Kookmin University's HUSS Global Co-existence Project Group operates Australia global field education program

Kookmin University's HUSS Global Co-existence Project Group recently hosted the '2026 Australia Global Resource Coordinator Program,' an international field education initiative in Sydney. The eight-day program, running from June 17 to 24, 2026, brought together 28 students and four faculty members from five participating universities, including Kwangwoon, Kookmin, Sunmoon, Yeungnam, and Honam.

A key component of the program was a collaborative problem-based learning (PBL) project with students from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), ranked 19th globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings. Students formed six mixed teams to tackle global projects focused on restoring biological, linguistic, and cultural diversity. Topics included animal welfare, biodiversity conservation, indigenous language preservation, marine plastic pollution, coral reef restoration, and wildfire prevention.

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Students investigated social and environmental issues in Australia and presented solutions in collaboration with UNSW students.

Participants proposed solutions utilizing AI technology and field research findings, presenting their outcomes after initial online meetings and local interviews. Professor Hwang Dong-wook of Kwangwoon University's Media & Communication department, who supervised the PBL, highlighted the significance of students collaborating across different languages and cultural backgrounds to complete joint projects addressing Australia's social and environmental issues.

Beyond academic collaboration, students volunteered at the Sydney Saesoon Korean School, teaching Korean language and culture to local elementary and secondary students through traditional games, sports, and craft activities. The program also included career exploration sessions, featuring lectures by UNSW professors on Australian university admissions and career paths, and by officials from the Korean Education Centre on the Australian education system. Visits to KOTRA Sydney, local banks like Woori and Hana, and Hyundai Corporation's Sydney branch provided insights into the Australian economy and Korea-Australia business relations. Additionally, students participated in ESG social contribution activities, including environmental cleanup at Bondi Beach.

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The program was designed to allow students to experience intercultural communication and on-site problem-solving through joint projects, educational volunteering, and corporate visits.