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Indonesia

20Nov2019

Academic Seminar at Surabaya Institute of Technology, Indonesia

Holds Academic Seminar -Study in Japan- by Six National Universities at Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Indonesia On 20 November 2019, with the cooperation of The Six National Universities (the Consortium of Six National Universities in Japan (SixERS)), we held the “Academic Seminar -Study in Japan-” at Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology in Indonesia to convey the attractiveness of research in Japan, as a part of the Study in Japan Global Network Project (ASEAN) entrusted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. In this seminar, the faculty members of the six national universities introduced researches, the faculty members of the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology shared their experiences in studying in Japan, and explained general information on study in Japan including scholarship information. A lottery was also held for participants, and about 250 local university students and faculty members participated. At the individual consultation booth, each faculty member gave specific advice on questions from students. In his closing remarks, Mr. OTANI Jun, Vice President for International Affairs of Kumamoto University, stated, “Experience in studying abroad can not only deepen learning but also broaden your views. I would like you to take on the challenge,” encouraging the participants based on his own experience. We will continue to promote study in Japan in cooperation with local institutions and universities. * in the order of delivering lecture OTANI Jun, Kumamoto University Vice President for International Affairs (Civil Engineering /Geotechnical Engineering) KIMURA Kunio, Okayama University Vice President for International Affairs (Polymer Chemistry) MURATA Yoshiyuki, Okayama University Director of Study in Japan Global Network Project (ASEAN), Professor (How to Study in Japan) UESUGI Yoshihiko, Kanazawa University Institute of Science and Engineering, Professor (Electrical, Information and Communication Engineering) MURAKAMI Hiroto, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Engineering, Associate Professor (Polymer Chemistry)

Laos

06Nov2019

Laos Investment Seminar – Lao Economy, Investment and Education

On 30 October 2019, we held a special seminar titled “Lao Economy, Investment and Education” as part of the Study in Japan Global Network Project at the Faculty of Letters, Law, and Economics Lecture Room Building of Okayama University. We invited to the seminar His Excellency Dr. Kikeo Chanthaboury, Vice Minister, Ministry of Planning and Investment of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Dr. SUZUKI Motoyoshi, Special Advisor to Minister, Ministry of Planning and Investment of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and President of the Lao School of Business and Commerce (LSBC). The event drew approximately 120 audience members, including representatives from companies in Okayama, as well as faculty, students, and staff of Okayama University. At the seminar, His Excellency Mr. Viroth SUNDARA from the Embassy of Laos in Japan delivered an address. Also, Vice Minister Kikeo and Special Advisor SUZUKI gave keynote lectures, titled “Messages to Japanese Companies and Universities” and “Lao Economy, Investment and Education” respectively. Afterwards, President MATSUDA Hisashi of the Okayama Chamber of Commerce and Industry expressed his appreciation to the lecturers. The seminar also included presentations by students of Okayama University regarding their research on foreign countries based on their experiences in Myanmar and Laos, case studies of local companies in Okayama that are doing business in Laos, and presentations by representatives from special economic zones in Laos.

Japan

23Oct2019

Debriefing Session by a Study in Japan Coordinator held in Osaka

On 23 October 2019, Okayama University organized a debriefing session in Osaka by a Study in Japan Coordinator of Study in Japan Global Network Project (ASEAN) . The event was held to coincide with a temporary return to Japan of the Study in Japan Coordinator, TORIGOE Asami, who works at the Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC) in Myanmar. The event drew participants from 10 universities and one educational institute in Japan. The debriefing session began with an opening address by Dr. KIMURA Kunio, Vice President for International Affairs. Then, Prof. MURATA Yoshiyuki (Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science), Director of Study in Japan Global Network Project, explained the activities carried out at Okayama University’s bases established in Southeast Asia. In addition, Assoc. Prof. INAMORI Takao (Institute of Global Human Resource Development) reported on the Study in Japan Fair, held in August by Okayama University in Yangon, Myanmar. Study in Japan Coordinator TORIGOE gave a presentation titled, “Report on the OJEIC Activities ? Statistics on Counseling Cases and Education in Myanmar.” She talked not only about the OJEIC’s counseling on study in Japan, but also about education in Myanmar, where an education reform has been underway since 2015. In the debriefing session, participants asked about the trend of those joining the Study in Japan Fair and also about Myanmar’s Sedan Exam, the country’s matriculation exam that also serves as the high school exit exam. In addition, a wide variety of information was shared on activities carried out in Myanmar, making the event even more useful, especially in that it is expected to invigorate future activities to attract many more international students to Japan.

Vietnam

04Oct2019

Academic Seminar in Vietnam

On 4 October 2019, we held the Academic Seminar at Nong Lam University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to explain the advantages of conducting research at universities in Japan. The seminar was organized as part of the Study in Japan Global Network Project (ASEAN), commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The seminar began with an opening address by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tat Toan, Vice President of Nong Lam University, which was followed by presentations by faculty and staff from Osaka University, Kyushu University, Kanazawa University, and Okayama University regarding each university’s research and study programs in Japan. The event drew approximately 350 attendants, including students, faculty, and staff from local universities. Since the event coincided with Nong Lam University’s job fair, it served as a good opportunity to tell many more students about the attractive features of studying in Japan. After the seminar, we paid a courtesy visit to and exchanged opinions with the Head of International Cooperation Office at Nong Lam University, who had previously studied in Japan, and Okayama University alumni. We mainly talked about interactions between the university and the Japanese universities to attract many more Vietnamese students to Japan. At Okayama University, we will continue to cooperate with local institutions and universities for the Study in Japan Global Network Project to encourage foreign students to study in Japan. [Speakers at the seminar and their topics] WATANABE Hajime: Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University (Biotechnology) UENO Takatoshi: Assoc. Professor, Institute of Biological Control, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University (Entomology and Pest Control) FURUUCHI Masami: Professor, Faculty of Geoscience and Civil Engineering, Institute of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University (Geosciences and Civil Engineering) FUJII Daiji: Professor, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Sciences of Health Systems, Okayama University (Management Studies, Technological and Social Innovation) TSUHA Yu: Chief Coordinator, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University (International doctoral course for young lecturers) MURATA Yoshiyuki: Professor, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University/ Director, Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN (Study in Japan)

Indonesia

16Sep2019

Academic Seminars at two universities in Indonesia

On September 16 and 17, 2019, Okayama University held an Academic Seminar in Indonesia at IPB University and the University of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Six National Universities Network/International Education & Research System, Japan (SUN/SixERS) to convey the benefits of studying at universities in Japan. The seminars were held to encourage local students to study in Japan as part of the “Study in Japan Global Network Project (ASEAN),” with which Okayama University has been entrusted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. On September 16, we paid a courtesy call before the seminar to the faculty members responsible for international cooperation at IPB University. With a local faculty member who earned a doctoral degree in Japan participating in the meeting, we had an active exchange of views on studying in Japan. At the seminar, three professors, one each from Chiba University, Kumamoto University, and Okayama University, provided presentations. Moreover, representing of the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia, Yusuke Takahashi, First Secretary, and Britantia Juliant participated in the event and gave a presentation regarding the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships. On September 17, the seminar held at the University of Indonesia was attended by many people with the cooperation of Rinjani Hanani Suyu, Education Adviser of the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Indonesia office. The events provided individual consultations for studying in Japan, attracting a total of about 190 local university students, alumni, and teaching staff over two days. [Seminar lecturers (Field)] Chiba University: Prof. ODA Yuichi, Institute for Excellence in Educational Innovation (International Education) Kumamoto University: Prof. SAWA Tomohiro, Graduate School of Life Sciences　(Microbiology)/Vice Okayama University: Prof. KADOTA Isao, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Assistant Director, Institute of Global Human Resource Development (Organic Chemistry) Okayama University: Prof. MURATA Yoshiyuki, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science Director, Study in Japan Global Network Project (Study in Japan consultation)

Cambodia

09Sep2019

Academic Seminar at Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia

On 9 September 2019, Okayama University held an Academic Seminar at the Royal University of Phnom Penh in Cambodia to convey the benefits of studying at universities in Japan, which attracted approximately 50 local university students and teaching staff. The seminar was held to encourage local students to study in Japan as part of the “Study in Japan Global Network Project (ASEAN),” with which Okayama University has been entrusted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Representing Okayama University’s Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Professor FUJIWARA Takeshi gave a lecture on the theme “Waste Management and Recycling,” and Professor MURATA Yoshiyuki provided information regarding studying in Japan. Furthermore, a faculty member of the Royal University of Phnom Penh, who earned a doctoral degree from Okayama University, talked about the experience of studying in Japan, introducing specific stories. These presentations made the participants feel more familiar with studying in Japan. Moreover, the event provided various information regarding studying in Japan, including the Study-in-Japan Fair to be held in October, publicized by a representative of the Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC). After the event, the Okayama University faculty members paid a courtesy call to Japan Alumni of Cambodia (JAC). At the meeting with Vuthy Monyrath, JAC’s President, they called for cooperation in promoting the Study in Japan Global Network Project in Cambodia and had an active exchange of views on the matter. Okayama University will strive to promote this project to invite more global students to study in Japan by providing relevant information through a wide variety of events.

Myanmar

31Aug2019

Study in Japan Fair 2019 was held in Yangon, Myanmar

On 31 August 2019, Okayama University jointly organized a “Study in Japan Fair” in Yangon, Myanmar with the Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA) and the Consortium of Six National Universities in Japan. This event was held as part of the Study in Japan Global Network Project (ASEAN) commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and was the fourth such event organized by Okayama University. Since more people in Myanmar have become interested in studying in Japan, the event attracted approximately 2,000 visitors (mainly high school and university students), who visited booths run by 40 institutions including 22 universities and seven Japanese language schools from Japan, as well as scholarship organizations and other related organizations. At the opening ceremony, Prof. Kimura Kunio, Vice President for International A9airs of Okayama University, delivered the opening address, followed by addresses by H.E. Dr. Myo Thein Gyi, Myanmar’s Minister of Education, and by H.E. Mr. Maruyama Ichiro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Myanmar. Most notably, Minister Myo Thein Gyi expressed his gratitude to Japan for providing educational support, and his expectations for young Myanmarese students to receive high-level education and learn advanced technologies in Japan. At the seminar, participants listened to explanations about scholarships and exams for studying in Japan. Myanmarese people who studied in Japan and are now employed by Japanese companies gave presentations about their career paths after graduation. This session was made possible through cooperation from the Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development. At booths set up by participating institutions for individual consultation, many students earnestly asked questions and attentively listened to the explanations.

Malaysia

02Aug2019

Academic Seminar was held in Malaysia

Okayama University held an Academic Seminar at University Putra Malaysia (UPM) on 2 August 2019. As part of ASEAN's Study in Japan Global Network Project commissioned to Okayama University by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), the seminar was organized for the first time in Malaysia to promote the attraction of conducting research at Japanese universities. The event, attended by 128 students and teachers, began with a welcome address by Prof. Dr. Rusli Bin Hj Abdullah, Deputy Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at UPM. Following this, teachers from Okayama University delivered lectures. Many students visited the individual consultation booths to ask questions about studying in Japan and future career plans. During their visit to Malaysia, the teachers from Okayama University introduced this project at the National University of Malaysia, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, and Japan Graduates Association of Malaysia (JAGAM), among other organizations, and exchanged opinions about the seminars to be organized in Malaysia in the future. [Speakers at the seminar and their topics] MURATA Yoshiyuki: Professor, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University (Chemistry of bio-signaling) INAMORI Takao: Associate Professor, Institute of Global Human Resource Development, Okayama University (Agricultural development) TSUHA Yu: Chief Coordinator, Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University (International doctoral course for young lecturers) TORIGOE Asami: Study in Japan Coordinator, Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (Study in Japan)

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