TUAN Topics: SEAMEO-University of Tsukuba Symposium

2024.03.11

On February 27 and 28,the 12th Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization(SEAMEO)-University of Tsukuba Symposium was held at the University of Tsukuba. The symposium, which focused on educational applications of generative AI, attracted 14,380 registered participants from 60 countries. For online participants, multiple languages interpretation including Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, Malay, and Burmese was provided.

TUAN Topics:【Announcement】Uzbekistan online film screening

2024.03.08

The Nippon Foundation Central Asia–Japan Human Resource Development Project (NipCA Project) at the University of Tsukuba is hosting an online screening of Russian and Central Asian films to promote understanding of Central Asian culture and SDGs. This time’s screening is, a musical film titled “Maftuningman(Delighted by You)” set in Uzbekistan in the 1950s.

– Date: Friday, March 22, 2024, 19:15-21:50
– Venue: Online (Zoom, Vimeo)
– Application: (Capacity is 500 people)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvfuGtrj4pHdfWSsmZgPdY7ArVGijJ1XLD

TUAN Topics: Japan Forum for Internationalization of Universities – Top Global University project general symposium for overall summary held –

2024.03.07

On March 5, a symposium titled “Next stage of Japanese society pioneered by universities; how to develop human resources as global leaders who co-create the next generation” was held at the University of Tsukuba Tokyo Campus. In the part of this program, organized by Japan Forum for Internationalization of Universities, associate professor Ohniwa delivered a presentation on the progress and foresight of Japan Virtual Campus (JV-Campus), looking into its full-scale launch.

TUAN Topics: First independent performance of Kabuki

2024.03.06

On February 28, University of Tsukuba Kabuki-kai performed a modernized Kabuki “Futatsumine Aino Chikunami (Traveling Waves From The Twin Peaks of Mt.Tsukuba)” based on a traditional local story. This event was organized by Kato “Tim” Yusuke, School of Human Sciences College of Disability Sciences and realized with the support of Tsukuba Action Project (T-ACT)

TUAN Topics: Peruvian students visited Neji Choco Laboratory

2024.03.05

The Bureau of Global Initiatives of the University of Tsukuba invited high school students from Peru as part of JST Sakura Science Program and conducted a field trip to observe manufacturing in Kitakyushu. The trip provided opportunities to learn and think about the manufacturing method in the new era, visiting TOTO Museum and Neji Choco Laboratory that produces chocolates in shape of screws, symbol of Kitakyushu known for its steel products.

 

TUAN Topics: “BEST TEACHER Award” for LGBTQ+

2024.02.29

On February 28, University of Tsukuba Students held a meeting to express their appreciation to teachers who are standing by (or are trying to stand by) LGBTQ+. This project was realized through T-ACT Action, which supports activities planned by students.

 

TUAN Topics: Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

2024.02.27

On February 18, Ethiopian students studying at the master’s program of the University of Tsukuba performed traditional coffee ceremony at a civic symposium and served coffee to Dr. Tatsuo Igarashi, the Mayor of Tsukuba City, and other participants.