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Education
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is an intergovernmental, not-for-profit organisation which brings together the people of Asia and Europe to address common global challenges. It is the only permanent institution of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) political dialogue Process and is publicly funded by voluntary contributions from 53 ASEM Partners.
Education is one of ASEF’s seven key thematic areas. In this field, we connect the youth, students, teachers & educators, higher education & EdTech experts with policy makers from 51 countries across Asia and Europe. Our projects contribute towards Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and innovation in formal and informal education through technology. We organise projects that contribute to inclusive & equitable access across all education sectors and engage civil society and government stakeholders in interdisciplinary and lifelong learning opportunities to enhance quality education. Further, we bring the voice of the youth into the ASEM Process and facilitate a structured dialogue between young people and ASEM Leaders and Foreign Ministers. We contribute to the ASEM Education Process and the agenda of the ASEM Education Ministers’ Meetings (ASEMMEs).
Over the past 5 years ASEFEdu has organised more than 40 projects in secondary education, higher education & the youth sector. These activities have provided the opportunity for experiential learning and capacity building to over 3,000 participants from all 51 ASEM countries. We have ensured that our projects have an equal gender balance and have provided opportunities for participants with disabilities to join. Our projects primarily contribute to three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
1. SDG4: Quality Education
2. SDG8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
3. SDG13: Climate Action
In 2019 we brought together 524 participants to 6 ASEM countries – 48% female, 52% male.
Teaching and Learning
ASEF Classroom Network (ASEFClassNet)
The ASEF Classroom Network has engaged schools in all ASEM countries since 1998 and over 400 school collaborations have been developed. Over 1,600 teachers and 34,000 students have participated in an ASEFClassNet activity. Through this project, we connect secondary, high and vocational school teachers and students and facilitate school collaborations and exchanges across the 51 ASEM countries. The network has explored themes of Artificial Intelligence, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Gender Quality in STEM, and Teacher Training.
Young Leaders
ASEF Summer University (ASEFSU)
Participants of the ASEF Summer University (ASEFSU) joined challenge competitions (so-called Innovathons) to develop solutions for topical issues such as sustainable tourism, disabilities and inclusion, and transportation connectivity. The outcomes are presented to stakeholders in civil society and governments to provide feedback and inspiration from the youth perspective. For example, participants in the 22nd edition on sustainable tourism presented solutions to Hostelling International – one of the world’s largest networks of Youth Hostels.
Model ASEM
Past Model ASEM projects engaged students from all 51 ASEM countries. Students participate in soft skills trainings (public speaking, negotiations, etc.) and practice through role plays & simulations.
ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS)
Arena for debate and action on education and ethical leadership, where young professionals meet ASEM Leaders as well as thought and business leaders, to develop a vision for a sustainable future across Asia and Europe.
Both ASEFYLS and the Model ASEM are the official youth events alongside the biennial ASEM Summits and the ASEM Foreign Ministers Meetings. We facilitate personal meetings and dialogues between young people and ASEM Leaders and Foreign Ministers. Youth representatives are invited to deliver ASEM Youth Interventions at the Opening Ceremonies of both ASEM meetings.
Education Policy
ASEF Regional Conference on Higher Education
Past editions of ARC have brought together over 746 university, student and thought leaders representing 423 organisations from 51 Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) countries to discuss emerging higher education issues concerning both regions and to inform ASEM policy makers.
ASEF Education Innovation Labs (ASEF InnoLabs)
Experts’ meetings to share good practices and drive innovationin tertiary education with a focus on science and technology.
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WHAT IS#ASEFYLS4NavigatorsProgramme? The ASEFYLS Navigators Programme is a capacity building training following a peer-to-peer learning methodology. This programme invites a group of 16 young Asians and Europeans (Alumni of ASEFEdu...
ASEF Higher Education Innovation Lab (ASEFInnoLab)
WHAT IS #ASEFInnoLabs? ASEF InnoLabs is an 8-week online learning and networking experience for managers in higher education.The upcoming edition will explore strategies and tools for university managers to enhance the role of their institutions...
23rd ASEF Summer University (ASEFSU23)
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4th ASEF Young Leaders Summit #ASEFYLS4
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15th ASEF Classroom Network Conference (ASEF ClassNet15)
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ASEF Capacity Building Training on Equitable Access to Higher Education
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Model ASEM Spin-off Editions 2019
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Model ASEM Mediators Training 2019
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7th ASEF Rectors’ Conference and Students’ Forum (ARC7)
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ASEF ClassNet School Collaborations 2019
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14th ASEF Classroom Network Conference #ASEFClassNet14
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3rd ASEF Young Leaders Summit #ASEFYLS3
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22nd ASEF Summer University (ASEFSU22)
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ASEFYLS Navigators Training 2018
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21st ASEF Summer University (ASEFSU21)
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ASEF ClassNet Online Collaborations 2018
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Model ASEM Spin-off Editions 2018
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6th ASEF Rectors’ Conference and Students’ Forum #ARC6
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2nd ASEF Young Leaders Summit #ASEFYLS2
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13th ASEF Classroom Network Conference #ASEFClassNet13
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Model ASEM Spin-off Editions 2017
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ASEF Education Policy Conference Series 2017
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Asia-Europe Public Diplomacy Training Initiative 2016
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Launch of the ASEF Outlook Report 2016/2017
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20th ASEF Summer University #ASEFSU20
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The 7th Model ASEM was a 3-day youth conference and political simulation of the actual Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit. It was a platform for political debate and negotiation where over 150 participants from the 51 Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) countries...
5th ASEM Rectors' Conference and Students' Forum (ARC5)
The ASEM Rectors’ Conference and Students’ Forum (ARC) is a bi-annual conference series that has been recognised as an Official Dialogue Partner of the ASEM Education Ministers’ Meeting (ASEM ME). The past editions of ARC have brought together hundreds...
ASEF Capacity Trainings 2015/2016
The Capacity Training Series on Leadership and Entrepreneurship, initiated by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), is a spin-off opportunity from the ASEF Young Leaders Summit (ASEFYLS) 2015. ASEFYLS held on 1-5 November 2015 in Luxembourg received 5,988...
ASEF Support to ASEM Education Policy Conference Series 2016
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ASEF Classroom Network (ASEF ClassNet) 2016
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12th ASEF Classroom Network Conference
Coding has become part of the current generation’s literacy. With technology shaping our world, learning coding empowers people to participate in and contribute to today’s developments. In many Asian and European countries, the subject of Coding has...
1st ASEF Young Leaders Summit #ASEFYLS1
The 1st ASEF Young Leaders Summit (#ASEFYLS1) is for young thinkers and doers to question and explore how the entrepreneurial vein can trigger and nourish job-creation, mobility and social cohesion in Asia and Europe. ASEFYLS is also an experiential...
19th ASEF Summer University (ASEFSU)
The 19th ASEF Summer University (ASEFSU) took place on 9-21 August 2015 at Symbiosis International University, Pune, India. It addressed the multifaceted and complex challenges stemming from rapid urbanisation, which is increasingly visible across...
ASEF Experts' Meeting on Entrepreneurship & Youth Employment
In partnership with the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (SESS), and with support from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sweden, and the Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden, ASEF organised an Experts' Meeting on Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment....
Model ASEM Spin-off Editions 2016
Model ASEM spin-off editions are the direct outcome from Model ASEM 2014, which was held in conjunction with the 10th ASEM Summit in Milan in October 2014. With the aim of capturing the enthusiasm of students to engage in political simulations at a broader...
4th ASEM Rectors' Conference and Students' Forum (ARC4)
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ASEF Classroom Network (ASEF ClassNet) 2015
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ASEF Support to ASEM Education Policy Conference Series 2015
The ASEM Education Policy Conference Series is part of the ASEF Education Policy Programme[1], which consists of 2 other components: The ASEF Rectors’ Conference and Students’ Forum (ARC), which has been designated as the Official...
ASEM Food Safety Week: Promoting Cooperation and Coordination
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13th ASEFUAN Academic Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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ASEF Classroom Network: Project Implementation and Evaluation
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2013 ASEF Higher Education Programme (AHEP) Advisory Committee (AC) Meeting
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11th ASEF Classroom Network Conference
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3rd Asia-Europe Education Workshop
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12th ASEFUAN Academic Conference and Annual General Meeting
The ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN) held their 12th Academic Conference and Annual General Meeting from 7 to 9 August 2013 at the Longroom Hub of the Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. The conference, supported by ASEF and in cooperation with...
4th Asia-Europe Meeting of Ministers for Education (ASEMME4)
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ASEF Green Action aims to raise awareness on the harmful effects of plastic on the environment. The initiative includes a variety of activities, such as public launches, bag exchanges and workshops, coordinated by selected 18th ASEF University...
ASEM LLL Hub Database on National Strategies for Lifelong Learning
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Mutual Perceptions of Asia and the EU in a Changing Global Environment
Malaysia and the EU are deep into negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement that would help to improve trade between Malaysia and 27 nation trading bloc. This is an important time to evaluate how Malaysia views the EU. With the sovereign debt crisis a lingering...
Mutual Perceptions of Asia and the EU in a Changing Global Environment
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6th ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Advisory Committee Meeting
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3rd ASEM Rectors' Conference (ARC3)
Watch the ARC3 Video | Download the ARC3 Publication Overview ASEF, the University of Groningen (RUG) and the ASEAN University Network (AUN), co-organised the 3rd ASEM Rectors' Conference (ARC3) on 25-26 September...
Mutual Perceptions of Asia and the EU in a Changing Global Environment - The view from Thailand
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), the Centre for European Studies (CES), and the MA Programme in European Studies (MAEUS) - Chulalongkorn University, organised a public seminar entitled “Mutual Perceptions of Asia and the EU in a Changing Global Environment...
Watch the 18th ASEF University Video: Overview The 18th ASEF University (AU18), themed “Conscious Consumers for Environmental Sustainability”, took place from 18 August to 1 September in the Estonian city of Tartu. The programme...
Culture Capsule is one of the projects of the ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN), supported by ASEF, that involves cultural exchanges between students from elementary and secondary schools in Asia and Europe. The initiative promotes friendship...
11th ASEFUAN Annual Academic Conference and General Meeting
ASEFUAN, with the support of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), held its 11th Annual Conference and General Meeting at the Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines on 31 July-2 August 2012 with the theme “Conflict Transformation and Peaceful...
The National University of Singapore Sociology Society (NUSSS) and the ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN) in partnership with the National University of Singapore, the European Union Centre in Singapore and the Asia-Europe Foundation co-organised...
Mutual Perceptions of Asia and Europe in a Changing Global Environment
Following on from the European leg of launches in Berlin, Brussels and Paris, ASEF launched its publication "Asia in the Eyes of Europe - Images of a Rising Giant" during a series of briefings in Beijing (2 July), Shanghai (4 July) and Tokyo (5 July)...
Asia in the Eyes of Europe - Images of a Rising Giant
ASEF launched the publication "Asia in the Eyes of Europe - Images of a Rising Giant" during a series of briefings in Paris, Brussels, Berlin to highlight the findings of the unique “Asia in the Eyes of Europe” research project. The briefings were...
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The 5th ASEFUAN Dialogue took place at the Clingendael Institute, The Netherlands, on 21 May 2012 at the Hague. It was entitled ”Re-emerging Asian Actors and International Law: Asian and European Perspectives on the International Criminal Court...
Connected Histories. Shared Future
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After the Lisbon Treaty: Perceptions of the EU in Asia
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Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Project Implementation and Evaluation
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ASEFUAN organised EU-Asia Young Professionals Summit
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10th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference
The Asia-Europe Classroom Network Conference serves as a platform to gather secondary and high school educators in Asia and Europe to work on a common project (AEC Project) involving the schools, educators and students....
Asia in the Eyes of Europe is a research project designed to map the perceptions of ‘Asia’ in European media and among citizens. The project involves public opinion surveys, elite interviews and media analysis. The 3rd and final methodology workshop...
ASEFUAN holds 10th Academic Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Amsterdam
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The EU as a Global Power - Still a Work in Progress?
The European Union (EU) has faced major challenges of late. The lasting impacts of the global financial crisis, compounded by the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, have contributed to a slow economic recovery for many of the 27 member states....
The 17th ASEF University AU17), themed “Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities” brought together 41 students and young professionals from 31 ASEM countries. They stayed in Penang and for over 2 weeks, engaged in rigorous academic...
2nd Asia-Europe Education Workshop
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3rd Asia-Europe Meeting of Ministers for Education (ASEMME3)
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4th Networking Conference For Asian And European Young Volunteers (NAEYV)
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Vietnam Forum On Lifelong Learning: Building A Learning Society
Lifelong learning provides a solid framework for the sustainable development of human resource, which generates economic growth and social welfare, and enables individuals to pursue stimulating learning opportunities at all stages of their lives. The...
9th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference
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2nd ASEM Rectors' Conference (ARC2)
Total number of participants: 73 high-level representatives from 51 selected universities in 28 ASEM countries and 10 higher education associations and institutions (out of 73 participants, 44 are Rectors, Presidents and Vice Chancellors of universities). New...
The "Asia in the Eyes of Europe" research project examines European public, media, and opinion leaders' perceptions of Asia. The project evolved from the on-going ASEF initiative, "The EU through the Eyes of Asia," which looks at the perceptions of the...
9th Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange (AEYVE)
The ninth edition of the Young Volunteers Exchange focused on the impact of the International Voluntary Services on personal and community development. The exchange brought together 17 participants with experience in the voluntary services from 15 ASEM...
EUforAsia Stakeholders Roundtable: How Should The EU Package Itself To Asia?
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1st Asia-Europe Education Workshop: The Impact Of The Financial Crisis On Higher Education
Organised by the ASEM Education Hub, this workshop brought together 20 distinguished researchers and practitioners in the field of higher education, finance, and economics from both continents. Participants discussed the actual impact of the financial...
EU Through The Eyes Of Asia: 2nd Methodology Workshop
ASEF, together with its partners, organised the second in a series of three Methodology Workshops as part of the research project, "The EU through the Eyes of Asia." The workshop took place in the lead-up to the European Union Studies Association Asia-Pacific's...
ASEF is leading a major research project, “Asia in the Eyes of Europe,” to answer this question. The two-year research project was carried out in eight EU member states and looks at the media, public, and opinion leader perceptions of Asia across...
4th ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Advisory Committee Meeting
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Thematic Network: Studies Of Regionalism In The ASEM Context
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32nd Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: How The EU Is Perceived In Asia
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The ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN, AISBL) teamed up with one of Europe’s most prestigious political studies institutions, the Europe-Asia Campus of Sciences Po Paris in Le Havre, France, to organise its acclaimed Model ASEM Conference, building...
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ASEM Lifelong Learning Conference: Increasing Opportunities And Removing Obstacles
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Thematic Network On Human Security: Annual Conference
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ASEM Education And Research Hub For Lifelong Learning
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Thematic Network On Intellectual Property Management
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Asia-Europe Training Course On Global Education In Local Youth Work: "Glocal" Appetiser
This training course was held in September 2009, within the framework of the 10th University on Youth and Development. Its purpose was to help youth organisations identify and implement global education methodologies in their current activities, thus...
EU Through The Eyes Of Asia: Phase IV Interim Methodology Workshop
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ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN)
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ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network On Peace And Conflict Studies: Annual Conference
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Asia-Europe Workshop Series (AEWS) 2010: Selection Committee Meeting
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International Convention Of Asian Scholars
Held in conjunction with the sixth edition of the International Convention of Asia Scholars, the Panel Dialogue aimed to generate ideas for the ASEF's project to measure perceptions of Asia in the European Union, titled "Asia in the Eyes of Europe." The...
For the 15th instalment of ASEF University, participants attended lectures and workshops on the theme "Migration And Multi-Cultural Societies: Opportunities And Challenges." CONTEXT There are now about 192 million people living outside their place...
ASEM Education And Research Hub For Lifelong Learning: Conference For Teachers And Trainers
This conference, themed "Teachers And Trainers In Lifelong Learning: Professional Development In Asia And Europe," consisted of discussions and workshops on the following topics: - Future competences of persons working in lifelong learning - Pathways...
The ESiA Network Public Panel was held to launch the ESiA network’s flagship project "The EU Through The Eyes Of Asia" in Malaysia. The project examines the perceptions of Asians towards the EU with feedback drawn from public opinion surveys, media...
EU Through The Eyes Of Asia 1st Methodology Workshop
ASEF, together with its partners, organised the first in a series of three Methodology Workshops as part of the research project, "The EU through the Eyes of Asia." The Asia-wide research project is a major academic collaboration to measure media,...
ASEM Education And Research Hub For Lifelong Learning
This meeting was held to plan activities that would match the network's adopted recommendations. For the meeting, the network gathered experts from eight countries -- China, Denmark, Finland, France, Latvia, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand -- to discuss...
2nd ASEM Conference Of Ministers Responsible For Education
The second edition of the ASEM Conference gathered ministers and high-level officials responsible for education from 35 countries in Asia and Europe. The ASEF was one of the few international organisations represented at the conference, with a delegation...
ESiA Interim Advisory Group Meeting And Public Seminar
The Interim Advisory Group Meeting was held to address the following discussion points: - ESiA Phase III wrap up, Beginning of Phase IV and a future revisit - Book Launch series- ESiA Young Academic Workshop series - Brussels briefing - Publications...
Asia-Europe Training For Trainers
In this programme, participants explored the role of middle- and long-term voluntary service in today's society. They exchanged ideas on youth empowerment and examined case studies on the relationship between voluntary service, youth empowerment, and...
7th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference
The 7th Asia-Europe Classroom Network Conference, with the theme “Achievements, Visibility and Sustainability of the Asia-Europe Classroom Network” was organised in collaboration with the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO from 12 to 16 December...
ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Thematic Network On Lifelong Learning
The AEH Thematic Network on Lifelong Learning held its Advisory Board Meeting, where Vice-Rectors, deans, and heads of departments of the Hub member universities, Advisory Board members, and research co-ordinators met to discuss how the relationship...
ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Thematic Network On Peace And Conflict Studies
The AEH organised its Annual Conference on the theme "Locals, Outsiders, And Conflict." The conference gathered about 60 participants from Asian and European universities and research centres. Its purpose was to provide a platform for participants to...
11th Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium: 1st Asia-Europe Young Urban Leaders Dialogue
The 1st Asia-Europe Young Urban Leaders Dialogue brought together 44 motivated young urban leaders and forward-looking professionals from ASEM member countries. The main outcomes of the Dialogue were the Madrid Declaration -- a document in which participants...
1st ASEM Rectors' Conference (ARC1)
The 1st ASEM Rectors’ Conference (ASEM RC) themed “Between Tradition and Reform: Universities in Asia and Europe” held in Berlin, Germany from 27 to 29 October 2008 brought together ninety-eight (98) Asian and European leaders of higher education...
The AEH Thematic Network On Human Security organised its Annual Conference on the theme "Global Warming And Climate Change," to introduce Asian and European perspectives on pressing issues related to world global development and security. Experts and...
Asia-Europe Training For Young Volunteers: Volunteering As A Tool For Mutual Understanding
This training programme helped to groom young "multipliers" to work on issues related to mutual understanding between volunteers in Asia and Europe. Participants not only gained training expertise, but were also encouraged to exchange best practices...
The third edition of Model ASEM was held in Beijing, China. 135 students and recent graduates from 38 ASEM member states attended the event. The event was organised by ASEF in support of the 7th ASEM Summit and shared the same theme: "Vision And...
ASEF Youth Partnerships 2008: 19th International Youth Forum
The 19th International Youth Forum was held to focus on current global issues that aggravate the living circumstances of human beings, and to examine how Asian and European youth -- as leaders of the future -- could contribute and participate in the...
This training course was a follow-up to an earlier course for trainers held in December 2007, titled "Asia-Europe Training For Trainers On Intercultural Learning." The aim of this course was to empower youth trainers with the knowledge and skills that...
Asia-Europe Youth Network for Sustainable Development (AEYNSD)
The AEYNSD held its 1st Steering Committee Meeting to tackle in detail the network's five-year strategic plan. Through the meeting, it finalised its organisational structure and several network and operational policies, which would help the network...
European Studies In Asia Network
ASEF, in partnership with the NUS European Studies Programme, launched the publication, "The EU Through The Eyes Of Asia: Media, Public And Elite Perceptions In China, Japan, Korea, Singapore And Thailand." The publication presents the findings of...
Asia-Europe Workshop Series (AEWS) 2008/2009: Selection Committee Meeting
The AEWS aims to foster dialogue and collaboration between Asia and Europe by supporting academic institutions to organise workshops focusing on issues affecting the two regions. Each year, a call for proposals is announced on the AEWS web site (aews.asef.org)...
Organised by ASEF, the Lecture Tour featured prominent Hong Kong academic Dr. Kenneth Chan, who presented the findings of a study carried out on the perceptions of the EU in China. The research examined the media, public, and opinion leader perceptions...
This conference was held to encourage better co-operation among young volunteers and volunteer organisations under the framework of Asia-Europe co-operation. Thirty participants between 18 and 30 years old from ASEM member countries participated in...
ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network On Intellectual Property Management: Inaugural Conference
This conference brought together 21 experts in higher education co-operation, representing leading academic networks and institutions in Asia and Europe, to focus on the following tasks: - Review the ASEM Education Hub activities in 2007 and outline...
European Studies In Asia Network: "EU Through The Eyes Of Asia" Phase III
At this workshop, European studies academics representing Vietnam National University, Universitas Indonesia (UI), and Ateneo de Manila University convened to train for the implementation of a new phase of the “EU Through The Eyes Of Asiaâ€...
Asia-Europe Training For Trainers 2007: Exploring Dimensions Of Understanding And Participation
For this training programme, 26 participants and six trainers gathered to explore the necessary skills required to implement voluntary service projects and stimulate active participation, especially among youths. The participants represented 23 ASEM...
Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2007
The Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2007 brought together a group of 20 emerging photographers and photography curators from 18 ASEM countries for “Future Image” from 18th-24th November, 2007 in Cork and Dublin, Ireland. Here, they learned...
The 5th edition of Pointe to Point, Asia-Europe Dance Forum in Beijing & Guizhou Province, China from 13th-24th November, 2007, explored the relationships between tradition and contemporary, dance in urban and rural contexts, as well as the interaction...
The dialogue was attended by 43 youth leaders from 23 ASEM member countries, all of whom were actively involved in local sustainable development initiatives. Participants discussed sustainable consumption and production in relation to climate change,...
ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network On Human Security: Inaugural Conference
The three-day conference revolved on the theme "Energy Security: Visions From Asia And Europe", which gathered 21 representatives from 18 universities and research institutes from 15 ASEM member countries. Participants exchanged views on the policy...
ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network on Regionalism Studies (RASEM): Inaugural Conference
This conference consisted of an international colloquium on regionalism, regionalisation, development, and transition in the EU and in Asia, as well as a business meeting to discuss the network's structure and future directions. The key objectives...
2nd Conference For Young Political Leaders
This conference brought together 73 representatives from 29 ASEM member countries, to facilitate interaction and dialogue among the next generation of leaders from Asia and Europe. Participants exchanged views on the following themes: - Migration -...
2nd Asia-Europe Comics Project
The 2nd Asia-Europe Comics Project, LINGUA COMICA, was held in London from 20th-24th October, 2007. ASEF joined hands with COMICA (the London International Comics Festival) to bring together 14 emerging graphic novelists from 14 ASEM countrie. The participants...
This meeting was convened to discuss the importance of history in promoting reconciliation between communities in Asia and Europe, with a particular focus on the role of history education. It brought together 12 participants from diverse backgrounds,...
6th Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange
Established in 2001, The Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange aims to foster mutual understanding, co-operation, and exchange between voluntary service organisations in Asia and Europe, in order to promote increased knowledge transfer between the two...
Asia-Europe Colloquy on University Co-operation Series
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ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network On Peace And Conflict Studies
For its meeting, the Network's Advisory Board gathered a select group of academic experts and resource persons to outline a roadmap for the Network's projects and activities. Participants were asked to develop a strategy towards a growing partnership...
14th ASEF University: Commemorative Edition
For this instalment of the ASEF University, the ASEF organised a week-long series of projects in celebration of the ASEF's 10th anniversary. Among the event highlights was the academic conference "Achieving Human Security: Inter-regional Co-operation...
ASEF Youth Connections 2007: Young People For Development Annual Training Programme 2007
The fifth instalment of the Annual Training Programme was attended by 60 young leaders who represented local communities and youth social and non-governmental organisations in ASEM member countries, as well as ASEM government officers involved in youth-related...
ASEF Youth Partnerships 2007: Asia-Europe Youth Volunteer Team-Building Partnerships (AEVTP)
The AEVTP project consisted of international youth work camps and research on the following themes: - HIV/AIDS - The environment - Human rights - Conflict resolution The project was carried out in four stages: - An orientation meeting in Paris,...
The ASEF Youth Partnerships Seminar on Vocational Training Related to Restoration of the Cultural Heritage and the Environment was held in Madrid, Spain form 14th-15th June, 2007. It was organised in the framework of ASEF Youth Partnerships 2007 and Madrid...
The ASEF Youth Partnerships seminar gathered 46 experts involved in work with youth, cultural heritage, and environmental preservation from 25 ASEM member countries. The partners at the seminar expressed interest in incorporating the experience of...
I'mPULSE Clandestino, 4th Asia-Europe Music Camp
ASEF presented I'mPULSE Clandestino, the 4th Asia-Europe Music Camp from 2nd-10th June, 2007 on the sidelines of the Clandestino Festival in Gothenburg, Sweden. I'mPULSE is a programme of ASEF designed to provide a platform for young people to exchange...
Asia-Europe Training For Trainers On Intercultural Learning
This training session brought together 28 representatives of youth organisations in 22 ASEM countries to develop skills and exchange best practices on intercultural learning. Participants attended workshops on the following topics: - Culture and cultural...
Asia-Europe Workshop Series (AEWS) 2007/2008: Selection Committee Meeting
At this meeting, six workshops were selected for AEWS 2007/2008: - Transboundary Environmental Management In Asia And Europe (Kyoto, Japan, 5-7 December 2007) - Now You See Them, Now You Don’t: Defining Irregular Migrants In Europe And Asia...
Database On Education Exchange Programmes (DEEP) 2007: Website Launch
DEEP was formally launched on 13 April 2007 in Singapore as one of the events commemorating the ASEF's 10th Anniversary. About 60 guests attended the launch, including representatives of Singapore's higher education institutions and students from local...
European Studies In Asia Network: EU Through The Eyes Of Asia (ESiA) Phase 2
Phase 2 of the ESiA project was carried out in two parts. First, the ASEF organised a one-day preparatory meeting to plan ESiA's upcoming workshop in Manila, Philippines. Following which, the organisers held a three-day methodology workshop to train...
The second Model ASEM simulation was held in Manila, Philippines, on 28 February 2007. The conference was co-organised by the ASEF University Alumni Network and the Department of Political Science at the University of the Philippines Diliman. The event...
6th Asia-Europe Young Parliamentarians Meeting
This meeting saw over 50 young parliamentarians from more than 25 ASEM countries and the European Parliament gathering in The Hague to exchange views on the theme, “Towards An Asia-Europe Partnership." Participants discussed the shifting paradigms...
ASEM Education Hub (AEH): 1st Advisory Committee Meeting
This meeting was held for the AEH's Advisory Committee to develop a roadmap for the Hub's activities. The AEH is a multidimensional platform for co-operation among universities, higher education institutions, and academic networks in the ASEM countries....
Asia-Europe Training For Trainers: Developing Skills And Competencies For Intercultural Dialogue
This project brought together about 30 young activists and volunteers, coming from various youth organisations in ASEM countries, who were interested in becoming trainers and facilitators for non-formal education activities. The objective of the project...
Pointe to Point, 4th Asia-Europe Dance Forum
From 24th November to 2nd December, 2006, 20 dancers, four choreographers and visual artists from Asia and Europe participated in Pointe to Point’s 4th Asia-Europe Dance Forum in Warsaw, Poland. Over this period, the choreographers’ experience during...
1st Asia-Europe Youth Interfaith Dialogue
This youth dialogue involved 44 youth representatives from religious organisations and networks in 26 ASEM countries, as well as experts in inter-religious dialogue. Participants exchanged views and personal experiences based on their respective religious...
5th Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange (AEYVE): Job Shadowing
This two-week job shadowing programme provided an opportunity for 15 youth workers and representatives of volunteer organisations to acquire organisational skills for transnational projects through a short work-stint in a related organisation. Participants...
6th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference
The 6th Asia-Europe Classroom Network Conference, with the theme “Building an Asia-Europe Online Network for Secondary and High Schools” was co-organised with the Gymnasium of Livadia, supported by the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary...
The 16th instalment of the Asia-Europe Lecture Tour series was held on the theme "Knowledge Regions And Innovation In An Era Of Globalisation: Challenges And Opportunities For Europe And Asia." Speaker Miguel Santos Neves talked about the emergence...
Asia-Europe Colloquy on University Co-operation Series
The Asia-Europe Colloquy on University Co-operation Series, “e-Learning in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities” took place from 24th-28th September, 2006 in Seoul, Korea. A project of the ASEM Education Hub, the Asia-Europe Colloquy on...
The 17th instalment of the Asia-Europe Lecture Tour featured speaker Martin Holland, who spoke on the media's coverage of the EU as well as public and elite opinions towards the EU across five Asian countries. THE ISSUES - Is there a communication...
Asia-Europe Forum For Young Photographers 2006: Manila Urban Youth
The event saw the participation of 21 promising young photojournalists and four resource persons from ASEM member countries. It featured presentations by tutors, a practical two-day assignment for the participants, reviews of the assignment, and a final...
ASEF Youth Connections 2006: 17th International Youth Forum
The 17th instalment of the International Youth Forum was held on the theme “A World Without Borders: United Nations Millennium Development Goals And Youth Participation.†It gathered 74 participants from 22 ASEM countries to discuss the...
The 13th instalment of the ASEF University summer school programme brought together 39 university students from 30 ASEM countries, who were selected for their academic excellence and leadership potential. Participants attended lectures and workshops...
ASEF Youth Connections 2006: Networking Asian And European Young Volunteers
This networking event brought together 29 individuals from 19 ASEM member countries. The participants, aged between 18 and 30, represented 27 voluntary service organisations in Asia and Europe that were involved in the field of youth work. The conference...
4th Asia-Europe Art Camp: Hearing Helsinki
This intensive eight-day camp brought together 20 young artists in their final year of study from 19 ASEM member countries. The camp's objective was to expose participants to new ways of approaching sound art while providing them with the tools, contacts,...
I'mPULSE, 3rd Asia-Europe Music Camp
Fifteen months after its launch in February 2005, l'mPULSE successfully carried out the third music camp series from 12th-22nd May, 2006 in Beijing, China as a part of the programming for the Dashanzi International Art Festival. ASEF's efforts to promote...
European Studies in Asia Network (ESiA): Website Launch
In April, the ASEF unveiled a new website (esia.asef.org) as part of its ESiA platform. At its launch, the website featured essential information for students, faculty, and researchers of European studies. Sections included: - What's New On the Shelves...
The ASEF Youth Connections network was launched in 2005 to strengthen youth-to-youth contacts and dialogue in ASEM member countries. By year-end, the network had facilitated two projects in Shanghai, China: 1.Sharing Analysis On Regional Economies:...
9th Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium: Inaugural Conference For Young Political Leaders
This conference brought together 92 youth representatives from 34 countries and international organisations for the following objectives: - Compile an inventory of initiatives to expand Asia-Europe youth co-operation in priority areas - Brainstorm...
Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2005
The Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers was held in Paris, France from 19th-24th November, 2005. After two years’ emphasis on photojournalism, this forum focused on young photographers with an experience and interest in organising photography-related...
I'mPULSE GOL, 2nd Asia-Europe Music Camp
In 'I'mPulse GOL: A Gathering of Voices from Asia and Europe', traditional singers from both regions converged in Limerick, Ireland from 9th-17th November, 2005. I'mPULSE is a programme of ASEF's Cultural Exchange sector, designed to provide a platform...
4th ASEM Youth Dialogue (AYD) On Cultures And Civilisations
This fourth instalment of the dialogue brought together 70 youths from 33 ASEM member countries to hold discussions on the theme "Education For Tolerance: The Role Of Youth And Civil Society Organisations In Promoting Active Citizenship." Launched...
Workshop on Visual Literacy, Focus on Photography Editors from Europe and Asia
From 7th-8th October, 2005, the Workshop on Visual Literacy `Focus on Photography Editors from Europe and Asia' was held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The World Press Photo Foundation, which has been ASEF's partner for the Asia-Europe Forum for Young...
5th Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teachers' Conference
The 5th Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teacher's Conference took place from 25 - 29 September 2005 in Beijing, China. This conference was co-organised with the Beijing Jingshan School, with the support of the Chinese Ministry of...
Asia-Europe Emerging Economic Leaders Forum
Formerly known as the Asia-Europe Young Entrepreneurs Forum, this conference brought together 84 participants from 24 ASEM member countries for discussions, and a notable outcome was that initial steps were taken to create an ASEAN+3 association for...
Pointe to Point, 3rd Asia-Europe Dance Forum
The 3rd Asia-Europe Dance Forum, `Pointe to Point', was held from 6th-13th September, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. The Thinking behind the programme branding Pointe to Point is to emphasise the significance of dance as a medium of communication that reflects...
4th Annual General Meeting Of The ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN)
This meeting brought together over 50 ASEFUAN alumni to renew their ties and plan for future collaborations. Participants discussed the following: - The launch of the Asia-Europe Society and ASEFUAN Entrepreneurs - The continued development of Asia-Europe...
The 3rd Asia-Europe Art Camp gathered 20 new media/art management students from 4th-12th August, 2005 in Bandung, Indonesia for a dialogue on artists' initiatives and its relation with new media arts practices. Related aspects on new integration patterns...
The 12th instalment of the ASEF University marked the first time its programme had focused on the environment. Held over two weeks, the programme brought together 32 participants, who attended lectures given by academics and practitioners on such topics...
ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network On Environmental Studies
This meeting was attended by department heads of Environment Studies Departments from 12 established universities in Asia and Europe. The participants expressed their commitment to establish a joint Asia-Europe Master's programme on Environmental Management,...
ASEM Education Hub (AEH) For Lifelong Learning Studies
This meeting was held to establish the AEH's Lifelong Learning Studies network, and it brought together 41 participants representing 24 higher education, training, and human resource development institutions in 16 ASEM partner countries to exchange...
The Asia-Europe Workshop Series 2005/2006: Selection Committee Meeting
This annual workshop series encourages academic researchers to submit proposals for workshops focusing on issues affecting Asia and Europe. Applicants are encouraged to focus on contemporary topics that look at both regions from a comparative perspective....
Asia-Europe Programme For Emerging Public Sector Leaders: Leadership Through Uncertainty
This meeting brought together 34 young diplomats and emerging public sector leaders from 21 countries, including the following new ASEM member countries: - Cambodia - Hungary - Laos - Latvia - Myanmar - Poland - Slovak Republic The three-day...
Inspired by acclaimed international Thai artist, Inson Wongsam, the international symposium Public Art In (ter) vention was held from 17th - 20th February, 2005 in Lamphun and Chiang Mai, Thailand and was the culmination of a year long community art project...
Asia-Europe Colloquy on University Co-operation Series
The inaugural Asia-Europe Colloquy on Universities of Tomorrow from 16th-19th February, 2005 in Luxembourg gathered 92 high-level representatives of universities, international education networks and institutes of higher learning from 28 ASEM countries. They...
Asia-Europe Colloquy on University Co-operation Series
The inaugural Asia-Europe Colloquy on Universities of Tomorrow from 16th-19th February, 2005 in Luxembourg gathered 92 high-level representatives of universities, international education networks and institutes of higher learning from 28 ASEM countries. They...
11th ASEF University: Liberty, Security, And The New Global Order
This instalment of ASEF University brought together 37 undergraduates from 35 universities in 28 ASEM member countries. Held over two weeks, the programme combined academic content with active student participation. Eminent academics, practitioners,...
I'mPULSE, 1st Asia-Europe Music Camp
l'mPULSE, the First Asia-Europe Music Camp, was held from 2nd-5th February, 2005 at the premises of the National Arts Centre in Los Banos, Laguna, the Philippines and jointly organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the Cultural Centre of the...
8th Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium
The 8th Asia-Europe Young Leaders' Symposium, `Shifting Paradigms in Asia-Europe Relations: Translating Common Challenges into Common Opportunities,' was conducted from 29th November to 3rd December, 2004 in the Hague, the Netherlands. Here, over 70...
The 2nd Asia-Europe Dance Forum took the stage from 21st-28th November, 2004 in Berlin, Germany. Why do we need to talk about dance? Why am I asked whether my work is anchored to my cultural traditional roots? Shall we not talk about genre differences...
Asia-Europe Scientists Of Tomorrow Programme (AESOTOPE)
Implemented under the ASEF's Asia-Europe Classroom project, AESOTOPE was an eight-day science enrichment programme held in tandem with the second edition of the Genoa Science Festival in 2004. It gave participating students and teachers a chance to...
The 2nd Asia-Europe Art Camp, 'Art and New Technology,' was held from 22nd October to 2nd November, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan. This event, co-organised with Arts Initiative Tokyo (AIT), was articulated around a series of presentations and workshops by a team...
Asia-Europe Photography Exhibition based on 2003 and 2004 Fora
Asia-Europe Photography Exhibition based on 2003 and 2004 Fora
ASEM 5 Arts and Cultural Programme
The Asia-Europe Young Fashion Design Workshop, conducted in Hanoi, Vietnam from 28th'29th September, 2004 was co-organised with the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture and Information and the European Cultural Centres represented by the Goethe Institut, Hanoi,...
4th Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teachers' Conference
The 4th Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teacher's Conference was co-organised in collaboration with Kreisgymnasium Neustadt from 27 September to 1 October 2004 in Groemitz, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The conference gathered 65 teachers...
Asia-Europe Photography Exhibition: "Migrations" And "Urban Environments"
"I think we were all very lucky because it was a mixed but harmonious group. Everybody let everybody in his/her secrets and shared. I can clearly see that Asian photographers try very hard to reach international standards. They have a big chance to do...
Asia Europe Conference Of Student Union Leaders (AE-Consult)
This conference was held to bridge differences among the student unions in terms of their mission, objectives, agenda, structure, and membership. It also aimed to help establish new partnerships and friendships among the participating student unions. Eighteen...
4th European Association Of Southeast Asian Studies (EUROSEAS) Conference
The fourth edition of the EUROSEAS Conference gathered about 500 scholars for discussions; the event consisted of 32 thematic panels and three roundtables spanning a wide range of fields, including: - History - Anthropology - Sociology - Political...
3rd Annual General Meeting Of The ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN)
This meeting brought together 67 former ASEF University attendees from 20 ASEM member countries for discussions on how to strengthen the alumni network and new projects to promote Asia-Europe relations among youths. ASEFUAN also took the opportunity...
The first Model ASEM simulation was held from 25-26 August 2004 at Asia-Europe Foundation in Singapore. Under the theme, “Strengthening Asia-Europe Co-operation through the ASEM & Implications of Enlargement of ASEAN and the EU on ASEM”, 23 members...
Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2004
Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2004
The third instalment of the ASEM Youth Dialogue (AYD) focused on sustainable development, one of the priority issues for the ASEM dialogue process. The event was attended by 70 young leaders between 25 and 35 years old, who were nominated by national...
ASEM Symposium On The Iron Silk Road: Overcoming The Land Divide Between Asia And Europe
For several centuries, the Silk Road, a collection of trading routes across the great expanse of Eurasia, not only enabled the trading of goods and commodities between Asia and Europe, but also facilitated the exchange of ideas, cultures, and religions. With...
Asia-Europe Youth Explore 2004
Culture and the Environment: Management of Water Resources in China
10th ASEF University: Enlarging The European Union And Asia
The 10th edition of the ASEF University programme brought together 38 scholars from 35 universities in ASEM member countries to discuss the historic enlargement of the EU to include 10 countries in Central Europe and the Mediterranean and the potential...
`Beyond Words' took place in Dublin, Ireland from 14th-23rd May, 2004, during Asia-Europe's Dance Critic's Week, part of the International Dance Festival. This programme allowed six selected dance critics from Europe and Asia to follow eight days of performances...
The 9th ASEF University (AU9) programme, `Asia-Europe Economic Partnership: Opportunities and Challenges for Enterprises in a Changing Global Environment', convened from 1st-14th February, 2004 in Manila, the Philippines. It was the first time that the...
Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2003
The Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2003 was held from 4th-8th December in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The forum provided a unique opportunity for 20 talented student and/or young professional photographers from Europe and Asia, to learn about...
ASEM Education Hub (AEH): ASEM Symposium On Educational Exchanges
This symposium brought together representatives from universities and higher education institutions in 25 ASEM member countries to discuss co-operation in higher education. Participants consisted of individuals who were in charge of international co-operation,...
ASEM Education Hub (AEH): 2nd General Meeting On The ASEM Education Hub
This meeting gathered close to 100 delegates representing more than 65 universities and higher education institutions from 25 ASEM member countries. It was officially opened by Singapore's Minister of State for Education, Ng Eng Hen. Participants reviewed...
5th Asia-Europe Young Parliamentarians Meeting
Forty-two young parliamentarians from 14 ASEM countries and the European Parliament gathered to exchange views and perspectives on the meeting's theme, "Promoting Mutual Grown And Development In Asia And Europe Through Srengthened Inter-Parliamentary...
The Year of Living Digitally was a festival from 17th-19th October, 2003, centred around the impact of digital technology on everyday life and the ways in which this is reflected and explored in different art forms such as web, film, sound, and visual...
Asia-Europe Training For Trainers
Some 30 work camp leaders from youth organisations across Asia and Europe engaged actively in discussions during this week-long seminar, exchanging ideas and solutions that would prove useful in future youth training programmes. Participants also had...
3rd Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teachers' Conference
Conceived in 1998, the Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) serves as an on-line forum for increased intercultural exchanges among high school students in Asia and Europe. The AEC aims to contribute to the improvement of the quality of education using information...
The eighth instalment of ASEF University brought together 34 students for a two-week congress to compare and contrast unilateralism versus multilateralism for future international orders. The students were given an insight to the fundamentals of world...
ASEM Youth Dialogue on the New Security Challenges
The ASEM Youth Dialogue on the New Security Challenges held from 2nd-5th September, 2003 in Cebu, Philippines was entitled `Root Causes of Conflict and the Role of the Youth.' It was co-organised by ASEF and the Ayala Foundation, with support from the...
Youth activists from non-governmental organisations in Asia and Europe gathered for an eight-week seminar and training course on youth and globalisation, held on the theme "For A World Without Borders." The youth camp focused on the effects of globalisation,...
The Asia-Europe Creative Art Camp, held in Paris, France from 1st-7th September, 2003 was co-organised with Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts de Paris. 18 art students from Asia and Europe gathered for one week to follow courses and workshops...
7th Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium (AEYLS)
The AEYLS has been held annually since 1997 at different venues in Asia and Europe. It is a forum for young people who have been selected as leaders in their respective fields to discuss trends and issues in order to suggest innovative ways to strengthen...
2003 Asia-Europe High Level Education Forum: Search For Future Direction
This forum was a sequel to the meeting held in Luxembourg in May 2000, titled "New Thinking For A New Millennium: Education For The Knowledge-Based Economy." Ninety participants -- including members of the academia and education policy makers -- attended...
ASEF, in partnership with 50th International Art Exhibition in Venice, Italy from 14th June to 2nd November, 2003 - La Biennale di Venezia, offered ASEF Cultural Grants to Asian young artists for their participation in the project UTOPIA STATION. This...
Several young Asians were selected to participate in the project titled "UTOPIA STATION" at the La Biennale di Venezia, under the ASEF Cultural Grants programme. The artists were: - Shimabuku, Japan - Yang Fudong, China - Ma Qingyun, China - Kamin...
ASEF Cultural Grants: Shanghai Biennale 2002
The 4th Shanghai Biennale 2002 featured three young artists, who were selected by its Curatorial Committee: - Yang Fudong, China - Angela Bullock, UK - Jong Yeondoo, Korea Through the ASEF's Cultural Grants programme, each artist received funding...
The seventh instalment of the ASEF University summer school programme was held on the theme "Regionalism In Asia And Europe And Their Significance For Asia-Europe Relations." A public lecture was incorporated into the AU7 programme and Joan Colom, Vice...
International Seminar on Asian and European Epics
The International Seminar on Asian-European Epics in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 26th-30th October, 2002 gathered more than 30 experts from 16 ASEM countries to present different facets of epics: as influences for history, literary heritage, visual arts...
4th Asia-Europe Young Parliamentarians Meeting
This conference consisted of plenary and working group sessions where key topics were discussed. Statements made at the conference were widely quoted in the Italian and international media. KEY SPEAKERS Mr. Rubens Ricupero, Secretary-General, UN Conference...
ASEM 4 Arts And Cultural Programme: Asian Comments
Asian Comments -- an outdoor cultural programme spanning three days, and held prior to the 4th ASEM Summit in Copenhagen -- staged over 120 shows and performances at different locations within the central district of Copenhagen. More than 100 artists...
ASEM Youth Dialogue on Globalisation
The inaugural ASEM Youth Dialogue, entitled `A World Without Borders? Asia-Europe Youth Responses to Globalisation' in Hillerod, Denmark from 19th-22nd September, 2002 created new friendships, a common vision, and a wish to continue the dialogue. These...
2nd Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teachers' Conference
The Asia-Europe Classroom: 2nd International Teachers' Conference that took place from 11 to 14 September 2002 in Tampere, Finland, built on the momentum of the previous year's which led to a successful promotion of ICT (information...
ASEM 4 Arts and Cultural Programme
`Search: Hamlet,' in Elsinore, Denmark from 16th-24th August, 2002 saw Singaporean director Ong Keng Sen gather 20 European and Asian artists in his search for a new Hamlet character belonging to a modern Asian-European culture. The performance consisted...
Thirty-eight senior undergraduates were selected to attend the sixth instalment of ASEF University, where the focus was on different models of regional and bi-regional co-operation and integration, such as the EU and ASEAN. Participants examined the...
The Asia-Europe Puppet Festival in Bangkok, Thailand from 13th-23rd July, 2002 was a festival that allowed the audience "to know, to learn and to enjoy" as said by then Executive Director Amb. Delfin Colome during the closing speech at the Thailand Cultural...
This symposium gathered accomplished young leaders in the fields of business, journalism, politics/administration, academia, and arts and culture, to hold discussions on challenges in the Asia-Europe environment in the following areas: - Politics -...
Asia-Europe Workshop for Young Photographers 2002
The Asia-Europe Workshop for Young Photographers, hosted in Singapore, took place from 2nd-5th June, 2002. Four masters of photography - Keiichi Tahara (Japan), Horst Wackerbarth (Germany) Marie-Laure de Decker (France), Tay Kay Chin (Singapore) conducted...
World Cup Roundtable on Promoting Mutual Understanding Among Cultures and Peoples
The World Cup Roundtable on Promoting Mutual Understanding Among Cultures and Peoples was held in Seoul, Korea on 1st June, 2002 on the occasion of the 2002 World Cup. ASEF and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, with the support of the Korean...
Asia-Europe Youth Co-operation (AEYC): 3rd Meeting Of The Working Group
This meeting brought together representatives from 12 youth organisations at the international, regional, and national level, to review and discuss future steps and tangible projects for the year. The meeting consolidated the steadily-growing youth...
Workshop on the Use of Infocomm Technology (ICT) by Youth Organisations in Asia and Europe
The workshop on the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Youth Organisations in Asia and Europe was held from 16th-20th April, 2002 in Shah Alam, Malaysia, under the theme `Bridging the Digital Divide Between Youth in Asia and Europe'....
The ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN): Inaugural Meeting
Over 40 individuals who had previously participated in the ASEF University summer school programme gathered at this meeting to officially establish the ASEFUAN. A constitution for ASEFUAN was drafted at the meeting, which formalised the network. In...
Meeting Of The ASEF University Alumni Network
Forty-five participants who had previously participated in the ASEF University summer programme attended a reunion in Brussels to consider the establishment of an official alumni network. It was the first occasion that students from the last five instalments...
The 1st Asia-Europe Dance Forum, entitled ‘Cultures Shaping Bodies: Bodies Moving Cultures,’ was held from 9th-11th January 2002 in Singapore and co-organised with the Goethe Institut Singapore. It was also supported by Alliance Francaise, Singapore...
Asia-Europe Forestry Experts Exchange Programme (2002/2003)
Student Exchanges
Asia-Europe Forestry Experts Exchange Programme (2002/2003)
Student Exchanges
The 3rd instalment of the YPM examined the changing political and social scenes in Asia and Europe, and touched upon the role of governments in ensuring good corporate governance. It also created a substantive and candid dialogue, as the 50 invited...
Asia-Europe Cultural Highlights, from 1st November to 1st December, 2001 in China was set within the 3rd Shanghai International Arts Festival. Asia-Europe Cultural Highlights comprised Asian programmes, European programmes and Asia-Europe joint-programmes,...
At this symposium, 103 participating young leaders formed four working groups to discuss the following topics: - Enhancing cultural co-operation, education exchange, and co-existence in multiethnic societies - Co-operation among small and medium size...
2nd Asia-Europe Young Entrepreneurs Forum (AEYEF)
Organised back-to-back with the 6th Asia-Europe Business Forum (AEBF), the event brought young entrepreneurs from Asia and Europe together for a two-day forum, which enabled them to have an open dialogue and exchange views. The participants learnt...
1st Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teachers' Conference
The 1st Asia-Europe Classroom International Teachers' Conference, conducted with the Ministry of Education, Singapore, was held from 2 to 5 September 2001 in Singapore. It was aimed at encouraging the advancement of education through using...
For the fifth instalment of ASEF University, 28 undergraduates from 24 ASEM member countries convened for intellectual and cultural interaction at the historic Convento da Arrabida. The group consisted of social and political science students, economics...
4th ASEF University: Social Changes In Asia And Europe In The Age Of Globalisation
The fourth instalment of the ASEF University programme gathered 35 outstanding undergraduates from 23 ASEM member countries for an intellectually stimulating and culturally enriching fortnight. The students -- most of whom were majoring in social and...
Asia-Europe Forestry Experts Exchange Programme (2001/2002)
Asia-Europe Forestry Experts Exchange Programme (2001/2002) Student Exchanges
The Biennale Of The Dance: The Silk Roads
The Biennale Of The Dance festival -- one of Europe's most prominent festivals -- featured over 30 performances inspired by Europe and Asia's rich cultural heritage. The theme for the dance festival was "The Silk Roads," which accentuated the link...
In this first instalment of the Asia-Europe Youth Camp, 67 young volunteers from Asia and Europe gathered to gain hands-on experience in issues relating to local deforestation, environmental protection, and national heritage conservation. Held over...
In the third instalment of ASEF University, 33 participants had a taste of Swedish and Danish culture. In Sweden, they visited a medieval castle, spent a day on Ven island, and visited global mobile telecommunications company Ericsson. They also went...
Contemporary Asian Women Artists' Exhibition
‘Text & Subtext’ took place in Singapore from 15th June to 30th July, 2000 and comprised an exhibition, a three-day conference and two publications. It was organised by Earl Lu Gallery, LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts in Singapore and supported...
4th Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium
The Knowledge Society: Challenges and Opportunities for Asia Europe Partnership in the 21st Century
This forum brought together 38 participants from youth organisations in Asia and Europe to discuss areas for closer co-operation. Participants agreed to form a working group on Asia-Europe Youth Co-operation (AEYC) that would serve as a network for...
New Thinking For A New Millennium: Education For The Knowledge-Based Economy
This meeting brought together 92 participants from 22 ASEM member countries to discuss the implications of the knowledge-based economy on education. The meeting drew upon three particular communities who articulated different concerns: The policy makers,...
2nd Asia-Europe Young Parliamentarians Meeting
This meeting was attended by 41 young parliamentarians from 20 ASEM member countries and the European Parliament. Richard Higgott, Director of the Centre for Globalisation Studies at Warwick University (UK), gave a presentation on the "Welfare State...
Asia-Europe Young Artists' Painting Competition
The Asia-Europe Young Artists' Painting Competition was part of the ASEF's programme to celebrate the 3rd Asia-Europe Summit in Seoul, Korea in October 2000. The painting competition was held on the theme "The New Millennium In My Dreams." It was open...
ASEM Education Hub: Meeting On The Formation Of The Education Hub
This inaugural meeting brought together Academic Centres of Excellence from ASEM member countries to create a network that would enhance the flow of students between Asia and Europe. It was attended by 74 participants, including presidents of universities...
Cities on the Move 6 took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 9th-30th October, 1999. Cities on the Move is a series of multi-media exhibitions designed to stimulate discussion of social changes and universal issues in visual and architectural cultures. The...
1st Asia-Europe Young Entrepreneurs Forum (AEYEF)
This forum brought together 40 young entrepreneurs from Asia and Europe for an exchange of business ideas. The entrepreneurs were involved in high-tech industries such as telecommunications, multimedia, building automation, and intelligent building....
The second instalment of ASEF University brought together 34 undergraduates, most of whom were studying social and political science, history, economics, or international law. Through an intensive programme of lectures and discussions, participants...
Asia-Europe Classroom Exhibition: Your Way From Home To School
This exhibition was held alongside the ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Berlin on 29 March 1999. It featured submissions by schools from 22 countries including Brunei, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Philippines, Singapore, and Sweden. Selected students...
ASEF Cultural Managers Training Seminar
The 1st ASEF Cultural Managers Training Seminar, entitled `Cultural Insight Asia-Europe,' was conducted in Barcelona, Spain from 25th March to 1st April, 1999. This one-week training seminar was designed for cultural mangers from the 25 ASEM countries...
Launch Of The Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) Homepage
The ASEF launched its AEC homepage at the premises of Raffles Girls' Secondary School in Singapore. The launch timings were as follows: Singapore: 1600 hours Central Europe: 0900 hours UK: 0800 hours Finland: 1000 hours The Singapore launch was...
1st ASEF University: Asia-Europe And The Challenges Of Globalisation
For the first time, the ASEF organised its ASEF University summer school programme, which brought 31 promising undergraduates to Germany to experience its unique culture, featuring a mix of modernity and antiquity. The students toured cultural and historical...
Thirty-two participants and speakers gathered at this two-day seminar to hold discussions on the following topics: - Technical and operational aspects of setting up a discussion forum on the internet - Ways to use the internet as a forum of exchange...
ASEM 2 Arts and Cultural Programme
`The Big Bang: The Art of Percussion' was a full-day event held at the Royal Festival Hall at the South Bank Centre in London, the United Kingdom on 4th April, 1998. The programme comprised workshops and performances by artistes from Europe and the...
Meeting Of Deans Of Business Schools
This meeting was held as part of the European Foundation For Management Develoment (EFMD) meeting. Deans from Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand conducted two workshops to provide information about their schools and the networking situation...
Recognising the importance of youth exchanges in strengthening links between Europe and Asia, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs followed on then-Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto's proposal at the 1996 ASEM in Bangkok and organised the first AEYLS...
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