University of Yamanashi Promotion Video is on Youtube!
We produced an English promotion video to promote the university!
– University of Yamanashi: https://youtu.be/X6ixMcYKBj8
– Faculty of Education: https://youtu.be/qrhy0LpfK0A
– Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences: https://youtu.be/4twaFdf_KJI
No.2 Alert on new infectious disease caused by a coronavirus (New)
Date 21 February 2020
To Students and Staff
From The Health Care Center
Yesterday we received two documents, namely “The preventive measure against the new infectious disease” and “The consultation and treatment toward the new infectious disease caused by a coronavirus” from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Although there is no change from the previous notifications, please read their summary below to confirm the important points.
・The preventive measure against the new infectious disease is same to influenza and the common cold.
・If you have any symptoms of a common cold like high fever, stay at home to take a rest.
・You should wash your hands, put a mask on your face and keep the air ventilation. Disinfection with alcohol is effective too.
・Take information about the infectious disease from trustworthy sources.
The health care center: https://health.yamanashi.ac.jp/
Kofu campus 055-220-8081
Medical campus 055-273-9312
No.1 Alert on new infectious disease caused by a coronavirus (New)
From Health Care Center
The health care center issued the alerts on new infectious disease caused by a coronavirus for 5 times since 29 January 2020. https://health.yamanashi.ac.jp/news
Those alerts were posted on the premise that the disease was not spread in Japan yet. However, the present situation is described as “the beginning of the outbreak in Japan” in the Government’s expert meeting on 16 February.
That is why we renewed the title “No.1 Alert on new infectious disease caused by a coronavirus” from this notice.
On 18 February, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology issued 2 notices, namely “The response toward outbreak among students” and “Actions against the new infectious disease caused by a coronavirus”. The main points are as follows.
・ To keep basic infectious disease protection such as washing hands and wearing a mask.
・To take a rest if you have symptoms like fever.
・ If you are diagnosed as the new infectious disease caused by a coronavirus (hereafter “the infectious disease”) you are not allowed to attend classes.
・Even if you stay in the house due to a common cold, it might be subjected to the suspension of attendance.
The symptoms for suspension of attendance
・Symptoms of a common cold or continuous fever more than 37.5 C for more than 4 days
・Strong lassitude and breathing with difficulty
Once again, we announce that the basic preventive measure against the infectious disease is same to influenza and the common cold. You should wash your hands, put a mask on your face and air ventilation. Disinfection with alcohol is effective too.
We advise you to take trustworthy information regarding the infectious disease. The health care center shall provide you with accurate information.
Medical campus 055-273-9312
No.5 Alert on new pneumonia caused by a coronavirus
At the Cabinet meeting on 12 February, it was decided that those persons who stayed in Hubei Province and Zhejiang Province in China are not allowed to enter Japan. Our sympathies are with them and their families. We hope that the situation changes for the better soon.
On 13 February, we received the revised alert No.5 from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology toward the students who came back from China. When you are infected with the new pneumonia caused by a coronavirus you may not be allowed to attend classes according to the symptoms.
– The public consultation center for returnees from Hubei Province and Zhejiang Province and those persons who contacted residents of the two Provinces are established.
– Please follow the instructions below if you return from Main Land China except those two Provinces as well as Hong Kong and Macau.
– If you have a fever (More than 37.5 C) or any respiratory symptoms within 2 weeks from entering Japan, you should report to the public consultation center while avoiding infections and wearing a mask.
– Even if you have no symptoms, it is better to reduce outgoing occasions for 2 weeks from entering Japan for watching your body conditions. If you find any symptoms, report to the public consultation center swiftly.
2. For those persons who returned from China except the two Provinces with no contact with any residents of the two Provinces
– If you have any respiratory symptoms within 2 weeks from entering Japan, you should visit the hospital while avoiding infections and wearing a mask.
– Even if you have no symptoms, it is better to watch your body conditions. Then If you find any symptoms, you should visit the hospital swiftly.
●The Public Consultation Center, Kofu City: 055- 237-8952
●The Public Consultation Center, Chuo City: 055-237-1403
https://health.yamanashi.ac.jp/
Study-in-Japan Fair in Jakarta
On Sunday 24th November 2019, ”Study in Japan Fair” was held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
About 80 organizations of Japanese universities and vocational schools joined the fair and about 3,800 students visited. Over 150 students who are interested in coming to Japan to study visited our consultation booth and we promoted our university, Yamanashi Prefecture and Kofu City.
On Monday 25th November, we visited Padjadjaran University, which concluded MOU with Faculty of Engineering of University of Yamanashi in July 2019, and had a good discussion toward academic collaboration and student exchange.
There are 4 students from Indonesia who study and research in University of Yamanashi as of November 2019.
The participation in this Fair provided us a great opportunity to promote our university and find excellent students in Indonesia.
Season’s Greetings to Alumni
Dear Alumni,
Season’s Greetings from Center for International Education & Exchange and Office of International Affairs, University of Yamanashi!
We value the connection with our alumni.Hope you all a very happy new year!
Here’s our latest public relations magazine, “Vine”. Please check out your old school today!
https://www.yamanashi.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Vine35.pdf
Social Gathering for International Students and Researchers in 2019
A social gathering for international students and researchers was held on Dec 13th 2019 at Kofu Campus. About 170 people, including community representative, international students and researchers together with their family members, and university staff took part in the event this year.
This annual event hosted by the President of University of Yamanashi, Dr. Shinji Shimada aims at deepening mutual understanding among the international students and researchers, university staff and community representatives.
The gathering started with a welcome address by the President and followed by the speeches from the Mayor of Kofu city and the Mayor of Chuo city. One Vietnam student from Medical Campus and two German students from Kofu Campus delivered their speech to express their appreciation as representative of all international students.
All participants enjoyed Japanese and Halal dishes and a chorus by the residents of international dormitory.
Cultural Exchange Event at International Residence hall Annex
Annual cultural exchange event for international students and the local community (Members of Iwakubo Resident’s Association) was held at International Residence Hall Annex on Saturday, Nov. 23 2019.
This was the 16th event and nearly 200 people including Mr. Yuichi Higuchi, the Mayor of Kofu City,took part in the event.
International students introduced their cultures by entertaining community members with their hand-made dishes. There were 26 kinds of dishes from 11 countries (China, Pakistan, Malaysia, Germany, U.K., France etc.), and all these traditional dishes were tasty so much.
As the highlight of the event, international students experienced Mochi-tsuki (pounding steamed sticky rice into rice cake) with the kind guidance by the members of Iwakubo Resident’s Association.
After enjoying the mochi, participants enjoyed chorus by the international students as well as traditional dram performance by Iwakubo Resident’s Association. It was such a heart-warming day that further strengthened the tie between international students and local community.
Japanese Government Scholarship for 2020 Teacher Training Program
Course Guide of TEACHER TRAINING STUDENTS PROGRAM 2020
Disaster Prevention Lecture for International Students
On November 5, the Disaster Prevention Lecture was given by Kofu police station to International Students at Kofu Campus.
Through the lecture, students learned how to react and behave in case any natural disaster happens as well as the importance of confirming their nearest evacuation sites and prompt evacuation. They were also advised to share the knowledge they learned today with other international students and support each other in case of emergency.
At the end of lecture, supporting system for international students and travellers from other countries was introduced and useful emergency kits were distributed to the international students.