A3I Short Program 2022
The A3I short program was held from 17 (Wed) to 30 (Tue) August 2022 in Room B1-222 at the Kofu Campus and streamed online.
This short program was a part of the ” Asia Applied Artificial Intelligence (A3I): Real Problem Solving Driven Artificial Intelligence Education Program”, adopted by the CAMPUS Asia Plus from MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology – Japan), and aimed to promote cultural exchanges. Co-organised by four universities in the consortium – University of Yamanashi (Japan), Hangzhou Dianzi University (China), Pukyong National University (South Korea) and University Malaysia Perlis (Malaysia) – and conducted in English as the common language, and connecting the 4 countries online.
Each university provided its own distinctive program despite the online presence, including virtual campus tours, traditional and cuisine culture experiences, and cross-cultural discussions, which helped to participate students to enhance their intercultural competence and English communication skills. The University of Yamanashi session included lectures with hands-on experience by two groups of external lecturers, Ms Mika Awaji (5th Iemoto of Reido Koryu) and Ms Reina Kurosawa and Mr Takatoshi Furuya (Sawataya), providing a valuable opportunity for the participating students to experience Japanese culture.
On the final day, a student group presentation was held to show the results of the 10 days of activities and to express their resolution to make the most of what they have learnt in the course.
This year, the program was conducted jointly by the four universities online, but programs are planned to be hosted at each university, including actual visits from other universities and interactions with local students. The programme made a significant contribution to the promotion of international exchange among universities, with some students saying that they would like to visit the universities in which friends they met through the programme study and deepen their friendships by keeping in touch with them until they actually meet in person. Added to this, participants mentioned that they gained confidence in speaking with people from different cultural backgrounds and deepened their knowledge of their own and other countries’ cultures, which indicated that the programme had broad educational impacts supporting various aspects of learning.
The International Student Exchange Partner Program held one-day bus trip.
On Sunday, July 24, 2022, the Center for International Education and Exchange held one-day bus trip as a part of the International Student Exchange Partner Program. The destination was Mt Fuji & Lake Kawaguchiko Area, and 15 international/Japanese students participated.
On the day of the trip, the group left the University of Yamanashi by bus and went to Oshino Village to experience making Hoto（a popular regional dish in Yamanashi）, followed by a walk around the Yoshida Trail 5th Station of Mt. Fuji. Afterwards, students experienced handkerchief dyeing at the Oishi Tsumugi Traditional crafts museum and finally visited Narusawa ice cave. The participants got impressed deeply with Japanese culture during this trip.
Six international students and nine Japanese students who enrolled at University of Yamanashi this year took part in this bus trip. This trip was the good opportunity for both international students and Japanese students to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture and each other.
Hoto making the Yoshida Trail 5th Station of Mt. Fuji Handkerchief dyeing Narusawa ice cave
Lecture on Crime Prevention for International Students
On Friday, July 29, 2022, the Center for International Education and Exchange and the Office of International Affairs held an online crime prevention lecture for international students by the Kofu Police Department, attended by about 40 international students.
This event is held every year with the cooperation of the Kofu Police Department to ensure a safe student life for international students.
This year, we invited assistant police inspector Keita Wakabayashi and Police Sergeant Yu Ashizawa, who gave detailed explanations on a wide range of topics such as theft, molestation, dangerous drugs, and stimulants.
Police Sergeant Ashizawa said, “You may have an image that Japan is a safe country, but there are people who commit crimes even in Japan, and it is possible to get involved in crimes. I want you to learn about crime and be very careful,” he said.
Video introducing the University of Yamanashi is now available.
We have posted a video introducing the University of Yamanashi here, so please take a look!
Link : https://www.ciee.yamanashi.ac.jp/en/about_us/1289/
Introducing the Virtual Study Room
Attention, International students!
We are introducing our “Virtual Study Room” which will be open 24/7 until the end of March, 2022.
Basically, it is an online version of G-Philos which can be used for co-creative learning or individual studying without feeling lonely.
To join the “Virtual Study Room”, simply access the following link which takes you to a platform called oVice.
Neither registration nor reservation is necessary.
Please check details at the CNS.
Period: January 24th (Monday) -March 31st (Thursday), 2022
Hours: Available 24 hours a day
Target: Students, faculty and staff of both University of Yamanashi and Yamanashi Prefectural University
※Cameras and microphones are not required to be turned on, however,
you could interact with other participants over the video chat if you decide to do so.
※English Cafe and mini-events which are related to learning English will be held.
Season’s Greetings
Season’s Greetings from Center for International Education & Exchange and Office of International Affairs, University of Yamanashi!
We value the connection with our alumni.
Here’s our latest public relations magazine, “Vine”. Please check out recent University of Yamanashi!
University’ website: https://www.yamanashi.ac.jp/en/
Vine: https://www.yamanashi.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/vol.39.pdf
We hope that the new coronavirus infection will end soon, and look forward to resuming international exchanges and seeing you all again. We wish a very happy new year!
CSC-University of Yamanashi Scholarship
University of Yamanashi (UY) and China Scholarship Council (CSC) jointly provide CSC-UY scholarship to Chinese students who are pursuing a doctoral degree or studying as an exchange student at the doctoral program at UY.
○Call for applications for the 2022 academic year. Please refer to the following application guidelines for your application.
・Application Guidelines for CSC-UY Scholarship
・Application Form for CSC-UY Scholarship (Word)
・Guidelines for submitting List of Research Achievements
○Application deadline: Friday, January 28, 2022 (strict deadline)
○Submission to: International Office (Room B1-222) , kokusai-jimu@ml.yamanashi.ac.jp
Inquiries:
Room 222, Building B1
International Office, University of Yamanashi
4-4-37 Takeda, Kofu City, Yamanashi, 400-8510, Japan
Telephone number +81-55-220-8373/8703
Email kokusai-jimu@ml.yamanashi.ac.jp
For your information :Scholarships for international students
Japanese Government Scholarship for 2022 Teacher Training Program
This is the scholarship program for foreign students to conduct research on school education at Japanese universities under Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship.
Please see the attached file for details.
Course Guide of TEACHER TRAINING STUDENTS PROGRAM 2022
For future international students: “2021 Undergraduate Online School Information Session” is now available on YouTube.
For international students who are considering University of Yamanashi as a candidate to enroll, we have posted a video to introduce the university, focusing on the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences and the support for students. The YouTube video is available throughout December. Please take a look!
YouTube Link：https://youtu.be/wmFGDqAKdgw
（The video is available in Japanese only）
Interview Reports and Videos of Online Language and Culture Program Released
Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, we carried out an online Language and Culture Program to develop English proficiency and experience foreign cultures in February and March, 2021, instead of its on-campus program.
We have released the interview reports and videos of the former program participants.
Please take a look at the website of Center for International Education and Exchange : https://www.ciee.yamanashi.ac.jp/en/study_abroad/62/
We are also planning a summer online program from July to August 2021, and currently looking for participants for this.
【Language and Culture Program in Summer, 2021】
１. English for Medics International Summer Programme, University of Leicester （Japanese Only）
２. English and British Culture Summer Programme, University of Leicester （Japanese Only）
３. English and Culture Program, University of Kentucky （Japanese Only）
４．English and Culture Program, University of Northern Iowa （Japanese Only）
【Inquiry】
B1-222, International Planning Division
Email: yu-study-abroad@ml.yamanashi.ac.jp
TEL：055-220-8703