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Ewha Hosts Special Lecture by Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley

Ewha Hosts Special Lecture by Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley The Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment (EGISE) held a special lecture featuring former New Zealand Prime Minister Jenny Shipley on the theme “Women Leading Change: Power, Responsibilities, and Global Impact” at the Emerson Chapel in Case Hall on March 13. This was the first session of the “Global Leaders Lecture Series,” commemorating Ewha’s 140th anniversary, with approximately 300 students and others in attendance. Shipley served as New Zealand’s first female prime minister from 1997 to 1999 and chaired the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 1999, which was a major turning point for cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. As a member of Club de Madrid, an organization of former heads of state, and the Council of Women World Leaders, she has presented insights on social integration, diversity, and strategies for a sustainable future. She recently visited Korea as a speaker at the Global Engagement & Empowerment Forum on Sustainable Development (GEEF) 2026 at Yonsei University. After opening remarks delivered by Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee, Shipley presented key elements of leadership, including morality, clarity of values, critical analytical skills, and consistent leadership philosophy. In particular, she emphasized accountability in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), stating that those who drive technological innovation must also bear responsibility for its outcomes. She also stressed that humans should guide the direction of AI development and emphasized that cooperation between the sexes is crucial for this goal. Referring to cases of gender equality in the New Zealand Parliament, Shipley also encouraged women to take on a more active role and noted that women’s leadership is essential for making decisions about human-centered technology and a sustainable future. After the lecture, discussion of the role of women’s leadership in the AI era continued through a Q&A session. EGISE plans to build more platforms for global cooperation and action in the future. Ewha, marking its 140th anniversary, will strengthen global competitiveness in research and education through various commemorative initiatives, including lectures by global leaders, international conferences, and academic exchanges.
- No.864
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- Date2026.03.18
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Ewha Selected for “Seoul-type BRIDGE” Project, Opening Era of KRW 10 Billion in Technical Royalties

Ewha Selected for “Seoul-type BRIDGE” Project, Opening Era of KRW 10 Billion in Technical Royalties Ewha Womans University was selected for the “Seoul-type BRIDGE” project under the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Regional Innovation System & Education (RISE) program and will establish a university-industry collaboration platform in western Seoul. Thanks to its selection, Ewha will receive a total of KRW 2.6 billion in project funding over the next four years. The Seoul-type BRIDGE project links university research outcomes with Seoul’s strategic industries and public policies, enabling the commercialization of technology and the creation of social value. The Technology Licensing and Commercialization Center at the Ewha University-Industry Collaboration Foundation (EUICF) will launch the “Arise Ewha, Impact Bridge project team” to promote the project with a focus on Seoul’s creative industries and strategic industries including AI, biotechnology, healthcare, robotics, and fintech. Based on the research capabilities of the Sinchon Campus and the research and medical infrastructure of Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital and Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Ewha plans to collaborate with the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) and industrial hubs to build a platform demonstrating university-industry cooperation centered on western Seoul, including the districts of Seodaemun, Yangcheon, and Gangseo. Through specialized programs such as EV-Care and IMPACT-Finder, Ewha will support the full cycle of technology commercialization including corporate IP consulting, proof of concept, technology transfer, development of standard essential patents, and global investment linkages with the aim of attracting KRW 30 billion in investment. In addition, Ewha will expand cooperation with overseas universities, companies, and investment institutions by leveraging its existing global university-industry collaboration consortium and will also support the overseas expansion of Seoul-based companies through international technology transfer and joint research. By strengthening its global patent strategy, reinvesting technology royalties, and expanding its global networks of venture capital, Ewha aims to build a sustainable ecosystem for technology commercialization.
- No.862
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- Date2026.03.17
- Views2588
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Ewha Selected for Next Phase of TeX-Corps Women-Focused Lab-to-Startup Innovation Group

Ewha Selected for Next Phase of TeX-Corps Women-Focused Lab-to-Startup Innovation Group Ewha Womans University has been selected for the third cohort of the “Women-Focused Lab-to-Startup Innovation Group” under the 2026 Public Technology-Based Market-Linked Startup Exploration Support program (called Tech eXploration-Corps, or TeX-Corps, for short) hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT). Through this selection, the university will receive approximately KRW 1.5 billion annually (KRW 7.5 billion over five years), driving its emergence as a national hub for technology startups led by women in STEM fields. The TeX-Corps program is a startup exploration initiative benchmarked on the Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program under the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote public technology-based entrepreneurship. It supports research teams seeking to validate market demand and explore commercialization potential through customer interviews. Participating institutions include leading STEM-oriented universities such as Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), as well as major universities including Korea University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Hanyang University. As a hub for women-led startups, Ewha plans to identify female entrepreneurs in cutting-edge fields such as AI, biotechnology, climate technology, and healthcare and wellness technologies and to establish a full-cycle startup support system encompassing education, mentoring, prototype development, and links to investment. During the second cohort of the program (2021–2025), Ewha supported 77 startup exploration teams, with some teams demonstrating their global expansion potential by participating in CES 2026. Going forward, the university plans to offer overseas startup education in collaboration with institutions such as the George Washington University and UC Berkeley and to further enhance its LIFT-based startup support model (LIFT is an integrated platform supporting the full growth cycle for female tech entrepreneurs) to drive the creation of startups based on public technologies.
- No.860
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- Date2026.03.12
- Views2478
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Ewha Holds 2026 New Student Convocation

Ewha Holds 2026 New Student Convocation Ewha Womans University held its 2026 convocation for new students at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 27, in the Welch-Ryang Auditorium, welcoming 3,727 new students. The ceremony began with a prayer, followed by the president’s welcoming address, introducing key faculty members, congratulatory performances, the freshman pledge, singing the Ewha anthem, and the benediction. This year’s convocation, held on the university’s 140th anniversary, featured a variety of congratulatory performances and videos and included photo zones and booths where new students and their families could take snapshots of the proud occasion. In her welcoming address, President Hyang-Sook Lee welcomed the incoming class, noting that “over its 140-year history, Ewha has grown into a global community of 270,000 alumnae.” She emphasized that, in the era of AI and digital transformation, universities are places where individuals learn to pose their own questions and drive change and encouraged students to write their own Ewha stories with a spirit of enterprise, solidarity, and social responsibility. The program continued with the introduction of key faculty members, followed by a congratulatory performance by the Ewha Male Faculty Choir. A representative of the incoming class then delivered the freshman pledge, marking the start of students’ academic journey. The first part of the ceremony concluded with the singing of the Ewha anthem and the benediction. The convocation’s second part, titled “Welcome to Ewha,” featured congratulatory video messages from professors, alumnae, and broadcasters, along with performances by Ewha SORI, an ensemble of voice majors from the Department of Korean Music, and PYRUS, the university’s cheering squad, in a show of support for students beginning their university studies.
- No.858
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- Date2026.03.05
- Views2807
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College of Pharmacy Earns Five-Year Accreditation in First Cycle of Pharmaceutical Education Evaluation

College of Pharmacy Earns Five-Year Accreditation in First Cycle of Pharmaceutical Education Evaluation The College of Pharmacy (Dean: Hwa Jeong Lee) has been awarded five years of accreditation—the highest level available—in the first cycle of the 2025 Pharmaceutical Education Evaluation and Accreditation conducted by the Korean Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (KACPE). Pharmaceutical Education Evaluation and Accreditation is a nationally recognized system based on the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and the Higher Education Act that comprehensively assesses the overall quality of pharmaceutical education. The evaluation is conducted by KACPE, an accreditation body designated by the Ministry of Education. Beginning in 2025, only graduates (or prospective graduates) of accredited pharmacy colleges will be eligible to take the national pharmacist licensing examination. This evaluation was rigorously carried out through document reviews and on-site visits, based on 50 criteria across the following eight areas: mission and educational goals, administration, curriculum, student body, faculty, educational environment and facilities, postgraduate education, and continuous improvement. Ewha’s College of Pharmacy received high marks across all areas—including outcome-based curriculum management, practice-oriented education, faculty excellence and educational infrastructure, and comprehensive system for ongoing quality improvement—thereby earning the five-year accreditation.
- No.856
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- Date2026.03.04
- Views2173
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Ewha Holds 2025 Spring Commencement

Ewha Womans University held the 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremony at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 23, conferring degrees on a total of 3,786 graduates, including 2,360 bachelor’s degrees, 1,255 master’s degrees, and 171 doctorates. President Hyang-Sook Lee, in her commencement address, emphasized the history of Ewha, which began as Korea’s first modern educational institution for women and has grown into a leading intellectual community with many pioneering and stellar achievements. The president also highlighted—on the occasion of the university’s 140th anniversary—the “Ewha spirit” that continues to challenge conventions, pursue innovation, and design a new future, stating that “the legacy of being ‘the first,’ engraved in Ewha’s history, is not merely a record of achievement but a unique legacy built together by the Ewha community—one that will serve as an unwavering standard and guide as you find your place in society.” This year’s graduates included 44 early graduates, 504 summa cum laude graduates, and 546 magna cum laude graduates, reflecting the outstanding academic achievements of the graduating class. Fourteen top students were selected to be honored from each college, and three—from the College of Social Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences, and the College of Emerging Industry Convergence—achieved a perfect GPA of 4.3 out of 4.3, demonstrating exceptional talent and consistent dedication. The ceremony was also meaningful in its inclusiveness, as four students with disabilities and seven students from North Korea received bachelor’s degrees. The university’s global achievements were also evident, with 235 international graduates, including 76 receiving bachelor’s degrees, 143 master’s degrees, and 16 doctorates. Students from the Ewha Global Partnership Program (EGPP)—a scholarship program that provides full tuition and living expenses to outstanding women from developing countries—were also represented at this ceremony, with two receiving bachelor’s degrees, four master’s degrees, and two doctorates. EGPP is a flagship global program for nurturing female leaders that has been funding the education of talented women from developing countries since 2006. The university is launching the careers of graduates with strong academic capabilities and professional expertise through this commencement ceremony, thereby realizing its vision of nurturing women leaders who will drive change around the world.
- No.854
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- Date2026.02.26
- Views3681
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Faculty Lead Another Successful Study Abroad Program in Winter 2025

Faculty Lead Another Successful Study Abroad Program in Winter 2025 The Department of International Development Cooperation | The Department of History The faculty-led study abroad program for winter 2025, supported by the Office of International Affairs at Ewha Womans University, has successfully concluded. The program is an overseas learning initiative in which faculty members and enrolled students conduct joint classes and seminars with leading universities and institutions abroad during the break. It is a favorite with students, who can earn academic credit through seasonal courses or overseas credit transfers. Nine groups of 117 students representing eight departments participated in this year’s program, visiting major universities and institutions in North America and Asia to engage in field-based learning activities related to their majors, including joint classes, seminars, and site visits. The Department of Library & Information Science | The Division of Communication and Media The Department of International Development Cooperation organized trips to Washington, D.C., and New York, where students studied development finance and humanitarian policy at such renowned international organizations as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the United Nations while participating in alumni mentoring sessions to further clarify their career paths. The Department of History conducted field studies in Shanghai and Hangzhou and engaged in academic exchanges with local universities for a hands-on encounter with modern East Asian history, while the Department of Philosophy held comparative philosophy classes at National Chengchi University in Taiwan, facilitated discussions and provided guidance on short research papers. The Department of Library & Information Science visited the New York Public Library, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Meta to study digital archiving and data-driven information services. The Division of Communication and Media collaborated with Otsuma Women’s University in Japan and Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan to conduct research on photographic media and provide students with practical training related to Korean media content. The Department of Physics facilitated advanced basic science research through joint symposia with laboratories at major universities in Japan, while the Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science visited the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the University of Hong Kong to explore research trends in next-generation materials such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs). The Department of Architecture organized urban and architectural field studies and design workshops in Kanazawa and Toyama, Japan. The Department of Physics | The Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science The faculty-led study abroad program provided students with an opportunity to gain practical experiences that connect academic learning with the global community through field-based education customized for each discipline. The Office of International Affairs plans to continue expanding globally oriented, field-based education programs to make Ewha students more internationally competitive. The Department of Architecture
- No.852
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- Date2026.02.12
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National Research Laboratory 2.0 Research Team Identifies Reaction Mechanism for Solar-Powered Lithium-Oxygen Batteries

National Research Laboratory 2.0 Research Team Identifies Reaction Mechanism for Solar-Powered Lithium-Oxygen Batteries An Ewha Womans University research team under the Institute for Multiscale Matter and Systems (IMMS), part of a National Research Laboratory (NRL 2.0) program headed by Professor Dong Ha Kim of the Department of Chemistry & Nanoscience, succeeded in systematically identifying how solar energy governs the internal reactions of lithium-oxygen (Li-O₂) batteries through real-time analysis. This study, carried out under the NRL 2.0 funding program with the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Education, demonstrated that light can regulate chemical reaction pathways inside batteries through plasmonic nanostructures (a nanomaterial technology in which nanoparticles of metals such as gold absorb light to amplify energy and promote chemical reactions). The research findings were published online on January 29 in Advanced Energy Materials, one of the world’s leading academic journals in the field. The research team developed a new plasmonic cathode structure (Au@UiO-66-NH₂) by combining gold (Au) nanoparticles inside the UiO-66-NH₂ metal-organic framework (MOF) designed by IMMS Director Professor Hoi Ri Moon. This structure was designed to enable solar energy to be effectively utilized in battery reactions by promoting light absorption and electron transport while maintaining the structural stability and porosity of the metal-organic framework. Experimental results showed that, unlike conventional batteries, Li-O₂ batteries formed thin-film discharge products (Li₂O₂) under solar irradiation, which decomposed during the charging process with less energy. The battery operated at a very low overpotential of 1.05 V in the first charge/discharge cycle and demonstrated outstanding durability by maintaining stable performance for more than 600 hours with only a small amount of gold. Significantly, this study represents the first time that IMMS published research findings in a world-class academic journal since it was launched late last year under the NRL 2.0 program. By combining plasmonic effects with MOF-based catalyst design, the study presents a new design strategy for high-efficiency and high-stability solar-powered Li-O₂ batteries, demonstrating the research capabilities and international competitiveness of the NRL 2.0 program. (from left) Prof. Dong Ha Kim, Prof. Hoi Ri Moon, Prof. Park, Jaehong This research was carried out with support from the Autonomous Priority Research Institute program at the National Research Foundation of Korea, the NRL 2.0 support program led by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Education, the BrainLink program, and the Basic Science Research Capacity Enhancement program at the Korea Basic Science Institute (National Research Facilities & Equipment Center).
- No.850
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- Date2026.02.11
- Views5301
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Ewha College of Education Earns Grade A in Sixth Consecutive Teacher Training Evaluation

Ewha College of Education Earns Grade A in Sixth Consecutive Teacher Training Evaluation Ewha Womans University’s College of Education achieved Grade A, the highest rating, in the Sixth Teacher Training Institution Capability Evaluation conducted by the Ministry of Education and the Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI). The College of Education achieved the remarkable feat of earning the highest rating (Grade A) in six consecutive evaluations: not only the sixth (2022–2024) but also the first (1998–2002), second (2003–2009), third (2010–2014), fourth (2015–2017), and fifth (2018–2021). The Teacher Training Institution Capability Evaluation consists of a comprehensive evaluation of an institution’s educational environment, curriculum, and performance in collaboration with the KEDI in order to support the self-directed improvement of teacher training institutions and to better equip prospective teachers for a career in future education. The history of teacher education at Ewha dates back to 1915 with the establishment of Korea’s first kindergarten training school and traditions that go back more than a century. Established in 1951 as Korea’s first private college of education, the university’s College of Education is the only comprehensive teacher training institution in the country offering all majors in the fields of kindergarten, elementary, secondary, and special education. It has produced more than 31,100 graduates over the years while playing a pivotal role in teacher education. The College of Education was also selected in 2024 to receive support under the Teacher Training University Reform Initiative organized by the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) and is leading efforts to strengthen AI and digital capacities, lead the transition to a future-oriented teacher training system, and enhance professionalism through synergy between undergraduate programs and the Graduate School of Education. With the College of Education in the vanguard, Ewha plans to foster teachers who will lead the future of education in a rapidly changing educational environment by proactively enhancing teachers’ capabilities in AI and the digital transformation, personalized learning design, and global cooperation in education, further consolidating its status as Korea’s first, best, and biggest teacher training institution.
- No.848
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- Date2026.02.09
- Views4781
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Ewha Electronic and Electrical Engineering Graduates Record a 90 Percent Employment Rate in 2025...

Ewha Electronic and Electrical Engineering Graduates Record a 90 Percent Employment Rate in 2025, Ranking Second among Universities Nationwide Ewha Womans University’s Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering recorded a 90 percent employment rate in 2025, achieving one of the highest outcomes among electronic and electrical engineering departments nationwide. This result once again confirms the outstanding talent of Ewha graduates and the competitiveness of its education. This achievement is based on employment statistics compiled by the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education in Korea data disclosure service, applying the same criteria to all university departments with ten or more graduates. Ewha showed a strong performance in indicators reflecting not only the employment rate but also the graduate school admission rate. When graduate school admission is included, the employment rate reached 93.8 percent, indicating a balanced outcome between employment and further study, while the employment retention rate was recorded at 94.3 percent, demonstrating the high quality of employment and stable entry into major-related positions. These results are regarded as the outcome of continuous educational innovation at both the institutional and departmental levels. The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering provides a curriculum centered on advanced technology, including semiconductor devices and circuit design, network and communication systems, artificial intelligence and signal processing, bioelectronics, and power and controls. Major courses are based on projects and provide opportunities for research participation, thereby strengthening students’ practical and research capabilities. In response to the technological paradigm shift in the era of artificial intelligence and growing labor demand in the semiconductor industry, Ewha established the Department of Semiconductor Engineering in 2024 and the Division of Convergent Electronic Semiconductor Engineering, which integrates Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Semiconductor Engineering, thereby building an education system for high-tech majors in the fields of electronic and electrical engineering and semiconductors. The university is also running the “Domain-Specific Semiconductor Design Workforce Development Program for Women” with the Korea Institute for the Advancement of Technology from 2022 to 2025, a project with a total budget of KRW 2.1 billion, thereby strengthening the foundation of its undergraduate education.
- No.846
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- Date2026.02.05
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