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Ewha College of Social Sciences Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Ewha College of Social Sciences Celebrates 30th Anniversary The Ewha College of Social Sciences marked its 30th anniversary on May 27 at Lee Sam-bong Hall in the Ewha Campus Complex, reflecting on its achievements in education and research over the past 30 years and sharing the social sciences’ future role and vision for leading society. The occasion was celebrated by over 225 guests, including Eun Mee Kim, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Ewha Womans University; Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee; Chung Young-ai, former Minister of Gender Equality and Family; Lee Yoon-hee, news anchor at KBS; faculty members, current students, and alumnae. Since its launch in 1996, the College of Social Sciences has operated eight departments, one division, four graduate programs, and five interdisciplinary majors, dedicating itself to convergence education and research with the goal of training capable minds who can navigate societal changes. In her commemorative remarks, Dean Eun-Young Chah noted that the College of Social Sciences dates back to the 1940s and affirmed that the college will continue to nurture promising intellects as it builds upon its 30-year mission of convergence education designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of humanity and society. President Hyang-Sook Lee weighed in on the growing importance of the social sciences in the era of great transformation, characterized by AI, the digital transformation, the climate crisis, and polarization in society, expressing her expectation that the College of Social Sciences will serve as a hub for promoting a human-centered future and inclusive innovation. Chung Young-ai, former Minister of Gender Equality and Family, and alumnae representatives delivered commemorative remarks afterward, which were followed by the screening of a well-received 30th anniversary video produced by DAQ, a student club from the Division of Communication & Media. In the second session, Se-ung Kim, Vice President of AI Communications and AI Synergy at Kakao, delivered a special lecture about ideal talent in the age of AI, emphasizing that problem-defining skills, outcome-oriented AI proficiency, and domain expertise are the key competencies for future competitiveness. The event served as an opportunity for the College of Social Sciences to further expand its commitment to nurturing the convergence talent needed to navigate future societal changes and to promoting innovative research going forward.
- No.886
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- Date2026.06.22
- Views2548
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Ewha Chosen for Institutional Recruitment Program under Brain Pool+ Project

Ewha Chosen for Institutional Recruitment Program under Brain Pool+ Project Ewha Womans University was selected for the Institutional Recruitment Program under the Brain Pool+ Program organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Research Foundation of Korea, laying the groundwork for establishing a global hub for innovative bio-quantum convergence research. The Institutional Recruitment Program, newly introduced this year, only selects about five institutional fellows across the nation. The university will receive a grant of KRW 13.5 billion in total funding over the next four and a half years, from this July to the end of 2030, to launch full-fledged transdisciplinary convergence research and global collaborative research projects. Significantly, Ewha will leverage its institutional capacities by establishing a university-wide system that places its major departments under the President’s leadership as principal investigator. Ewha has established a convergence research platform centering on the four strategic fields of pharmaceutical sciences, brain and cognitive sciences, chemistry and nanoscience, and physics (quantum science) that will be joined by Distinguished Professor Lyoo In Kyoon, Professor Sang Beom Jun, Professor Yu Jinha, Professor Hwang Inah, Professor So-Jung Park, Professor Saehyun Choi, Professor Seokhyun Yoon, Professor Dong-Wook Kim, and others. The university plans to recruit world-class international scholars for research collaboration that is expected to be a milestone in Ewha’s drive to become a global hub for innovative bio-quantum convergence research. Ewha has attracted outstanding international researchers through initiatives such as the Ewha Frontier 10-10 Project and Ewha Global Excellence Program, launched in 2022 and 2025 respectively, under which 31 convergence and interdisciplinary research groups have been created and 32 scholars and researchers have joined collaborative research projects to date. Thus far, Ewha has been selected for 16 Brain Pool projects, enhancing its capacity for attracting international talent. Following the completion of the project, Ewha will establish the Ewha Bio-Quantum Convergence Center (tentative name) to build a financially independent research ecosystem by securing large-scale global research projects with institutions such as Horizon Europe and the National Institutes of Health in the United States and creating a startup ecosystem based on original technologies. Ewha will strengthen its leadership in bio-quantum research based on its world-class research infrastructure, including the IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience, Ewha Brain Institute, and Ewha Biomedical-Healthcare Cluster.
- No.884
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- Date2026.06.19
- Views4099
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Ewha Hosts Global Leader Lecture Series to Mark Its 140th Anniversary

Ewha Womans University hosted a special lecture by world-renowned sociologist Michèle Lamont, Robert I. Goldman Professor of European Studies at Harvard University, on June 8 at Lee Sam-bong Hall in the Ewha Campus Complex. The lecture was held as part of Ewha’s 140th Anniversary Commemorative Global Leader Lecture Series, co-organized by the Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment and the National Research Foundation of Korea’s SSK Research Group on Politics of Anti-Sentiment. Under the theme of “Global Dignity and ‘Seeing Others,’” Professor Lamont examined the issues of recognition, dignity, and inclusion from a sociological perspective. As a professor of sociology and African and African American studies at Harvard University, she drew upon her book Seeing Others to explain how an individual’s dignity and sense of belonging are formed through social relationships, emphasizing the importance of social inclusion. Professor Lamont also illustrated a range of conflicts and inequalities faced by society today in such areas as the climate crisis, the workplace, race relations, gender inequality, and the LGBTQ+ community, arguing that institutional and cultural changes are required to build a more inclusive society. Referring in particular to the experience of Gen-Z university students, she argued that the younger generation places greater importance on values such as mental health, authenticity, and inclusiveness than competition and success and noted that universities and society must transform existing structures to provide more people with practical opportunities. During a Q&A session after the lecture moderated by Professor Min Hee Go of the Department of Political Science & International Relations, students shared their opinions on inequality in global society and the role of the university while reflecting on their own roles and responsibilities as future leaders. Ewha is expanding its global collaborative network through various international academic and cultural events, such as the Global Leader Lecture Series, in celebration of its 140th anniversary.
- No.882
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- Date2026.06.17
- Views2878
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Ewha Talks Collaboration with Leading Schools in Europe and the U.S.

Marking its 140th anniversary, Ewha Womans University hosted delegations from leading universities worldwide, including the University of Bologna in Italy, the German U15, and the George Washington University in the United States, to discuss ways to expand collaboration on research and education and foster exchange in strategic future fields. These visits represent a major step towards advancing the core objectives of the “New Era, New Ewha Development Plan,” which includes strengthening global research competitiveness and fostering an international educational environment. They also provide an opportunity to expand international collaborative research, establish global research networks, and promote exchange between students and researchers. On May 13, a delegation from the University of Bologna, led by Rector Giovanni Molari and Professor Raffaella Campaner, Vice Rector for International Relations, visited Ewha to discuss a wide range of collaborative initiatives, including joint research projects and academic conferences and exchange programs for students, PhD candidates, and academic staff. On May 20, a presidential delegation from the German U15, an association of fifteen major research-intensive universities in Germany, visited Ewha on its first official visit to Korea to discuss opportunities for collaboration in the fields of research and innovation, ranging from basic research to technology transfer, as well as ways to facilitate exchange between students and researchers. During its visit, the delegation toured the Center for Quantum Nanoscience, observing the cutting-edge research facilities and exploring opportunities for joint research. Then on June 2, a delegation led by Ellen M. Granberg, President of the George Washington University, visited Ewha to discuss the current status of cooperation between the two institutions and their shared vision for the future. The George Washington University expressed keen interest in Ewha’s College of Artificial Intelligence and its “AI 4 All Ewha” program and proposed potential collaboration linked to its own “Trustworthy AI Initiative.” In addition, the two universities discussed various kinds of potential collaboration in academia, research, and industry, including the operation of AI-related courses, research projects between their medical schools, an exchange program supporting student start-ups, and the Business School’s 4+1 MBA program. Moving forward, Ewha will continue to expand international collaborative research, academic cooperation, and faculty and student exchange programs with leading universities around the world, while strengthening its research networks in cutting-edge fields including AI, biotechnology, and quantum science with the aim of enhancing its standing as a global research-intensive university.
- No.880
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- Date2026.06.15
- Views3146
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Ewha College of Engineering Eyes Future on 30th Anniversary

The College of Engineering at Ewha Womans University celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 20 under the theme “EWHA Engineering, Planning the Future” at Lee Sam-bong Hall and the Multipurpose Hall in the Ewha Campus Complex. Established in 1996 as Korea’s first college of engineering for women, the college has nurtured female engineering talent and driven innovation in research over the past three decades. This event was organized to reflect on the college’s achievements and share its vision for the future of engineering education. The ceremony was attended by more than 200 guests, including Eun Mee Kim, Chairperson of Ewha Womans University’s Board of Trustees, Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee, university administrators, current and former faculty members, current students and alumnae. In his commemorative speech, Seung-Yeong Song, Dean of the College of Engineering, expressed his commitment to establishing a future-oriented model of engineering education that bridges technology, people, and society, while President Lee reaffirmed Ewha’s determination to lead the transformation of education in the AI era and strengthen its global research competitiveness based on human-centered values and inclusive innovation. The event included presentations of the Ewha Contribution Award, the Pride of Ewha College of Engineering Award, and awards for winners of the Engineering Solutions Challenge. In celebration of both the university’s 140th anniversary and the college’s 30th anniversary, the College of Engineering launched the Ewha College of Engineering 30+ Future Engineering Fund to support the creation of educational spaces and help foster the creative competencies of future women engineers. The college presented the university with approximately KRW 420 million raised through a fundraiser. The ceremony concluded with the screening of a video for the college’s 30th anniversary and a pledge delivered by a student representative, followed by performances by the Ewha Male Faculty Choir and the College of Engineering band Harudal as well as a networking session for attendees. On the same day, exhibitions were hosted at the Multipurpose Hall, showcasing leading research projects at the College of Engineering, along with capstone designs and exhibits at corporate booths. During a special lecture, Se Jung Kwon, Executive Director of Naver Cloud, and Youngjin Doh, Executive Vice President of Hyundai Motor Group, shared their insights on ideal talent in the AI era and the future of engineering education. In addition, Professors Hyesook Lim, June Seong Yi, Cho Kyung-Suk, and Sanghun Lee presented their major research findings and shared the progress that the college has achieved over the past three decades. Following on this event, the college plans to continue cultivating female engineering talent to lead the era of AI and advanced technologies based on its vision of “Engineering for the Next 30 Years.”
- No.878
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- Date2026.06.08
- Views4008
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Ewha Holds 140th Anniversary Ceremony

Ewha Womans University held a commemorative ceremony to celebrate the 140th anniversary of its founding on Friday, May 29, at the Welch-Ryang Auditorium. The event was attended by some 2,000 guests, including Eun Mee Kim, Chairperson of Ewha Womans University’s Board of Trustees, and Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee, as well as former Ewha presidents, alumnae, distinguished figures from home and abroad, faculty and staff, and current students. In her commemorative speech, President Lee characterized Ewha’s 140-year history as embodying the three miracles of “a pioneering spirit,” “progress and achievement,” and “scientific and technological innovation.” On this landmark anniversary, she proposed “the human-centered AI transformation” as a fourth miracle and presented Ewha’s vision for a future centered on human dignity and the values of community. She also expressed her aspiration for the university to become a global platform for women’s intellectual leadership and partnership with the world’s leading scholars in tackling humanity’s shared challenges. In a commemorative speech, Professor Emeritus Jeon Hyo Sook of Ewha Law School, who served as the first female justice of the Constitutional Court of Korea, expressed her hopes for the university’s future development, while relating that the Ewha spirit had formed the foundation of her life and public service. This was followed by the screening of congratulatory video messages from distinguished figures both in Korea and abroad, including an AI-produced video of Mary F. Scranton (1832–1909), the founder of Ewha. During the event, an award ceremony was held to honor 109 long-serving faculty and staff and to present the Pride of Ewha Award and the Ewha Academic Award. The Pride of Ewha Award was presented to Kim Jung-ok, Chairperson of the Kim Hee-Kyung Scholarship Foundation for European Humanities; Sung-kyung Park, former Vice Chairperson of the E-Land Group; Jane Oh, Chief Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; and Yeong-ran Kim, a missionary in Indonesia. Subsequently, this year’s Ewha Academic Award was conferred on Professor Byung Joon Jung of the Department of History and Professor Sang-hyuk Lee of the Department of Life Sciences. The ceremony concluded with a performance by the Ewha Orchestra, a screening of a commemorative video, and the singing of the alma mater. After the ceremony, President Lee hosted a luncheon where Ewha donors and community members reflected on the significance of the anniversary and Ewha’s aspirations for the future. Attendees responded enthusiastically to the key visuals by Ewha alumna Daria Song that appeared on stage and a photo session with Ewha ambassador Lee Hyunyi.
- No.876
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- Date2026.06.04
- Views4181
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Ewha Pioneers Education in AI Era with Selection for Phase 4 of K-MOOC

Ewha Pioneers Education in AI Era with Selection for Phase 4 of K-MOOC Ewha Womans University has been selected by the Ministry of Education as a “leading university” for Phase 4 of the K-MOOC (Korea Massive Open Online Course) initiative, reaffirming its pioneering role in online open education. This is Ewha’s fourth consecutive time to be selected following its participation in Phases 1, 2, and 3 since the initiative’s launch in 2015. As part of the Ministry’s effort to expand lifelong learning opportunities in the AI and digital fields, ten universities were selected nationwide for the program. Under the Phase 4 initiative, Ewha plans to develop interdisciplinary courses that explore history, the arts, and global citizenship education in the AI era through the lens of the humanities and social sciences and to offer foundational courses on generative AI and large language models (LLMs). Ewha will develop 12 new courses over the next three years, launching courses such as “A World History of Underdogs,” “Large Language Models for Everyone,” and “The Aesthetics of Technology and Art” in 2026 and rolling out interdisciplinary courses on topics including modern physics and AI, global citizenship education, and the Korean Wave and global culture in the years ahead. Through these efforts, Ewha aims to build an inclusive model of AI literacy that moves beyond a technology-centered approach and integrates the humanities, arts, and social sciences while also expanding credit exchanges among Korean universities and strengthening international educational cooperation. To date, Ewha has developed 47 K-MOOC courses and offered them 448 times, with many of its courses being recognized through selection as Outstanding Courses and Blue-Ribbon Courses. Those courses have also been utilized on overseas MOOC platforms, at other universities, and in faculty training programs, winning acclaim for the quality and competitiveness of Ewha’s educational offerings.
- No.874
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- Date2026.05.27
- Views5263
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Ewha Hosts KBS Open Concert to Celebrate Its140th Anniversary

Ewha Hosts KBS Open Concert to Celebrate Its140th Anniversary The KBS Open Concert, celebrating the 140th anniversary of the founding of Ewha Womans University, was held on May 12 at Welch-Ryang Auditorium and elsewhere on campus. The event was organized to reflect on Ewha’s history and identity and to foster solidarity and share a vision for the future, bringing together around 3,000 members of the Ewha community, including students, faculty and staff, alumnae, and representatives from Ewha Medical Center. The performance was broadcast live at ECC Valley to enable more students to share in the fun. “Ewha’s 140-year history has been one of pioneering new possibilities beyond the limitations of past eras,” Ewha President Hyang-Sook Lee said in her welcoming remarks, adding, “Through the spirit of sharing and service, we continue to advance as a global university.” The concert opened with a rendition of “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” by Professors Guibee Yang and Jae Eun Park, accompanied by the Department of Voice choir from the College of Music. That duet was followed by performances from a diverse lineup of artists including Isaac Hong, Ye-Joon Lee, Hee-Jae Kim, Chan-Whee So, Mi-jo Jeong, NMIXX, and BOYNEXTDOOR, which further energized the crowd. BOYNEXTDOOR’s encore and N.Flying’s special show at ECC Valley drew a particularly enthusiastic response from the audience. The KBS Open Concert is scheduled to air on KBS 1TV on May 31. In celebration of Ewha’s 140th anniversary, a variety of other commemorative events are being held across campus, including special exhibitions, graduation exhibitions, and the Daedong Festival.
- No.872
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- Date2026.05.26
- Views6353
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Planetary Health Forum 2026 Presents “UniverCity” Vision for Sustainable Future

Planetary Health Forum 2026 Presents “UniverCity” Vision for Sustainable Future The Ewha Global Institute for Sustainable Partnership and Empowerment (EGISE) hosted the Planetary Health Forum 2026 on May 15 at the LG Convention Hall in the International Education Building to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Ewha Womans University’s founding and the first anniversary of the institute’s establishment. The forum was organized to examine the impacts of climate change and the energy transition on human health and society while exploring collaborative pathways for a sustainable future. Under the theme of “Transforming Climate Futures and Empowering Citizens: A UniverCity Initiative for Planetary Health,” the forum brought together representatives from leading domestic and international organizations including the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment; the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency; the World Bank Group Korea Office; the Global Green Growth Institute; the WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health; NAVER; LG Chem; and Samsung E&A. The forum discussed solutions to the climate crisis and related health challenges through the “UniverCity” model in which universities and cities collaborate on research, education, policy, and public participation. Its first session included keynote addresses and a panel discussion on the impact of climate change and environmental pollution on human health and social equity and concluded with a declaration and pledge in which all participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to planetary health. Eun-Hee Ha, Director of EGISE, presented “UniverCity Vision” in the second session, and experts from academia, industry, and civil society discussed university and city strategies to achieve planetary health. That session also included the 2026 Ewha ESG Idea Competition Awards Ceremony, which recognized 26 outstanding ideas.
- No.870
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- Date2026.05.22
- Views5404
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EMAP 2026 Held in Celebration of Ewha’s 140th Anniversary

EMAP 2026 Held in Celebration of Ewha’s 140th Anniversary International media art festival EMAP (Ewha Media Art Presentation) 2026, hosted by Ewha Womans University and organized by the College of Art & Design, successfully concluded its run from May 11 to 17, drawing around 10,000 visitors. Due to the overwhelming response, the exhibition was extended by one day from its original schedule. Initiated in 2001 following the university’s appointment of world-renowned video artist Nam June Paik as a distinguished professor, this year’s edition of EMAP marked the 140th anniversary of the university’s founding and the 20th anniversary of Paik’s passing, taking the climate crisis and the sensory experience of water as its central themes. EMAP 2026 featured a special exhibition titled A Million Silver Bamboo: The Rain We Share, with Frances Morris, former director of Tate Modern, serving as advisor and John Kenneth Paranada, Sungah Serena Choo, and Sooyoung Lim serving as co-curators. Through the lens of the water cycle, the exhibition explored the impacts of climate change on humanity and the environment, on urban infrastructure and the human body, and on the ocean and the atmosphere. “A million silver bamboo” (Cheonmaneunjuk in Korean) is a traditional expression that compares a torrential downpour to countless stalks of silver bamboo, evoking an era in which climate disasters have become part of everyday life. The exhibition featured works by 40 domestic and international artists, including Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Marcel Broodthaers, Nicolás García Uriburu, Minha Park, Bokyung Jun, and Nam June Paik. Alongside the main exhibition, the Nam June Paik Art Center’s special exhibition Nam June Paik, Ecologist of the Videosphere shed new light on Paik’s media-ecological perspective through major works from the collection, including TV Crown, Moon Is the Oldest TV, and Elephant Cart. The opening ceremony, held at ECC Valley, featured performances including the College of Music’s Ballet & 12 Cellos, contemporary dance, traditional Korean dance, and a laser performance by artist Jeho Yun, creating a festive atmosphere. EMAP 2026 also featured the screening program Heavy Rain, curator talks, a special lecture by Nam June Paik Art Center director Namhee Park, an exhibition of works by undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Art & Design, and the student art awards ceremony (EMAPrize).
- No.868
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- Date2026.05.20
- Views6235

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