SNU NOW

News

News

Feb 24, 2025 Seoul National University Hosts 79th Commencement  and 2025 Entrance Ceremony Seoul National University Hosts 79th Commencement  and 2025 Entrance Ceremony Seoul National University (SNU) will hold its 79th Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Gwanak Campus Main Gymnasium. A total of 4,952 graduates—2,224 undergraduates, 1,841 master’s students, and 887 doctoral candidates—will receive their degrees at this ceremony. Feb 21, 2025 Hammering and Honing My Challenges Hammering and Honing My Challenges With graduation just around the corner, Jang Sewon is busier than ever! She has delivered a special lecture for freshmen and will soon deliver the graduation speech at the commencement ceremony. Feb 20, 2025 Enjoying University Life to the Fullest with the Extracurricular Management System Enjoying University Life to the Fullest with the Extracurricular Management System University life is about more than just academics. Indeed, the all-encompassing nature of university is what allows students to grow into members of society that engage in cross-border research and tackle international challenges at the forefront. Feb 20, 2025 A Gateway to the World: SNU's Office of International Affairs A Gateway to the World: SNU's Office of International Affairs Seoul National University’s Office of International Affairs (OIA) is an important avenue of global connectivity and access to opportunities for members of the SNU community. Feb 12, 2025 <i>Kyujanggak</i>, a Stellar Celebration of Archives Kyujanggak, a Stellar Celebration of Archives E. H. Carr, a British historian and international relations theorist, famously observed that “history is an unending dialogue between the present and the past,” and Shin Chae-ho, a Korean independence activist and founder of Korean nationalist historiography once said, “What, then, is history? It is the chronicle of the psychological contest between the ‘I’ and the ‘not-I,’ which advances through the dimension of time and extends into the realm of space.” Feb 12, 2025 Into the Treasure Trove of Medicine Into the Treasure Trove of Medicine In celebration of the opening of the Shim Chang-Koo Hall at the Pharmacy History Museum of SNU, the College of Pharmacy hosted a special exhibition titled Archives of Medicinal Plants - Treasure Trove for Drug Development. Feb 12, 2025 SNUMoA Exhibition: <i>The Weaponocene Epoch</i> SNUMoA Exhibition: The Weaponocene Epoch In an era of relentless capitalistic growth, humanity is more than willing to ravage the Earth beyond recognition—all to keep the wheels of industry turning. Feb 06, 2025 2025 Freshmen Orientation Kicks Off 2025 Freshmen Orientation Kicks Off Though cold winter winds sweep across the campus, the hearts of new students burn with anticipation for their university life ahead. The thrill of stepping into a new environment comes with both excitement and uncertainty, as adapting to unfamiliar campus life can feel overwhelming. Jan 21, 2025 The 2025 SNU Graduate Student-led International Symposium: On Bodies and Research The 2025 SNU Graduate Student-led International Symposium: On Bodies and Research Last September, as part of its commitment to global academic engagement, the SNU Office of Research Affairs (ORA) newly launched its Graduate Student-led Global Symposium Grant Program. Jan 21, 2025 SNU Drives Innovation at CES 2025 SNU Drives Innovation at CES 2025 CES (Consumer Electronics Show), the world’s largest IT and consumer electronics exhibition, is held annually in Las Vegas, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and products that drive global business innovation. Jan 21, 2025 The Fruits of Creativity at SNU, Seen through the College of Fine Arts Graduation Exhibitions The Fruits of Creativity at SNU, Seen through the College of Fine Arts Graduation Exhibitions Every semester, SNU students at the end of their undergraduate studies busy themselves with preparations to graduate and move on to the next step of their life’s journey. Jan 21, 2025 An End-of-Semester Celebration of Social Responsibility An End-of-Semester Celebration of Social Responsibility On December 30, members of the SNU community gathered to celebrate the achievements of the SNU Student Council for Social Responsibility in the fall semester of 2024.