Social sciences

A review finds that antibiotic resistance genes—capable of undermining modern medicine—can travel through the air across both cities and farmland, and argues that airborne spread represents an overlooked public health risk.

- Applications for the DGIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (D-SURF) surged compared to the previous year, demonstrating the university’s growing global research competitiveness - Hosted WEEF & GEDC 2025, featuring lectures by Nobel laureates and marking the success of its proactive global initiatives - Set to host the Asian Engineering Deans’ Summit (AEDS 2026) in May, positioning DGIST as a leader in education and research across Asia

A study by Professor Tae-Youn Park of the SKKU Business School, examining the implications of pay transparency policies for the labor market, has been published online in the Harvard Business Review (HBR).

- Set forth the vision of “ushering a sustainable future through creativity and inclusion”

- A research team led by Dr. Jinhyo Joseph Yun at DGIST mathematically demonstrates the “nudge effect” of business models, which is published in an international journal - Successfully theorizes the market-creation mechanism of “creative destruction,” the topic recognized by the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2025

- Joint educational cooperation with Dowon High School and Hamji High School in Daegu to foster students excelling in science - Embarking on nurturing future regional science and technology talent through tailored support for science-focused schools

- Veteran technology entrepreneur Moon Jong Choi, former head of the Daegu Center for Creative Economy and Innovation, appointed to lead venture incubation and investment attraction - Plans to accelerate fund formation in line with the government’s startup ecosystem revitalization policy and build a “one-stop” virtuous cycle ecosystem for university-industry collaboration

Double Triumph: Two DGIST Student Entrepreneurs Feature on “2026 Forbes Korea 30 Under 30” List

A new study from Hiroshima University showed that, among university students just entering the workforce, those with optimism about the future better manage 'reality shock' through formation of a career-related identity.

- Huge interest in the first semester ... Presenting a new model for AI-based technology and management education

Home ownership remains one of the most important decisions in life. A study conducted by Lingnan University’s School of Graduate Studies examined intergenerational housing support from the perspective of parents. The results show that only about one in four (26%) surveyed parents plan to provide financial assistance to their children for home purchase, 37 per cent believe that subsidising children’s property purchase is not their responsibility, and nearly seven in ten (67%) believe the government should provide more subsidised housing to help the younger generation achieve home ownership. The study, Housing opportunities and family reciprocity: intergenerational support for young people and the role of housing and welfare policy in Hong Kong, was published in the latest issue of the internationally recognised Journal of Social Policy.

Donghwan Kim, distinguished professor at Korea University, appointed as DGIST’s new Vice President for Research: Claims to lead the institution’s leap toward a Korean-style Lincoln Laboratory

- DGIST Held the 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremony, with Degrees Awarded to 293 Graduates: 59 PhDs, 103 Master’s Degrees, and 131 Bachelor’s Degrees. - Dr. Soo-eon Lee, Recipient of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Award, Developed Unrivaled Original Technologies while Publishing 13 Papers in World-Leading Academic Journals and Applying for Seven Korean and International Patents. - One Step Closer to Physical AI Implementation... DGIST Awards Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Convergence Engineering to Jungwoo Lee, CEO of Quester, a Deep-Tech DGIST Student Startup in Robotics/IT.

- Research Team Led by Prof. Sunghoon Im of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, DGIST, has Developed and Applied a Generative AI Model - Fusion of Art and Technology Manifested at the “Portrait of a Beauty” Preview Exhibition, Held at Daegu Kansong Art Museum from February 14

- 25 experts from Dutch industry, academia, and research institutions visited DGIST on Tuesday, February 10 - Explored DGIST’s state-of-the-art FAB facilities and discussed joint research and talent development collaboration in semiconductors and sensors

A new report released by IAP, ISC and SCGES shows that in leadership roles, governing bodies, and senior positions and awards women presence is still modest.

New research examines how carceral punishment in Philippine jails extends far beyond legal sentences by permeating every bodily sense.

- Accuracy ensured through security-verified internal data, offering visualization via infographics and slides

- Demonstrated competitiveness in interdisciplinary medical technology from research to industry through magnetic-based next-generation medical technology. - Joined one of the most prestigious medical societies in Korea for interdisciplinary medical and engineering research.

How do online and offline narratives—from political speeches to news coverage to social media talk— make and unmake a democracy?

In recent years, marathons and ultradistance endurance events have grown in popularity, and are widely regarded as beneficial to both physical and mental health. A recent study conducted by the Department of Psychology at Lingnan University shows that individual personality traits play an important role in the psychological well-being derived from exercise. Contrary to common belief, individuals with higher levels of extraversion did not show a significant increase in subjective well-being as their participation in ultradistance endurance events increased. In fact, those more open to the experience were also more likely to translate such demanding trials into improved overall well-being. These findings offer new insights to people choosing exercise and activities that best suit their personalities.

Researchers from The University of Osaka compared psychological ratings of various words from humans and large language models (LLMs) along different dimensions in order to compare the ways in which they conceptualize words. Human and LLM ratings aligned closely for some attributes (such as concreteness) but diverged significantly for others (such as iconicity). This work reveals which linguistic features may be reliably estimated using LLMs.

- “Neuro-Replica Workshop” successfully held at DGIST on the 21st… KRW 15.3 billion investment over 9 years - Keynote address by world-renowned scholar Professor Denis Noble of the University of Oxford. Discussed the revitalization of the regional industrial ecosystem

A study by The University of Osaka reveals that people who have had COVID-19 are more likely to wear masks. This is driven not by fear, but by an increased awareness of being a potential "silent carrier." The finding suggests that public health messages based on patients' real experiences, highlighting the risk of asymptomatic spread, could be more effective in encouraging preventive behaviors in the general population for future pandemics.

On 11 January 2026, Lingnan University’s Department of Psychology and the Wu Jieh Yee School of Interdisciplinary Studies, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Society of Sport & Exercise Psychology (HKSSEP), hosted a seminar titled "The Importance of Sports and Exercise Psychology in Modern Tertiary Education". The seminar attracted approximately 60 attendees, including students from psychology and sports-related programmes, as well as members of the general public who are interested in the subject of sport and exercise psychology.

Hand-stencil motifs found in caves in Sulawesi, Indonesia, dating to at least 67,800 years ago, may be the oldest rock art discovered, according to a study published in Nature.

- Calls on DGIST to serve as a key driver in fostering the AI ecosystem as a national future strategy - Founding Chair of the DGIST Development Foundation Choong Kon Lee demonstrates exceptional commitment to nurturing talent

Myanmar’s digital ecosystem has been a lifeline for many, from education to community and humanitarian support, bringing a sense of stability in the midst of chaos. Alas, it is also a tool for repression, crime, and abuse. IDRC’s Knowledge for Democracy Myanmar has supported researchers looking into these complex issues.

From icy seas to humid forests, research collaborations between the United Kingdom and Malaysia are helping to advance our understanding of diseases, develop vaccines and antibiotics, preserve precious habitats and address the challenge of plastic waste.

COVID era survey explores care burdens young carers face