50th Anniversary Commemorative Event

Launching the “Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN)”
– Connect Together the Past-Present-Future and the World –

The University of Tsukuba (UT) will commemorate its 50th anniversary on October 1, 2023, and the 151st anniversary of the establishment of its predecessor, Japan’s first higher education institution, the Normal School.
On the day of the 50th anniversary, the University of Tsukuba will launch TUAN, and the representative and vice-representatives will be decided by candidacy of overseas alumni and an election.
At this event, candidates share their memories of when they were at school, their current situation, and their thoughts on the University of Tsukuba to current students on site and international alumni online who will be the audience and TUAN officers (representative and vice-representatives) will be decided by election on this day.
The President will also share his vision of the University’s present and future, connecting the University of Tsukuba’s past, present, and future. This event will be streamed online.

 

Date: October 1, 2023, 3:30PM-5:00PM (JST)

Venue: University Hall of the University of Tsukuba and online (no need pre-registration)

Online live viewing❐　
https://youtube.com/live/sHdfEp43SUU　*Live viewing closed.

Language: English

Target Audience: Graduates, students, faculty and staff of the University of Tsukuba

 

EVENT TIMETABLE

1. Welcome message from President of University of Tsukuba: President NAGATA Kyosuke

2. Concept of Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN) Introduction of TUAN representative: Vice President IKEDA Jun

3. TUAN Policy Speech of Candidates * In alphabetical order

4. Live Voting

5. Greeting by Representative Elected

 

6. Special Alumni Talk “Memory of University of Tsukuba and Subsequent Career Path”

Vice Chancellor James Chukwuma Ogbonna

State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Igbo-Eno, Enugu State, Nigeria (Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences, University of Tsukuba)

President Joy M. Sorrosa

Davao del Norte State College (DNSC), Philippines (Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences, University of Tsukuba)

7. Onsite/Online International Alumni Talk Campus life in Tsukuba, Future of TUAN & International Student Support etc.

Participants:

Onsite:

Four candidates, President NAGATA and Vice President IKEDA

Online:

UCHINO Kanji: Director of Research, Fujitsu Research of America, Inc. USA

MOHAMED Kefi: Assistant Professor/Researcher Water Research and Technologies Center (CERTE) of Borj Cedria, TUNISIA

Jason Ryan THOMPSON: Developer, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) , JAPAN, Internet Systems Specialist, United States Congress, USA

Facilitator: Associate Professor NOMURA Nakao

 

We will also hold various other 50th anniversary events. Please click here for details of the events.

• ■ University of Tsukuba 50th Anniversary Special Website
• 
  https://50th.projects.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/❐

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Reason for running for TUAN Represent & Their Commitment of TUAN

	Name	KHAN HIDAYAT ULLAH
	Country of Residence	PAKISTAN
	Current or former jobs	Associate Professor, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan
	Graduation year and Graduated School of University of Tsukuba
	Graduate School	2007 | Graduate School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Doctoral Program of International Political Economy (DPIPE)
	Reason for running for TUAN Represent & Your Commitment of TUAN
I am committed to contribute towards the vision, mission, and objectives of Tsukuba University to the best of my level. To achieve these goals, I, with help of other alumni, am willing to mentor the existing students, and prepare them for the future challenges, their endeavours and careers paths, through experience sharing based on what I and the rest of alumni have accumulated from our diverse learning in the Tsukuba University and decades long experience. By doing so, I am looking forward to contributing towards improvements in teaching, management, and campus life. Moreover, I will also love to further strengthen the global network of Tsukuba alumni and pay our part to improve its global outlook, by expanding its global operations and sub-campuses, and global ranking, strengthening its collaborations with other Universities, through exchange programs and research partnerships. By doing so, we can train the much needed skilled labor force in our home countries and make it available for the labor market in Japan. Last but not least, act as a goodwill ambassador of the Tsukuba University.

	Name	MARIA LISSETH MORALES ALIAGA
	Country of Residence	PERU
	Current or former jobs	Lecturer for undergraduate students at Universidad Cientifica del Sur and Universidad Privada del Norte. Consultant for the Mental Health Office at the Ministry of Health (preparing the Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias plan)
	Graduation year and Graduated School of University of Tsukuba
	Graduate School	2022 | Human Care Sciences. Comprehensive Human Sciences
	Reason for running for TUAN Represent & Your Commitment of TUAN
It is my pleasure to congratulate the University of Tsukuba for their 50th anniversary. Since its founding, the university has become highly recognized for its innovative approaches to education in different areas. Passionate faculty, staff and students who are making a difference in Japan and the world. I’m proud to be part of its history graduating from Master and PhD in Public Health in 2022, during my time as a student, people recognized the university high level, and congratulated me for studying there. As a graduate of the University of Tsukuba, we feel a special connection to our university, after completion, we keep in touch with our professors, staff and students, feeling this sense of belonging. With the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network, we can collaborate around the world. We can provide career services, mentorship to International students who want to work in Japan, abroad, or return to their country. In 2019, along with other fellow Peruvians we designed several posters commemorating the Peruvian independent anniversary, they were exhibited at the main library in July. We showed the flora and fauna, and tourist places of Peru. During my time at the university, we created strong bonds with other Peruvian and Latin American students, supported each other and built the roots for the Association of Latin American Students. I have belonged to the Board Of Directors of APEJA, Peruvian-Japanese Academic Association). From 2017 – 2022, where we gather other fellow Peruvian students, lecturers and researchers in Japan. We hold an annual meeting supported by Peru’s embassy in Japan where we present our research and discuss being a Peruvian researcher in Japan. We support each other. With my previous experience, I think I can lead the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network Once again, congratulations on 50 years of history-making. The future is bright for the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network, and I look forward to working with you.

	Name	NGO THI LAN PHUONG
	Country of Residence	VIETNAM
	Current or former jobs	Environmental Expert cum Project Management Unit’s Coordinator
	Graduation year and Graduated School of University of Tsukuba
	Graduate School	2012 | Graduate School of Life and Environmental Science 2022 | Graduate School of Life and Environmental Science
	Reason for running for TUAN Represent & Your Commitment of TUAN
I am very excited as I sit here and write these words to register for TUAN, a meaningful program to bring back the beloved University of Tsukuba alumni on the occasion of 50th anniversary on October 1, 2023, and the 151st anniversary of the establishment of its predecessor, Japan’s first higher education institution, the Normal School. With more than 5 years of experience and achieved both master’s and doctoral degrees here, Tsukuba has become my second home. After graduating from the University of Tsukuba, I had a successful personal path for my career, becoming an environmental expert, actively contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam. And I have always devoted a part of my heart to the Hanoi UT Alumni, participating in the welcoming ceremony of the Rector during his visit to and working in Vietnam in October 2022, introducing the study programs to my friends with many proud of academic professor and friendly and helpful staffs. On this meaningful event, I wish to become the representative of the school’s alumni to be back the beloved campus, to inspire my passion to achieve my dream for future generations as slogan of University of Tsukuba “Imagine the future”!

	Name	OMAR SAMIR AHMED ABDELWAHED AHMED
	Country of Residence	UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
	Current or former jobs	Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard Medical school
	Graduation year and Graduated School of University of Tsukuba
	Graduate School	2023 | Graduated School of comprehensive human sciences
	Reason for running for TUAN Represent & Your Commitment of TUAN
Dear University of Tsukuba Alumni, I am writing to express my sincere interest in applying as a candidate for the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN) representative. As a proud alumnus of the University of Tsukuba, I am eager to contribute to the establishment and strengthening of overseas alumni associations and networks, as well as foster closer ties with our esteemed institution. After successfully completing my doctoral program in Medical Sciences from the University of Tsukuba, I had the privilege of working as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School in the United States. This invaluable experience broadened my horizons and allowed me to engage in cutting-edge research alongside renowned experts in the field. During my time at Harvard Medical School, I collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, participated in impactful research, and built many strong international connections. My international exposure and academic accomplishments have equipped me with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by overseas alumni. I strongly believe that my diverse experiences, combined with my passion for fostering a global alumni community, make me an ideal candidate for the TUAN representative. If elected, I am committed to promoting active engagement among overseas alumni, facilitating knowledge exchange, and encouraging collaboration between the University of Tsukuba and prestigious institutions worldwide. I aim to create a platform where alumni can share their achievements, support one another, and contribute to the growth and development of our alma mater. I am confident that my dedication, leadership skills, and international research experience will enable me to effectively represent the interests and aspirations of the TUAN community. I am truly honored to be considered for this esteemed role. Thank you, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve as a representative for TUAN. Sincerely, Omar

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• ⇒ Event Information
• ⇒ About TUAN
• ⇒ About Election of TUAN Representatives