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2022-09-12The Graduate School of Environment, Life, Natural Science and Technology will be newly established in April 2023
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We are pleased to announce that we have determined to reorganize and integrate the Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology and the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science in April 2023, and establish the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology.
Reorganization of the Graduate School2022-09-09Online Sakura Science Program for University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka and National Taiwan University
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On March 7-8, the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science at Okayama University held ""Online Exchange Program between Okayama University, University of Ruhuna, and National Taiwan University ‒ Research Experiences in the field of Environmental Management "" receiving JST Sakura Science Plan grant. 7 professors and 15 students from Okayama University, 2 professors and 8 students from University of Ruhuna, and 4 professors and 4 students from National Taiwan University participated in the event.
On the first day, following opening remarks by Executive Director for Academic Affairs FUNAHASHI Hiroaki, 6 videos were shown to introduce research and educational activities in the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science. The videos were newly made for this online event. Then, Prof. Mori, Prof. Chamila, and Prof. Yu from their respective universities gave their invited talks, followed by fruitful discussions for our future collaboration.
On the second day, a student presentation session was organized. In total, 14 students gave their research presentations from the three universities. Through this event, Sri Lankan and Taiwanese students learned about research works and modern technologies. The event also helped to raise awareness of the research content and level of the department"s research. Students from Okayama University had good chances to know environmental problems in other regions, and to rethink their research themes by receiving unexpected questions from the Sri Lankan and Taiwanese sides. At the end of the research presentations, the implementation of joint research was also discussed.
In conclusion, some education and research activities were showcased to Sri Lankan and Taiwanese students, and three universities had nice and deep discussions regarding collaboration. the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science will promote exchange programs for faculty members and students between three regions in the future.
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Professor MAEDA Morihiro2022-03-23The Second International Colloquium on “Food and Environment” Research Based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in ASEAN Countries Held at the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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The Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University, hosted the Second International Colloquium on ""Food and Environment"" Research Based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in ASEAN Countries on January 25th, 2022.
This symposium aimed to allow students from Japan, Vietnam, and Indonesia to understand the differences in the perception of the SDGs and the direction of research between countries and understand the importance of a global perspective.
This year, 12 students from partner universities in Vietnam and Indonesia and two students from our graduate school presented their research results, deepened their understanding of each other"s research. In addition, many active discussions happened during the Q&A session after each presentation.
This symposium was held online using Zoom, with about 50 participants, including faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students from the participating universities.
Question and answer session
Group Photo2022-02-03Debrief Session Held at the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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On January 25th, 2022, the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University, held the Debrief Session of the Project Researches on ""Environmental Rehabilitation in Asia.""
At this colloquium, nine master"s course students presented their research results in English. Afterward, Prof. NOBORIO Kosuke from MEIJI University gave an invited speech on ""Greenhouse gases emission at farmlands,"" it was a meaningful time for the presenting students.
This symposium was planned to be held face-to-face at Tsushima Campus at first. However, due to the spread of the COVID-19, it was held online using Zoom, with about 40 participants, including faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Prof. NOBORIO Kosuke giving an invited speech
Group Photo2022-02-03International Symposium Held at the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
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On January 24th, 2022, the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University held the International Symposium on Environmental and Life Science.
This symposium is held every year for 25 doctor"s course students who have been selected for the Research Grant for Encouragement of Students, the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Sciences for FY2021, and they gave flash talks (introduction of their research outline in a short time in English) on their adopted research topics. Afterward, Dr. Anom Bowolaksono from the University of Indonesia, who is an alumnus of the Graduate School, gave an invited speech on “The Role of Molecular Mechanisms Research in Reproduction for Sustainable Environment: An Indonesian Perspective” and it was a meaningful time for the presenting students.
As a result of the examination by Dr. Anom Bowolaksono and the academic research committee of the Graduate School, the Presentation Award was given to Mr. ANDO Ryosuke and Mr. NAGAO Masaaki of the Division of Environmental Science, and Mr. JING, Zihuan of the Division of Agricultural and Life Science.
This symposium was planned to be held face-to-face at Tsushima Campus at first. However, due to the spread of the COVID-19, it was held online using Zoom, with about 80 participants, including faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
Dr. Anom Bowolaksono giving an invited speech
Group Photo2022-02-03Dear all international students who are waiting to enter Japan
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In response with the new coronavirus and Omicron strains, the suspension of new international students entering Japan has been extended by the Government of Japan until the end of February 2022. We understand that international students who have been looking forward to finally being able to enter Japan must be disappointed by the restriction has been extended once again. It is with great regret that we, the faculty and staff, are also disappointed that we have to wait for a while, as we were in the process of preparing for the re-opening the international students’ entry to Japan in January.
We will be ready for welcoming you at Okayama as soon as the new entry to Japan is reopened.
In the meantime, we will also do our best to support your continuing learning through the web.
Our priority is welfare and health of students and we strongly believe that international students are one of the most valued members of Okayama University. However, it will take some time before your actual mobility would be possible.
We are very much looking forward to seeing you on campus and working together to create new value for future.
MAKINO Hirofumi
President, Okayama University
FUNAHASHI Hiroaki
Executive Director for Academic Affairs/Provost
2022-01-18Prof. Jian Feng Ma from Okayama University Institute of Plant Science and Resources Receives the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists Award
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On December 7, Professor Jian Feng Ma from Okayama University Institute of Plant Science and Resources was selected as the 2022 recipient of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists (JSPP) Award.
The JSPP Award is awarded to members of the JSPP for outstanding achievements in plant science research, with no more than one winner selected each year. Professor Ma was nominated for the award for his research on the “Researches on transport system of mineral elements in crops”.
In response to the award, Professor Jian Feng Ma commented, "" I am very pleased that my continuous hard work has been recognized in this way. I will continue to work hard”.
The award ceremony and accompanying award lecture will be held at the JSPP Annual Meeting (online) on March 23, 2023.
2021-12-08Dear all international students who are waiting to enter Japan
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We regret to inform you that the Government of Japan (GOJ) will suspend all new entries into the country by foreign nationals, including international students, citing the emergence of the omicron variant of COVID on and after November 30, 2021.
As soon as we heard the news of November 5th, we were working hard proceeding with closely working with MEXT, as well as establishing our own system to support a part of the costs related to the waterfront measures so that international students can enter Japan with less worries, however, GOJ has reversed course in hopes of preventing another wave of infections.
Thus, it is with great regret that we have to ask your kind understanding for GOJ"s new announcement of entry ban.
We will contact you once again as soon as we receive new announcement for relaxing the border and the necessary procedures would be finalized.
Our priority is welfare and health of students and we strongly believe that international students are one of the most valued members of Okayama University. Therefore, it will take some time before your actually mobility would be possible.
We are very much looking forward to seeing you on campus and working together to create new value for future.
MAKINO Hirofumi
President, Okayama University
FUNAHASHI Hiroaki
Executive Director for Academic Affairs/Provost2021-11-29September 2021 Okayama University Academic Society Award Ceremony
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Okayama University held the Academic Society Award Ceremony in meeting room two on the sixth floor of the main building on September 29.
This special award ceremony honors students who have won or received awards established by university academic clubs and societies. Students must be recommended internally to be eligible to receive the Academic Society Award. On this occasion, eleven students were recognized for their outstanding achievements. Executive Director for Academic Affairs FUNAHASHI Hiroaki presented students with a Certificate of Commendation and gave a short speech encouraging students, saying, “I hope that all of you present here today, as well as your fellow students, will continue to be motivated in your studies and strive for academic achievement and that you and the students who follow in your footsteps will raise the standard of research at the university.”
Okayama University holds the Academic Society Award Ceremony biannually, in March and September.
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2021-10-05Okayama University-Hue International Master’s Program Twelfth Completion Briefing Session
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On September 28, an online briefing session was held to discuss the results of the twelfth iteration of the Okayama University-Hue International Master’s Program. As part of this special master’s program offered jointly by Okayama University and Hue University (Vietnam), Vietnamese students enrolled in Hue University transferred to Okayama University Graduate School of Environment and Life Science as second-year graduate students in April 2020; however, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, their studies were interrupted by as much as 6 months to a year. Even though their research had to continue under strained conditions as lessons moved online after returning to school, they overcame difficulties and successfully completed the program.
The briefing session is held each year to give students an opportunity to present their graduation research and to give a report to local businesses that support them during their time in Japan.
Six students who successfully graduated in September gave presentations on the results of their research, while three students who plan to graduate in March 2022 gave an interim report on their progress thus far.
Afterwards, students were divided into groups, allowing students to have a lively conversation with their supervisors and with representatives of the local businesses that supported them during the program.
We hope that the six successful graduates will use the knowledge and experience they gained from this course to benefit communities in their home country and we look forward to hearing about their future achievements. Okayama University will work to further improve the program, including the academic guidance and support systems. In addition, we will continue to have exchanges with Vietnam and help improve education in the country, to which we attach great importance to accelerate international exchanges with ASEAN countries.
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