The 5th Consortium Meeting of CAMPUS Asia Program for Nurturing Global Leaders in Sustainable Infrastructure Development
On February 5, 2026, the 5th Consortium Meeting of the CAMPUS Asia Program for Nurturing Global Leaders in Sustainable Infrastructure Development was held at Nagasaki University. This meeting marked the final consortium meeting under Mode 3 of the program. A total of 31 participants attended in a hybrid format: 18 from Nagasaki University, 6 from Shandong University (China), 4 from Sungkyunkwan University (Korea), 2 from the National University of Laos, and 1 from Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).
With Mode 3 scheduled to conclude in March 2026, the meeting reviewed the five-year initiative launched in 2021 and discussed its achievements and challenges. Over the past five years, a total of 264 students participated in four exchange programs—(1) Double Degree Program, (2) Short-Term Exchange Program, (3) Hybrid Exchange Program, and (4) ASEAN Expanded Exchange Program—as well as international symposiaums and other activities. These initiatives significantly strengthened the human resource development framework among the five universities and contributed to the cultivation of global talent.
Furthermore, the establishment of the International Collaboration Laboratory has invigorated inter-university research cooperation and faculty exchange, while the promotion of alumni association activities has further enhanced the overall program. At the same time, participating universities identified some challenges related to the project. Going forward, we will continue to develop the program while addressing these challenges and strengthening collaboration among universities.
Regarding Mode 4, for which a new application is planned in 2026, Nagasaki University presented an overview and proposed a basic plan. Based on this proposal, the five universities will establish a Mode 4 Preparatory Committee and proceed with discussions toward submitting the new application.
The Inter-University Exchange Project (CAMPUS Asia), under which universities in Japan, China, Korea, Singapore, and Laos have collaborated to foster global talent in the infrastructure field, will conclude Mode 3 in March 2026. To further build upon the achievements to date, the five universities will continue to work closely together as they advance preparations for the launch of Mode 4.
Following the main meeting, a networking event was held, bringing together alumni who had previously participated in the Double Degree Program and the Short-Term Exchange Program. Alumni currently working in the infrastructure sector in Japan, China, and South Korea delivered presentations, which sparked lively discussions among the participants.
Group Photo of Conference Participants
CAMPUS Asia Alumni at Networking Event