カテゴリー: TUAN-topics

【Call for Spectators】French-Japanese Debate and the University of Tsukuba Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Pep Rally

 

 

More than 70 universities from the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia gathered for the evaluation meeting of the 9th batch of the SEA-Teacher Program* on June 21 and 22, 2024, to share the results and improvements of the 9th batch of the SEA-Teacher Program.

CRICED, an Affiliate Member of SEAMEO, which currently is the only institution in Japan to participate in this international co-curricular program, participated in the meeting.

In the panel session,　ｍany questions were asked from the audience about the implementation of the program outside the SEAMEO region, leading to a lively discussion.

It is expected that University of Tsukuba will continue to promote collaboration with the SEAMEO Secretariat for further expansion of the program in Japan.

 

 

On June 18, 2024, Center for Research on International Cooperation in Educational Development (CRICED), in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), held an orientation session for the online teacher e-training series (7,664 registration from 65 countries).

The four new courses are for computational thinking, IB, geography, and mathematical thinking, and aim to make a practical contribution to the international standardization of teacher education.

The courses are being developed in collaboration with researchers from various institutions (17 institutions from 10 countries), with researchers of University of Tsukuba playing a central role.

Each course will be progressively delivered over a four-month period from July 3 through the CRICED online platform.

Participants include teachers, teacher educators, and researchers.

 

 

At the Crisis Management Seminar on June 26, 2024, useful information on how to prevent infectious diseases that you can easily take when going abroad could be learnt.

We will briefly inform you of the content of the seminar.

 

To prevent infection, keep the following points in mind

・Avoid eating raw water, ice, and cut fruits.
・Eat well-fueled, reliable food.
・To avoid mosquito and tick bites, dress carefully and use insect repellent when necessary (especially on exposed skin and the back of the neck).
・Take actions that you will regret for the rest of your life, such as drugs.
・ Avoid intensive contact with people who have any symptoms such as cough, fever, or rash.

Also, before planning an overseas trip, check the vaccinations you have received, and if there are any vaccinations recommended for overseas travel, make sure to get them in plenty of time.

Before traveling, please check the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Quarantine Station “FORTH” and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Overseas Safety Web Site for necessary precautions against infectious diseases in individual destinations.

 

Take precautions against infectious diseases and enjoy your international Travel!

 

 

On June 26, 2024, a seminar on crisis management was held before the summer break.

The seminar included lectures on prevention of infectious diseases, safety management while traveling abroad, and preparation and tips for international travel.

The seminar will be distributed to everyone on campus via manaba at a later date, so please be sure to check it out.

In addition, in order to make the contents of the seminar widely known to those outside the university, we will share useful information transmitted at the seminar.

 

 

On June 8 and 9, 2024, 36 researchers from Khon Kaen University visited Dr Masami Isoda, director of CRICED for lesson study research.

They participated in the University of Tsukuba Affiliated Elementary School Research Conference, and observed mathematics and Japanese classes as well as the presentation session by students.

They also participated in the math sectional meeting.

After the conference, lecture was given by Dr Isoda, director of CRICED.

In the reflection session, the participants enjoyed a lively discussion on lesson study.

 

 

The Flower Festival, organized by the Faculties of Medicine and Pharmacy at Université Grenoble Alpes (a CiC partner university of the University of Tsukuba), was held on May 23, 2024.

The event took place at Jardin Dominique Villars, where a Japanese garden was set up.

It featured Japanese medicinal herbs, lanterns, bamboo fences, and panels introducing Japanese culture related to plants and medicinal herbs.

Many citizens participated in a guided tour of the garden conducted by graduate student Manon Paul-Traversaz. Additionally, a cherry tree planting ceremony, donated by the Consulate Office in Lyon, was held.

Assistant Professor Hajime Akiyama from the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at the UT, who was visiting UGA for research discussions, attended the ceremony.

He exchanged views on the future development of Japan-France exchanges with Consul Ogata, Vice Consul Tsuzuki, Vice Consul Nishikawa, and Dean Michel Sève of the Faculties of Pharmacy at UGA.

We extend our deep gratitude to Manon Paul-Traversaz, the event organizer.

 

Notice　An association has been established for the management and operation of Jardin Dominique Villars. Those interested are encouraged to visit the website below and consider offering their support.

*L’association des Amis du jardin Dominique Villars　https://amisdujardinvillars.fr/

 

 

On June 13, the final presentation of the Tsukuba Internship Program for Computer Sciences (TIPICS) was held.

Six students from the Bordeaux Institute of Technology who participated in the program, gave presentations on what they learned during the two-month program.

The presentation was attended by faculty members of the University who taught the course and students of the University studying in the same field.

In addition, faculty members of the Bordeaux Institute of Technology participated online.

 

When the students came to Japan in April: “Students from the Bordeaux Institute of Technology came to Japan”
https://www.bgi.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/post-tuan-en/tuan-topics20240410en/

 

 

 

At the Turkmenistan Culture Concert, there were various exhibits allowing one to experience the culture, such as traditional costumes, rugs, musical instruments, books, etc.

 

 

The Turkmenistan Cultural Concert also featured a glamorous fashion show with attractive ethnic costumes.