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.
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