The first phase of the Young Global Researchers Project (YGRP), ‘Changemakers in the Community’, was launched in late May, 2022, with a Zoom meeting for all the student participants, along with their faculty advisors, from each institution. The institutions involved in this phase of the project are all members of the Asia-Pacific University Community Engagement Network (APUCEN), representing five different countries:

  • Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) Japan – 10 students + 2 faculty advisors
  • Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Malaysia – 10 students + 5 faculty advisors
  • University of Surabaya (Ubaya) Indonesia – 10 students + 3 faculty advisors
  • San Pedro College (SPC) Philippines – 10 students + 2 faculty advisors
  • Chiang Mai University (CMU) Thailand – 10 students + 3 faculty advisors

In June and July, pairs of students from each of the institutions conducted secondary and primary source research in the field on a specific issue, interviewing, and often volunteering with, an organization connected to their chosen theme. There were also further Zoom sessions where all participants were given opportunities to discuss the issues and deliver research updates with their peers. Following the fieldwork activities, and with the guidance of their faculty advisors, participants then compiled written reports, with transcribed interviews, photos and supplementary material. The majority of reports were submitted on, or close to the deadline in mid-August, and were thereafter proofed and edited by the lead researchers’ team in Kyoto.

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YGRP Zoom Event in May 2022 (click to enlarge)

Faculty Advisors

Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

Kevin Ramsden, Professor

Aaron Campbell, Associate Professor

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Dr. Paramjit Singh Jamir Singh, Associate Professor

Dr. Mohamad Shaharudin Samsurijan, Associate Professor

Dr. Adul Rais Abdul Latiff

Dr. Radin Firdaus Radin Badaruddin

Dr. Boo Harn Shian

University of Surabaya

Dr. Delta Ardy Prima, Assistant Professor

Dr. Hazrul Iswadi

Mr. Muhammad Insan Tarigan, Lecturer

San Pedro College

Dr. Jasmen S. Pasia

Mr. Remark Z Mortalla (Director of CEES)

Chiang Mai University

Dr. Avorn Opatpatanakit, Associate Professor

Dr. Alicha Treerotchananon, Assistant Professor

Dr. Pattavara Pathomrungsiyonggul, Assistant Professor

Proofreaders

Mr. Duncan Flett

Ms. Audrey Flett

Logo Design

Ms. Aili Campbell