International Collaboration Sharing University Presidents Forum 2014 22 nd May, 2014 Japan Educational Seminar in Indonesia 26-27 January, 2013 Dr. Yoshihiro SHIRAIWA Provost, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, Director, University of Tsukuba Kuala Lumpur Office, University of Tsukuba
University of Tsukuba in Tsukuba Science City 2
40+101 Years of Unique History 141 Years of History and Tradition Funded as Higher Normal School (1872) Tokyo University of Education (1949) University of Tsukuba (1973) 3 Nobel Laureates Dr. Sin-Ichiro Tomonaga (Physics, 1965) Dr. Leona Esaki (Physics, 1973) Dr. Hideki Shirakawa (Chemistry, 2000) 61 Medals in Olympic Games 24 Silver Medalists at London Olympics 2012 19 18 3
Features of the University of Tsukuba - Number of Students and Staff - Administration 2,053 2,033 International Students from 108 Countries 8 Graduate schools Education Humanities and Social Sciences Business Sciences Pure and Applied Sciences Systems and Information Engineering Life and Environmental Sciences Comprehensive Human Sciences Library, Information and Media Studies Faculty 2,455 Graduate Students 6,632 1 Total 20,930 Integrative School School of Integrative and Global Majors (SIGMA) Undergraduate Students 9,790 Undergraduate 9 Schools Humanities and Culture Social and International Studies Human Sciences Life and Environmental Sciences Sciences and Engineering Informatics Medicine and Medical Sciences Health and Physical Education Art and Design as of October, 2013 4
University of Tsukuba at the Heart of Tsukuba Science City Established in ~70 s 3 Universities and more than 300 Private Institutions and Enterprises More than 15,000 Researchers 7 Projects of the Tsukuba International Strategic Zone 60 Km Northeast of Tokyo -45 Minutes from Tokyo 5
Tsukuba International Strategic Zone University-Industry Collaboration Project Development Commercialization Life Innovation Area Project 1 Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) Boron Next-generation Cancer Therapy Neutron beam Brain tumor Green Innovation Area Project 3 Algal Biomass Energy Project 2 Robotic technology Life Support Robot α ray Project 4 Global Nanotechnology Research and Education Complex TIA- nano (Tsukuba Innovation Arena for nanotechnology) 6
University of Tsukuba Overseas Offices 7
University of Tsukuba Offices in the World 10 Existing Offices 2 Planned Offices Bonn Office (Germany) Beijing Office (China) Bordeaux Office (France) Tunis Office (Tunisia) Tashkent Office (Uzbekistan) Shanghai Office (China) Ho Chi Minh City Office (Vietnam) Kuala Lumpur Office (Malaysia) Jakarta Office (Indonesia) California Office (United States) Almaty Office (Kazakhstan) Sao Paulo Office (Brazil) 8
Mission of MJIIT Providing Japanese style engineering education blended with Malaysia distinctiveness for sustainable industry and society. Leading in academic and research excellence in Electronics, Precision, Environmental & Green Engineering and Management of Technology Prof. Datin Dr. Rubiyah bt. Yusof JUC: Japan 25 Universities University of Tsukuba MPE Mechanical Precision Engineering ESE Electronic Systems Engineering EGT Environmental Engineering and Green Technology MOT Management Technology Engineering the Nation with Precision for Sustainable Development
Detachment of professor Sugiura to UTM MJIIT Establishment of Malaysia-KL Office Accession of MJIIT staffs for technical training MoU between UT and UTM MJIIT Accession of students Academic and educational collaborations
since 2009 Ho Chi Minh City Office, Vietnam since 2013 Jakarta Office, Indonesia Mission Ensure talented students Establish a network with alumni Introduce Japanese culture and language Co-develop educational programs with partner universities Vietnam Academic Exchange Agreements 67 Students Students Network & Alumni Network 71 Students 15 5 Entrance Exam and Interview MEXT Scholarship Human Biology Program English Programs Programs and Events Summer School in Tsukuba University of Tsukuba Briefing Sessions Workshops and Seminars Students Meeting and Alumni Meeting Indonesia Academic Exchange Agreements Dual Degree Program Molecular Biology Course Japanese and Japanese Cultural Studies Course and more 11 as of December, 2013
University of Tsukuba Tunis Office Gateway to North African and Mediterranean Countries Address: National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia (INAT), 43, Avenue Charles Nicole, Tunis, Tunisia E-mail: ut.tunisoffice@un.tsukuba.ac.jp University of Tsukuba Tunis Office was established in May 2006 in Tunis, Tunisia, as the first Overseas Office of the University of Tsukuba to promote academic exchange and research collaboration between Japan and North Africa, and establish a Center of Excellence (COE) for research and education. What we do coordination of student exchange and academic cooperation activities provision of guidance and information on studying in Japan provision of on-site entrance examination and pre-enrollment training assistance of research collaboration among Japanese and North African universities/institutions support for field works of Faculty and Researchers organization of Seminar for Study in Japanese Universities, and international academic symposiums establishment of Japan-Africa Academic Network (JAAN) Field Works Academic Seminar 21 Academic Exchange Agreements Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Jordan, and France Assistance of Academic Programs Life Innovation Degree Program Program in Economic and Public Policy Management (PEPPM) Area Studies Innovation Program (ASIP) African Business Education For Youth (ABE Initiative) Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) Organizing Academic Symposiums Tunisian Japanese Symposium on Science, Society and Technology (TJASSST) Asia-Africa Sustainable Energy Forum Seminar for Study in Japanese Universities in Rabat, Morocco Entrance Interview using Video-conference System In 2009, University of Tsukuba was selected as one of thirteen Core Universities for Internationalization through the Global 30 Project sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT). University of Tsukuba Tunis Office serves as Overseas Office for Shared Utilization by Universities in charge of the mission of the international activities strengthening for all Japanese universities. 12
Tashkent office / Almaty office in Central Asia Work together, Contribute to the future. Central Asia 12 Partner Universities KAZAKHSTAN UZBEKISTAN KYRGYSTAN Tashkent Office in Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies TURKMENISTAN TAJIKISTAN Almaty Office in Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Sent 31 students Accept 320 students 2008-2014 University of Tsukuba Three Main pillars of Projects Education Exchange Promotion & support of dispatch & acceptance of exchange students. Research Promotion Organization international research conference. Strengthening of the Central Asian research projects on campus & joint research projects with Central Asian researcher. Central Asia Public Relations Support of study abroad fairs. Publication of the newsletters, Central Asian World.
China Office ~ Shanghai Office, Beijing Office ~ Mission: - Securing excellent Chinese students - Encourage study abroad opportunities in China - Support the establishment of cooperative and collaborative education and research projects Highlight of Recent Activities 1,032 Chinese students are studying in Tsukuba, 43 Partnership agreements with Chinese Universities Beijing Shanghai SEND (Student Exchange- Nippon Discovery) Program in the Shanghai High School The High School-University International Cooperation Project ー Tailor-made Lectures on Environment Issues ー Organize 3 week Chinese language program with Internship at China East Normal University Held the Forum on Japan-China Language and Culture ~People, Country and Language~ at Beijing University in March 2014 14
Bonn office, Germany since 2009 60 collaborative institutions in 23 European countries 12 partner universities in Germany (Free University of Berlin,University of Munich etc.) Promote academic exchange Partnership program between University of Tsukuba and German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Aiding 14 Joint Research projects from 2011 Bonn Office at head office of DAAD Promote students exchange Support students by holding pre-departure orientations and networking meeting Support Transnational European and East Asian Culture and History program in collaboration with the University of Bonn(Germany) and Korea University(Korea) 15
Bordeaux Office, France BORDEAUX University of Bordeaux Life Science, Medical Science, IT, etc Internship Programs Double Degree Program (2015 start) Educational Cooperation The University of Tsukuba European Office in Bordeaux (2013, Oct.) Research Cooperation Japan-France Joint Lab (2008.Oct.~) Promotion of Personnel Exchanges Promotion of Research Collaboration Life & Environmental Sciences Comprehensive Human Sciences Information Engineering & Technology Humanity & Social Sciences, etc. Gene Research Center University of Tsukuba Hospital
University of Tsukuba Basic policy of our strategy for internationalization & Global Commons 17
Basic policy of our strategy for internationalization -Internationalization in everyday life Founding principle:open university TSUKUBA SCIENCE CITY Approx. 300 research institutes and 4,700 foreign researchers Diverse disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches 2,089 international students from 82 countries International student dormitories Approx. 4,000 rooms Experiencing the world s diversity on campus Campus directly connected to the world Towards a true university with the world as its classroom! Provide opportunities for all students to become global human resources 18
Career development support Global Commons Student Commons Places for study and social interaction among Japanese and int l students Libraries, lounges, residential halls etc. Global Career Academic Service Office TIINNS Tsukuba Integrated Int l Network Navigation System JAPIC Japan Project-Industry Council Int l Student Center Study abroad counseling with permanent faculty coordinators or peer tutors Exchange among students with study abroad experience, int l students, and foreign faculty Study abroad fairs and preparatory seminars, information provision, and learning agreements Foreign language and Japanese language acquisition through E-learning Guidance for academic writing and presentations Study abroad support and risk management Faculty Commons Administrator Commons Places for improvement of global teaching skills for faculty, and int l work correspondence for administrative staff Foreign Language Center Partner universities International communication training Center for Research on Int l Cooperation in Educational Development Research Center for University Studies Overseas offices Overseas branch schools Teaching method training in a foreign language Improvement of global teaching skills through collaboration between Japanese and foreign faculty Overseas teaching experience at partner universities and overseas branch schools Training at overseas offices, partner universities, branch schools, and partner organizations Int l student and peer tutor guidance training