The APRC Research Symposium, held on 23 April, brought together 15 student research groups, each presenting their work in a dynamic format of 3-minute presentations followed by 2-minute Q&A sessions. The event showcased the depth, diversity, and ambition of undergraduate research on the Asia-Pacific at Sciences Po Le Havre.
We were honoured to have an outstanding jury composed of David Camroux (CERI), Gretchen Allen-Mestrallet, and Kevin Brookes, whose engagement and feedback played a key role in making the symposium a great success.
The symposium reflects APRC’s founding goal: to unlock the immense potential of the academic resources available at Sciences Po Le Havre, from its regional specialisation and world-class faculty to the diversity and intellectual curiosity of its student body, and to channel this into credible, meaningful junior research. With the support of mentors and faculty guidance, students were able to engage seriously with complex political, economic, and social questions across the Asia-Pacific.
Prize Winners:
1st Place – “Beyond Borders: Addressing Statelessness Among the Sama-Bajau Sea Nomads While Preserving Maritime Sovereignty”
Emily Fan, Mayuka Hashimoto, Risa Komoriya
2nd Place – “Evaluating the Implications of the Belt and Road Initiative on Global South Developmental Trajectories: A Theoretical Frame for Sino-Afro Relations”
Mithil Goyal, Anish Parcha
3rd Place – “Constituency Overperformance in Thailand: A Simple Political Patronage Indicator”
Thanapat Skulpanich
Overall, the symposium was an amazing success, marking an important step in building APRC as a platform for rigorous, collaborative, and impactful student research.
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