Asia-Europe Institute (AEI)

January 17, 2024

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.

This year’s AEI-ASEM Summer School will be a ten-day 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 theme of the AEI-ASEM Summer School 2024 is "Global Citizenship: Embracing Diversity, Fostering Sustainability".

Come join us for a variety of interesting topics to generate ideas and encourage dialogue among participants from different backgrounds. The summer school aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of current global issues while encouraging participants to think creatively and critically in finding the best solutions and exploring their role in achieving those solutions.

Date: 29 July 2024 – 07 August 2024
Theme: Global Citizenship: Embracing Diversity, Fostering Sustainability
Location: Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Activities: Lecture Modules, Group Activities, Field Trips and Reflective Reports

Target Participants

Youths that are interested in Asia and Europe.
Ages 18 to 30 years old.
Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in studies at public or private higher education institutions.
Open to undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students.
Participants should have the ability to understand and respect cultural differences.
Participants are expected to have a profound interest in global issues.

At the End of this course, participants will be able to:

Compare and distinguish issues that act as barriers to sustainable and social development;
Identify the benefits of technology and digital innovation as sustainable practices for the future;
Explore the diversity of global experiences in addressing contemporary social and developmental issues.

Nominal Learning Hours/Recommended ECTS

Modules: 10 hours
Field Trips and Practical Activities: 61 Hours
Assessment: 3 Hours
Student Preparation Time: 14 Hours
Total Hours: 90 Hours
Recommended ECTS Credits (1 Credit=30 Hours): 3

Programme Details can be downloaded here.

Participation Fee:

Only USD 900 per person. The fee includes all local costs associated with the programs, such as accommodation, meals, transportation, and lectures. Return airfare, visa fees, and travel insurance are not covered. Participation fee payment deadline is 20 June 2024.

How to register:

Step 1 : Click here to register.
Step 2 : The organizer will review your application and, if you are selected, you will receive payment instructions via the email address you provided.

Application deadline: ~~May 13, 2024~~ Extended for late registration until 5 July 2024
Participation fee payment deadline: 5 July 2024
Maximum participants: 40
Registration: First come, first served

Tentative Programme

Disclaimer: The program schedule is subject to change without prior notice. Adjustments may be necessary due to factors such as weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances. For the most current information, please refer to the latest updates.
Last updated: 29 July 2024.

Monday, 29 July 2024 (Day 1)

Arrival and check-in at Greystone Centrestage, Petaling Jaya (PJ)

Tuesday, 30 July 2024 (Day 2)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0900	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
1000	Registration for AEI-ASEM Summer School 2024	AEI Main Entrance
1030	Welcoming by Associate Professor Dr Roy Anthony Rogers, Deputy Executive Director (Development, Research & Innovation), Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), Universiti Malaya Special Remarks/ Video by Vera Lucke, Representative of ASEM Education Secretariat SOfficiating Opening Ceremony by Distinguished Professor Dato’ Rajah Rasiah, Executive Director, Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), Universiti Malaya Speech by Dr Adil Johan, Deputy Executive Director (Academic & Student Affairs), Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), Universiti Malaya	AEI Resource Centre
1200	Welcoming Lunch	AEI Foyer
1400	MODULE I: "An Overview: Malaysia Truly Asia" By Assoc. Professor Dr. Roy Anthony Rogers Deputy Executive Director (Development, Research, & Innovation) Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya	ASEAN Room
1600	Meet and Greet Group Assignment	AEI Resource Centre
1800	Dinner @ AEI Return to Greystone Centrestage, PJ	AEI Foyer

Wednesday, 31 July 2024 (Day 3)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0800	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
0900	Module II: “Global Crisis and Human Security” by Dr. Nurliana Kamaruddin Department of East Asian Studies Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences	ASEAN Room
1030	Coffee Break	AEI Foyer
1100	Module III: “The Ethics of Global Citizenship: Balancing Rights and Responsibilities” by Assoc. Professor Dr. Vishalache Balakrishnan Department of Educational Foundations and Humanities Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya	ASEAN Room
1300	Lunch @ AEI	AEI Foyer
1400	Selayang Pandang: Universiti Malaya Campus Tour Visit to UM Library Visit to Museum of Asian Arts Visit to Dewan Tunku Canselor Visit to Halaman UM	UM Campus
1800	Dinner @ AEI Return to Greystone Centrestage, PJ	AEI Foyer

Thursday, 1 August 2024 (Day 4)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0800	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
0900	Module IV: “Information and Disinformation: Global Citizenship in Digital Era” By Professor Dr. Chandran Somasundram The UM Debate Club	ASEAN Room
1030	Departure to Federal Territory of Putrajaya, Administrative Capital of Malaysia	AEI
1130	A Session at MOHE International Relations Division Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia	MOHE, Putrajaya
1230	Departure to Lunch	MOHE, Putrajaya
1300	Lunch @ Indus Café Putrajaya (Buffet)	Indus Café Putrajaya by Bora Ombak
1430	A Guided Excursion in Putrajaya Cruise Sightseeing @ Putrajaya Lake Putrajaya Mosque Perdana Putra (Prime Minister’s Office) Chocolate Souq Putrajaya	Putrajaya Square
1800	Return to Greystone Centrestage, PJ Dinner (Pack Food)	Greystone Centrestage, PJ

Friday, 2 August 2024 (Day 5)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0800	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
900	Module V: “Transformational Leadership and Social Innovations” By Professor Dr. Aida Idris” Department of Management & Marketing” Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya	ASEAN Room
1030	Coffee Break	AEI Foyer
1100	Module VI: "Malaysian Popular Music as a Confluence of Diversity" By Dr Adil Johan Deputy Director (Academic & Student Affairs) Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), Universiti Malaya	ASEAN Room
1230	Lunch @AEI	AEI Foyer
1500	Kayaking @ UM Tasek Varsiti	UM Tasek Varsiti
1800	Dinner @ AEI Return to Greystone Centrestage, PJ	AEI Foyer

Saturday, 3 August 2024 (Day 6)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0730	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
0830	Departure to Batu Caves	AEI
0900	Explore Batu Caves	Batu Caves
1100	East Coast Batik (Local Product)	Batu Caves
1230	Lunch @ Ginger Restaurant, Central Market	Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
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	Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur
17:30	Dinner @ Nasi Lemak Wanjo, Kampung Bharu Saloma Link Bridge	Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur
2100	Return to Greystone Centrestage, PJ	Greystone Centrestage, PJ

Sunday, 4 August 2024 (Day 7)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0730	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
0830	Departure to Malacca – Field Trip: Malaysia’s Historical City	AEI
1030	Malaysia Heritage Studio: Walkabout Cultural Performance	Malaysia Heritage Studio, Ayer Keroh
1300	Lunch @ Asam Pedas Pak Man, Ayer Keroh	Asam Pedas Pak Man, Ayer Keroh
1500	Check-In hotel	Estadia Hotel Malacca, Bandar Hilir
1700	Dinner @ Ikan Bakar Parameswara	Umbai, Malacca
1900	Melaka River Cruise Taming Sari Tower	Malacca City
2100	Return to Hotel	Estadia Hotel, Malacca

Monday, 5 August 2024 (Day 8)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0730	Breakfast (provided by hotel)	Hatten Hotel, Malacca
0930	Check out and Departure to Malacca City. Walkabout around the UNESCO world heritage sites: A’Famosa,St. Peter’s Church, St. Paul Hill, Local Products	UNESCO World Heritage, Malacca
1300	Lunch @ Kocik Heritage, Bandar Hilir	Kocik Heritage, Bandar Hilir
1430	Free & Easy – Jonker Street	Malacca City
1700	Return to Greystone Centrestage, PJ Dinner (Packed Food)	Greystone Centrestage, PJ

Tuesday, 6 August 2024 (Day 9)

TIME	ACTIVITY	LOCATION
0830	Arrival at AEI and breakfast	AEI Foyer
0930	KL Garden Walkthrough National Museum National Monument	Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur
1230	Lunch @ AEI	AEI Foyer
1430	Reflection Activity/Free and Easy	Greystone Centrestage, PJ
1800	Departure For Farewell Dinner/ Closing Ceremony from Hotel	Datum Jelatek, KL
2200	Return to Greystone Centrestage, PJ	Greystone Centrestage, PJ

Wednesday, 7 August 2024 (Day 10)

Check-Out and Return Travel

Contact Information

Any enquiries, please contact:

Mdm. Marsha Prema Priya (+603 7967 6921) (marsha.pp@um.edu.my)