Activities

Training

Overseas Training

Domestic Training

1. Internship at a Japanese company (Niseko, Hokkaido)
   Period: Wedensday, July 10, 2024 – Saturday, July 13, 2024
   Destination: Uppopoy (Ethnic Symbiosis Symbolic Space), Niseko HANAZONO Resort, etc.
2. Internship at a Japanese company II (Amina Collection Co., Ltd.)
   Period: June 18 (Tuesday), July 17 (Wednesday), July 31 (Wednesday), 2024
   Host: Amina Collection Co., Ltd.

Lectures

Lecture Series “The Future of Central Eurasia and Japan”

The NipCA Project aims to contribute to the development of local communities through stimulating awareness about sustainability issues not only among NipCA Fellows, but also among faculty members, researchers, and students both within and outside the university. Since its establishment, the project has conducted a series of public lectures featuring experts addressing themes related to social and global issues in the Central Eurasian region and Japan. These lectures are integral to the University of Tsukuba Super Global University (SGU) project.

(Note: The lectures will commence from the 49th session in the 2024 Fiscal Year.)

1. Title: 49th Lecture “Capacity Building and Vocational Training in Central Asia and the Caucasus”
   Lecturer: Dr. Hiromichi Katayama, Program Specialist at the Division of Youth, Literacy and Skills Development, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Headquarters (Paris, France)
   Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
   Location: Zoom Meeting
   → Click here to see the report of the event

Borderless Onsite Meeting
(Introduction to the Central Asia and Caucasus Region by International Students)

This program, co-hosted with the Global Commons of the International Affairs Bureau, aims to create a space for both international and domestic students and faculty to interact in English during lunch breaks. The gatherings take place on the third Friday of odd-numbered months at Student Plaza on campus.

1. The 7th “Steppe Culture of Kazakhstan”
   Presenter: Ms. Tursynaliyeva Azhar (5th NipCA Fellow)
   Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
   Location: Student Commons, University of Tsukuba (Building 1A, 203)
2. The 8th “SAKARTVELO”
   Presenter: Ms. Chikava Sesili, Ms. Togonidze Mariam (Special auditing student of College of International Studies)
   Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
   Location: Student Commons, University of Tsukuba (Building 1A, 203)
3. The 9th “Azerbaijani music – the rhythm of soul – ”
   Presenter: Ms. Hasanova Nargiz (5th NipCA Fellow)
   Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
   Location: Student Commons, University of Tsukuba (Building 1A, 203)
4. The 10th “Exploring the Heart of Central Asia: the Treasures of Uzbekistan”
   Presenter: Ms. Mirakilova Fatima (5th NipCA Fellow)
   Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
   Location: Student Commons, University of Tsukuba (Building 1A, 203)

International Conferences

Update as needed.

Other events, etc.

1. Joint Return Report Meeting of the 2024 Overseas Training and Short-Term Study Abroad Programs (Kazakhstan)
   Date: Monday, April 22, 2024
   Location: Student Commons, University of Tsukuba (Building 1A, 203)
2. Training workshops at Zhetysu University in Kazakhstan
   Lecturer: Prof. Timur Dadabaev  (NipCA Fellow Academic advisor)
   Date: June, 2024
   Location: Zhetysu University, Kazakhstan
   →Click here to see the report of the day’s event
3. Roundtable Meeting with Turkmenistan’s Government Delegation and Turkmenistan Culture Day Concert
   Date: June 14, 2024 (Fri.)
   Location: University of Tsukuba, Nova Hall (Tsukuba city)
   →Click here to see the report of the day’s event
4. NipCA Fellow SPJES 2024 Kick-off Meeting
   Date: Monday, October 7, 2024
   Location: University of Tsukuba (Building 1B, 202)
   →Click here to see the report of the day’s event
5. Japan Eurasia Exchange Forum 2024
   Date: Wednesday,October 9, 2024
   Location: University of Tsukuba (Building 1B, 408)
   →Click here to see the report of the day’s event
6. Professor Masao Ichikawa participated in the Joint Congress of Global Health 2024.
   Date: Sunday, November 7 – Monday, November 8, 2024
   Location: Kukuru Itoman, Okinawa