From August 16 to 30, the 14th Summer School Program in 2025 was held in person at the Johor Bahru campus of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), which served as the host university.
This program was jointly organized by four universities participating in the CAMPUS Asia initiative: Pusan National University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and Kyushu University. A total of 82 students took part in the program.
The program featured lectures in English delivered by 36 faculty members from the participating universities. In addition, M1 students joined lab-based exercises and group presentations conducted at eight UTM research laboratories. M2 students, who are pursuing a double degree under the Energy and Environmental Science and Technology (EEST) course, gave their midterm evaluation.
The program also included off-campus educational visits to locations such as Johor National Park, Tanjung Piai, PDG Corporation, Malakoff Power Plant, and the Johor Heritage Centre, providing students with enriching hands-on learning experiences.
All sessions were conducted in English, and thanks to the dedicated efforts and warm hospitality of UTM’s faculties, all participants were able to spend a meaningful and fulfilling time throughout the program. We also deeply appreciate the generous support from many professors at KU Chikushi Campus, which greatly contributed to the successful completion of the program.
On the final day, an award ceremony was held to recognize the best group presentations by M1students. A group that included students from Kyushu University received an award, and certificates were presented.
Many of the students who participated in this summer school are scheduled to begin their double degree exchange programs among the four universities starting in October 2025. This program has further strengthened academic ties and international cooperation among the institutions. Students from KU continue to cherish the friendships they built during the program and maintain their cross-border networks even after returning home.
Sharing living spaces and working together toward common goals in a limited time has become an irreplaceable and invaluable experience for the participating students.