Asia-Europe Institute (AEI)

May 15, 2023

AEI-ASEM SUMMER SCHOOL 2023

Date: 31 July – 13 August 2023
Venue: Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Theme: Civilisational Dialogue for a Sustainable Future

About

The AEI-ASEM Summer School is an ongoing initiative to enhance the balanced mobility of students, researchers and academics between Asia and Europe in line with one of the decisions of ASEMME 4 in May 2013, Kuala Lumpur.

The 2023 AEI-ASEM Summer School will be the first physical one to be held after 3 years as the programme was moved online during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This year’s AEI-ASEM Summer School will be a 2-week programme consisting of a series of lectures and relevant field trips to focus on various topics of interest to generate conversation and ideas amongst participants in understanding the challenges we face globally.

The AEI-ASEM Summer School is driven by various eclectic approaches that emphasize on interdisciplinary learning, intercultural exchanges, cultural immersion, and appreciation to inclusiveness, cultural diversity and harmony-building in the Asian region.

Lecture modules are assimilated with a strategic mix of activities, field trips and knowledge/skill building activities to provide practical and valuable learning experiences to all participants.

Activities:

Lecture modules
Group Activities
Field trips
Student led conference

At the end of this course, participants are able to:

Compare and differentiate the issues which serve as barriers to social and sustainable development.
Assess the use of innovation and Green Technology for sustainable practices.
Demonstrate awareness of different civilizational experiences in dealing with contemporary social and development issues.

Theme

The age we exist in today, “the Anthropocene”, is an age where human activity has had a profound impact on everything; not only on the natural world but also on humanity itself. Social and developmental challenges that have occurred in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic have inevitably reshaped our view towards human civilization and the prospects of humanity’s future. More than ever, there is a need to intensify effort to achieve sustainable development and generate cooperation amongst all members of the global community.

The theme of this year’s AEI-ASEM Summer School “Civilizational Dialogue for Sustainable Future” focuses on the various topics of interest to generate conversation and idea amongst participants of diverse backgrounds in understanding the challenges we face globally. It is also focused on encouraging participant to think about impactful solutions and the role they can play in achieving said solutions.

Tentative Programme

Monday, 31 July 2023 (Day 1)

Arrival and Check-In at Greystone Centrestage, Petaling Jaya

Tuesday, 1 August 2023 (Day 2)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0900	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
1000	Registration for AEI-ASEM Summer School 2023	AEI Main Entrance
1030	Welcoming by Dr. Nurliana Kamaruddin, Deputy Executive Director of Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), Universiti Malaya Opening by Distinguished Professor Dato’ Dr. Rajah Rasiah, Executive Director of Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), Universiti Malaya Special Remarks by ASEM Education Secretariat Representative Keynote Speech by YBhg. Datin Noorazah Binti Omar, International Relations Division, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia	AEI Auditorium
1230	Welcoming Lunch (Introduction to Malaysian Food)	AEI Foyer
1400	An Overview : Malaysia Truly Asia Meet and Greet Group Assignment	AEI Auditorium / Resource Centre
1830	Dinner @ AEI Return to Greystone Centrestage	AEI Foyer

Wednesday, 2 August 2023 (Day 3)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0900	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
1000	Selayang Pandang: Universiti Malaya Campus Tour Visit to Museum of Asian Arts Group Photo at Dewan Tuanku Canselor	UM Campus
1200	Lunch @ AEI	AEI Foyer
1400	Module I: Sustainable Development - Perspectives from Asia and Europe	AEI Auditorium
1600	Module II: Harnessing Innovation and Green Technology for a Sustainable Future	AEI Auditorium
1800	Dinner @ AEI Return to Greystone Centrestage	AEI Foyer

Thursday, 3 August 2023 (Day 4)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0830	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
0830	Departure to Federal Territory of Putrajaya: Administrative Capital of Malaysia	AEI
0930	A Session with International Relations Division, Ministry of Higher Education	MOHE, Putrajaya
1100	A Guided Excursion in Putrajaya: Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque Perdana Putra (Prime Minister’s Office) Putrajaya Mosque	Putrajaya
1230	Lunch @ Indus Café Putrajaya (Buffet)	Indus Café Putrajaya by Bora Ombak
1500	Module III : Addressing Contemporary Human (in) Security	AEI Auditorium
1815	Dinner @ AEI Return to Greystone Centrestage	AEI Foyer

Friday, 4 August 2023 (Day 5)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0900	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
1000	Module IV : Youth and Transformational Leadership	AEI Auditorium
1230	Lunch @ AEI	AEI Foyer
1400	Introduction to Malaysian Folk Music and Dance by Prof. Dr. Hanafi Hussin, Faculty of Creative Arts and Culture, Universiti Malaya	Faculty of Creative Arts
1600	Kayaking @ Varsity Lake	UM Campus
1800	Dinner @ AEI Return to Greystone Centrestage	AEI Foyer

Saturday, 5 August 2023 (Day 6)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0730	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
0830	Departure to Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s Capital City	AEI
0900	Explore Batu Caves	Batu Caves
1130	Lunch @ Ginger Restaurant, Central Market	Central Market
1400	Walking Down Memory Lane 19th Century KL Merdeka Square & The Confluence of Rivers Petaling Street Chinatown Kampung Bharu: The Cradle of Malay Culture in KL Dinner (Kampung Bharu) – Nasi Lemak Wanjo	Kuala Lumpur
1900	Return to Greystone Centrestage (Expected arrival before 20:00)	Greystone Centrestage

Sunday, 6 August 2023 (Day 7)

FREE DAY

Monday, 7 August 2023 (Day 8)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0730	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
0800	Departure to Malacca – Field Trip: Malaysia’s Historical City	AEI
1000	Outdoor Activities: Malaysia’s Traditional Games And Team Building Activities	Mini Malaysia and Asean Cultural Park
1300	Lunch @ Mini Malaysia and ASEAN Cultural Park	Mini Malaysia and Asean Cultural Park
1500	Check-In Estadia Hotel Melaka, Banda Hilir	Estadia Hotel Melaka
1700	Ready for Dinner @ Ikan Bakar Segar Haji Musa, Melaka	Ikan Bakar Segar Haji Musa, Melaka
1900	Taming Sari Tower Melaka River Cruise Jonker Walk	Banda Hilir
2200	Return to Hotel	Estadia Hotel Melaka

Tuesday, 8 August 2023 (Day 9)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0730	Breakfast @ Hotel	Estadia Hotel Melaka
0930	Check out and Departure to Malacca City Walkabout around the UNESCO world heritage sites; A’Famosa, St. Peter’s Church, St. Paul Hill & etc;	Malacca City
1300	Lunch @ Kocik Heritage, Banda Hilir	Banda Hilir
1400	Free & Easy – Jonker Street	Malacca City
1715	Return to Greystone Centrestage (Expected arrival before 20 : 00) Dinner (Packed Food) - send to Greystone Centrestage	Greystone Centrestage

Wednesday, 9 August 2023 (Day 10)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0830	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
1030	KL Garden Walkthrough: Islamic Art Museum, Taman Tugu Negara and National Mosque	Kuala Lumpur
1230	Lunch @ AEI	AEI Foyer
1430	Group Work : Conference Preparation	AEI Auditorium / Resource Centre
1800	Dinner @ AEI Return to Greystone Centrestage	AEI Foyer

Thursday, 10 August 2023 (Day 11)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0830	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
1030	Module V : Sustainable Human Development: Perspective from ASEAN and Malaysia	AEI Auditorium
1230	Lunch	AEI Foyer
1400	Group Work : Conference Preparation	AEI Auditorium
1800	Dinner @ AEI Return to Greystone Centrestage	AEI Foyer

Friday, 11 August 2023 (Day 12)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0830	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
1000	Participant Conference	AEI Auditorium
1230	Lunch @ AEI	AEI Foyer
1430	Participant Conference	AEI Auditorium
1900	Farewell Dinner @ AEI	AEI Foyer
2200	Return to Greystone Centrestage	Greystone Centrestage

Saturday, 12 August 2023 (Day 13)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0830	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
1000	Reflection Activity: Certificate and Award Giving Ceremony	AEI Auditorium
1300	Lunch @ AEI	AEI Foyer
1430	Departure to KLCC (Own Dinner)	Kuala Lumpur
1800	Return to Greystone Centrestage	Greystone Centrestage

Sunday, 13 August 2023 (Day 14)

Check-Out and Return Travel

Disclaimer: The program schedule provided is subject to change without prior notice. Factors such as weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances may lead to adjustments. Please refer to the latest updates for the most current information. Last updated: 31 July 2023.

Participation Fee

Only USD $720 per person. The fee covers all local costs based on the programme (ie. accomodation, meals, transport and lectures). It does not include return airfare. No refund will be provided once payment is made.

How to Join?

Step 1 : Register your details at Google Form here.
Step 2 : The organizer will review your application and, if you are selected, you will receive payment instructions via the email address you provided.

Please note:

Application deadline: ~~June 30, 2023~~ July 5, 2023
Maximum participants: 40
Registration: First come, first served

Contact Information

Any enquiries, please contact:

Mr. Arief (+603 7967 6269/6931) (ariefizuadinjefferi@um.edu.my)
Mdm. Noradiana (+603 7967 6906/6911) (ndiana@um.edu.my)

AEI-ASEM Summer School 2023