Network Programmes

APRU Doctoral Students Conference

The Doctoral Students Conference (DSC) is an international program that aims to nurture and support doctoral students in their professional aspirations in academia.  It enhances the international experience of doctoral students by providing both network opportunities and a supportive venue for constructive peer critique of ongoing research efforts. The papers presented address a range of topics grouped under an annual theme. Workshop sessions preparing doctoral students for an academic career are also conducted during the conference

Information on the 2011 conference is available below.  For details on past conferences (before 2011), please visit the APRU website. 

The program did not take place in 2012. 
Please look out for the 2013 program, which will be publicized when information is available.

 

12th APRU Doctoral Students Program

‘Innovation: Fostering Sustainable Development and Harmony among
Pacific Rim Communities’

Venue: Tsinghua University, China
Date: 4-7 July 2011

Program Description & Objectives

The APRU DSC is a major international academic event.  Since 2000, various doctoral students from APRU universities have gathered every year to explore an array of issues, share their insights, and search for answers to global problems.  The APRU DSC has been an inspiring and fascinating experience for its participants through its dynamic academic exchanges and the cultural exposure gained at the hosting country.  

The hosting university for this year’s APRU DSC is Tsinghua University.  Tsinghua University is situated around Tsinghua garden, originally an imperial garden of Qing dynasty, in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing. The University was instituted in 1911, originally under the name of Tsinghua Xuetang, as a preparatory school for students who would be sent by the government to study in the United States. It was funded by part of the Boxer Indemnity reverted to China by the U. S. Government. It was renamed Tsinghua School in 1912. In 1925, the school started university-level education and became the National Tsinghua University in 1928.

Participants who will go to Tsinghua University for this year’s DSC will be selected based on their abstracts. Those participants whose abstracts are accepted will present their research findings in paper sessions, engage in intellectual exchange with the keynote speakers, and discuss up-to-date development in their research field in special workshops designed by students.  They will also have the opportunity to explore parts of the ancient city of Beijing.

The main theme of the 12th DSC is “Innovation: Fostering Sustainable Development and Harmony among Pacific Rim communities”. Six sub-themes fit within the framework of the main theme. 

These sub-themes are:

1) promoting human development through inclusive growth;

2) innovation of science and technology;

3) globalization and international cooperation;

4) maintaining sustainable development through education, culture and art;

5) life sciences and health;

6) youth’s responsibilities and leadership. Abstracts are to be submitted under these sub-themes

Program Schedule

Please refer to the following link for information on the program schedule.

Program Expenses

There is no registration fee for the DSC.  Accommodation will be covered by Tsinghua University as well as the round-trip transportation between the airport and the university

Accepted participants are responsible for purchasing and arranging their airfare (including visa application).  All personal expenses are also their responsibility.  It is highly recommended that participants purchase travel insurance before their departure.

Accommodation

Accommodation is at the Xijiao Hotel near the Tsinghua University campus.  Tsinghua University will cover accommodation only for the nights of the conference. 

For more information click here.

Application Criteria

The APRU DSC is open to NUS doctoral students from a wide range of disciplines.  Students interested in the theme and sub-themes of this year’s conference are welcome to apply. 

Successful applicants should possess a good command of the English language, be thoughtful and mature in their outlook and be able to act as effective ambassadors of NUS.

Application Process

Students interested in applying for the Doctoral Student Conference must complete and submit the application form along with relevant documents (notice that you should have your abstract and submitted prior to registration).  Application and abstract details can be found here.

The deadline for online application is 7 May 2011.   Please note the deadlines for other applications listed at the conference website.

For queries regarding the submission of abstracts, please email:

THU Organizing Committee at apru@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn

Visa Application

Please click here for information regarding visa application.

About APRU

APRU is a consortium of leading research universities in the Pacific Rim. APRU’s establishment was envisioned in 1997 by presidents of California Institute of Technology, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles, and University of Southern California. It now has 42 member universities in 16 economies.

APRU aims to foster cooperation in education, research and enterprise thereby contributing to the economic, scientific and cultural advancement of the Pacific Rim.   For more information on APRU visit: www.apru.org.