue of the Ewha Womans University Board of Trustees and President Hyang-Sook Lee, Following the ceremony, visitors admired the special exhibition with a guided tour led by curatorial researcher Sujin SONG. Through this exhibition, the museum presents over 200 diverse clothing artifacts, from excavated artifacts of early Joseon-period garments to modern hanbok. The exhibition aims to explore clothing as an indispensable part of our lives and a cultural language that reflects both the personal narratives of individuals and the ever-changing tides of the times, allowing visitors to profoundly appreciate the meaning and beauty of clothing from different eras. Galleries 1 and 2, under the theme “Garments Made of Silk,” showcase a wide array of silk garments worn by the royal court and noble households, including “inner robe for official’s ceremonial attire,” believed to have been worn by Heungseon Daewongun (1820-1898) as court attire, as well as the ceremonial robe of wonsam and the over-apron, believed to have been gifted by Queen Sinjeong (1808–1890) to her natal family. Gallery 3 is dedicated to “Garments Made of Hemp and Cotton,” while Gallery 4 explores the theme “Transformation and New Aesthetics of Hanbok.” In Gallery 5, visitors can explore depictions of generations who wore hanbok in daily life through films and materials from the 1940s to the 1960s. In addition, an AI-based costume experience program allows visitors to create and keep illustrated images of themselves dressed in traditional clothing against the backdrop of the Ewha campus. This exhibition, arranged with partial support from the “University Museum Promotion Support Project,” hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and organized by the Korean Association of University Museums, will run through November 28, 2025 (Fri.). On the last Wednesday of each month, designated as Culture Day, the museum will extend its opening hours until 7 p.m. For further details, please visit the museum website (http://museum.ewha.ac.kr/).
- No.804
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- Date2025.06.10
- Views64371
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Commemorative Ceremony Held for Ewha’s 139th Anniversary

Ewha held its 139th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony at Welch-Ryang Auditorium on May 30, 2025 (Fri.). The event was attended by about 2,000 guests, including distinguished figures from within and outside Ewha such as Chairperson Chang Myong-Sue of the Ewha Womans University Board of Trustees, President Hyang-Sook Lee, President Lee Myung Kyung of the Ewha Alumnae Association, former Ewha presidents, former and incumbent alumnae lawmakers, and long-serving faculty and staff, as well as current students, to celebrate the 139th anniversary of Ewha’s founding. In her commemorative speech, President Hyang-Sook Lee emphasized Ewha’s mission by stating, “Amid the sweeping changes driven by innovations in cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), Ewha must move beyond merely adapting to the social environment and instead fulfill its role as a creative intellectual community that envisions the future with clear insight and creates new value.” She further explained that the new slogan, “EWHA THE WORLD EWHA THE FUTURE,” serves as a declaration of Ewha’s commitment to proactively uphold its identity as a symbol of change and innovation, while gaining an understanding of the global environment and the times, fostering self-innovation, and paving the way into the future. She concluded by pledging, “I will drive Ewha’s greater leap forward based on education and research that shape the times, as well as sustainable innovation.” Next, Vice President for Research and External Affairs Jhungsoo Park unveiled the “New Era, New Ewha Development Plan,” established under the vision of “Ewha Leading the Era of Great Transformation through Inclusive Innovation.” Following the announcement of the development plan, an award ceremony was held to honor long-serving faculty and staff, and to present the Pride of Ewha Awards and the Ewha Academic Award. The 23rd Pride of Ewha Awards were presented to Young-hee Lee (Sociology, graduating class of 1962), Korea’s leading gayageum master, and Duk-hee Lee (Sociology, graduating class of 1963), President of the Korean Immigration Research Institute in Hawaii. The Pride of Ewha Award is granted to alumnae who have made outstanding contributions in various fields of society to exemplify the spirit of Ewha. Subsequently, the 21st Ewha Academic Award was conferred on Professor Hyun-Hea Yang of the Department of Christian Studies and Professor Joong-Ki Park of the Division of EcoScience. The Ewha Academic Award is a lifetime award given to faculty members for their contributions to the development of academia and the school through outstanding research achievements. After the ceremony, a luncheon was hosted by President Hyang-Sook Lee at Lee Sam-bong Hall and Conference Hall of the ECC building for distinguished guests and Ewha donors who attended the event. At the luncheon, President Lee presented plaques of appreciation to donors to the school’s development funds. In the afternoon at 2 p.m., the Alumnae Day event, organized by the Ewha Alumnae Association, was held at Welch-Ryang Auditorium. The Alumnae Day event was followed by the presentation of the tenth Light of Ewha Awards, a reunion of alumnae celebrating their 50th and 30th anniversaries of graduation, the selection of Ewha Forever Family and Ewha Family of the Year, and a choir festival.
- No.802
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- Date2025.06.04
- Views65176
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College of Art & Design Hosts Special Exhibitions in May to Celebrate Ewha’s Founding Month

College of Art & Design Hosts Special Exhibitions in May to Celebrate Ewha’s Founding Month The College of Art & Design is holding special exhibitions titled “Yerim 80” and “2025 MAYDAY Exhibition,” in celebration of May, the month of Ewha’s founding. The special exhibition titled “Yerim 80,” commemorating the 80th anniversary of the College of Art & Design, kicked off with an opening ceremony held on May 27, 2025 (Tue.) at 11 a.m. in the outdoor area in front of the Arts & Design Building A. The exhibition ran through June 1, 2025 (Sun.) at the Ewha Art Center and the first-floor lobby of the Arts & Design Building A. This exhibition was organized to reflect on the past 80 years of the College and to collectively envision the future of arts, education, and creation. All proceeds from artwork sales at the exhibition will be used to fund the construction of a new College of Art & Design building and the establishment of a contemporary art museum. The College of Art & Design was founded under the name “Yerimwon” in 1945 and later elevated to the College of Art in 1960, establishing itself as the first institution of higher education in Korea to offer a four-year college program in the arts. The special exhibition titled “Yerim 80” is named after “Yerimwon,” the predecessor of today’s College of Art & Design, which took its first steps 80 years ago. The exhibition featured works by about 300 artists, including the College’s retired professors, current professors and lecturers, alumnae artists, and current graduate students from the master’s and doctoral programs. Showcasing and offering for sale artwork by artists from multiple generations across a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, installation, and video, the exhibition was designed to resonate deeply not only with members of the College of Art & Design, but also with art lovers among the public, collectors, and enthusiasts. The student exhibition “MAYDAY” also saw its grand opening on May 29, 2025 (Tue.). Led primarily by third-year students from each major within the College of Art & Design, the exhibition provides a valuable opportunity for students to take their first steps as emerging artists. This year, over 300 students from seven majors are participating in the exhibition, presenting a wide variety of works. Exhibitions from the Division of Fine Arts, the Division of Design, and the Fiber Arts major will be held in the Arts & Design Building A, B, and C, while a separate exhibition by the Fashion Design major will take place at the ECC Daesan Gallery from June 6 (Fri.) to 14 (Sat.), 2025.
- No.800
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- Date2025.05.30
- Views34924
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Ewha Researchers to Lead Korea-EU Clean Hydrogen Innovation

Ewha has been officially selected as the lead organization for the “2025 BrainLink” program, an exchange support project for outstanding researchers organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and implemented by the National Research Foundation of Korea, with the aim to actively engage in international joint research and talent cultivation in the field of clean hydrogen. Professor Won Jae Choi, Professor Suyeon Cho, Professor Woo-Jae Kim, Professor Hoi Ri Moon, Professor Dong Ha Kim The BrainLink program is an MSIT-led initiative designed to promote exchanges between outstanding researchers across nations. Its primary goals are to enable leading Korean researchers to conduct joint research through cooperation with overseas research institutions and to cultivate next-generation talent with a global perspective. With its selection for this project, Ewha plans to lead research in the ESG sector, with a focus on the “Korea-EU Global Hydrogen Research Exchange and Advanced Human Resources Development Project Team.” Over the next two years and eight months, Ewha will receive a total of KRW 3.7 billion in government funding to drive the development of core original technologies across the entire lifecycle of clean hydrogen—from production to storage/transportation, and utilization— while also nurturing global hydrogen experts. Key researchers involved in the project include Project Director Woo-Jae Kim, along with Associate Professor Suyeon Cho of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Professors Dong Ha Kim and Hoi Ri Moon of the Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience, and Assistant Professor Won Jae Choi of the Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering at Ewha. In addition, Associate Professor Hyunchul Oh of the Department of Chemistry and Professor Kwangjin An of the Department of Energy and Chemical Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) will join the project as part of the collaborative research team. The Ewha project team will collaborate with leading hydrogen institutions across Europe, including Syensqo in Belgium—an industry partner of Ewha that has accumulated a diverse portfolio of joint research outcomes through over a decade of steady academia-industry collaboration—Air Liquide in France, Paris-Saclay University in France, TU Dresden and Leipzig University in Germany. Through these partnerships, the project team aims to promote substantial and sustainable international cooperation by facilitating joint research between domestic and international researchers as well as implementing overseas placement programs for students and researchers. This project will also focus on carrying out high-value-added research across the entire spectrum of hydrogen technologies. Concurrently, the team plans to develop hydrogen utilization technologies with global commercialization potential, thereby enhancing international competitiveness. Through this project, collaboration with leading EU hydrogen companies and universities will offer participants the opportunity to gain firsthand experience with world-class hydrogen technologies and demonstration infrastructure, while jointly developing advanced technologies in catalysis, storage, and utilization. This collaboration is expected to allow participants to learn from Europe’s advanced technologies and industrialization knowhow, helping them grow into globally-minded professionals through overseas placement programs. In addition, it will deepen their practical understanding of European hydrogen policies and market structures, thereby enhancing their prospects for future careers worldwide and technology commercialization.
- No.798
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- Date2025.05.29
- Views43044