The 17th ASEF University AU17), themed “Cultural Heritage: Challenges and Opportunities” brought together 41 students and young professionals from 31 ASEM countries. They stayed in Penang and for over 2 weeks, engaged in rigorous academic discourse, workshops and site visits.
AU17 participants produced a photo and video exhibition entitled “Shared Heritage: As we see it”, which showcased images that best represent what Shared Heritage means to them. The exhibition is envisaged to travel to several ASEM countries , and be presented alongside the 5th ASEM Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Yogyakarta in 2012.
With its capital, George Town (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008), Penang was a fitting environment for AU17. ASEF’s partners, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Centre for Policy Research and International Studies (CenPRIS) are at the forefront of actively promoting heritage-related programmes, and working with renowned academics in the field.
Watch this video clip to learn more about AU17. On another clip, you will hear the participants’ thoughts about Shared Heritage.
Where is the exhibition now? Click here to find out more!
The 17th ASEF University (AU17) in Penang, Malaysia saw 41 young professionals and students from Asia and Europe gather for 2 weeks to explore themes surrounding cultural and shared heritage. Their relationships have continued to flourish on both a personal and professional level and further international collaborations between individuals and organisations have successfully developed as a result of AU17. Below are some of the stories so far…..
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