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Chung-Ang University Drives Global Academic Exchange with University of Oxford (UK) to Mark Its 110th Anniversary

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a picture of Research Professor Park Seol Ah, Head of the School of Global Arts Oh Dae-won, Professor Kim Hyung-suk, Executive Vice President for Da Vinci Campus Jeon Hyang-sook, President Park Se-hyun, Head of the Humanities Division at the University of Oxford Daniel Grimley, Director of the Oxford Centre for Korean Studies Jieun Kiaer, Head of Development for Development-Humanities at the University of Oxford Benjamin Heller, Executive Director of University Advancement Lee Moo Yeol, and Deputy Director of the Oxford Centre for Korean Studies Hark-Joon Lee.

(From left) Research Professor Park Seol Ah, Head of the School of Global Arts Oh Dae-won, Professor Kim Hyung-suk, Executive Vice President for Da Vinci Campus Jeon Hyang-sook, President Park Se-hyun, Head of the Humanities Division at the University of Oxford Daniel Grimley, Director of the Oxford Centre for Korean Studies Jieun Kiaer, Head of Development for Development-Humanities at the University of Oxford Benjamin Heller, Executive Director of University Advancement Lee Moo Yeol, and Deputy Director of the Oxford Centre for Korean Studies Hark Joon Lee.


As a celebration of its 110th anniversary, Chung-Ang University(CAU) is partnering with the University of Oxford, one of the world’s most prestigious universities, to enhance global academic exchanges and expand future interdisciplinary research.

 

On the 18th, CAU invited a delegation from the University of Oxford to the Main Auditorium in Building 102 on the Seoul Campus to host an academic exchange session and a special lecture. The event was held to commemorate CAU’s 110th anniversary, bolster its global competitiveness, and materialize collaborative interdisciplinary research combining the humanities and arts with cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI).

A photo of key officials from Chung-Ang University and the delegation from the University of Oxford, including those previously mentioned, seated around a table and engaging in an academic exchange discussion.

Key officials from CAU attended the event, including President Park Se-hyun, Executive Vice President for Da Vinci Campus Jeon Hyang-sook, Executive Director of University Advancement Lee Moo Yeol, and Dean of the College of Humanities Choi Young-jin. The representatives from the University of Oxford attended the event, including Head of the Humanities Division and Professor of Music Daniel Grimley, Head of Development-Humanities Benjamin Heller, Director of Oxford Centre for Korean Studies Jieun Kiaer, Deputy Director of Oxford Centre for Korean Studies Hark Joon Lee.

A picture of the Oxford delegation—Daniel Grimley, Benjamin Heller, Jieun Kiaer, and Hark-Joon Lee—sitting together at a conference table during the academic exchange session.

A picture of Head of the School of Global Arts Oh Dae-won, Professor Kim Hyung-suk, and Executive Director of University Advancement Lee Moo Yeol conversing during the academic exchange session.

During the session, the two universities engaged in in-depth discussions on academic exchange and research collaboration across various fields, including the humanities, arts and culture, AI, Korean studies, and K-culture. Introducing the newly established Oxford Centre for Korean Studies, Professor Jieun Kiaer emphasized, "Hallyu must evolve beyond a passing cultural trend into a solid global academic foundation."

A picture of President Park Se-hyun and Daniel Grimley, Head of the Humanities Division at the University of Oxford, conversing and exchanging ideas.

President Park Se-hyun suggested ways to create synergies between the two universities by introducing the research capabilities and vision of CAU’s K-Culture Convergence Center. In his welcoming remarks, President Park stated, "Celebrating our 110th anniversary this year, Chung-Ang University is embracing bold challenges to integrate our rich tradition of humanities and arts built over more than a century with emerging AI technology." He added, "Based on the shared values between the University of Oxford and CAU, I hope we can break down academic boundaries and together set a new global standard for higher education."

 

A special lecture by Professor Daniel Grimley, moderated by Dean of the College of Humanities Choi Young-jin, followed the session. Opening with an appreciation of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ celebrated piece “The Lark Ascending,” Professor Grimley illustrated the positive impacts of music on emotional stability and communal solidarity, drawing upon ancient philosophers’ music theories and real-world examples. Professor Grimley remarked, "Music encourages us to listen to one another in new ways," emphasizing that "the humanities and the arts must stand at the heart of university curricula in this rapidly changing era."

 

The subsequent Q&A session featured a thoughtful discussion on the trajectory of art amidst the rapid advancement of AI technology. Stating that "machines cannot sense or feel," Professor Grimley emphasized the intrinsic value of human experience in creative processes. While acknowledging the potential benefits of AI-generated music, he called for an urgent response from academia to address ethical challenges, such as protecting intellectual property rights of original creators and ensuring proper attribution.

 

Taking this landmark visit by the University of Oxford delegation as a stepping stone, Chung-Ang University plans to further solidify its global partnerships in celebration of its 110th anniversary, while expanding joint research and student-faculty exchanges with leading world institutions across all fronts.