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새로운 글 College of Marine Science hosts the 1st pilot camp for the 2026 GNU Pioneer RC.

"A 3-day, 2-night program with Tongyeong as the classroom" - Gyeongsang National University operates the 1st session of the local-issue-solving "Gaecheok RC Pilot Camp" - 2nd camp July 28–30... Expansion of GNU-type Gaecheok RC in the 2nd semester Gyeongsang National University (President Kwon Jinhoe) announced that from Tuesday, July 14 to Thursday, July 16, it operated the "2026 Academic Year GNU Gaecheok RC (Residential College·dormitory-type university) 1st Pilot Camp (Pilot Camp)" on the Tongyeong Campus and across Tongyeong City. The camp was prepared by the College of Marine Science at Gyeongsang National University (Dean Moon Seongju) and was designed as a project-centered program in which students link the local community with the Sustainable Development Goals (K-SDGs) to explore real local issues and derive solutions. Participating students formed teams by House and collaborated. On the first day, following orientation and a team-building program, students selected K-SDGs project topics with their faculty advisors and learned methods of problem definition. They toured major facilities on the Tongyeong Campus to deepen their understanding of campus life and the RC program. On the second day, students explored the Tongyeong area themselves and carried out field-centered projects. By House, they visited key areas of Tongyeong in line with K-SDGs themes such as ▲ marine ecosystem conservation ▲ responses for sustainable cities and communities, and analyzed local issues through observations, interviews, and photographic records. Based on their findings, they then proposed actionable policy and service ideas from a university student's perspective. In the evening, a marine leisure program utilizing Tongyeong's marine tourism resources and reflection activities were conducted. Students looked back on their project process with teammates and shared their collaboration experiences. Moon Seongju, Dean of the College of Marine Science at Gyeongsang National University, said, "This GNU Gaecheok RC Pilot Camp is a hands-on educational program in which students directly experience the region, identify problems, and propose solutions," adding, "We plan to continue expanding the RC education model that grows together with the local community." Moon Junyeong, a student who participated in the camp (first-year, Department of Social Welfare), said, "Unlike learning in the classroom, being able to explore various parts of Tongyeong firsthand and examine local issues was very meaningful. In the process of working with my teammates to devise solutions, the importance of collaboration and my interest in the local community grew even further." The GNU Gaecheok RC Pilot Camp is being held in a total of two sessions, and the 2nd camp will run from Tuesday, July 28 to Thursday, July 30 with the same program. Gyeongsang National University plans to expand the GNU-type Gaecheok RC education program in the 2nd semester of the 2026 academic year based on the results of the 2nd session. Photo caption:The College of Marine Science at Gyeongsang National University operated the 1st "2026 Academic Year GNU Gaecheok RC Pilot Camp" from Tuesday, July 14 to Thursday, July 16 on the Tongyeong Campus and across Tongyeong City. Participating students explored the Tongyeong area firsthand and carried out field-centered projects. Department in charge:College of Marine Science Administrative Office |Contact:055-772-9015This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.07.17 홍보실

새로운 글 Anchor (RISE) Project Group holds 2nd agreement signing ceremony for industry-academia joint technology development project

From shipbuilding to agri-fisheries bio… Gyeongsang National University co-develops 11 projects with local companies - Anchor (RISE) Project Group holds the 2nd agreement ceremony for industry-academia joint technology development projects - Two smart shipbuilding projects, five agri-fisheries projects, and four industry-academia program projects selected Gyeongsang National University (President Kwon Jin-hoe) announced that it held the “2026 2nd Industry-Academia Joint Technology Development Project Agreement Ceremony” on Wednesday, July 15, in the small conference room on the 4th floor of the University Headquarters building. The ceremony was organized by Gyeongsang National University's Anchor (RISE) Project Group (Head Hwang Se-woon) to promote co-growth with local industry and strengthen region-industry-academia cooperation. Based on the needs of local companies, it aims to combine the university’s research capabilities with companies’ commercialization technologies to drive diversification and innovative growth in Gyeongnam’s key industries. About 40 people, including participating company representatives, project leads, and Anchor (RISE) Project Group staff, attended the event. After review, the Anchor (RISE) Project Group ultimately selected a total of 11 projects in three core areas with high technological spillover effects and job-creation potential: ▲ fostering smart shipbuilding industrial technologies ▲ fostering regional industries (agri-fisheries) ▲ operating the university’s industry-academia-friendly programs. In the smart shipbuilding field, two projects related to automating the future shipbuilding industry and advancing eco-friendly technologies were selected. In the regional industries (agri-fisheries) field, five projects related to fostering future new industries based on AI-bio convergence were chosen to advance the Gyeongnam agri-fisheries value chain. In the industry-academia-friendly program operation field, which aims to advance the local community and traditional manufacturing industries, four projects were selected, taking on global commercialization and the establishment of a regional co-prosperity model as tasks. This field also includes a project related to a wellness platform to improve the quality of life of provincial residents. The ceremony proceeded in the following order: ▲ opening and introduction of attendees ▲ explanation of technology transfer procedures, etc. ▲ guidance on matters related to implementing the industry-academia joint technology development projects ▲ signing of the agreement ▲ commemorative photo. The Anchor (RISE) Project Group plans to achieve outcomes such as technological advancement, resolving companies’ technical bottlenecks, and training outstanding talent through project execution. Starting with this agreement, it will help complete the projects through periodic progress checks and industry-academia networking, and will disseminate the outcomes unearthed to build a region-industry-academia cooperation ecosystem in which the region and the university grow together. Hwang Se-woon, Head of the Gyeongsang National University Anchor (RISE) Project Group, emphasized, “The 11 projects selected this time span everything from shipbuilding, Gyeongnam’s foundational industry, to advanced agri-fisheries bio as a future growth engine, and even a wellness platform to improve residents’ quality of life,” adding, “We will spare no effort to provide tailored, hands-on support so that these go beyond simple technology development and lead to tangible results such as real increases in participating companies’ sales and job creation.” ieungPhoto caption:Hwang Se-woon, Head of the Gyeongsang National University Anchor (RISE) Project Group (fifth from the left), and representatives of participating companies pose for a group photo after signing the Industry-Academia Joint Technology Development Project agreement. Responsible department:Public Relations Office |Contact:055-772-0281This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.07.17 홍보실

새로운 글 University Job Plus Center to help 1,132 high school students with career planning

Helping 1,132 high school students design their career paths… Gyeongsang National University to run the 'Dreams-to-JOB Project' - University Job Plus Center to run special lectures on hiring trends and AI interviews through October 20 - MOUs with seven schools including Gyeongnam Jayeong High School… target expanded from 776 last year Gyeongsang National University (President Kwon Jin-hoe) announced that it will operate the ‘2026 Dreams-to-JOB Project’ for 1,132 students enrolled at 11 high schools in the province through Tuesday, October 20. This project is run by Gyeongsang National University’s Career and Employment Support Office (University Job Plus Center) to support local youth in career planning and strengthen their employability. On Friday, June 5, Gyeongsang National University signed written MOUs with seven high schools in the province, including Gyeongnam Jayeong High School, laying the groundwork for cooperation. The schools that signed the agreements are Gyeongnam Jayeong High School, Geoje Girls’ Commercial High School, Gyeongjin High School, Namhae Information Industry High School, Sacheon Girls’ High School, Seonmyeong Girls’ High School, and Changwon Mechanical Engineering High School—seven in total. Under the MOUs, the parties will continue to cooperate in areas such as jointly operating career and employment programs, providing career and employment information, and educational collaboration to cultivate local talent. In addition to the seven schools that signed MOUs, four more schools including Geochang Elevator High School are participating in this project, and Gyeongsang National University plans to recruit additional participating schools in the second half of the year. The main programs consist of practical, hands-on training such as ▲ career special lectures ▲ analysis of 2026 hiring trends ▲ job lectures by industry and occupation ▲ interview speech and image-making ▲ special lectures on interviews using AI ▲ how to write job applications ▲ employment strategies for finance and public institutions ▲ business etiquette for workplace adaptation. The ‘Dreams-to-JOB Project’ was run last year for 776 students enrolled at 11 Meister and specialized high schools in the province. In a needs survey of teachers at participating schools, 100% responded positively regarding the necessity of the program. Through this project, Gyeongsang National University plans to fulfill its social responsibility as a national flagship university and help students better understand the changing hiring environment so they can proactively design their career paths in line with their aptitudes. Noh Jeong-pil, Director of Gyeongsang National University’s University Job Plus Center, said, “The MOUs with high schools in the province are significant in that they have established a sustainable cooperation system for the growth of local youth and the cultivation of local talent, going beyond one-off program operations,” adding, “We will continue to expand a variety of programs based on close cooperation so that students can plan their careers and strengthen their employment competitiveness.” oPhoto caption:High school students participating in Gyeongsang National University’s ‘2026 Dreams-to-JOB Project’ are attending a special lecture analyzing hiring trends. Department in charge:University Job Plus Center |Contact:055-772-0569This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.07.17 홍보실

새로운 글 The Collaborative Education Center of the Office of Educational Innovation holds a workshop for working-level committee members on joint general education among 13 Gyeongnam universities

"Universities in the 경남 region break down inter-university barriers and open a future education ecosystem" - 경상국립대 holds a Working-level Committee Workshop for Joint General Education with 13 universities in 경남 - Consensus on utilization methods tailored to each university’s conditions… cooperation expanded to joint course development 경상국립대 (President 권진회) announced that on Wednesday, July 15, it held the '2026 Academic Year 경남 Joint General Education Curriculum Council Working-level Committee Workshop' in the 2nd-floor banquet hall of 김해 아이스퀘어 호텔. This workshop was organized by 경상국립대Office of Educational Innovation the Joint Education Center, and was held under the theme 'Shared Education We Make Together, Collaboration That Begins with Connection.' About 40 operations/working committee members and teaching-learning/extracurricular operations personnel from 13 universities in the 경남 region attended. Participants shared the difficulties and best practices that working-level staff at each university experienced in operating shared education and jointly explored directions for promoting future collaborative projects. The workshop proceeded in the following order: ▲ Opening and networking ▲ Special lecture on the theme of Future Education and Governance ▲ Unity program for participating universities ▲ Empathy Talk 'Working-level TokTok (Talk)' ▲ Sharing of breakout discussion results. In the Part 1 keynote, Professor 이은하 of the Global Education Development Cooperation major at 신라대 gave a presentation titled 'In the AI-X Era, Innovation in General Education Centered on Inter-university Sharing and Collaboration.' Professor 이은하 emphasized, “We must move beyond past ownership-centered models of individual universities and advance to Joint General Education 3.0, which maximizes the education ecosystem’s capacity for connection.” In Part 2, under the theme '13 universities, one team,' a cooperative recreation program was conducted with participation from working-level staff across universities. In Part 3’s Empathy Talk 'Working-level TokTok (Talk),' breakout discussions were held on the theme 'The Future of 경남 Shared Education We Create Together.' Participants exchanged views focusing on ▲ the current status and difficulties of each university’s shared education programs ▲ ways to increase participation by students and instructors ▲ approaches to applying shared-use content in curricular and extracurricular contexts ▲ educational areas requiring inter-university co-development ▲ communication systems for working-level staff ▲ division of roles between the Joint Education Center and participating universities. The discussions formed a consensus that, since academic systems and educational environments differ by university, rather than running a uniform shared curriculum, utilization methods suited to each university’s conditions are needed—such as opening individual courses by university, using selected sessions from existing courses, applying modular content, and linking with extracurricular programs. It was also suggested that for shared education to operate sustainably, regular working-level consultations, support for instructor participation, content quality control, student enrollment support, and performance management systems should be established together. 이동엽 경상국립대Director of the Office of Educational Innovation said, “This workshop was a meaningful occasion for working-level staff of the participating universities to share their experiences and concerns and to develop the 경남 Joint General Education Curriculum Council into a substantive educational cooperation community,” adding, “Going forward, beyond providing shared-use content, we will expand the scope of cooperation to joint course development, instructor support, linkage with academic systems, and performance management, and continuously advance the 경남-style joint general education model.” 경상국립대 Joint Education Center plans to reflect the opinions presented and the results of the breakout discussions at this workshop in future council operation plans and shared education projects. Based on this, it will strengthen regular communication systems among participating universities and will continuously discover and operate joint general education programs to expand student choice and close educational gaps among regional universities. -Photo description:On Wednesday, July 15, at 김해 아이스퀘어 호텔, 경상국립대 held the '2026 Academic Year 경남 Joint General Education Curriculum Council Working-level Committee Workshop' and discussed cooperation plans for joint general education with about 40 representatives from 13 universities in the 경남 region. Responsible Department:Office of Educational Innovation, Collaborative Education Center |Contact:055-772-4876, 4897This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.07.17 홍보실

새로운 글 Sustainable Development Center conducted SDGs education and hands-on activities for 78 students at the Affiliated High School of Gyeongsang National University.

Gyeongsang National University conducts SDGs education and experiential activities for 78 students from the Affiliated High School of the College of Education - Held on July 14 at the Affiliated High School’s Media Utilization Hall, organized by the Center for Sustainable Development - Professor Hyunsoo Kim’s career lecture… making upcycled frames using old books Gyeongsang National University (President Kwon Jinhoe) announced that on Tuesday, July 14, it conducted “Sustainable Career Development Education and SDGs Experiential Activities” for 78 high school students. This program was run by the Gyeongsang National University Center for Sustainable Development (Director Youngcheol Kim) at the Media Utilization Hall of the Affiliated High School of the College of Education (Gyeongsang College of Education Affiliated High School). As part of the “Sustainable Development Together Challenge” carried out by the Affiliated High School, it was designed to help high school students gain a deep understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and develop the capacity for proactive practice. The lecture was given by Professor Hyunsoo Kim of the Department of Business Administration at Gyeongsang National University on the topic “Understanding the SDGs and Sustainable Career Development.” Professor Kim introduced the concept and importance of the SDGs, the role of individuals in a sustainable society, and career development strategies linking career paths with the SDGs. Next, Mihye Park, CEO of the upcycling craft specialty studio ‘사부작손놀이터’ in Jinju, led the SDGs experiential activity. Students upcycled discarded old books to make frames that held air-purifying plants. Through this process, they experienced the meaning of resource circulation and the importance of environmental conservation, and learned sustainable lifestyles they can practice in daily life. Youngcheol Kim, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, said, “We hope this program will enable students to correctly understand the Sustainable Development Goals and serve as an opportunity for them to practice sustainable values as protagonists of the future society,” adding, “We will continue to run a variety of SDGs education and experiential programs in connection with the local community to strengthen the sustainable development competencies of future generations.” Photo caption:The Gyeongsang National University Center for Sustainable Development conducted SDGs education for 78 high school students on July 14 at the Media Utilization Hall of the Affiliated High School of the College of Education. Department in charge:Center for Sustainable Development |Contact:055-772-2456This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.07.17 홍보실

Gyeongnam aerospace leaders visit JAXA and Nagoya University… GADIST conducts training in Japan

Gyeongnam aerospace leaders who visited JAXA and Nagoya University... Gyeongsang National University GADIST conducts a study tour in Japan - 21 participants in the NEXUS Executive Program 2nd cohort, study tour around Nagoya and Tokyo from July 8 to 11 - Meetings with KOTRA and the Embassy of Japan in Korea... Exploring strategies to advance the Gyeongnam cluster Gyeongsang National University (President Kwon Jin-hoe) said its Gyeongnam Aerospace and Defense Institute of Science and Technology (GADIST; Director Kim Hyung-joon) conducted the NEXUS 2nd Japan Aerospace Industry Technology Innovation and Global Network Study Tour Program in the Nagoya and Tokyo areas of Japan for three nights and four days from July 8 to 11 with 21 participants, including students of the 2nd Executive Program cohort and accompanying staff. The tour was undertaken to benchmark the government–industry–academia–research–public sector collaboration model of the Aichi–Nagoya region, Japan’s largest aerospace hub, to establish development strategies for the Gyeongnam aerospace cluster and build a global network. It included visits to local academic and research institutions, along with meetings with economic and diplomatic agencies to support the overseas expansion of domestic aerospace companies. The participants visited key institutions of Japan’s aerospace industry in turn. They toured Flight of Dreams, which displays a real Boeing 787, and the City Science Museum; visited the aerospace research facilities of Nagoya University and Chubu University to review research status and discuss industry–academia collaboration; received a briefing from Aichi Prefectural Government officials on the operation of the Aichi–Nagoya Aerospace Cluster (ANAC); and visited the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Space Center in Tsukuba to examine space research infrastructure. During the tour, roundtable meetings were also held with local economic and diplomatic experts. On the 8th in Nagoya, they met with Jeong-rak Choi, Director of the KOTRA Nagoya Trade Center, and Deputy Director Gi-chan Oh to discuss trends in Japan’s aerospace market, moves by local companies to restructure supply chains, and ways to support Gyeongnam-based SMEs and mid-sized companies in entering Japan. On the 10th in Tokyo, they met with Commercial Attaché Kyung-rok Jeong of the Embassy of Japan in Korea to discuss activating technology exchanges in the Korea–Japan aerospace and defense sectors, removing trade barriers, and building government–private cooperation channels. GADIST stated that through this tour it secured a Japanese cluster model that aerospace companies in Gyeongnam can benchmark and established contact points with JAXA and major Japanese universities, laying the groundwork to promote future technology exchanges and joint seminars. Director Kim Hyung-joon said, "Through on-site inspections of the local government–industry–academia–research–public sector infrastructure and roundtables with KOTRA and embassy officials, we were able to build a multifaceted global network," adding, "Based on the insights and benchmarking models derived from this tour, we will spare no policy support to advance the Gyeongnam aerospace cluster and strengthen the global competitiveness of alumni companies." Photo caption:Participants in the Gyeongsang National University GADIST NEXUS Executive Program 2nd cohort conducted the Japan Aerospace Industry Technology Innovation and Global Network study tour in the Nagoya and Tokyo areas from July 8 to 11 for three nights and four days. Department in charge:Glocal University Project Team |Contact:055-772-4563This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.07.14 홍보실

RISE (Anchor) Project Group to train on-site safety experts

Western Gyeongnam clustered with aerospace and manufacturing industries... Gyeongsang National University sets out to train on-site safety experts - Introducing master's and doctoral programs in the Department of Safety Management for working professionals... Laying the groundwork for establishing a contract-based safety department - On July 13 at the Sacheon Workers' Welfare Center... About 70 participants from the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) attended Gyeongsang National University (President Kwon Jin-hoe) RISE (Anchor) Project Team (Director Hwang Se-woon) held the "Briefing Session on the Safety Management Convergence Major for Preventing Serious Accidents in Western Gyeongnam" at 3 p.m. on July 13 at the Sacheon Workers' Welfare Center. As demand for safety professionals has grown in western Gyeongnam—where high-risk industries such as aerospace and manufacturing are concentrated—since the enforcement of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, the university organized this event to share with local companies its plan to train on-site, tailor-made safety experts. About 70 people attended, including officials from the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, and members of the regional serious-accident prevention council. The session began with a practical special lecture covering serious-accident case studies and corporate legal risk management strategies, followed by guidance on Gyeongsang National University's Safety Management Convergence Major and its graduate master's and doctoral programs. Bu Su-hyeon, the professor responsible for industry-academia collaboration at the RISE (Anchor) Project Team, emphasized, "Through the newly established Safety Management Convergence Major and graduate master's and doctoral programs this year, we have prepared an industry-academia cooperation plan that enables local companies to directly train on-site practitioners as safety experts, and we look forward to the active participation of local companies that are struggling to secure professional talent." Starting with this briefing session, Gyeongsang National University plans to establish a cooperation system with relevant institutions and lay the groundwork for creating a contract-based safety department that links industry and the university. Photo caption:Gyeongsang National University's RISE (Anchor) Project Team held the "Briefing Session on the Safety Management Convergence Major for Preventing Serious Accidents in Western Gyeongnam" at the Sacheon Workers' Welfare Center on July 13. Responsible Department:RISE (Anchor) Project Team |Contact:055-772-1266This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.07.14 홍보실

Department of Science and Technology Policy, Graduate School, hosts a special session at the Korean Society for Technology Management and Economics Summer Conference

Gyeongsang National University runs a special session at the Korean Society for Technology Management and Economics Summer Conference - July 2–4 in Jeju… Gyeongsang National University, Pukyong National University, and UNIST participate; four papers presented - Held a Southeastern Region STP performance exchange meeting with Pukyong National University… strengthened cooperation in training science and technology policy talent Gyeongsang National University (President Kwon Jin-hoe) announced that at the '2026 Korean Society for Technology Management and Economics Summer Conference' held in Jeju on July 2–4, it ran a special session and held the Southeastern Region STP performance exchange meeting in the industry–academia cooperation field and the Gyeongsang National University–Pukyong National University Joint General Steering Committee. The event was organized by the Gyeongsang National University Graduate School Department of Science, Technology and Policy (STP; Department Chair Song Ji-hoon). Under the main theme "Autonomous AI and the Innovation Ecosystem: From Manufacturing to Services," the conference served as a venue to discuss national innovation strategies in the era of the AI paradigm shift and ways to secure future industrial competitiveness. The special session held in the Sapphire Hall of the Maison GLAD Jeju Hotel was attended by faculty, researchers, and graduate students from Gyeongsang National University, Pukyong National University, and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). Professor Jeon Jeong-hwan of Gyeongsang National University served as the session chair, and after the presentation of a total of four research papers, Q&A and discussions followed by topic. The main papers presented were as follows. ▲ "Analyzing Trends in Domestic Artificial Intelligence Policy Using Text Mining: Focusing on AI-Related Press Releases" (Gyeongsang National University, Jeong Yong-su·Jeon Jeong-hwan) ▲ "The Effects of Intangible Asset Intensity and Marketing Intensity of Global Food Companies on Financial Performance: Focusing on the Moderating Effect of ESG Ratings" (Pukyong National University, Seo Seong-il·Lee Un-sik) ▲ "Family Firm Succession and Technological Innovation: How Pre-Succession Preparation Shapes the Direction of Post-Succession Innovation" (UNIST, Son Jeong-woo·Choi Young-rok) ▲ "Beyond Balance: Strategic Direction and Path Dependence in Ambidexterity" (UNIST, Jeong Hyo-jin·Choi Young-rok) After the paper presentations, discussions continued on key issues in the fields of science and technology policy and technology management, such as AI policy and technological innovation, corporate sustainability management, and innovation strategies. Participants exchanged views on research findings and methodologies and explored both the academic significance of the studies and their applicability to industry. Linked to the special session, the Department of Science and Technology Policy at Gyeongsang National University held a Southeastern Region STP performance exchange meeting together with Pukyong National University. The two universities shared education and research outcomes and cases of university–industry cooperation carried out under the Science and Technology Policy Professional Workforce Training and Support Program, and discussed directions for developing education, research, and university–industry cooperation programs to meet regional science and technology policy needs. At the subsequently held Gyeongsang National University–Pukyong National University Joint General Steering Committee, the two universities reviewed the status and key outcomes of their projects. The two sides discussed future directions for collaboration, including promoting joint degree programs, operating joint curricula and Co-learning courses, and expanding academic and research exchanges, and agreed to strengthen their cooperative framework for cultivating professional talent in science and technology policy in the Southeast region. Jeon Jeong-hwan, head of the Science and Technology Policy Professional Workforce Training and Support Program Office, said, "This special session and performance exchange meeting provided a meaningful venue to think together about science and technology policy and innovation strategies in the era of the AI paradigm shift, and to link research outcomes with industry practice," adding, "Going forward, based on education and research collaboration between Gyeongsang National University and Pukyong National University, we will expand opportunities for students' research presentations and expert exchanges and strive to cultivate science and technology policy professionals with creative problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills." Meanwhile, since 2023 the Department of Science and Technology Policy at Gyeongsang National University has been implementing the 'Science and Technology Policy Professional Workforce Training and Support Program' overseen by the Ministry of Science and ICT. With expert faculty, curricula that link theory and practice, and an industry–academia–research–government cooperation network, it is working to cultivate science and technology policy professionals who will contribute to regional innovation and the development of future industries. Photo caption:The Gyeongsang National University Graduate School Department of Science and Technology Policy ran a special session at the '2026 Korean Society for Technology Management and Economics Summer Conference' held at the Maison GLAD Jeju Hotel from July 2 to 4.Responsible department:Science and Technology Policy Professional Workforce Training and Support Program Office |Contact:055-772-1704This page is provided via AI machine translation. 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2026.07.14 홍보실

Startup-Centered University Project Group to host Open Innovation Challenge for regional startups, large and mid-sized enterprises

Gyeongsang National University hosts an Open Innovation Challenge for local startups and large/mid-sized enterprises - July 10 at Lotte Hotel & Resort Gimhae… About 50 attendees from large/mid-sized companies and startups - The Startup-Centered University Project Group will pursue follow-on collaboration including PoC, joint commercialization, and investment attraction Gyeongsang National University (President Kwon Jin-hoe) announced that, together with the Gimhae Biomedical Industry Promotion Agency, it co-hosted the "2026 G-Open Innovation Challenge" at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10 at Lotte Hotel & Resort Gimhae to promote Open Innovation collaboration between local startups and large/mid-sized enterprises. The event was co-organized by the Gyeongsang National University Startup-Centered University Project Group (Head Choi Byung-geun) and the Gimhae Biomedical Industry Promotion Agency (Chairman Jung Young-du). It was a practical Open Innovation program in which local startups met directly with large and mid-sized companies to propose technologies and business ideas and discuss the potential for cooperation, aiming to lay the groundwork for follow-up collaboration such as technology verification (PoC), joint R&D, joint commercialization, and investment attraction. About 50 people attended, including representatives from large and mid-sized companies such as Hyundai Home Shopping, Amorepacific, CJ ENM, Polaris Office, Shinhan Future's Lab, LX Ventures, The Pinkfong Company, and DRB Dongil, as well as startups from the Southeast region. Participating startups proposed innovative technologies in various fields, including generative AI, bio, digital healthcare, smart manufacturing, content tech, and fintech. Large and mid-sized companies discussed technology verification (PoC), joint commercialization, investment, and market expansion measures centered on collaborative projects that could be linked to their own technology needs. Recently, companies have been expanding Open Innovation—actively leveraging external technologies and ideas—as a new growth strategy. Accordingly, broadening opportunities for local startups to collaborate directly with large and mid-sized enterprises is being highlighted as a key task for technology commercialization and revitalizing the regional startup ecosystem. Based on the results of this meetup, the Gyeongsang National University Startup-Centered University Project Group and the Gimhae Biomedical Industry Promotion Agency will promote the discovery of follow-up collaboration projects and the acceptance of business plan submissions, and will support the selection of PoC-supported companies and technology verification. In addition, they plan to support the continuous growth of participating companies by linking to follow-up support programs such as investment, market development, and mentoring. Choi Byung-geun, head of the Startup-Centered University Project Group, said, "Even when local startups possess excellent technologies, it is not easy to obtain opportunities to collaborate with large corporations." He added, "We expect this G-Open Innovation Challenge to become a practical business platform where local startups can directly propose their technological capabilities and have the potential for collaboration validated." He continued, "Gyeongsang National University will continue to organically connect regional innovation institutions, large and mid-sized enterprises, and investment institutions, and will continuously strengthen a growth support system that extends from technology verification (PoC) to commercialization, investment, and market expansion for startups." The Gyeongsang National University Startup-Centered University Project Group is promoting customized support for local startups at each growth stage through the Startup-Centered University program supported by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development, and is striving to create a startup ecosystem in which regional industries and startups grow together based on Open Innovation. Photo description:On July 10 at Lotte Hotel & Resort Gimhae, the Gyeongsang National University Startup-Centered University Project Group and the Gimhae Biomedical Industry Promotion Agency held the "2026 G-Open Innovation Challenge," where large and mid-sized enterprises and startups from the Southeast region conducted 1:1 business meetups. Responsible department:Startup-Centered University Project Group |Contact:055-772-4682This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

2026.07.14 홍보실

University Job Plus Center to run a job camp with Korea South-East Power.

40 college students visit a floating solar power plant… Gyeongsang National University runs a job camp with Korea South-East Power - Site visits to Goheung and Yeosu power generation facilities; current employees and executives deliver job lectures in person Gyeongsang National University (President Kwon Jin-hoe) announced that it hosted the “Job Understanding Camp with Korea South-East Power (Regional Talent Development Camp)” for two days from July 9 to 10. The camp was organized by Gyeongsang National University’s Career and Employment Support Office (University Job Plus Center). It was prepared to cultivate local talent tailored to public enterprises through job training covering the main tasks and roles of Korea South-East Power and on-site tours of power generation facilities, with the aim of enhancing students’ job understanding and strengthening their employment competitiveness. The camp drew 40 participants, including students from eight colleges within the university such as the College of Engineering, as well as students from other universities. Current employees and executives of Korea South-East Power served as instructors, delivering job lectures and leading site visits. The main programs consisted of △ Introduction to Korea South-East Power as an organization and its recruitment △ Special lectures on power generation facilities and renewable energy generation roles △ Tour of the Goheung New and Renewable Generation Office’s floating solar power facilities △ Tour of the Yeosu Power Headquarters. Students visited the Goheung New and Renewable Generation Office and the Yeosu Power Headquarters to observe power facility operations on site. Through Q&A sessions with current employees, they experienced the main tasks of public enterprises and the field of renewable energy generation, and refined their job understanding and employment preparation strategies. Kim Jong-hoon, Deputy General Manager of the Human Resources Development Department at Korea South-East Power, said, “I hope this served as an opportunity for students to experience public enterprise worksites firsthand and to hear vivid job stories from incumbents as they clarify their career paths.” He added, “We will continue to expand field-centered job education through cooperation with local universities.” ㅇ Photo caption:Gyeongsang National University students are touring the site of power facility operations at Korea South-East Power’s Yeosu Power Headquarters on July 9–10. Responsible department:University Job Plus Center |Contact:055-772-0567This page is provided via AI machine translation. Some inaccuracies may occur. For official purposes, please refer to the original document.

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