The line-up of Gachon University's prestigious Liberal Arts course has been completed for the 2023-1st semester. This semester, under the theme of Immersion and Emergence (subtitle: Opening a new path by adding academics), students gain comprehensive insights that encompass individual fields of study by listening to and questioning the in-depth stories about various academic fields, such as Humanities/Social Studies/Science/Arts and create new ideas beyond them. (※Emergence: The first or new discovery or achievement of something unknown) For 2023-1 , a total of 11 speakers, including △Professor Sujeong Lee, Kyonggi University; △Professor Jaecheon Choi, Ewha Womans University; △Professor Gyeongil Kim, Ajou University; △ Professor Sangwook Kim, Kyunghee University; △Jaerim Choi, musical actor; △Professor Shin Jongho, Seoul National University; △Sangjin Shin, Mayor of Seongnam; △Professor Hyunhee Lee, Gachon University; △Professor Myunggi Han, Myonggi University; △Professor Myungchan Kyae, Hanyang University; △ Critic, Youngdae Kim will stand on the podium in relay. Intellectual Studies I is a two-credit Liberal Arts elective course, which is held every Tuesday, seventh to eighth period (starting at 3pm). The course consists of a lecture of about an hour, followed by a question-and-answer session. Grades include Pass or Fail. A total of 1,000 students can attend. Of these, about 20 students can take the course in the studio upon application. Students participating in the studio can ask questions and receive answers directly from each speaker and receive a scholarship. The course is conducted both online and offline in the Intellectual Studies (Jiseunghak) Studio. The Intellectual Studies Studio is about 150㎡. It consists of state-of-the-art broadcasting equipment, including a large 180-inch LED display board and 6 cameras, including a Jimmy Jib capable of shooting from various angles. President Gil-yeo Lee said, We have built a perfect studio with state-of-the-art equipment to give students real-life luxury lectures in the era of COVID-19, and It is hoped that the vivid lectures will help students learn future new technology trends and grow into leaders who pioneer the future beyond the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Collaborating to promote youth entrepreneurship and global citizenship educationGachon University signed an MOU with the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) for youth entrepreneurship and global citizenship education in the conference room of the Gachon Hall on the 17th and took commemorative photos. Wonjoong Yoon, Vice President, Gachon University, on the right, and Aziel-Philippos Goulandris, Chief Officer, WFUNA, on the left in the photoGachon University s Start-up College and WFUNA signed an MOU for youth entrepreneurship and global citizenship education on the 17th in the conference room of the Gachon Hall of the university. The signing ceremony was attended by Wonjoong Yoon, Vice President, Gachon University; Daeik Jang, Dean of the Entrepreneurship College; and Aziel-Philippos Goulandris, Chief Officer, WFUNA.In this MOU, both organizations decided to engage in active collaboration for △ providing an opportunity for internship (6 months) at Seoul Secretariat to foster Gachon University students awareness of global citizenship and promote understanding of the sustainable development goals, △ building a startup ecosystem through exchanges between startup-related organizations and international organizations worldwide, including Europe, the US, and Asia; and △ lectures, camps, and UN training to promote young entrepreneurs understanding of human nature and develop conflict management and problem-solving skills.To support startup entrepreneurship while students are in school, Gachon University established the Start-up College in September last year. It recruited Daeik Jang, who is an evolutionary scientist and philosopher of science, from Seoul National University's Liberal Arts department to run the Start-up College. In November of last year, the Gacheon Cocone School, a space dedicated to the Start-up College, was created and opened as a future-oriented startup space on the sixth floor (approximately 2,560㎡) of the AI Hall. The Start-up College is operated in two phases, the start-up semester and the start-up activity project semester. In the startup semester system, students take 18 credits in 6 courses, including a start-up project, during 1 semester. The start-up activity project semester system is a curriculum that supports full-fledged start-ups. A maximum of 15 outstanding students are selected from among students who have completed the start-up semester, and the program is conducted for up to 3 semesters for a small number of students.The WFUNA is an organization representing the United Nations Associations in more than 100 countries globally. It plays a mediating role for smooth activities and communication between the UN and civil society. It is an international non-profit organization that supports the United Nations and actively promotes the activities of the United Nations through global citizenship education.The Vice President, Wonjoong Yoon said, We established the Gachon University s Start-up College and created a start-up platform that can grow into a future unicorn company, and I hope that this MOU will play a significant role in nurturing the right entrepreneurship of our students based on the international community's sustainable development goals and global citizenship.

Gachon universityGachon University ranked 11th, up by a rank from last month, in the January university brand reputation recently announced by the Korea Corporate Reputation Institute. These results are the consequence of analyzing 315,229,665 university brand reputation big data from the 10th of last month to the 10th of this month by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute. In the January brand reputation, Seoul National University ranked first, Korea University ranked second, and Yonsei University ranked third.The University Brand Reputation Index is a numerical value that analyzes consumers' digital behavior with participation index, media index, communication index, and community index through a reputation analysis algorithm. The channel evaluation carried out by the Korea Brand Monitor Consumer Committee was also included.

Joining forces in vaccine joint R D and mutual cooperationThe New Variant Infectious Disease mRNA Vaccine Project Group, Gachon University, and the International Vaccine Institute signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the 10th at the Gachon Hall of the university and took commemorative photos. From the left, Miri Choi, Senior Vice President, Gachon UniversityJerome Kim, Director General, International Vaccine Institute and Kijong Hong, Director General, New Variant Infectious Disease mRNA Vaccine Project GroupThe New Variant Infectious Disease mRNA Vaccine Project Group, Gachon University (Kijong Hong, Director General), International Vaccine Institute (Jerome Kim, Director General) signed a MOU for joint development of vaccine and mutual cooperation at the University Gachon Hall conference room on the 10th. The signing ceremony was attended by Miri Choi, Senior Vice President, Gachon University; Wonjung Yoon, Vice President of Gachon University; Kijong Hong, Director General; and Jerome Kim, Director General.With this agreement, the three parties plan to work closely together for ▲ Active exchange of technological information for infectious disease research and vaccine development ▲ Mutual collaboration to discover vaccine development research projects ▲ Collaboration throughout the entire cycle of vaccine development, including discovery of candidate substances, non-clinical trials, and clinical trials ▲ Promotion of networking on research achievements and early utilization of vaccines ▲ People-to-people exchanges and co-hosting of vaccine research and development forum by parties concerned and related organizations.Gachon University has a medical school, oriental medicine school, pharmacy school, and nursing school. It boasts of medical power through education linked to the advanced medical facilities of Gil Hospital. The College of Medicine, which opened in 1998, is building the best medical education infrastructure with high-level scholarship benefits and investments. Gachon University operates the Gachon Neuroscience Research Institute, Lee Gilyeo Cancer Diabetes Research Institute, and Gachon Bionano Research Institute, which are world-class institutes in the field of brain imaging and basic medicine.In order to secure vaccine technology that can promptly respond to the threat of new infectious diseases that will periodically emerge in the future and strengthen national health security by establishing a platform that can be self-sufficient with domestic technology, the New Variant Infectious Disease mRNA Vaccine Project Group was launched in January of last year with the support of the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Currently, 9 clinical and non-clinical support projects have been selected, and a total of 26 participating institutions are conducting research. The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is a non-profit international organization dedicated to the development and distribution of safe, effective, and affordable vaccines for global public health, and it is the first international organization headquartered in Korea. It was established in 1997 under the leadership of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and is currently operating as an independent international organization separate from the United Nations. The IVI is conducting research and development of vaccines against cholera, typhoid fever, chikungunya, salmonella, schistosomiasis, hepatitis E, human papillomavirus, and COVID-19 at all stages, from preclinical to clinical trials. It is active in more than 30 countries worldwide, including Asia, Africa, and South America.Miri Choi, Senior Vice President, Gachon University, said, Gachon University has the highest level of competitiveness in Korea in the field of basic medicine," and "With this MOU as an opportunity, we will make various efforts such as vaccine development for improvement of the level of international health." Kijong Hong, Director General, stated, The IVI as an international organization for global public health, is headquartered in Korea. With this MOU as an opportunity, we plan to promote safe and effective vaccine research and development and various collaborative projects. Jerome Kim, Director General, IVI, revealed, mRNA technology is one of the most promising platform technologies, and the IVI will strengthen collaboration with Gachon University, the mRNA Vaccine Project Group, and other partners to develop these innovative technologies into new vaccines.

Fostering global capabilities at 25 universities in 8 countries by the first half of next yearPrior to the dispatch, Gachon University held a scholarship awarding ceremony at the University Global Center International Hall on the 12th and awarded scholarships to studentsFostering global capabilities at 25 universities in 8 countries by the first half of next yearPrior to the dispatch, Gachon University held a scholarship awarding ceremony at the University Global Center International Hall on the 12th and awarded scholarships to students.Gachon University will send 212 students to 25 universities in 8 countries through overseas dispatch programs beginning from this winter vacation to the first half of next year. Gachon University will send 49 students for short-term language study (Hawaii Gachon Elite Course) to the Hawaii Gachon Global Center located in Honolulu, Hawaii, during the winter vacation. Students will be dispatched thrice, starting on the 26th, and they will learn the local culture and improve their language skills through the course at Hawaii State University and Hawaii Gachon Global Center. Additionally, 33 students will be dispatched for short-term overseas class to the University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom (UK), the University of Leeds in the UK, the University of Central Oklahoma in the United States (US), James Cook University in Australia, and the University of Alcala in Spain. Gachon University will send a total of 130 exchange and visiting students in the first semester next year. The universities to be dispatched include prestigious universities within the top 250 of the QS World University Rankings, such as the University of Malaya in Malaysia, the University of Leeds in the UK, and the University of Florida in the US. By language, they are diverse. For English speaking, they include △US Northwest University, Simon Fraser University; for Chinese-speaking, they include △Myongjeon University, Shandong Weihai University, National Chung Cheng University. For Japanese, they include △Teikyo University, Tokyo Seitoku University, and Mejiro University. For long-term Hawaii Gachon premium Course, 28 students are to be dispatched.Gachon University provides scholarships of up to KRW 6 million to help students study. It acknowledges the credits earned at the dispatched university as Gachon University credits. As for dispatching students, in the first round, students are selected through document screening based on their grades, English grades, and participation in internationalization programs. In the second round, an in-depth personality interview and an English interview are conducted. In this way, the final selection is made. The Vice President, Wonjoong Yoon, stated, We are working hard to improve the quality of our global programs, such as signing exchange and collaboration agreements with highly competitive universities within the top 500 in the QS World University Rankings, and We will work even harder to vitalize the inbound global program, where excellent students from abroad study at Gachon University, to help students strengthen their global capabilities.

Big data analysis, participation rate 2nd after Yonsei University.Gachon University ranked 9th on the university brand reputation index released by the Korean Business Research Institute in November. This is a step higher than last month s 10th. Especially noteworthy was the participation rate, 1,514,904, which came second to Yonsei University. Korean Business Research Institute analyzed 186,766,029 big data on the brand reputation of universities from September 9th to November 9th for these results.The university brand reputation index analyzes consumers digital behavior with reputation analysis algorithms by the participation, media, communication, community factors and includes the channel evaluation conducted by the consumer panel at Korean Brand Monitor.In October s brand reputation index, Seoul National University ranked 1st, Yonsei 2nd, and Korea 3rd.

1st generation founders such as Heo Min and Kim Bong-Jin attend the opening event. Gachon Cocone School opening event held in the area dedicated to Startup College on November 1st. Gachon Cocone School, designated to support students startup businesses, opened on November 1st.Many distinguished guests including President Lee Gil-Ya, Head Vice President Choi Mi-Ri, Vice President Yoon Won-Joong as well as the founders of Korea s unicorn companies, WeMakePrice s Heo Min and Woowa Brothers Kim Bong-Jin participated in the event. Also, the CEO of CJ Bioscience Chun Jong-Sik, Vice President Cho Min-Sik of Bespin Global, Gwak Jin-Oh Advisor to Samsung Display, and Secretary General Han Kyung-Koo of Korean National Commission for UNESCO were present.The event was led by Vice President Yoon Won-Joong s welcoming remarks and progress report, followed by Chairman Cheon Yang-Hyun s congratulatory remarks, the introduction of Gachon Cocone School and vision by Dean of Startup College Jang Dae-Ik, a video of Gachon Cocone School, opening ceremony and declaration of vision, presentation of appreciation plaque and a tour around the Cocone School. President Lee Gil-Ya s legendary work in founding Gil Hospital and Cocone Chairman Cheon Yang-Hyun s success story met to open Gachon Cocone School, filled with innovation, challenging spirits and passion, said Vice President Yoon and added, Gachon will become the top school for start-ups and the only one in its education system. Vice President Yoon Won-Joong gave a welcome speech and progress report at the Gachon Cocone School opening ceremony.Gachon University recruited Professor Jang Dae-Ik, a prominent evolutionary scientist and philosopher of science, from Seoul National University, College of Liberal Science as the first dean of the Startup College and dedicated the entire 6th floor of the AI Engineering Hall (approximately 2,560 m2) to future entrepreneurship, Gachon Cocone School. The 3 billion won budget was contributed by digital contents company Cocone where alumnus Chun Yang-Hyun (former CEO of NHN Japan) serves as the chairman.Dean of Startup College Jang Dae-Ik introduces Gachon Cocone School and its visions.There are lounges, seminar rooms and community facilities for constant idea meetings and IT startups have moved in, giving opportunities to students working on startups to talk to entrepreneurs and collaborate.Gachon University plans on building an ecosystem where students can start their businesses while they are still in school through specialized curriculums and expert mentoring.The opening ceremony of Cocone School at Gachon University.The Gachon Startup College has 2 steps - a venture semester and a project semester for venture activities. 30 carefully selected students will take 18 credits in 6 subjects and will be given 1 million won scholarships for their venture activities, as well as credit validation and mentoring from industry experts.Among them, Startup College plans on selecting up to 15 students for a maximum of 3-semester long support. If chosen for startup support, students can receive up to 150 million won. Moreover, students who take a maximum of 36 credits (6 credits per subject, 2 subjects per semester for 3 semesters) will be given full scholarships and be recognized as a Startup College major - all to cultivate an environment where students do not have to leave school to focus on their business activities.Executive Chairman Chun Yang-Hyun of Cocone posing after being presented with an honorary doctorate in venture business on November 1st.Gachon University presented an honorary doctorate in venture business to alumnus Chun Yang-Hyun for his contributions to the venture economy. Chun is the executive chairman of Cocone and former CEO of NHN Japan and is evaluated as the second most successful Korean in Japan. Gachon Cocone School will work as a success platform for students who wish to start new businesses, said Gachon University President Lee Gil-Ya and added, Cocone School will work as a runway to actively support startup businesses develop into future unicorn companies.

A joint performance of Korean and Chinese students, inviting residents, free of charge.Student Lee Yi-Jeong is practicing her solo for the Korea-China Cultural Exchange Concert on November 28th.Korean and Chinese students of Gachon University s Department of Vocal Music will perform at Ye-Eum Hall at 7 PM, on November 28th.This concert celebrates the 30th anniversary of bilateral ties and the Korea-China Cultural Exchange Year while promoting cooperation and cultural exchange among Korean and Chinese students.The performance includes classic Korean and Chinese songs as well as Italian classics and arias sung in solos, duets, and a chorus.Korean and Chinese students will perform 8 solos - Chinese student Lee Yi-Jeong (Soprano) singing Le Violette written by Italian songwriter Alessandro Scarlatti and Korean student Kim Se-Mi (Soprano) singing Dongsimcho by Kim Sung-Tae.Chinese student Sasai (Soprano) and Korean student Kim Eun-Yak (Tenor) will sing Giacomo Puccini s O Soave Fanciulla as a duet.The last 4 songs include the Korean song South Village by Kim Gyuh-Wan, the Chinese Song of the Yangtze River and the Italian song Luigi Denza s Funiculi Funicula and will be sung in chorus by the Korean and Chinese students together.This event was planned by Dean Jin Sung-Won and Professor Kang Eun-Hyun and directed by Professor Lee Jung-Soo, with approximately 35 Korean and Chinese students studying at Gachon University s Department of Vocal Music. They will be accompanied by Professor Yoon Hye-Kyung on the piano. Approximately 39 Chinese students are studying at Gachon University s Department of Vocal Music.All seats are free of charge for students as well as local residents.

Diverse education programs such as the Gachon Hawaii Global CenterGlobal talents to Gachon Campus globalization Won Hyung-Jun (second from right) at Malaya Merdeka Square with his friends Won Hyung-Jun, a student at the Department of Economics (exchange student to University of Malaya, 1st semester of 2022) I used to avoid doing presentations because I had a hard time speaking in public, but after presenting in English in front of many fellow students, I gained confidence. My time abroad as an exchange student was a priceless experience. Hong Joo-Won at Hawaii s Diamond Head with friends (third from left) Hong Joo-Won, a student at the Department of Tourism Management (participated in the Hawaii Premium Course in the 1st semester of 2022) My time in Hawaii improved my self-confidence in English and let me experience various cultural exchanges as well as widen my horizons and understand other cultures. Gachon University is actively fostering the future minds of tomorrow through various global education programs. Gachon University signed exchange agreements with 204 universities in 33 countries across Europe, the US, Asia, and Africa and run various global programs such as exchange student programs. Through this program, students can fine-tune their language skills and develop as global citizens. The foothold of Gachon s global talent, Hawaii Gachon Global Center is exceptionally popular among students. Moreover, with excellent students coming to study at Gachon University, campus globalization is being realized through inbound internationalization.Hawaii Gachon Global Center activities▢ Outbound Internationalization▶Hawaii Gachon Global Center Language Study ProgramAt the Hawaii Gachon Global Center, students can enjoy the benefits of both a language study program and cultural experience programs. The Hawaii Gachon Global Center is just 5 minutes from Waikiki Beach. The center opened in 2012 and is now in its 10th year. The center is in a three-story building with 32 rooms that can simultaneously accommodate a maximum of 60 people along with additional facilities such as lounge, outdoor pool, and PC LAB.300 students stay from a minimum of 3 weeks to a maximum of 15 weeks yearly and experience the language and local culture. Approximately 1,800 students have participated in the center s program so far.Considering the limitations COVID-19 caused, Gachon University has expanded the number of short-term programs from one to three times during breaks starting the 2nd semester this year. In the first half of 2022, 58 students in 3 rounds participated in the 3-week Hawaii Gachon Elite Course since June 27th and 31 students participated in the 15-week Hawaii Gachon Premium Course.Students are selected first based on their applications which include GPAs, English test scores, experience in international programs, etc., which lead to in-depth interviews and English interviews. To relieve financial burdens on students, Gachon University provides scholarship assistance.Hong Ju-Won, a student at the Department of Tourism Management who studied at the Hawaii Gachon Global Center in the 1st semester said, I was able to improve my language skills and widen my horizons. I want to use my new-found confidence to take on new challenges. Gachon University exchange students in their activities▶Exchange Student ProgramGachon University sends students to study abroad every semester. In the past 2 semesters, the university sent 87 students to 16 schools in 6 countries.Students take classes abroad in a course for 15 to 16 weeks. The universities include English speaking △ US: University of Florida, North-West University, Central Oklahoma University, UK: Leeds University, York St John University, Burton and South Derbyshire College, University of Wolverhampton, Canada: Simon Fraser University △ Chinese speaking: National Chung Cheng University, Ming Chen University, △ Malaysian speaking: the University of Malaya △ Japanese speaking: Tokyo University, Tokyo Seitoku University, Mejiro University, Okinawa International University, Otemae University and so on.Gachon University provides scholarships to help students and their education and recognizes credits received abroad. Students are selected first based on their applications which include GPAs, English test scores, experience in international programs, etc. which lead to in-depth interviews and English interviews.This program allows students to experience foreign cultures and education systems and grow into future global leaders. Gachon University also runs various international exchange programs such as the Visiting Student Program to the University of Florida since last year where students can learn language skills as well as global cultures.▶Short-term Language Courses OverseasGachon University has offered short-term visiting programs to build students global outlook. 53 students went abroad during the summer break this year to 8 different schools across 5 countries such as the UK, US, and Spain. The schools were △US Central Oklahoma University, △Canada University of Guelph, △UK: Leeds University, Burton and South Derbyshire College, University of Wolverhampton, △Ireland Dublin City University, △Spain University of Alcala. This program is well received by students as an excellent opportunity for students to enhance their proficiency in foreign languages and their global outlook.Gachon University s OIS Center OIS center with one-stop service for international students▢ Inbound InternationalizationGachon University is actively promoting inbound internalization on campus by inviting many international students to share their languages and cultures. There are 2,961 international students in Gachon; 1,928 students in the undergraduate program, 156 students in the Korean language course, 47 exchange students, and 830 students in the graduate program. There is an intensive Korean language and culture course for freshmen to help with their adjustment to Korea and a smooth transition into major courses in their sophomore year.Due to the increase of international students on campus, the one-stop service center OIS (Office of international student service) opened with renewed services. There are specialized staff along with 5 separate support counters for students from China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and English-speaking countries. Each counter has a TA from the respective country to help with communication and the one-stop service to aid with course registration and management, academic performance, assorted verification, scholarships, and various other requests.Moreover, the university designed the Weekend Go culture explore the program to enhance students understanding of Korea and aid their adjustment. The university plans on conducting 2 per semester/4 yearly taking the enthusiastic response from the international students into consideration. 2 sessions of the Weekend GO program were held until August with approximately 100 students from 8 different countries such as the US, China, and Malaysia. The first took place on the 14th of last month in Seoul s Namsan Tower and Namsan Hanok Village. The second session was held on the 6th at Gachon Museum, Incheon Gaehangro, and Wolmido Island, and the third session guided students through the National Museum of Korea, Yeouido, and Han River. Weekend Go Activity Photos

Develop cutting-edge technology to produce semiconductor-based biosensors of the future Ph.D. Candidates Lee Dong-Hyun and Seo Joo-Hyung, Professor Yoo Ho-Cheon, Ph.D. Candidate Park Tae-Hyun (starting with far left)Professor Yoo s team at Gachon University and Professor Manisha Gupta s team at the University of Alberta has been selected for the Training program for graduate students in natural science or engineering fields for the internationalization of science and technology jointly funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea and Mitacs Global Research Internship Program.Gachon s Lee Dong-Hyun, Seo Joo-Hyung and Park Tae-Hyun (Ph.D. candidates in the Department of IT Convergence) will develop high technology for the next generation s biosensors in collaboration with Professor Manisha Gupta s team at University of Alberta until next June. The three will each be conducting research on high sensitivity biosensor based on remote doping effect of light amplification self-assembled monomolecular layer, organic electrochemical transistor type high-performance biosensor and organic electrochemical biosensors based on multiple logic circuits. This training program has been established to promote research activities of rising researchers in Korea and Canada and promote participation in joint research development projects between the two universities. The research team will be funded entirely by the government to conduct their research activities in Canada for 5 months.As a program open to all graduate students in the science and technology area, 11 universities were selected after rigorous evaluation including Gachon University, Seoul National University, Pohang University of Science and Technology, and KAIST.20 students including 3 from Gachon will go to Canada to participate in the international joint research.Professor Yoo said, I am thrilled that our exceptional research was recognized internationally and that we will be allowed to cooperate with an excellent research team in Canada and added, I will help the 3 students to take a step up in their international research work and grow into a world-class research team.

The joint research results of Professor Bae Mun-Hyung s team and Harvard Medical School on the structure of phospholipid which induce homeostatic immunity of specificProfessor Bae Mun-Hyunghuman gut bacteria and the mechanism was published in the world s leading science journal Nature (IF: 69.504).Gut bacteria are closely related to all aspects of the health and various diseases in the human body through the immune system, metabolism, and mental health. However, the associations with the mechanism of gut microbiota have not yet been investigated.Akkermansia muciniphila degrades and grows from intestinal mucus and constitutes approximately 3 percent of the gut microbial community in healthy adults. It plays a very important role in maintaining immune reactions. Akkermansia muciniphila is known to protect the immune system from type 2 diabetes and intestinal inflammatory disorders and plays an important role in effectively removing cancer cells in cancer immunotherapy. However, the mechanism behind the immune reaction has not been proven yet.Professor Bae s team discovered a new structure of Akkermansia muciniphila phospholipid which induces homeostatic immune responses and defined that it has a highly restricted structure-activity relationship in terms of immune activation. In particular, this research affirmed immunomodulators have mechanisms that have yet to be reported and that immune responses are activated by toll-like receptor 2 and toll-like receptor 1-induced cytokine production thus resulting in homeostatic immunity.According to Bae s research, the immunomodulators from Akkermansia muciniphila results may be utilized in the strategic development of cancer immunotherapy or adjuvant immunotherapy and provide clues to the correlation between human gut bacteria and host physiology. The paper has been published online on July 27th.Professor Bae remarked, By shedding light on the function and mechanism of specific phospholipid within human gut bacteria, this research may present a new course in determining the functions of human gut bacteria and the immune system.

Visit Namsan, Incheon Gaehangro, and Gachon Museum for a cultural experience and a deeper understanding of Korea.Participants of the Weekend GO program pose for pictures at Namsan Hanok Village.Gachon University s Weekend Go culture explore program, designed to heighten students understanding of Korea and aid their adjustment, is extremely popular among international students.There were 2 sessions of the Weekend GO program. The first took place in Seoul s Namsan Tower and Namsan Hanok Village on the 14th of last month. The second session was held at Gachon Museum, Incheon Gaehangro, and Wolmido Island on the 6th. Approximately 60 students from 8 different countries such as the US, Malaysia, and China participated.Gachon University provided chartered buses, meal costs, and entrance fees while an employee from the office of International Affairs accompanied them for safety issues.Birol (Uzbekistan, third year at the Department of Computer Science) who participated in the first round of the Weekend GO program said, I was able to understand more about Korea by visiting the Namsan area, which provided information about the traditional and modern Korean culture. I was also touched by their efforts to book a halal restaurant for the Muslim students. The university plans on conducting 2 per semester/4 yearly taking the enthusiastic response from the students into consideration.

Excellency and suitability of HR education-related curriculum recognizedA lecture by Professor Kim Moon Jung (Dean of the College of Business) on Human Resource Management. Gachon University has been recognized for its level of excellence in its HR education curriculum by the SHRM.Gachon University s College of Business has recently received certification from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) for its SHRM Aligned Academic Program.Founded in 1948, the SHRM is the world s largest HR community with more than 300,000 members. SHRM presents the Body of Applied Skill and Knowledge for HR personnel through annual researches and operates an expert license system (SHRM-CP, SCP) and certification system for aligning educational institutions.With this certification, Gachon s College of Business can now offer education courses for HR expert licenses and re-accreditation.Gachon s College of Business plans on strengthening its partnership with SHRM and bringing its HR/ Organization/ Education curriculum to a global level and supporting students in human resource management through various programs. Following the industry trends of valuing human resources, many students wish to enter the HR or training fields, said Dean Kim and added Recognition from SHRM proves Gachon s curriculum does not suffer by comparison with international standards. We will continue to develop high-quality education programs for not only our students but also for those already in the workforce, looking for ways to develop their careers.

Siemens Digital Industry Software education course opens. Gachon University and Siemens Digital Industry Software officials pose after signing an MOU between academe and industry on the 7th. Right, Yoon Won-Joong Vice President of Gachon University with left, Country Manager Oh Byung-Joon of Siemens Digital Industry Software. Gachon University signed an MOU with Siemens Digital Industry Software at Gachon Hall on the 7th to nurture integrated talent in the autonomous driving system and smart mobility.Gachon University Vice President Yoon Won-Joong, Director of External Affairs Seo Won-Sik, Director of Career Center Choi Hoi-Myung, Professor of the Department of Advanced Automobiles Lee Gi-Beom, Information-Infra Manager Son Young-Gil as well as Country Manager Oh Byung-Joon, Head of Simulation and Test Support Jin Bong-Yong, General Manager Cho Young-Joon and Director of the Academic Partner Program Lee Chi-Won attended the MOU signing ceremony.Thus, an engineering software education program including 3D design and 3D manufacturing (NX software), computer application/ simulation and testing, optimum design, and autonomous driving (Simcenter software) will be offered at Gachon University this year and expanded into the curriculum next year. Students who have taken the course will also be accredited for software education. Siemens Digital Industry Software agreed to provide online education contents and support offline education programs. This Partnership will strengthen our students abilities in the software industry of the 4th industrial revolution era, said Vice President Yoon Won-Joong who also added, We will work on various programs to facilitate the development of the future industry through autonomous driving, augmented reality, virtual reality, Metaverse and so on. Oh Byung-Joon of Siemens Digital Industry Software said Siemens Digital Industry Software signed academic partnerships with prestigious universities to strengthen education and we need to work closely for the next generation s designers, engineers, and manufacturing companies to prepare for Industry 4.0 and Siemens Digital Industry Software will cooperate with major manufacturers to provide digital technology and actual expertise to all. We hope this academic partnership with Gachon University will bring the industry and academe together to foster students into experts and be of help to students who want to realize their dreams.