POSTECH secured a dramatic victory after a fierce battle with KAIST. This year, the 23rd KAIST-POSTECH Science War (KPSW) was held at POSTECH from Sept. 18 to 19. The campus was filled with the enthusiasm of students from both universities. This year’s KPSW drew massive attention, as KAIST had been on a winning streak since 2022. The event adopted the slogan “DAWN,” hoping that POSTECH could reclaim the championship title. Living up to these expectations, POSTECH won KPSW with an overall score of 4:3, breaching the long midnight of defeat. The competition featured seven events: hacking, AI, e-

On Sept. 2, a report published by the United Nations Environment Programme officially acknowledged that exceeding the 1.5°C threshold under the Paris Agreement is virtually inevitable. This warning provides a clear rationale for why higher education institutions must accelerate their transition toward sustainable campuses.POSTECH has actively led joint efforts with other universities such as the joint declaration of the “Sustainable Campus Initiative” alongside Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and Korea University. This declaration goes toward daily administrative decision-making

This year marks a significant milestone for POSTECH as it welcomes international undergraduate students for the first time in its 40-year history. On Sept. 7, 19 new Postechians from around the globe began their academic journey at POSTECH, Mueunjae School of Undergraduate Studies. The students have officially joined the university following the freshman orientation held between Sept. 2 and 5, although no separate matriculation ceremony was held.The new students were admitted through two international admissions tracks. The first is open to applicants who, along with both of their parents, hol

Since Aug. 3, POSTECH has expanded its shuttle bus service, increasing the number of buses from one to three and reducing the interval between buses from 30 minutes to 15 minutes. The expanded service also includes longer operating hours and new stops outside the campus, including Yugang Intersection, Hyoja Market, and the area around Lotte Mart. The changes are intended to make it easier for students and other members of the POSTECH community to travel both around campus and to nearby areas.The shuttle bus expansion comes after several months of discussions at POSTECH about improving mobility

POSTECH is set to introduce an unmanned parking control system across Cheongam-ro to address the chronic shortage of parking spaces and create a safer campus.POSTECH has faced critical traffic issues, including severe space shortages and illegal parking. Compounded by speeding, this imbalance has raised continuous safety concerns for pedestrians too.The Administrative Office stated that the campus educational area has more than double the registered vehicles compared to available spaces. The university began exploring solutions, formally establishing a 10-member Traffic Management Task Force.

The 2026 Sunrise Festival took place on May 7 and 8, in front of the Jigok Community Center. Held under the motto of “Flare,” this year’s festival lit up the campus with joyful stages, lively events and vibrant booths, providing Postechians a time to recharge and enrich their collegiate experience.The festival kicked off with diverse booths from 12:30 P.M. Among them, the Art Club GUERBOIS’s face painting booth was particularly popular. Many Postechians enjoyed the first day of the festival with Ponix painted on their face, hand or arm. As the sun went down, the atmosphere heated up further si

Last March, complaints were raised among students regarding a resident smoking indoors in a specific building of the POSTECH dormitories. The representative of the dormitory building stated that unannounced inspections of individual rooms could be conducted to resolve the issue. However, students raised concerns, pointing out that such inspections could infringe upon their right to privacy and housing. In response, the representative withdrew the statement and apologized.Under current POSTECH dormitory regulations, the Housing Services can conduct occasional inspections of all dormitories duri

K-BIGHEART, the Korea Biomedical Institute for Global Health Research and Technology, held its inauguration on March 18, opening new possibilities for groundbreaking biomedical engineering research on campus. With a vision to establish and manage a multi-scale, innovative research hub, the institute will conduct research on transformative Biomedical Integrated Circuits (BIC) chips to address global health challenges.The institute’s primary goal is to establish a new paradigm for molecular diagnostics, drug development, preventive medicine, and personalized treatment of diseases by creating BIC

POSTECH is considering the implementation of a new Bachelor-Master-Ph.D. fast-track program to shorten the time required for excellent students to obtain their degrees. According to an announcement by the Educational Affairs and Records on Feb. 27, the “3+4” fast-track program consists of a three-year undergraduate course and a four-year integrated Master-Ph.D. course, allowing students to obtain a doctoral degree in seven years.Specifically, candidates will be selected from students who have met a certain credit requirement after the end of the second semester, and they will be assigned an un

On Feb. 27, the 2026 POSTECH SF Awards ceremony was held in the POSTECH main building.The POSTECH SF Awards is the only science fiction writing competition in Korea exclusively for undergraduate and graduate students in science and engineering fields. Established to encourage technically trained students to explore storytelling and speculative imagination, the competition has served as a gateway for many aspiring writers who wish to pursue creative work alongside their scientific studies. The 2026 competition marked the sixth iteration of the POSTECH SF Awards.The program is hosted by POSTECH

POSTECH successfully hosted the 2026 Freshmen Orientation (OT)—also known as Saeteo in Korean— from Feb. 8 to Feb. 11. This four-day event was the result of seamless collaboration between the university administration, the Advisory Committee of the Freshmen Orientation, the freshmen guide team, various student clubs, and self-governing organizations. It was their countless efforts that made the successful conclusion of this year’s OT.A standout feature of this year’s OT was the decision to concentrate all lectures and educational sessions into a single day. Yeojung KIM (SEMI 25), who served as

Starting in 2026, POSTECH is implementing significant shifts in English education to prepare Postechians for the global stage. The shift, aimed at freshmen, reduces the four-tier placement system to three and raises the bar for all students. Completion of these English levels is a mandatory requirement for graduation; students must either be placed into Level 1, the highest level, or pass the required coursework for the levels leading up to Level 1.Previously, students were categorized into four levels based on their TOEFL iBT scores upon entrance. Level 1 required a TOEFL iBT score of 100 or

Dear Graduates, Today, we gather to celebrate your achievements – and the perseverance and determination that have brought you to this moment. I also extend my sincere thanks to your parents and families for their encouragement and support; to our faculty, who guided and inspired you; to our staff who stood beside you; and our distinguished guests who join us in celebration.We are living in an extraordinary time. Artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technologies, biotechnology, and deep-tech advances are shaping a new world order. They promise greater convenience, longer lives, and a fut

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, the world’s largest technology exhibition, was held in Las Vegas, the United States, from Jan. 6 to 9. CES is a leading industry event where global tech giants and startups gather in one place to unveil new technologies.POSTECH operated a student delegation program for CES 2026, providing students with an opportunity to experience global technology trends firsthand. This year, POSTECH sent 164 Postechians to attend CES 2026. Rather than simply touring the exhibition, Postechians took a more proactive approach: they completed pre-training sessions to unders

Dear POSTECH community,Warm greetings to you all as we welcome the new year.This year marks the 40th anniversary of POSTECH. It may not seem like a long time, yet our journey has already spanned two centuries and even crossed a new millennium. Much has changed since our founding, and the decade ahead – as we approach our 50th anniversary – will certainly bring even greater transformations. Rapid change often leaves us startled or anxious. At such moments, I am reminded of Edvard Munch’s painting The Scream (Figure 1). Its original Norwegian title, Skrik, evokes a piercing shriek, but the work

With the arrival of a new year, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) stands at a significant milestone. The new year marks the 40th anniversary of POSTECH: a university that–despite its relatively short history–has played a monumental role in shaping South Korea’s scientific and technological landscape.Founded in 1986, POSTECH was established by the then Pohang Iron and Steel Company (POSCO)’s Educational Foundation with a clear and ambitious goal of building an international, research-oriented university focused on science and technology. From the day of its birth, the univer

POSTECH’s annual “Let Me Introduce My Research” competition once again challenged young researchers to compress months or years of scientific work into a clear, engaging three-minute talk—delivered without slides, jargon, or technical distractions. Instead, participants were asked to rely on stories, analogies, and a single prop small enough to hold in one hand. The evening that blended science with performance, revealing how effectively researchers could communicate when the usual academic tools were taken away.This year’s Grand Prize went to Jaerin Lee (Mueunjae 25), whose presentation on mu

After the hectic midterm exam, a moment arises that puts students in a dilemma. Roughly a week after midterms, students can withdraw from their courses. Also, when final grades are released, some students begin weighing the option of retaking courses. The Postech Times asked if POSTECH’s course withdrawal and retake policies are truly functioning as an effective academic safety net, and whether there might be better ways to ease students’ burdens.Withdrawal is the process of dropping a course from the period after the course adjustment until the ninth week of the semester. Students usually ref

In an effort to build next-generation AI infrastructure, OpenAI is partnering with Samsung Electronics to construct a 20-megawatt (MW) data center in Pohang. The facility marks OpenAI’s first major investment in South Korea, reflecting the nation’s growing role in global AI development and semiconductor technology. The partnership was discussed on Oct. 1, when South Korean President Lee Jae-myung met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the presidential office. Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won were also present.OpenAI announced plans to build and operate tw

POSTECH hosted the “AI Campus Idea Contest” to transform its campus into a technology-friendly environment through students’ creative ideas. Under the slogan “Adding AI to POSTECH Campus,” the contest sought innovative proposals for utilizing AI technology across campus operations. The contest was open to all POSTECH undergraduate students, including those on leave of absence, who could participate individually or in teams of up to three members. Participants could propose AI-based ideas across various domains: classes, learning, research, extracurricular activities, campus life, academic admi