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Upcoming 2026 Benjamin W. Lee Professorship - Special Lecture Series

2026 Benjamin W. Lee Professorship - Special Lecture Series □ Time & Place - Colloquium · Oct. 19 (Mon.), 2026 | 14:00 – 15:30 (KST) · APCTP & Online, 5th Floor, Hogil Kim Memorial Bldg., POSTECH, Pohang - Lecture · Oct. 20 (Tue.), 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30 (KST) · APCTP & Online, 5th Floor, Hogil Kim Memorial Bldg., POSTECH, Pohang □ Registration https://forms.gle/p72pnvNKvGTq9WbA7 □ Zoom Link https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wbLHF8hzSqy-hWSs2EE5mQ □ AWARD and HONORS - Member, National Academy of Sciences (2020) - Simons Fellowship in Theoretical Physics (2020) - Guggenheim Fellowship in Physics (2020) - Lars Onsager Prize, American Physical Society (2019) - Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2016) - Fellow, American Physical Society (2009) - Outstanding Referee for American Physical Society Journals (2009) - Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences, Tel Aviv (2005) - Fulbright Fellowship, Warsaw (1987 - 1988)

Ended 2026 B-IRC & ICONM Joint International Symposium

We are pleased to announce the 2026 B-IRC & iCONM Joint International Symposium. We look forward to the active interest and participation of the POSTECH community. [2026 B-IRC & iCONM Joint International Symposium] ▶️Date & Time: Friday, September 18, 2026, 14:00 – Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12:20 ▶️Venue: Grand Conference Room (1F), POSCO International Center ▶️Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026 ▶️Registration Link: https://birc-symposium.postech.ac.kr/html/register/registration.php ▶️Registration Fee: Free (Buffet dinner provided) ▶️Inquiries: jby123412@postech.ac.kr / 054-279-8368

Ended Civil Defense Drill, Nationwide at the Same Time

A nationwide Civil Defense Drill, conducted by the government, will take place simultaneously across the country on Thursday, August 20, from 2:00 PM to 2:20 PM (20 minutes). We kindly ask for the active cooperation of everyone on campus during the drill hours. When the training Air Raid Warning is issued at 2:00 PM, please evacuate promptly to an underground space, such as an underground utility tunnel or underground parking lot. If you are driving, please pull over to the shoulder, turn off the engine, and listen to the radio for 5 minutes. When the Alert Warning is issued at 2:15 PM, you may leave the shelter, and once the All Clear is given at 2:20 PM, you may return to your normal activities. We appreciate your interest and cooperation in making this a safe and successful drill.

Ended 📢2026-27 Graduate Admissions 2nd Round Open

📢2026-27 Graduate Admissions 2nd Round Open 2026-27 Graduate Admissions 2nd Round Open 1. Application Period: July 6, 2026 - September 11, 2026 (6PM KST) 2. Application Website: https://adm-g.postech.ac.kr/ENG 3. Contact: grad-admission@postech.ac.kr

Ended “DARE TO BE DIFFERENT, TOGETHER!”

The POSTECH Diversity Council will host its inaugural forum, “What is Diversity?” on May 22. As the seventh university in Korea to establish a diversity council, POSTECH is taking a new step toward embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as core values of the university. This forum will explore how DEI can strengthen creativity, collaboration, and innovation in higher education. The program includes a presentation on diversity at POSTECH and a discussion with diversity council experts from major Korean universities on the future of inclusive academic communities. We warmly invite all members of the POSTECH community to join us. Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 Time: 15:00–17:00 Venue: Auditorium, POSCO International Center Hosted by: POSTECH Diversity Council Contact: diversity-postech@postech.ac.kr 054-279-3824/3825

Ended <2026 Pi-Day POSTECH Mathematics Open Lecture Series / APCTP Public Lecture>

Discover the most fun ways to enjoy π at POSTECH’s Pi-Day celebration! Hosted jointly by the Department of Mathematics, POSTECH and the Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP), this public lecture will take place on Pi Day, March 13, 2026. Pi Day is celebrated worldwide to honor the mathematical constant π, with events held in various countries and locations. We invite everyone to join and experience the fun! The event will be held on a weekday, featuring quizzes with prizes, and pizza will be served after the program. Event Details: • Date & Time: Friday, March 13, 2026, 1:59 PM ~ • 2:20 – 2:50 PM: Lecture “Mirror Symmetry: Geometric and Algebraic Reflections” – Prof. Cheol-Hyun Cho (Department of Mathematics, POSTECH) • 3:10 – 3:40 PM: Lecture “Symmetry and the Beauty of Physics” – Dr. Kyung-Min Kim (Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics) • 4:00 – 4:40 PM: Math & APCTP Activities (POSTECH Math Department Student Council x APCTP)                * APCTP Quiz                * “Can This Pi Be Interpreted?” • Venue: Change-up Ground Event Hall • Audience: POSTECH members, students, and citizens of Pohang • Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIqQr0MFKvc7zWZewLOpRRezeJR0AYmkgTj1tafhea1w6O6A/viewform?usp=header • Organizers: Department of Mathematics, POSTECH X Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP) X POSTECH Math Department Student Council • Sponsors: Department of Mathematics, POSTECH X APCTP X Gyeongsangbuk-do Province X Pohang City X Korea Lottery Commission • Contact: +82-54-279-8027 / kimminju159@postech.ac.kr POSTECH undergraduates participating in the event will receive PAM credit.

Ended 📣 Announcing the <2026 POSTECH Freshman Orientation> 📣

The first step toward becoming a true Postechian! The <2026 POSTECH Freshman Orientation> is officially here. The "Freshman Orientation" is a program designed for incoming undergraduate freshmen entering POSTECH. It will take place from February 8 (Sun) to February 11 (Wed). Held at various locations both on and off campus, the program is packed with essential information to ensure a fruitful and fulfilling university life. - Participants: All 2026 Undergraduate Freshmen (about 370 students) - Dates: February 8 (Sun) – February 11 (Wed), 2026 - Location: POSTECH Campus and surrounding areas - Homepage Link: https://freshman.postech.ac.kr/freshman/ot/ot_detail.do 💖 Please cheer on the Class of '26 freshmen as they embark on their exciting new journey at POSTECH! 💖

Ended Explore, Connect, and Get Inspired at SHOWCASE25

We invite all POSTECH members to SHOWCASE25. Once a year, a special opportunity to experience diverse inspiration and new encounters at the Apple Developer Academy! Discover various app projects blending Apple technology with the creativity of Academy Learners, along with their growth stories, at SHOWCASE25. Apple Developer Academy SHOWCASE25

Ended SKERIC x K-Venture Renaissance Forum 2025

SKERIC x K-Venture Renaissance Forum 2025 We warmly invite you to the SKERIC x K-Venture Renaissance Forum 2025 The SKERIC x K-Venture Renaissance Forum 2025 is a global startup and technology innovation forum jointly hosted by eight leading universities from Sweden and Korea. Focusing on precision medicine, bio, and healthcare, the forum aims to further strengthen the startup ecosystem collaboration between Korea and Sweden. Global pitching presentations will be delivered by 13 leading startup teams based on innovative technologies developed in university laboratories from both countries. The cooperation between Korea and Sweden is now expanding beyond research to innovation and industry. The SKERIC × K-Venture Renaissance Forum 2025 will serve as a milestone marking a new course where university research achievements pave the way for global business. • [ Event Overview ] 📅 Date & Time ㅣ Thursday, November 20, 2025, 13:00 – 17:30 📍 Venue ㅣ CHANGeUP GROUND POHANG ✨ Registration ㅣ Participants can register via Eventus platform (LINK: https://event-us.kr/skeric/event/115677) 💡 Pitching Startup Teams ㅣ 13 innovative startups in precision medicine, bio, and healthcare originating from research laboratories of eight leading universities in Sweden and Korea

Ended 2025 Benjamin W. Lee Professorship - Special Lecture Series (Prof. Peter Zoller)

Professor Peter Zoller is a world-renowned scholar specializing in quantum information science and quantum optics, currently serving as a professor at the Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Innsbruck, Austria.