Proposing Internationalization Strategies for Education, Research, and Social Innovation Ahead of the 80th Anniversary
Over 230 Participants from Prestigious U.S. Universities, Including Harvard and MIT, and Global Companies Such as Meta, Microsoft, and Google Visit Busan National University
Busan National University (President Choi Jaewon) held a ceremony on June 2 in the university headquarters' main conference room to announce its internationalization vision under the slogan "Global Connections for the Future," ahead of its 80th anniversary next year. The university declared its ambition to become a research- and education-centered institution with global competitiveness by hosting large-scale international events, including an international academic forum.
Busan National University is holding a ceremony to announce its internationalization vision. Photo by Busan National University
For this international event, more than 230 scholars, researchers, and students from prestigious U.S. universities such as Harvard University and MIT, as well as from global companies including Meta, Microsoft, and Google, visited Busan National University. They shared the university’s internationalization strategy and expanded its global network, drawing significant attention.
During the vision announcement ceremony, Busan National University's three major internationalization strategies?"Education, Research, and Social Innovation"?were presented, focusing on AI (artificial intelligence) and XR (extended reality)-based hybrid education, the creation of a regionally connected research ecosystem, and the realization of social responsibility.
The subsequent "International Academic Forum" covered four main topics: Generative AI: Technological Advances and Social Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence; AI for Science: Innovative Uses of AI in Scientific Research; Big Data in Health: Big Data Analysis in Healthcare and Public Health; and Personalized Medicine for Cancer: The Evolution of Cancer Treatment through Precision Medicine. The forum explored the latest research trends in these fields and sought possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration and convergence research.
In Session 1, "Generative AI," experts from Meta, Google, and other organizations discussed the evolution of AI through the development of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) capable of understanding and simulating the visual world, the systemic design of AI, and integration with semiconductor technology. They highlighted how these advancements are driving innovation in areas such as AI chips, semiconductor design, and edge computing.
The second session, "AI for Science," featured scholars from Boston College, Dartmouth College, and others. They presented precise and scalable approaches in scientific AI for tackling complex challenges such as 3D microscopy image analysis, molecular design, and topology-based problem solving. These approaches are being applied in drug discovery and data interpretation using graph models, reinforcement learning, and geometry-based algorithms.
In Session 3, "Big Data in Health," researchers from Harvard University, Northeastern University, and others introduced advanced methods for large-scale genomic studies and causal inference techniques based on statistics and data. They explained that model research utilizing family history and genetic information enables the development of personalized health strategies, such as predicting cancer risk.
Session 4, "Personalized Medicine for Cancer," featured scholars from the University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, and others. They diagnosed that precision immuno-oncology and genome-based diagnostic technologies are accelerating the personalization of cancer treatment. Additionally, they reported that new treatment possibilities for obese women have been suggested by elucidating the interaction between hormones and inflammation in breast cancer.
Some speakers from the academic forum are scheduled to give special lectures on June 4 in the College of Engineering and Busan National University Hospital. The lectures will cover topics such as AGI (Generative Artificial Intelligence), data convergence, and medical advancements using deep learning.
Choi Jaewon, President of Busan National University, said, "Our university expects to achieve practical cooperation with prestigious overseas universities, especially in the field of artificial intelligence, including educational innovation through AI-based edutech. As this field is experiencing rapid development and fierce competition worldwide, we anticipate that collaboration with world-class researchers and technical experts will simultaneously strengthen our research capabilities to a global level and promote practical commercialization in related fields."
President Choi also added, "We expect that this international event will create a mutually synergistic effect by aligning cooperation between Busan National University, world-renowned scholars, and global companies with regional strategies. Busan National University will continue to grow as a central innovation platform that connects research, industry, and policy through global cooperation."
Busan National University held a ceremony to announce its internationalization vision and is taking a commemorative photo. Photo by Busan National University
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