カテゴリー: TUAN-topics

On March 1, Dr. Ngo Thi Lan Phuong, representative of the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN), held an alumni association meeting in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in collaboration with graduates from the area. TUAN was established as part of a commemorative project on October 1, 2023, marking the 151st anniversary of its founding and the 50th anniversary of its opening, and includes not only former international students who obtained degrees at this university, but also Japanese graduates and alumni living abroad, current international students, and current Japanese students.

The Ho Chi Minh alumni association meeting was attended by 21 alumni and current students, as well as key figures such as Director Nakao Nomura of the Student Support Center Office for International Exchange Support, Associate Professor Ho Kiong, and Assistant Professors Mayers Thomas David and Vuong Cat Khanh of the Institute of Medicine. Participants shared updates on their recent activities and reminisced about their memories at the university. There was also a lively discussion about the future development of TUAN.

Moving forward, we aim to create opportunities for alumni to connect across nationalities and generations, fostering the growth of an international network centered around the University of Tsukuba.

On February 28, 2025, the first University of Tsukuba TUAN Ghana Alumni Reunion was held at the African Regent Hotel.

On February 17, 2025 employees from our Tsukuba campus visited the University of Tsukuba, Malaysia (UTMy) and provided an explanation about the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN) to the students at the Malaysia campus.

TUAN is an alumni network established in October last year that connects overseas alumni organizations and alumni, including Japanese alumni, with our university.

An employee, who is also a graduate of our university, delivered a message to UTMy students about making the most of their university life as a preparation period for entering society and excelling after graduation. They enjoyed a friendly conversation while savoring sweets brought from Japan.
It is expected that the networking among current students and alumni of our university, including those from UTMy, will continue to be strengthened in the future.

On January 24, 2025, a Tsukuba Exchange Meeting was held at a restaurant Q-West in the Ruhr University Bochum, following the presentation event of RUB-UT Metropolitan Research Summer School 2024.

In total, about 30 people participated, including participants of the Summer School, as well as students from our university studying abroad at partner universities in Germany, and students from the Ruhr University Bochum who have studied at the University of Tsukuba or are planning to study there in the future, and deepened friendships.

University of Tsukuba is committed to building an overseas alumni network, including the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN), which was launched in 2023. The Bochum Office will also be actively involved in further promoting exchanges between alumni in Germany.

On Saturday, December 7, President NAGATA Kyosuke, Vice President and Executive Director for International Global Affairs IKEDA Jun, and Deputy Director SEKI Mizuho of the Bureau of Global Initiatives visited Taiwan and met with Dr. Wen-Chang Chen, President of National Taiwan University, and Prof. Redouane Borsali (Co-Director of the Green Material Institute).

The meeting was held in a friendly atmosphere, and a wide range of opinions were exchanged, including the specific operation of the Trilateral University Center, which is being established by the three universities of National Taiwan University, Université Grenoble Alpes (France), and our university, as well as joint research, student exchanges, and sports exchanges.
The meeting was significant in enhancing the exchange between the two universities.

On Saturday, December 7, the first TUAN Taiwan Alumni Reunion was held at the Howard Plaza Hotel (Taipei), and was attended by President NAGATA Kyosuke, Vice President and Executive Director for International Global Affairs IKEDA Jun, Executive Officer for Business and Stakeholder Relations KANAHO Yasunori, and Deputy Director SEKI Mizuho of the Bureau of Global Initiatives.

TUAN (Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network) is an alumni association network established in October last year that connects the university with overseas alumni organizations and alumni (including Japanese).

In his address, President NAGATA expressed his gratitude for the fact that TUAN alumni reunions have been held in Vietnam, US, Kazakhstan, and other countries, and that many alumni participated, including alumni associations such as the Taiwan Alumni Association and the Taiwan Meikei Association, as well as alumni who are not members of the alumni associations.

Next, he presented congratulations and commemorative gifts to Prof. Lee Chia-Chin, Special Advisor to the Chairman of the Kuomintang (for Japan Affairs) and professor at National Taipei University (Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Ph.D. (International and Advanced Japanese Studies)), who received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star at the Autumn Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals, and after that, Prof. Lee’s toast made the venue even more amiable.

During the roundtable meeting, each participant delivered a one-minute speech to report on the latest developments. The atmosphere was very exciting, and the network, which transcended age groups, was expanding.

After Vice President IKEDA’s closing remarks, a commemorative photo was taken, and the first TUAN Taiwan Alumni Association, which lasted about two hours, came to an end. TUAN alumni reunions will continue to take place worldwide.

On October 31, 2024, a TUAN alumni reunion was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

TUAN is a network that includes not only former international students, but also Japanese alumni living abroad, as well as current international students and Japanese students and was launched in 2023 with the aim of deepening exchanges among overseas alumni organizations and alumni and connecting them with their alma mater.

In addition to seven alumni, the Almaty alumni reunion was attended by one Japanese student studying in Kazakhstan, President NAGATA Kyosuke and Vice President IKEDA Jun ( for Global Affairs ), Vice President NAKAUCHI Yasushi ( for Collaborative Research ), Director SAKURAI Takeaki of the Office of Global Initiatives, and Prof. NINOMIYA Takashi, coordinator of the University of Tsukuba Almaty Office.

At the alumni reunion, opinions were exchanged on TUAN’s current activities and future prospects.
TUAN will continue its efforts to deepen ties among alumni to further develop our international network.

On October 12, 2024, Dr. Lan Phuong who is a representative of Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN), held a Hanoi alumni meeting in collaboration with local alumni.

TUAN is a network that includes not only former international students, but also Japanese alumni living abroad, as well as current international students and Japanese students and was launched in 2023 with the aim of deepening exchanges among overseas alumni organizations and alumni and connecting them with their alma mater.

In addition to 11 alumni, President NAGATA Kyosuke and Director General OHNEDA Osamu of the Bureau of Global Initiatives participated in this Hanoi alumni meeting in person, Director NOMURA Nakao of the International Exchange Support Office and three current Vietnamese students from Japan, and one Vietnamese alumnus living in the United States also participated online, achieving an exchange that transcends physical distance.

At the meeting, the diverse careers of our graduates were also introduced. Alumni who are active in a wide range of fields shared their experiences and knowledge and discussed how to utilize and develop this network in the future. They explored the possibility of further collaboration and exchanged opinions on future prospects.

In addition, children whose parents are both alumni also participated as special participants, reemphasizing the importance of connections to the next generation.

Efforts will be continued to deepen ties among alumni to further develop our international network.

Today, Friday, October 4, 2024, TUAN officers will hold the TUAN General Meeting at TGSW2024.

The representatives of TUAN, Dr. NGO THI LAN PHUONG and vice reprecentative Dr. KHAN HIDAYAT ULLAH will visit Japan!

In addition to the TUAN general meeting, a panel discussion between current students and graduations and a mini alumni meeting by two visiting officers are planned.

We look forward to your participation!

Date: Friday, October 4, 2024, 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Place: Conference Room 6, University of Tsukuba University Hall

Session Title: Session 4-14 “Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN) – Connecting Current Students and Alumni Abroad

Program:

1 TUAN General Assembly

2 Panel Discussion

3 Mini-reunion

HP: Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network(TUAN)ー現役学生と海外同窓生を繋ぐー – TGSW2024

The University of Tsukuba Malaysia opened in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur on September 1, 2024. This is the first case that Japanese university launched its overseas branch campus awarding Japanese degrees.

On September 2, a signing ceremony was held in the presence of Minister of Higher Education (MOHE) Malaysia YB Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir in the morning. Afterwards, the opening ceremony and entrance ceremony were held, attended by representatives from both Malaysia and Japan, Mr. YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Haji Megat Sany bin Megat Ahmad Supian, Deputy Secretary-General of MOHE, Malaysia and Mr. YANO Kazuhiko, Senior Deputy Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Japan, Mr. TAKAHASHI Katsuhiko, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia.