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APRU Undergraduate Leaders’ Programme 2023 Leadership for Sustainable Cities Development The Chinese University of Hong Kong

With a strong commitment to promoting sustainability, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will be hosting the APRU Undergraduate Leaders’ Programme (ULP) themed Leadership for Sustainable Cities Development in 2023 to empower students to become changemakers in pursuit of building sustainable, safe, resilient and inclusive cities.

Understanding the interconnection between human activity, resource use, protecting biodiversity, decarbonisation and the interdependence between cities themselves is essential to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The APRU ULP 2023 will focus on SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities. The programme will encompass a wide array of sub-themes, including environmental, social and governance; waste and resource management; carbon neutrality and energy; green transport; and smart, green and resilient communities.

Students will learn to apply design thinking principles to develop innovative and human-centred solutions to complex issues of sustainability using case studies from Hong Kong and around the world. They will gain insights and hands-on experience on the work of the social, public and business sectors in promoting the SDGs to allow them to develop a global vision in solving urban and sustainability challenges that transcend city and country boundaries in the Pacific Rim.

Programme Dates: 25 June to 6 July 2023

Application Deadline: 15 March 2023

For more detail information, please visit cuhk.hk/apruulp2023

Full-time undergraduate students, except final year students in 2022–23, from all disciplines currently registered at an APRU member university are welcome.

Have a good command of English.

Each APRU member university may nominate up to five students for the programme. Students should check with their home institutions or CUHK ([email protected]) for the nomination procedure.

For more detail information, please visit cuhk.hk/apruulp2023

Number of Participants: 60 undergraduate students from across APRU member universities

Programme Activities

  • Lectures and workshops by academics, industry experts and NGO leaders
  • Field trips to learn about sustainability efforts in Hong Kong
  • Group projects to design innovative solutions to complex issues of sustainability in the Pacific Rim
  • Eye-opening and fun-filled cultural activities to immerse in the local culture
  • Social activities to make friends with peers from around the world

 

Scholarship: Up to 10 scholarships of HK$8,000 (US$1,020) each will be awarded to strong candidates who will serve as student leaders during the programme. 

Certificate: A certificate will be issued to each participant upon successful completion of the programme.

For more detail information, please visit cuhk.hk/apruulp2023

25 Jun 2023 Arrival
26 Jun 2023 Welcome and orientation
27-30 Jun 2023 Lecture, field trip and group work
1 Jul 2023 Excursion
2 Jul 2023 Free day
3-4 Jul 2023 Lecture, field trip and group work
5 Jul 2023 Presentation and closing ceremony
6 Jul 2023 Departure

For more detail information, please visit cuhk.hk/apruulp2023

USD$550 (HK$4,350)

The provisions include the following:

  • Visa application
  • On-campus accommodation on shared room basis
  • Most meals
  • Programme materials
  • Programme activities and excursions

 

The following expenses are not covered by the programme:

  • International travels
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Other personal expenses

For more detail information, please visit cuhk.hk/apruulp2023

Step 1: APRU member universities to promote the ULP to their students and set up their own student application and selection process. Each university may nominate up to five students (with names provided to CUHK) and have the nominated students to submit online applications with the following documents by 15 March 2023:

  • Latest academic transcript
  • Copy of the identification/particulars page of the passport
  • Copy of proof of English proficiency (Only for students from a university where English is not the primary language of instruction)

 

Step 2: Notification of selection result via email by mid-April 2023.

Step 3: Successful applicants should confirm their acceptance and make payment for the programme fee by end April 2023. They should then apply for a student visa.

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 15 March 2023

 

For more detail information, please visit cuhk.hk/apruulp2023

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Enquiries:

Ms. Olivia Kwok, Office of Academic Links
[email protected]

For more information, please visit http://cuhk.hk/apruulp2023.

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