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We are pleased to announce that the details of the 3rd TUAN General Meeting, scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, have been finalized.

In addition to the TUAN General Meeting and activity report, two related events will also be held: the TUAN Alumni Talk on the preceding day and TUAN Talk Series, Episode 1 on the day of the General Meeting.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from the experiences and career journeys of alumni working in a wide range of fields.

The event will also provide a valuable opportunity for alumni, current students, and faculty and staff members to connect, exchange ideas, and build new relationships.

Whether attending in person or online, we warmly welcome participation from members of the University of Tsukuba community both in Japan and around the world.

Event Overview

DAY 1: TUAN Alumni Talk

• Date and Time: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 14:00–15:00 (JST)
• Venue: 1st Floor, University Administration Center Annex Building (online participation also available)
• Language: English
• Programme:
  Talks by two alumni based at Harvard University in the United States and UCSUR in Peru, followed by a Q&A session and informal networking
• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 23:59 (JST)
• Registration Form:Click here to register.

DAY2: The 3rd TUAN General Meeting & TUAN Talk Series, Episode 1 (Held as Part of TGSW)

• Date and Time: Friday, October 2, 2026, 14:00–16:30 (JST)
• Venue: Conference Room 2, University Hall, Building A (online participation also available)
• Language: English
• Program: Click here for the event details
  • Part 1 (14:00–15:10): 3rd TUAN General Meeting, including an activity report, upcoming plans, a student proposal, and an announcement regarding the election of the next TUAN Board
  • Part 2 (15:10–16:30): TUAN Talk Series, Episode 1, featuring presentations by two students and comments from guest alumni
• Registration Deadline: Monday, September 28, 23:59 (JST）
• Registration Form:Click here to register.
  *When registering, please select:
  “4-13 Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN) – Connecting Current Students and Alumni Around the World –”

 

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We look forward to your participation.

 

On September 6, TUAN in Vietnam was held in Ho Chi Minh City, with the attendance of Vice President for Global Affairs OHNEDA Osamu, and Director NOMURA Nakao of the International Exchange Support Office, among others.

TUAN (Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network) is an alumni association network established in October 2023 that connects the university with overseas alumni organizations and alumni (including Japanese).

Nine alumni and members of University of Tsukuba community came together for the event. Through introductions and updates on their lives and activities, participants reminisced about their time at the University of Tsukuba and shared stories about where life has taken them since graduation. The gathering provided a warm and welcoming opportunity to reconnect and strengthen ties with one another.

TUAN alumni gatherings are planned to be held in various countries around the world in the future.

 

 

 

On September 2, TUAN in Indonesia was held at Universitas Indonesia, with the attendance of President NAGATA Kyosuke, Executive Director and Provost KATO Mitsuyasu, and Vice President for Global Affairs OHNEDA Osamu, among others.

TUAN (Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network) is an alumni association network established in October 2023 that connects University of Tsukuba with overseas alumni organizations and alumni (including Japanese).

President NAGATA provided an update on TUAN’s activities and expressed his hope that alumni would continue to stay connected with University of Tsukuba after graduation through the information and updates shared by TUAN.

Following this, each alum had the opportunity to introduce themselves. As they reminisced on their student days, they shared their current affiliations, activities, and recent updates, while also reflecting on the paths they have taken since graduating from the University of Tsukuba.

The gathering remained warm and relaxed throughout, creating a welcoming, close-knit atmosphere, much like old friends coming together again. The event concluded with remarks from Executive Director and Provost KATO on prospects for strengthening future exchanges with Indonesia. After approximately one hour, TUAN in Indonesia came to a successful close, bringing the gathering to a lively and memorable conclusion.

TUAN alumni gatherings are planned to be held in various countries around the world in the future.

 

 

 

On August 31, TUAN in Malaysia 2026 was held at St. Giles Boulevard Hotel Kuala Lumpur, with the attendance of President NAGATA Kyosuke, Executive Director and Provost KATO Mitsuyasu, Vice President and Executive Director for Education TAKENAKA Yoshihiko, Vice President for Student Affairs CHIBA Chikafumi, Executive Officer for University Management KANAHO Yasunori, and Executive Officer for Business and Stakeholder Relations Initiatives KATSUMOTO Kenji, among others.

TUAN (Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network) is an alumni association network established in October 2023 that connects the University of Tsukuba with overseas alumni organizations and alumni (including Japanese).

The event began with opening remarks by Executive Director and Provost KATO, marking the second TUAN alumni gathering in Malaysia.

Following this, President NAGATA provided an overview of TUAN’s activities to date and emphasized that TUAN is a community that brings together not only alumni but also current students. He encouraged alumni to actively engage with current students, enjoy meaningful conversations with them, and deepen their connections with one another.

It concluded with closing remarks by Vice President CHIBA, bringing the two-hour TUAN in Malaysia gathering to a successful close.

TUAN alumni gatherings are planned to be held in various countries around the world in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

To All TUAN Members in North America

 

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support of University of Tsukuba, our alma mater.

 

We are pleased to announce that President NAGATA Kyosuke of University of Tsukuba is expected to visit New York at the invitation of organizations with which he is affiliated.

He is also expected to be accompanied by a faculty member who is active in the field of medical and health sciences at the University.

 

Taking this opportunity, we are planning a special gathering for TUAN members in North America, where President NAGATA and alumni can meet and deepen their connections.

 

Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN) was established to build a global network among University of Tsukuba alumni and strengthen ties between alumni and their alma mater. To date, however, no TUAN gathering has been held in New York City.

 

President NAGATA, a virologist by training, spent more than three and a half years conducting research at a laboratory in New York City early in his career.

New York therefore holds a special place in his memories as a researcher.

 

We have begun preparations to hold TUAN’s first gathering in New York, in this city that is so meaningful to President NAGATA, featuring a lecture open to invited guests and a reception.

We hope that this occasion will also serve as an opportunity to expand the TUAN community in New York and foster lasting connections among alumni and friends of the University.

 

We are grateful to Mr. MINAGI Hiroyasu , President of NHK Cosmomedia America, an affiliated organization of NHK, for his support in organizing this event.

The gathering is planned to take place at The Nippon Club from the late afternoon into the evening of Thursday, September 17.

Mr. MINAGI graduated from College of Human Sciences, Second Cluster of Colleges, at University of Tsukuba in 1986.

 

In early September, TUAN in Boston is scheduled to take place for the second consecutive year.

Although this event in New York will follow shortly thereafter, we hope it will provide another valuable opportunity for alumni to reconnect with one another and with their alma mater.

 

We warmly invite you to join us for this special occasion.

 

Date & Time:Thursday, September 17, 2026　5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

 

Program:

Part 1: Lecture — Free of charge

Part 2: Reception — Participation fee applies

 

Venue: The Nippon Club

604 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020

https://www.nipponclub.org/?lang=en

 

We understand that many of you may have busy schedules, and we recognize that your plans may not yet be definite. Nevertheless, if you are interested in attending, we would greatly appreciate it if you could let the TUAN Secretariat know.

Contact Information：Global Commons, University of Tsukuba

                                               tuan＠un.tsukuba.ac.jp※Please replace “＠” with “@” when sending an email.

We would be grateful to hear from you by the end of August, if possible.

 

We sincerely hope that many of you will be able to join us in New York.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Alumni in Malaysia,

Last year, we held the first-ever TUAN Reunion in Malaysia since the establishment of Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN), and we were truly grateful to welcome so many of you, making it a wonderful and memorable occasion.

Thanks to your continued support, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 2nd TUAN Reunion in Malaysia this year. We are also delighted to share that President NAGATA Kyosuke will once again be joining us for this occasion.

We very much look forward to reconnecting with those of you who joined us last year, and to welcoming new faces into our growing alumni community. We warmly encourage you to spread the word and join us — we hope to see you there.

Sincerely yours,

 

Details

Date & Time: Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (Reception opens at 10:30 am)

Venue: St. Giles Boulevard Hotel, Wildrice 1 & 2, Level 9

(Address) Mid Valley City, 57G, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200

Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

(TEL) +603 2109 8981

(Map) https://maps.app.goo.gl/UVtEcECvf6cHTCaS6

Participation Fee: MYR 100 per person

* Please pay the participation fee in cash at the registration desk on the day of the event. If you wish to pay by credit card, an additional processing

fee of RM105 will apply.

 

*For the convenience of preparation, register your attendance by August 5, 2026 using the form below.

https://forms.office.com/r/Bn6KLSdjCg

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 5th The 5th University of Tsukuba Alumni Reunion Held in India on May 20, 2026.

The Tsukuba University Alumni Association in India currently has 16 members, reflecting the steady growth of the local alumni community.

The gathering has become a valuable opportunity for alumni to reconnect, strengthen their ties, and foster a sense of community.

Through these ongoing activities, the alumni network in India is expected to continue expanding, promoting closer connections among graduates and further strengthening the TUAN community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUAN (Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network) is pleased to announce that the 3rd TUAN General Meeting and Career Talk Event will be held in a hybrid format on 2 October, 2026.

In addition to the TUAN General Meeting and activity report, the event will feature career talks by alumni.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from the experiences and career journeys of alumni working in a wide range of fields.

The event will also provide a valuable opportunity for alumni, current students, and faculty and staff members to connect, exchange ideas, and build new relationships.

Whether attending in person or online, we warmly welcome participation from members of the University of Tsukuba community both in Japan and around the world.

Event Overview

Date and Time: Friday, October 2, 2026, 14:00–16:30 (JST)
Format: Hybrid (On-site and Online)
Venue: Second Conference Room, University Hall A, University of Tsukuba

Program (Tentative):

• TUAN General Meeting
• Career Talks by  Alumni
• Student-Organized Program

Further details regarding registration and participation will be announced in due course.

To receive the latest event updates and registration information, please register with T-Net.

T-Net: Tsukuba Alumni Network（T-Net)｜Networking site for Univ of Tsukuba alumni

Event updates and registration information will be sent to the registered email addresses of eligible members.

We look forward to your participation.

 

To Alumni Living in Malaysia

TUAN (Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network) is pleased to announce that the second TUAN Reunion in Malaysia will be held on 31 August, 2026.

The inaugural reunion, held last year, welcomed many alumni residing in Malaysia and provided a valuable opportunity to reconnect with fellow graduates and strengthen ties with the University of Tsukuba.

This year’s reunion will offer alumni an opportunity to renew friendships, reminisce about their student days, and exchange updates and experiences while building new connections within the alumni community. We also hope that the event will provide an opportunity to learn about recent developments at the University and to reconnect with your alma mater.

Further details regarding the program, venue, and registration process will be announced in due course.

To receive the latest event updates and an official invitation, please register with T-Net by the end of June 2026.

T-Net: Tsukuba Alumni Network（T-Net)｜Networking site for Univ of Tsukuba alumni

Invitations and event information will be sent to the registered email addresses of eligible members.

We look forward to welcoming you to the reunion.

 

(Highlights from the TUAN Reunion in Malaysia 2025 )

 

We are currently inviting applications from international students to participate as English Conversation Partners.

Overview:

This program is conducted as part of TUAN (Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network) initiatives. It provides opportunities for one-on-one English interaction between international students and university staff to enhance staff members’ English proficiency, communication skills, and cross-cultural understanding, thereby strengthening their ability to operate in an international environment. It also promotes ongoing interaction, contributes to the “internationalization of everyday campus life,” and fosters connections between international students and the TUAN network.

Schedule:
Early June to late December 2026 (schedule arranged between each pair)

Venue:
On campus or online (to be arranged between participants)

Eligibility:
International students enrolled at the University of Tsukuba (meeting eligibility requirements):

・Have permission for part-time work
・Possess strong English-speaking skills
・Are reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic
・Are interested in TUAN activities and willing to support the TUAN General Meeting (October 2, 2026)

How to Apply:
Please apply by completing the application form below:

https://forms.office.com/r/Ni6cWZH4jf

Application Deadline:
Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM (JST)

Reference URL:
https://twins.tsukuba.ac.jp/campusweb/campussquare.do?_flowExecutionKey=_cF110A035-36C3-D38F-0698-1C6A0359E88D_k35383DD1-9D74-C3F2-E25B-E7C447283192

Organizer:
TUAN (Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network),
Global Commons, Bureau of Global Initiatives, University of Tsukuba

Contact:
Email: gc-kikusei@un.tsukuba.ac.jp
Tel: 029-853-2048