The World Maritime University (WMU) and the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI), in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) will host a one-day visit for students participating in the NUS College Flagship Global Experience (GEx) Module, on 8 June 2026, at the World Maritime University, in Malmö, Sweden.
National University of Singapore (NUS)
college flagship global experience (GEX) module
about the event
Following a successful visit in June 2025, students from the NUS College Flagship GEx Module will return to WMU for a second engagement focused on marine environmental issues, sustainability, and ocean governance. During their visit to WMU, students will engage with faculty and researchers on a range of topics, including:
- The mandate and mission of WMU
- Teaching and learning experiences with Sustainable Maritime Leadership (SML) students
- Green finance and sustainability in shipping
- The research agenda of the WMU-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute
- The development of an inclusive ocean governance
- The future of ocean governance
For more information please contact the WMU-GOI at goisecretariat@wmu.se
About the World Maritime University
The World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden is established within the framework of the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. The mission of WMU is to be the world centre of excellence in postgraduate maritime and oceans education, professional training and research, while building global capacity and promoting sustainable development. WMU is an organization by and for the international maritime community and is committed to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
About wmu-goi
The World Maritime University (WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) is an independent focal point for the ocean science-policy-law-industry-society interface where policymakers, the scientific community, regulators, industry actors, academics, and representatives of civil society meet to discuss how best to manage and use ocean spaces and their resources in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Institute was inaugurated in May 2018 and made possible through generous support from The Nippon Foundation of Japan, the Governments of Sweden, Canada, and Germany, as well as the City of Malmö.