In September 2021, AUA launched a joint online lecture series as an attempt and first step towards the long-term goal of an online shared course. At the suggestion of all member universities, the theme of the lecture series is "The challenges and opportunities of Asian economies in the COVID-19 and post COVID-19 era”. The aim of the lecture series is to have both students and audience members gain a level of understanding about different Asian economies and offer the AUA students an opportunity to study from and have discussions with other students of Asia.