Executive and Vice President Takeo Hondoh delivers his address


Zhejiang University venue

In an effort to tie the objectives of promoting partnerships in research and education between Japan and China and fostering outstanding individuals with a global perspective and spirit of innovation, HU held exchange events at Fudan University (Mar. 10-11) and Zhejiang University (Mar.12). From HU, approximately 60 faculty members and students from undergraduate and graduate schools participated, including Executive and Vice President Takeo Hondoh.

Besides introducing students in China to leading-edge academic research programs at HU, general information and history were also imparted. Through direct interaction between university researchers and students promotion of research and student exchange took a step forward and set the backdrop for all to consider the fascinating differences between the two cultures.

Chinese and Japanese university staff and students participated in the events, including Fudan University Executive Vice President Yihua Zhang, Zhejiang University Vice-President Ping Wu, and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Beijing Office Director Hiroshi Fukunishi. They attentively listened to an introduction to the participating departments and divisions and a lecture by Prof. Kohei Watanabe of HU's Research Faculty of Media and Communication.

Beijing Office Director Toshitaka Nozawa introduces Hokkaido University


Study-abroad counseling

Associate Prof. Ying Xiong of the Graduate School of Letters (Fudan University) and Prof. Gong Jian Ping of the Faculty of Science (Zhejiang University), both currently staff at HU and alumni of those university where the events were held also made presentations, and students from both universities eagerly listened to their addresses.

During the student exchange sessions, 20 Hokkaido University students staying in China for a short-term Chinese language program and 30 students from the host universities discussed ways to enhance mutual understanding between the two countries from the viewpoint of the younger generation.

Study-abroad counseling was also provided on the sidelines of each event, and Chinese students interested in studying at HU enthusiastically asked questions to faculty members and administrative staff in charge of overseas studies.

The total number of participants for both venues was about 500. HU will continue to step up its PR efforts abroad to attract outstanding overseas students and promote international exchange.