SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY (SKKU), SEOUL, KOREA

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), in conjunction with the university ranking, consulting and marketing firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia, will host the 9^th QS Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education (QS-APPLE) conference in Seoul from 30 October to 1 November 2013.

The 9^th QS-APPLE aims to improve the international recognition and globalization of Asia-Pacific universities through global partnership and collaboration. As a leading international higher education event, it will continue to improve and evolve in response to participants' changing needs and in anticipation of new trends in this important sector.

Commenting on the event, SKKU President Jun Young Kim remarked: "Guided by the theme 'Building World-Class Universities for Asia-Pacific Communities', the 9^th QS APPLE Conference will offer an outstanding opportunity to network, exchange ideas and build long-lasting partnerships thereby enhancing the global engagement of all participants."

For more information, and to register, please visit: http://www.qsapple.org