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MOU Signed with the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore

The Academy of Mobility Humanities (Director: Inseop Shin) at Konkuk University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Asia Research Institute (ARI, Director: Tim Bunnell) of the National University of Singapore (NUS) on July 17. Through this agreement, the two institutions will actively promote joint research and academic activities in the humanities and social […]

Humanities Fair Infrastructure Humanities Visiting <Hanyang Infrastructure from Joseon Dynasty to the Enlightenment Period>

Infrastructure Humanities Visiting <Hanyang Infrastructure from Joseon Dynasty to the Enlightenment Period> 1st Session: September 19 (Fri) 10:00–12:00 Commercial Infrastructure of Joseon: Sijeon (licensed markets)2nd Session: September 26 (Fri) 10:00–12:00 Opening the Streams of Hanyang Fortress: Gaecheon (brook)3rd Session: October 17 (Fri) 10:00–12:00 — The First Western-Style Park in the City Center: Tapgol Park4th Session: […]

2025 Global Mobility Humanities Conference

The Academy of Mobility Humanities will host the 2025 Global Mobility Humanities Conference (2025 GMHC: entr’act) on December 5–6, 2025 at Konkuk University, Seoul Campus. Marking its 6th conference this year, the 2025 GMHC will be held under the theme:“Mobility Infrastructures of Humans, Non-humans, and More-than-humans.” For more details, please visit our website: https://www.mobilityhumanities.net/ We […]

Co-Hosting the 2025 Global Mobility Conference

The Academy of Mobility Humanities will co-host the 2025 Global Mobility Conference, held in collaboration with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority Mobility Support Center, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, and the Korean Transport Society, on September 9–10 at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul. The Global Mobility Conference has been held annually since 2023 to […]

2025 Academy of Mobility Humanities Colloquium“Infrastructure Humanities and Critical Island Studies”

Public Lecture on Infrastructure Humanities at Seongdong Citizen University with KU Mobility Humanities Education Center

Recruitment of Citizen-Researchers for the HK Infrastructure Living Lab

Program OverviewBased on the experiences of citizens who make use of infrastructure, citizen-researchers identify social issues and develop solutions in collaboration with experts. Topics Timeline1. Education 2. Activities 3. Project Presentation Application PeriodJuly 28 (Mon) – August 10 (Sun), 2025 EligibilityOpen to everyone (individual and group applications are both accepted) Recruitment number00 for each topic […]

Renewal of MOU with Four Departments at Lancaster University, UK

The Academy of Mobility Humanities at Konkuk University (Director: Inseop Shin) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutual cooperation with Lancaster University in the United Kingdom. This renewed agreement expands the collaboration to include four departments: in addition to the Department of English, School of Social Sciences, and the Centre for Mobilities Research, […]

Establishment of the Convergence Department of Humanities and Mobility Studies

The Academy of Mobility Humanities has established the Convergence Department of Humanities and Mobility Studies within the Graduate School. The Convergence Department of Humanities and Mobility Studies aims to cultivate creative and interdisciplinary leaders who can respond to rapidly transforming cities and societies by fostering an integrated understanding of mobility and infrastructure from humanistic, social, […]

Signing of MOU with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority

On July 11, the Academy of Mobility Humanities (AMH) at Konkuk University (Director: Inseob Shin, right in the photo) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mobility Support Center of the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (Director: Jaedo Ha, left in the photo). The two institutions agreed to establish a cooperative system covering policy promotion […]