Many universities abroad are trying to make their campuses green and achieve their sustainability goals. Here are some examples of the most sustainable universities across the world.Preserving Biodiversity: Birmingham City University, U.K.Birmingham City University (BCU) installed beehives on the ro
The majority of university students live their passions and dream about finding their dream profession or career after graduation. While many students are endeavoring to get a job, other students want to start a business even though it can be more challenging. However, it is much more difficult to l
Forest fires are raging in Australia, cities are flooded in China, and hurricanes tear through cities in Central America. As the climate continues to change for the worse, the destruction it brings only grows stronger. Human activities such as burning fossil fuels can intensify natural phenomena, ca
Dust is present in our daily lives. Since dust is minuscule and almost invisible, it is easy to turn a blind eye to the harmfulness of it. What will happen if we do not clean it? A clump of dust will be formed, and more time and effort will be needed to get rid of it. Our society is aware of stereot
The existential crisis faced by universities in South Korea reflects the alarmingly low birth rate, admissions rate, and low school-age population in the country. The issue comes in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant stress felt by society. While sections of the economy and oth
The Chonnam Tribune held the 2022 English Essay Contest on Oct. 8 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Chonnam National University (CNU) and the Tribune’s 54th anniversary. Since 1988, this annual competition has aimed at improving the English writing proficiency of Korean and international undergra
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of CNU, the Chonnam Tribune designed this series of special articles to provide its readers with a glimpse into the 70-year history of CNU by taking a look back at some of the seasonal student-focused activities and events. This issue contains photos about spri
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of CNU, the Chonnam Tribune designed this series of special articles to provide its readers with a glimpse into the 70-year history of CNU by taking a look back at some of the seasonal student-focused activities and events. This issue contains photos about stud
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of CNU, the Chonnam Tribune designed this series of special articles to provide its readers with a glimpse into the 70-year history of CNU by taking a look back at some of the seasonal student-focused activities and events. This issue contains photos about the
Beyond barrier-free design that focuses on providing access to people with disabilities, universal design aims to create products and usage environments that anyone can easily use regardless of gender, age, or disability. Here are some examples of universal design abroad. – Ed.The UK’s Foldable Seat
Since the early 2000s, many people have been trying to enact the anti-discrimination law in Korea. A survey conducted by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea in December of 2021 showed that 54.8 percent of respondents had seen or heard some forms of hate expression. According to the agency’
“Woo to the Young to the Woo” and “Dong to the Geu to the Ra-mi.” These are the signature greetings from the drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” that is a big hit around the world and is considered the next “Squid Game” on CNN business. The success of the drama draws attention to people with disabili
The title sounds pretty grandiose, doesn’t it? Well, it might not literally be true to its word. But, figuratively, it is exactly how I describe my journey in this city. The irony is that my application didn’t go through Chonnam National University (CNU) for my scholarship. However, I was randomly a
When I was in Germany as an exchange student, I had many special experiences. Traveling, cooking delicious foods, trying to improve my German speaking, and so on. Among those experiences, today I want to introduce my experience related to the cafeterias at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena. I u
This year marks the 42nd anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement that has exercised influence on democratization movements in countries including Hong-Kong and Myanmar. Becoming a model for the democratization movement, foreigners, as well as Korean people, know about May 18, which has be
Students and alumni have celebrated the 70th anniversary of the foundation of CNU. We interviewed two students and received the congratulatory messages from two international alumni. – Ed. Sen Nguyen (’16, Dept. of English Language and Literature)To be honest I did not expect CNU would be my second
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Chonnam National University (CNU). Over the past several years, the university has developed rapidly and has been recognized for its excellence in research and educational capabilities. CNU has taken 101-200th place in the "Impact Rankings 2021" by the Times H
People think about only two things when they hear about my country, Turkey; kebabs and ice cream. There are, however, lots of interesting places which have unique geological, historical and cultural features. These places also have their own cuisines with a range of tastes appreciated by other count
How many refugees are around the world and where will they go? As of the end of 2020, approximately 82.4 million people around the world were forcibly displaced due to many causes such as persecution, conflict and violence, according to the statistics released by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Among