A joint research team led by Professor Bae Yoe-sik of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)’s Department of Biological Sciences and Professor Kim Hong-hee of Seoul National University’s School of Dentistry has identified a new treatment mechanism for rheumatoid arthritis. The study provides important insig
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) celebrated its 627th anniversary with a ceremony on September 24th at the New Millennium Hall on the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (HSSC). In his speech, President Yoo Ji-beom expressed gratitude to all members of the SKKU community for their dedication toward
Waves of Music and MemorySungkyunkwan University (SKKU)’s signature autumn festival, ESKARA, returned on September 11th to 12th, noticeably earlier than last year’s late-September schedule. However, the earlier dates did nothing to dampen enthusiasm. The festival welcomed all members of the SKKU com
On August 27th, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)’s Central Library received the President’s Award for Top Institution from the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) at a ceremony held at Yonsei University’s Baekyang-Nuri (The Commons). KERIS is a public institution under the Ministr
A research team led by Professor Park Sung-su from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), in collaboration with Professor Joo Chulmin’s team from Yonsei University, has developed a new technology that can assess in real time the effectiveness of Chimeric Antigen
A Cause for Concern One of the graduation requirements at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is completing mandatory Data Science (DS)-based courses, which focus on software programming, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analysis. Students who enrolled between 2021 and 2024 must take four mandatory
On July 31st, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) was selected for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Star Fellowship Support Program, led by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP). This newly launched program builds upon th
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) has officially launched an upgraded version of its mobile student platform, KINGO-M, shaped by student feedback. In March, the 57th student council S:CATCH conducted a design survey to gather insights from users. Based on the results, the university’s Information Techn
Retake, ReconsideredIn July, the 57th student council S:CATCH conducted a follow up survey through its ASKk:U project, identifying substantial student demand for raising the retake grade cap. This survey was conducted in response to discussions at the Education and Scholarship Conference held earlie
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) was selected for the 2025 Lab-Based Startup Leading University Program last April. The program is co-hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) and jointly administered by the Commercialization Promotion Agency for R&D Outcomes
Campus Spirit in Full BloomLast May, one of Sungkyunkwan University’s (SKKU) festivals, Daedongje, successfully ended with enthusiastic cheers from its students. It was held across both campuses, from May 8th to 9th on the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (HSSC), and from May 15th to 16th on th
On April 28th, President Yoo Ji-beom held a conference titled the “Grand Conversation” with the university’s three official press outlets: SKKU Newspaper, SKKU Broadcasting Station (SUBS), and the Sungkyun Times (SKT). It was conducted at the 600th Anniversary Hall on Sungkyunkwan University’s (SKKU
Last March, Sungkyunkwan University’s (SKKU) Department of Fashion Design signed an industry-academia partnership with Green Continue, an ecofriendly fabric research and development company that pioneered cactus leather in South Korea. The partnership, aimed at nurturing future leaders in sustainabl
In the fourth Urban Planning Committee meeting last March, the Seoul Metropolitan Government approved a revised facility development plan for Sungkyunkwan University’s (SKKU) Humanities and Social Sciences Campus (HSSC). As a part of this, SKKU will expand research and lecture spaces by constructing
The Announcement In March, the School of Convergence announced a restructuring plan that would merge its four current majors — Data Science Convergence, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Convergence, Culture & Technology Convergence, and Self-Designed Transdisciplinary Studies — into a single department,
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) launched the second AI-DX Global Innovation Strategist Course last March, in collaboration with the Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA). Held at SKKU’s Pangyo Campus from March 26th to June 28th, the program is intended for corporate executives, profession
On March 5th, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) and the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Natural Sciences Campus (NSC). The MOU is for joint research and specialized course operation in semiconductor equipment, aiming to collaborate and f
Behind the DecisionAs of February 2025, 162 universities and colleges, including Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), decided to raise their undergraduate tuition fees. Before this decision was finalized, the 57th student council S:CATCH conducted several consultations with the university through the Tui
Lee In-seok, chief executive officer (CEO) of Bavarian Motors and a Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) graduate from the Department of Chemistry, has donated 200 million to the school’s development fund. The donation was handed from CEO Lee to SKKU President Yoo Ji-beom on January 20th at Songdo City,
From the 2025 spring semester, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) has introduced the class pre-registration system. This system does not operate on a first-come, first-served basis and allows students to register for or cancel courses freely within the designated period, regardless of class quota. It to
