POSTECH is a renowned university both nationally and globally. This summer, POSTECH took another significant step towards international engagement with the launch of its new program, Global POSTECH Summer (GPS). The program, organized by the Department of Convergence IT Engineering (CiTE), the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Florida (UF), and the POSTECH Language Center (POSLEC) offered the experience of CiTE’s unique convergence learning, as well as Korean culture experience, over a five-week period. Activities took place both on and off the POSTECH campus. Twelve stu

Returning to school for the new semester, Postechians might notice that many parts of the campus have undergone significant changes and developments. It reflects the considerable efforts of various administrative departments. One key initiative is the POSTECH Smart Campus Enhancement Project, which has been planned since the first semester of this year and saw substantial progress over the vacation. The POSTECH Smart Campus Enhancement Project aims to improve the efficiency and convenience of campus access, replacing outdated equipment with the latest IT trends. The project has been implemente

Exam periods at POSTECH are famous for their intensity, marked by sleep deprivation and a barrage of assignments, making it even harder. Postechians have various ways of relieving stress to overcome these painful times. “Screaming Day,” held by Laon in the Tae-Joon Park Digital Library, is one of the most unique and celebrated events of POSTECH. On the last Friday before the exam week, weary students stressed from preparing for exams gather around the Atrium, facing the open space connecting every library floor. Exactly at midnight, students let out their loudest screams, releasing the accumul

On Friday, May 17, the first Alumni Relay Golden Bell event was successfully held at the Log Cabin of POSTECH. This event was organized by APGC-Lab, an on-campus organization supporting the expansion of entrepreneurial culture, to foster networking between alumni and current students. Approximately 300 attendees gathered in a relaxed atmosphere to share various entrepreneurial experiences and insights. The Alumni Relay Golden Bell is a networking event where POSTECH alumni and students exchange experiences and knowledge. The ringing of the Golden Bell symbolizes the provision of food and drink

The annual Sunrise Festival, one of Postechians’ most beloved Spring events, was an exciting blend of tradition and innovation, running from May 9 to 10 in front of the 78 Stairs. The 2024 Sunrise Festival was special, marking a significant milestone for the festival that has grown from a scaled-back Culture Days, due to the pandemic, into a much larger festival. The theme of the 2024 Sunrise Festival Organization Committee was “Spark”. As the festival approached, the Sunrise Festival Organization Committee introduced new entertainment, and Postechians looked forward to experiencing the spirit

On April 11, a special event was held at the CHANGeUP GROUND Pohang. The first workshop between POSTECH and Mahidol University in Thailand provided a valuable opportunity to discuss topics in various fields for the development of the start-up ecosystem. Entrepreneurs from each university gathered to share knowledge and experience on technology commercialization, entrepreneurship education, and cooperation. They also enjoyed a variety of other harmonious and challenging discussions. At this event, researchers, including professors from each university, came together to share their thoughts. Mah

“Did you have lunch today?” as a greeting and “Let’s have dinner together sometime” as a farewell show the significance and how much having a decent meal is interweaved in the everyday life of Koreans. However, having a good meal on campus has been nearly impossible recently. With overwhelming numbers of customers, cafeterias – mainly the Haedong-Aurum Hall and the Oasis – are crowded with people lining up and searching for places to sit. Lengthy queues and few options for dining halls have been continuously mentioned as problematic for years, and finally, the university has taken some noticea

Shared electric kickboards, easily seen all around the campus ground, are now an inseparable part of Postechians’ daily lives. It saves you time, energy, and sometimes your attendance score. Exactly when these electric kickboards were installed on campus is unknown, but they were likely introduced around the Fall semester of 2020, gradually becoming an integral part of campus life. However, issues such as improper parking, reckless driving, and safety concerns have emerged among the members of POSTECH, prompting the need for proactive measures to mitigate these problems. Improper parking of sh

On Feb. 23, POSTECH hosted a special event aimed at fostering open communication between faculty members and graduate students. Dubbed “Conversation with the President,” this gathering provided an avenue for graduate students to voice their queries, suggestions concerning living conditions, and insights into the school’s vision, with corresponding responses from the administration. Regarding the issue of tuition and labor costs, a graduate student asked why tuition was increased rather than staying the same during a difficult time for research due to R&D cuts. In response to this, it was annou

The Residential College (RC) has unveiled the first and 11th floors after renovations, welcoming the beginning of the new semester for its residents. As these spaces are now open for all residents to enjoy, a pilot period is underway to fine-tune the operational policies and ensure optimal utilization of the upgraded and newly constructed facilities. Among the notable additions are the Fitness Room, Community Rooms, and Play Rooms, each available for reservation in convenient 30-minute increments via the Postechian’s Portal (POPO), offering the best experience for its residents. To capture the

POSTECH’s Freshmen Orientation (OT) was held from Feb. 12 to Feb. 15. Continuing from last year, with the enthusiastic preparation of the Advisory Committee of the Freshmen Orientation, POSTECH warmly welcomed the incoming freshmen. On the first day, freshmen moved into the newly renovated RC dormitory and had their first meeting in the assigned sections. Following this, freshmen participated in the OT program, where they had a chance to get to know each other better, as well as receive safety training and RC dormitory life guidance. On the second day the President and the Dean of Admissions g

During a board meeting on January 30, it was decided that POSTECH will drive POSTECH 2.0 by investing a massive 1.2 trillion KRW over 10 years until 2033. Following selection as a Glocal University, a further large-scale additional investment will be made through consultations with POSTECH Foundation. POSTECH 2.0 aims to secure sustainable growth engines through innovation in faculty, students, and management. POSTECH is facing a major crisis due to high population concentration in the metropolitan area and regional extinction. POSTECH was established as the first research university in Korea,

My congratulations to you, graduates! Today, we come together to celebrate the incredible, rigorous academic journey you have completed. Allow me to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you. Family members and loved ones, you have been a constant source of love and support throughout this challenging path. My deep appreciation also to the dedicated professors who have not only imparted knowledge but also served as mentors and guides. And finally, a special thanks to our distinguished guests for joining us on this joyous occasion. Universities, since the inception of the

CES 2024 was an amalgamation of big-tech companies defining the future landscape of consumer electronics and small tech underdogs competing to realize their dreams into a full-scale product. The undoubted talk of the show this year was AI, or Generative AI (GenAI), to be more specific. To the best of our knowledge, there was not a single booth that did not, one way or another, leverage and incorporate AI into their product – there was even an AI-powered oven! Companies from South Korea were the third largest exhibitors after the United States and China. In particular, 36 startups showcased the

Warm new year’s greetings to all members of the POSTECH community. Though it has been over a thousand years since the name Yeongil (迎日) – meaning welcoming the sun – was established, I anticipate a special sunrise over Yeongilman Bay as we take our first steps toward POSTECH 2.0 in the new year. Back in the olden days, people seemed to have believed that everything began anew each day with the sunrise. When darkness fell, the day was archived into the past and everything began anew with the rising sun the next day. It appears that people lived each day with the spirt of Ilshin wuilshin (日新又日新)

From Dec. 4 to Dec. 13, POSTECH sent students to the Nobel Week 2023, as a “Nobel Week 2023 POSTECH Student Delegation.” Nobel Week is a global event held annually by the Nobel Foundation in conjunction with the Nobel Prize Awards. This year, various events such as Nobel Prize-related exhibitions, lectures, and discussions by Nobel laureates are held. In addition to participating in Nobel Week, POSTECH also conducted a program to visit nearby sister universities and research institutes. This year, in addition to taking Nobel Prize-winning lectures, students visited Uppsala University, Chalmers

POSTECH has been finally selected for the “Glocal University 30” project, following the Ministry of Education (MOE)’s announcement on Nov. 13. The term “glocal” implies a combination of global connectivity and local community engagement. Led by the MOE, the Glocal University 30 project represents one of the government’s most significant efforts to support universities outside the Seoul Metropolitan area amid a nationwide decline in population and the accelerated phenomenon of regional extinction. POSTECH has presented a vision to lead innovation and globalization, outlining three key areas: bo

On Nov. 11, the 2023 STadium was held at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). STadium is an annual sports festival where institutions of science and technology gather, compete, and socialize. 2023 STadium was even more special as the Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH) participated in bands and dance team performances. BREMEN, STEELER, P-FUNK, and other diverse clubs also presented notable performances, enriching the cultural exchanges. The games featured five different sports (badminton, soccer, E-sports, baseball, and basketball), encompassing seven disc

President Seong Keun Kim is reviving the trip to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the Nobel Week program and turning them into annual events. These events are designed to provide students with international experience and inspiration by networking with world-changing scholars and entrepreneurs at venues that would otherwise be hard to attend individually. POSTECH also provides financial support for accommodation, traveling fees, visas, and insurance. CES is one of the largest conferences where tech companies from around the world showcase their latest products and software solutions. La

A meeting event with President Seong Keun Kim was held on Oct. 11, and it proceeded with the concept of the American party — the question and answer (Q&A) was shuttled amid the free atmosphere with a reception in the C5 Conference Hall. The meeting accommodated up to 120 people and various members including students and administrative staff attended. The greetings of the President marked the beginning and a Q&A session based on pre-collected inquiries went along briefly before the reception. During the reception, attendees enjoyed refreshments and talked freely with the President, and he conti