“Learning SDGs Globally and Locally” Online Intensive Summer Course
The Center for Global Initiatives is pleased to offer "Learning SDGs Globally and Locally" Online Intensive Course (to be held online in August 19-28, 2024) as part of Osaka University SDGs Virtual Student Exchange 2024. Through lectures and discussion sessions, students will gain a coherent and situated understanding of SDGs, its global and local implications as well as needs for action.
Since 2022, 201 students from Osaka University, its partner universities, as well as APRU member universities (19 universities in 16 countries and regions) have participated in the course.
Class schedule (All classes are at 15:00-16:30 in Japan Standard Time)
Class 1. Aug 19 (Monday): Orientation to the Course
Instructors: Prof. Ishikawa Mayumi, Dr. Enkhtur Ariunaa, Dr. Zhang Xixi, Dr. Li Yan, Program facilitators, Center for Global Initiatives
Class 2. August 20 (Tuesday): Overview of SDGs
Instructor: Prof. Uwasu Michinori, Graduate School of Economics
Class 3. August 21 (Wednesday)
Theme 1: Decent Work, Gender Equality, Equity
Topic: Goals & Gaps: Work, Leisure & Sustainable Development
Instructor: Prof. North Scott, Center for Global Initiatives
Class 4. August 22 (Thursday)
Theme 2: Climate Change and Energy
Topic: Accelerate Climate Change and/or Accelerated Decarbonization – Understanding Our Net-zero Future
Instructor: Prof. Barrett Brendan, Center for Global Initiatives
Class 5. August 23 (Friday)
Theme 3: Food & Sustainability
Instructor: Associate Prof. Putri Sastia
Class 6. August 26 (Monday)
Theme 4: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH): Leave No One Behind
Instructor: Prof. Sugita Elli, Graduate School of Human Sciences
Class 7. August 27 (Tuesday)
Theme 5: Future Design
Topic: Designing Social Systems to Incorporate the Preferences of Future Generations
Instructor: Prof. Hara Keishiro, Graduate School of Engineering
Class 8. August 28 (Wednesday)
Topic: “Youth Involvement in SDGs” Student Discussion Session
Instructors: Prof. Ishikawa Mayumi, Dr. Enkhtur Ariunaa, Dr. Zhang Xixi, Dr. Li Yan, Program facilitators, Center for Global Initiatives
In addition, we offer the following on-demand lectures for further study:
- Bioplastics by Prof. Hiroshi Uyama, Graduate School of Engineering
- Aiming for a Sustainable Society Rooted in Sympathy from the Viewpoint of Economic Thoughts by Prof. Dome Takuo, Social Solution Initiative (SSI)
- AI Health Care and Stakeholder Involvement by Professor Yamamoto Beverley and Dr.Katirai Amelia
- Planetary Health and Ageing by Associate Prof. Mohacsi Gergely and Associate Prof. Kimura Yumi
Eligibility: Students at Osaka University and its partner universities with virtual exchange agreements including member universities in APRU (https://apru.org/members/). (Note: Special Auditing Students whose enrollment period ends in August or September are not eligible for this course.)
Language of the Course: English
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisites
- Able to participate in all lectures in real time.
- Communication skills in English (language test score is not required). Students who want to improve their English communication skills are also welcome.
- Interest in SDGs, sustainability, global communication, or creative work production is essential.
Application: Students need to apply through their home universities and APRU Virtual Student Exchange systems
Registration deadline
Please check with your home university or APRU Virtual Student Exchange guidelines before application.
For inquiries regarding the course, please contact:
International Student Affairs Division
Email: contact@cgin.osaka-u.ac.jp