JWGEA

Joint Workshop for Global Engineers in Asia (JWGEA)

Brief overview

Joint Workshop for Global Engineer in Asia (JWGEA) is a collaborative annual program involving four universities: King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (Thailand), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (Indonesia), Ritsumeikan University (Japan), and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Malaysia). Since 2015, the workshop has rotated among host institutions and includes academic and cultural activities.

The program aims to develop students’ communication, leadership, and cross-cultural skills, enhance cultural understanding and English proficiency, and foster networking and research collaboration among students, faculty, and researchers.

Members

  • Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia
  • Ritsumeikan University (RU), Japan
  • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia
  • King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), Thailand

Scope

A forum where students and young researchers from four partner universities collaborate across various engineering fields to exchange research ideas, build international networks, and strengthen inter-institutional partnerships, while also promoting cross-cultural understanding and academic collaboration.

Quota & Funding

For JWGEA 2024, ITS is given offers for 10 slots for students to get scholarships that include:

  • program free (waived by KMUTT)
  • accommodation (waived by KMUTT)

Other expenses as follows are self-funded:

  • return tickets (funding support from ITS available)
  • daily meals
  • airport transport and in-city transport
  • personal expenses

 

Note that ITS also provides support funding (reimbursement system) for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students. Find detailed guidance at this link:
https://www.its.ac.id/international/its-goes-global/students/funding-support/

Activities highlights

  1. JWGEA August 2014, hosted by UTM
  2. JWGEA July 2015, hosted by RU
  3. JWGEA July 2016, hosted by KMUTT
  4. JWGEA July 2017, hosted by ITS
  5. JWGEA July 2018, hosted by RU
  6. JWGEA July 2019, hosted by ITS
  7. JWGEA July 2021, virtually hosted by ITS
  8. JSGEA July 2022, virtually hosted by KMUTT
  9. JWGEA August 2023, hosted by ITS
  10. JWGEA June 2024, hosted by KMUTT (Upcoming)

 

Gallery of JWGEA activities

  

Upcoming Program: JWGEA 2024

Agenda of JWGEA 2024

Note that this is a nomination-based event.
Registration: https://its.id/JWGEA2024ITS

Register for the 1st Batch of interview before May 14, 2024 (Interview will be conducted on the 15th or 16th of May 2024).

Download the abstract template at KMUTT website: https://inc.kmutt.ac.th/jwgea2024/

Contact

ITS contact person: Assoc. Prof. Unggul Wasiwitono, Ph.D (Director of ITS Global Engagement); Ms. Nastiti Primadyastuti (nastiti@its.ac.id)

Eligibilities & Requirements

Eligibilities

JWGEA is open for active ITS students, in any field, that are committed to participate actively in  the program dan having good English (oral and written):
-Final year undergraduate students (vocational programs are included)
-Master’s students
-Doctoral students

Requirements

Please submit these documents upon registration:

  • Abstract (one page, see template)
  • CV
  • Brief motivation essay
  • GCW/GCA/RSEP certificate
  • Letter of recommendation from the Head of Department
  • Proof of active student
  • English certificate
  • Scan of student ID card
  • Scan of passport*