Lectures and Events

EDGE-NEXT PROGRAM
As part of global abroad program (FLEDGE/ACCESS*),
OPU is conducting 3-day online
“Global Workout program 2021”.

*FLEDGE: OPU live Education and Development Global Entrepreneur
ACCESS ：Asian Cross-Culture Entrepreneur Platform for Sustainable Society

Every year, this program takes place overseas, and we have it as an online style this year.
This year’s topic is SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and come-up with ideas on how we can contribute to achieve SDGs goals.
Objective is to develop and promote global mindset with cross cultural interactions and come up with innovative ideas for a sustainable society for future.

【Date & Time】
　　DAY 1: February 27th, 2021 (Saturday)
　　　11:00 am to 5:00 pm (Japan time)
　　　　[ 9:00 am to 3:00pm (Cambodia/Thailand)10:00 am to 4:00pm (Taiwan)]
　　　Orientation: Ice breaking, Cross-cultural Team formation etc.
　　　Lecture on SDGs (Guest Speaker)
　　　Preliminary idea presentation for Cross-cultural Team formation

　　DAY 2: February 28th, 2021 (Sunday)
　　　11:00 am to 5:00 pm (Japan time)
　　　　[ 9:00 am to 3:00pm (Cambodia/Thailand)10:00 am to 4:00pm (Taiwan)]
　　　Lecture: Entrepreneurship, Business models, Business model canvas etc.
　　　Team’s Idea presentation (practice), cross team discussion etc.

　　DAY 3: March 7th, 2021 (Sunday)
　　　11:00 am to 5:00 pm (Japan time)
　　　　[ 9:00 am to 3:00pm (Cambodia/Thailand)10:00 am to 4:00pm (Taiwan)]
　　　Final Presentation pitch
　　　Award Ceremony

NOTE: Detailed program schedule will be shared once fixed.

【Venue】
　Online zoom

【Target Applicants : Number of Applicants】
　Students from EDGE-NEXT Consortium/partner Universities.
　MAX (40), (6-8 students from each university)

【Application Fee】
　Free.

【Program Language】
　English

【Program Requirements】
　1)This year’s topic is SDGs and all students think about ideas on how we can contribute to achieve SDGs goals.
　2)Stable internet environment and PC (Camera/microphone-enabled).
　3)Participating students should attend all 3 days.
　4) Students should have English proficiency
　　(Should have basic communication skills)

【Required Information】
1) Basic information: Name, University name, major subject and grade, contact information (e-mail address and contact number),　➡　Fill out the Entry Sheet
2) Recent photo
3) Self-introduction video (1 minute)
4) Each student should come-up with 3 photos (from internet or picture taken from mobile etc.) from respective countries to show the issues related to SDG goals and introduce to all participants during DAY-1 of the program. 
(Please refer the following sample photos. Click to magnify.）

【Deadline】
　　*We will have interviews if it is over capacity.

Please send [Your picture, Self-introduction video, Three pictures] to ≪staff@qrec.kyushu-u.ac.jp≫after your entry.
Title: Global Workout Program 2021 entry
*Email address has to be the same as the one you enter on the entry sheet.