CityU postgraduate students enhance international perspectives through overseas exchange and training

Student delegation from the master’s and doctoral programs in Urban Planning and Design of the Faculty of Innovation and Design at City University of Macau (CityU) visited Japan to take part in the Sakura Science Exchange Program, funded by Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). They attended the 20th International Conference of Asia Institute of Urban Environment (20th AIUE), engaging in professional and cultural exchanges with faculty and students from different countries and regions around the world.

During this study exchange tour, the student delegation visited the works of renowned architects such as Arata Isozaki and Toyo Ito. They also had the opportunity to attend fascinating lectures by leadings architectural designers, including Yamamura Shinji, Professor Hiroatsu Fukuda, Professor Bart, and Academician Gao Weijun. Additionally, the students immersed themselves in the rich history and culture of Kyushu. This unique learning journey allowed them to experience traditional Japanese culture and the academic atmosphere of universities, broadening their international perspectives.

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The20th International Conference of Asia Institute of Urban Environment, held concurrently, focused on the theme of building smart, livable, ecological, and healthy human habitats in coastal cities. Through interdisciplinary research in areas such as water, air, and human habitats, the conference delved into new concepts and technologies that emerge from the integration of various fields including architecture, planning, and landscape design under the characteristics of coastal cities. The postgraduate students from the Urban Planning and Design programs presented their research papers, and the article co-authored by Zhu Huiyu, Li Weiming, and Associate Professor Zhou Long received the Best Presenter Award.

The Sakura Science Exchange Program is a short-term program that offers the opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology and culture in Japan. Joined by outstanding talents and elites from around the world, the program is dedicated to fostering talent growth in the field of technological innovation and promoting international mobility. The program adopts an open recruitment process and widely solicits exchange program applications from both Japanese host organizations and overseas organizations.

Source: Faculty of Innovation and Design