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Research Team Led by Professor Yeo Chang-Yeol Publishes Paper in the international journal Cell

Under the leadership of Professor Yeo Chang-Yeol of the Department of Life Science at Ewha Womans University, an international joint research team reported a discovery in the study of protein tyrosine kinase, an enzyme whose function is to control the extracellular matrix. This research outcome is anticipated to pave the way for understanding biological processes such as fibrosis or cancer metastasis. The research article on this discovery was published in Cell, a prestigious global bioscience journal, and entitled “A Secreted Tyrosine Kinase Acts in the Extracellular Environment,” with Prof. Yeo as the first author and a researcher of the team, Yum Jina, as the second author. Prof. Yeo announced that his team had discovered that vertebrate lonesome kinase (VLK), necessary for mouse bone and lung development, is a secreted tyrosine kinase. Prof. Yeo said, “It gives me great pleasure to see the publication of this study in the world-renowned journal Cell as a featured article, which testifies to the outstanding nature of our scientific discovery.” He stressed the significance of this study and added, “I hope that greater understanding of VLK activity in vivo will contribute to subsequent studies on genetic disorders and progress in the treatment thereof.” The research, conducted by the joint team led by Prof. Yeo at Ewha and Prof. Malcom Whitman from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, was funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning as part of the Mid-career Researcher Program and the Advanced Research Center Program, and under the New-Generation BioGreen 21 Program by the Rural Development Administration.
- No.23
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.09.19
- Views12237
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Ewha Ranks 1st Among Korean Universities in Leiden Ranking for Two Consecutive Years

Ewha Womans University ranked 1st among Korean universities in the Leiden Ranking 2014, which evaluates the quality of internationally published papers of 750 universities around the world. Ewha maintained its top ranking in 2014, following the 2nd and 1st ranking in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Ewha also witnessed its global university ranking climb 15 positions from the previous year, becoming the only university among the top 10 ranked Korean universities whose global ranking rose this year. In this year’s Leiden Ranking that evaluated academic papers published between 2009 and 2012, the share of Ewha’s papers out of the top 10 percent of frequently cited papers accounted for 10.1 percent, an increase of one percent from the previous year. According to evaluation by field, Ewha ranked 1st among Korean universities in the fields of Medical Sciences and Natural Sciences. In 2011, Ewha launched the Ewha Global Top 5 Project, a research-centered initiative investing 10 billion won over a period of three years as a means to strengthen its research capacity and develop Ewha’s stronghold fields in research as well as grow Ewha into a global leading university. In addition, based on the university-industry collaboration agreement signed with the global chemical group Solvay, the Ewha-Solvay Global R&D Center located within the recently opened University-Industry Cooperation Building initiated a joint research project between Ewha faculty and Solvay researchers.
- No.21
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.05.15
- Views11907
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Ewha Joins Hands with Solvay to Develop Next-Generation Metal-Air Batteries

Ewha Womans University and international chemical group Solvay have agreed to conduct joint research for the next three years to develop next-generation metal-air batteries. Solvay will provide funding worth one million euros to Ewha for the study. After signing a cooperation and investment agreement in 2011, Ewha and Solvay have since launched three joint studies and established the Solvay R&D Center within the new University-Industry Cooperation Building at Ewha. A dedication ceremony was held for the building’s openning this past April 2. Dr. Choy Jin-Ho, Distinguished Professor and director of the Center for Intelligent Nano-Bio Materials at Ewha, will lead a team of researchers from both organizations to develop core technologies for rechargeable zinc-air fuel cells that can replace lithium-ion batteries widely used in portable electronic devices. Te team will also try to develop hybrid materials that exhibit both highly-efficient activity and long-term durability , as well as a high-performance battery system . Ewha anticipates that the study will prove an exemplary case of interdisciplinary cooperation between academia and industry, secure industrial property rights over results that have immediate practical application, and help solve the long-overdue problem of finding a viable source of alternative energy for future generations. The university also hopes that the joint studies and other forms of exchange with Solvay, a supporter of numerous world-renowned scientists including Marie Curie, will lead to the establishment of a system that effectively supports the research of promising women scientists at Ewha.
- No.19
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.05.01
- Views12218
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Ewha Chemistry & Nano Science Research Team Publishes Paper in Scientific Reports

“Inorganic Nanovehicle Targets Tumor in an Orthotopic Breast Cancer Model,” whose lead author is Choi Goeun, a doctoral student in the Department of Chemistry & Nano Science at Ewha Womans University (dissertation advisor: Choy Jin-Ho), was published in Scientific Reports, a sister paper of a world-renowned academic journal Nature, on March 21. Choi Goeun is a member of the Chemistry & Nano Science research team led by Professor Choy Jin-Ho, a corresponding author of the paper. The team developed a delivery system that helps minimize toxicity and enhances therapeutic efficacy when even a low dosage of chemotherapeutic agent is injected. It is a development of an inorganic nanovehicle that can minimize the toxicity of a conventional chemotherapeutic agent. If this study leads to the development of a new drug, then low-toxic chemotherapy that exhibits superior efficacy through a dozens of times lower dosage than the conventional one could be possible. Through the publication of the paper in Scientific Reports by Professor Choy’s research team, the outstanding research capacity of Ewha’s Department of Chemistry & Nano Science has been recognized again, and Ewha continues to conduct research that opens new avenues in the field of science and technology.
- No.17
- Writer홍보실
- Date2014.04.09
- Views13185
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Research Team from the Graduate School of International Studies Receives Research Grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Research Team from the Graduate School of International Studies Receives Research Grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation The research team of Professor Kim Eun Mee, Dean of the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS), has become Korea’s first recipient of research grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations. The GSIS was selected as a recipient institution to execute research under the theme of “Advocacy for Korean Engagement in Global Health & Development,” and will receive a total grant of 400,000 USD over three years starting from September 2013. The team consists of Ewha faculty members from a range of disciplines including the Graduate School of International Studies, the School of Medicine, the Department of Women’s Studies, the Department of Public Administration, and the Division of International Studies. The team aims to carry out multidisciplinary and convergent research, and will research policies regarding official development assistance related to Korea’s international healthcare.
- No.15
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.12.10
- Views13302
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“Science Ewha” Ranks Top Tier for Environmental Science & Engineering and Nutritional Science & Food Management in Nationwide Evaluation

“Science Ewha” Ranks Top Tier for Environmental Science & Engineering and Nutritional Science & Food Management in Nationwide Evaluation The 2013 Annual JoongAng Ilbo University Rankings has placed Ewha Womans University in the top tier of two academic fields in the science and engineering category: Environmental Science & Engineering, and Nutritional Science & Food Management. Following in its tradition of pioneering new fields of science, Ewha has continued investing and forming collaborative partnerships towards a vision for “Science Ewha.” This year’s outstanding ranking in science and engineering is the latest in a series of achievements by Ewha, including the hosting of Solvay’s global R&D headquarters on campus, being selected for the Institute for Basic Science’s project to lead research in basic science, and undertaking leading initiatives in creative brain studies. Recognized for its unrivaled competence in the study of climate change, a key environmental issue of the 21st century, the Department of Environmental Science & Engineering at Ewha has ranked in the top tier for three consecutive years. For its leading education and research capacity through the Department of Nutritional Science & Food Management, Ewha ranked 4th and 1st out of 58 universities in terms of the sum of intramural and extramural research grants received per faculty member, respectively. Ewha also ranked high in the humanities and social sciences category for the fields of English Language & Literature, Sociology and Mathematics.
- No.13
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.09.09
- Views13414
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Ewha takes the 1st place in ‘the Leiden ranking 2013’ among korean universities.

Ewha ranks first among Korea’s domestic universities following POSTECH and KAIST in ‘the Leiden ranking 2013’, which evaluates the quality of the theses of 500 major universities worldwide. Ewha confirmed its status as a global research-centered university, occupying 1st place this year and 2nd place last year among Korean universities. The combination of faculty who strive for world class research and education, passionate students and Ewha’s efforts contributed to its status in the Leiden ranking. ‘The Leiden ranking’ is the evaluation index provided each year by Leiden University in The Netherlands. It is regarded as a more objective and advanced indicator than many other rankings. It concentrates on scientific performance by measuring universies’ research citation scores without relying on highly subjective data such as reputation surveys. ‘The Leiden Ranking 2013’ is based on the total number of papers among the top 10% of most-cited research papers published between 2008-2011. It means that ‘the higher a university’s Leiden rank is, the higer proportion of the outstanding theses it has.’ Korea's Universities Ranking R 2013 2011/2012 1 Ewha Seoul N.. 2 Sungkyunkwan Ewha 3 Seoul N.. Chonbuk N.. 4 Chonbuk N. Yonsei. 5 Ulsan. Korea This is not the first time that Ewha takes 1st place in an evaluation of universities. Ewha ranked first in the number of citations per thesis in the Joseon QS World University Rankings among domestic private universities (ranking 2nd among domestic universities) in 2012. Ewha was also ranked 1st among domestic universities in the qualitative assessment of research papers posted in Science Citation Index by Korean universities. Ewha has operated the ‘Ewha Global Top 5’ as a project to develop research competence since 2011. It invests 100,000,000 won (about 100,000 USD) to develop specialized fields of study to lead Ewha’s path to becoming a global leader among universities. In 2011 Ewha also signed a joint Research and Development agreement with Solvay, an international chemical company based in Belgium, to expand research opportunities and cultivate global women talents in the field of science. The construction of the R&D (Research & Development) center will be completed in December 2013, and Solvay has invested $21,500,000 toward the collaboration. Additionally, basic science research will be conducted by IBS(Institute of Basic Science) with the aid of Korea’s government, which has commiteed 10 billion won (one million USD) in funds each year for 10 years, for a total of 100 billion won (10 million USD). These supports and collaborations are expected to contribute to the higher scientific achievement of Ewha.
- No.11
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.05.08
- Views13180
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Ewha produces the highest number of women executives in top 100 companies

Ewha produces the highest number of women executives in top 100 companies According to results of a study investigating from which university women executives of Korea's top 100 companies have graduated, Ewha has the highest number female executive alumnae, surpassing Seoul National University. According to '2013 women executives of top 100 listed companies and KOSDAQ top 100 enterprises' academic background report' released on February 20th by UnicoSearch, a company specializing in headhunting, 16 of 114 women executives from 33 corporations were graduates of Ewha (14% of the total). In the previous study from 2011, Ewha ranked 2nd (9 alumnae) after Seoul National University (14 alumnae), demonstrating its strength as the cradle of women leaders. The results of the report on female executives in top 100 companies revealed 10 companies with 13 female executives in 2004; 13 companies with 22 female executives in 2006; 21 companies with 51 female executives in 2010; and 30 companies with 76 female executives in 2011. In 2012, the number of female executives in the top 100 companies surpassed 100 for the first time. The more than 40% from 2011 to 2012 indicates a consistent and rapid increase in the number of women executives. In particular, Ewha's English Language & Literature major was highlighted for producing the greatest number of women executives within a single major. Four alumnae executives in top 100 companies hold degrees from Ewha in English Language & Literature: Shim Suok ('84), Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics Co; Park Gyeonghui ('90), Vice President of Samsung Securities Co.; Lee Deoksun ('89) Vice President of KT Corporation; and Jang Seongok ('81), Vice President of Hyosung. Of the top 100 companies included in the report, KT Corporation had the highest number of women executives, numbering 26 in total. In February 2013, during new personnel appointments, KT promoted women into 30% of directorial positions, including Ewha alumnae Choi Eunhui (Political Science & International Relations,'87) and Song Huigyeong (Computer Science, '87). In addition, Internet business enterprises such as Naver and Daum are actively engaging women leaders. They feature women executives including Min Yunjeong (English Language & Literature, '87), New Business Department Director in Daum; Kim Miyeong (Computer Science, '94), President of Socialinus; and Chae Yura (Korean Language & Literature '91), President of Orangecrew, a subsidiary company of Naver.
- No.9
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.03.15
- Views11963
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Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation, Launching ODA in Cambodia

Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation (Head: Professor Mi-hye Kim) visited Phnom Penh, Cambodia from January 25 (Friday) to January 31 (Thursday). The group engaged in lectures and various programs, including a workshop for NGO cooperation for students of Royal University of Phnom Penh. ‘A project supporting growth of universities leading global cooperation’, run by Korea’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST), enhances Korea’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) and bolsters university capacity in developing countries by sharing information about the systems, resources, and experiences of Korean universities with the countries. Ewha, having led numerous initiatives in international cooperation, was selected as a leading university in global cooperation in April 2012. Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation, composed of the departments of Social Science, International Studies, Korean Studies, and Environmental Science & Engineering, is working on expanding ODA at higher basic education level in Cambodia. It is also running a project to establish a Cambodia Development Institution. During the trip, Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation visited the president’s board at RUPP and sought to activate exchanges between two universities. It also initiated the first short-term lecturing program sponsored by RUPP-EWHA Cambodia Development Institution, which will explore the economic development of Korea to RUPP students and offer opportunities to research economic development models adaptable to Cambodia. Moreover, the group ran a NGO cooperation workshop around the topic of ‘future and social welfare of Cambodia’, and launched ‘the first RUPP-EWHA speech contest in Korean’ to encourage and support RUPP students in the department of the Korean language. Ewha’s Project Team for Leading University for International Cooperation also visited the ‘Ewha Srang Elementary School’ and observed classes in the department of Social Welfare and department of Environmental Science & Engineering at RUPP. Professors from the department of Social Welfare awarded the Ewha Scholarship, collected by professors of the department of Social Welfare, to five graduate students.
- No.7
- Writer홍보실
- Date2013.02.22
- Views11614
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Ewha among Top Five Universities for Graduates Passing Bar & Civil Service Exams

Ewha’s mission to foster top women talents who will lead Korea in the future is paying off. In a recent announcement of candidates who successfully passed the bar and civil service examinations, Ewha was listed among the top five universities in the number of candidates passing the exams. According to results of the 54th edition of the bar exam, announced by the Ministry of Justice on November 21st, a total of 39 Ewha graduates passed the exam. Ewha has traditionally been the hub for female leaders in the legal field, maintaining 4th or 5th place for turning out successful candidates in the bar exam for the past three consecutive years (4th place in 2010; 5th place in 2011 and 2012) Over the years, Ewha has produced a total of 621 successful candidates for the bar exam, including this year’s successful applicants dating back to Korea’s first female lawyer, Ewha graduate Tae-Young Lee (Home Economics, 1936). Additionally, a total of nine Ewha graduates passed the 56th civil service exam (the 5th grade administrative public test), as announced by the Ministry of Public Administration and Security on November 27th, 2012. In this area, Ewha has come in 5th place among universities in 2009, 2010, and 2012. In total, 204 successful candidates have originated from Ewha, including nine qualified candidates this year. This year, more than 10,306 candidates took the bar exam, with a success to failure ratio of around 1:10. Among the 9,738 test takers for the civil service exam, 267 passed the exam, resulting in a success to failure ratio of around 1:36.
- No.5
- Writer홍보실
- Date2012.12.03
- Views11300

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