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A Ceremony for the 2024 Tohoku University International Awards and International Alumni Association Award is held
On Tuesday December 10, 2024, the annual Tohoku University International Award and International Alumni Association Award Ceremony was held at the International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS) on the Aobayama Campus. President Teiji Tominaga presented the awards to the two recipients of the “International Award”, Ms. Pelonomi Moiloa and Mr. Pedro B.F. Hsu, to the recipient of the “International Award・Science and Technology Award”, Prof. Lidong Chen and to Prof. Ardiansyah, who represented the Tohoku University Alumni Association in Indonesia (IATU), winner of the “Alumni Association Award” for the third year in a row . The event was held in front of an audience including professors, students, and the recipients’ own family members.
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Alumni Podcast #2: Elena from Italy
Welcome to the second episode of the Tohoku University Alumni Podcast!
This time our guest is Dr. Elena Fabbretti from Italy, currently working for Tohoku University at the SLA (Student Learning Adviser SUPPORT). Dr. Fabbretti’s academic journey with us spans two distinct chapters, culminating in the completion of her Ph.D. in March 2024. Join us as Elena shares her unique experiences of studying at Tohoku University, the challenges she faced, and the insights she gained from both her time as a student and her current role. Whether you’re an aspiring student, a current member of our community, or simply curious about international academic experiences, this episode has something for everyone.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Winners Announcement of Tohoku University International Award
The winners of the “Tohoku University International Alumni Award” were announced at the “Tohoku University’s Homecoming Day 2024” held on Saturday, September 28 at the Tohoku University Centennial Hall (Kawauchi Hagi Hall) to celebrate the 117th anniversary of its founding.
The Alumni who have enhanced Tohoku University’s international presence through their international efforts are recognized every year since 2022 with the “Tohoku University International Award”. The “Tohoku University International Alumni Association Award,” on the other hand, is granted to an international alumni association that has a significant activity. The Executive Committee conducted a thorough screening process to choose the winners of both categories adding from this year two new categories for the individual award, the “Special Award” and the “Science and Technology Award” for a total of 4 awardees.
Alumni Podcast #1: Florian from Germany
Welcome to the very first episode of the Tohoku University Alumni Podcast!
Our first guest is Florian Grosser, originally from Germany and currently conducting research at the University of Vienna!
He studied at Tohoku University during the academic year 2014/15, and he will share his experiences with us in this podcast.
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Alumni Stories: Peicen Zhao, since 15 in Japan aiming for the best!
I’m Peicen Zhao, originally from Qingdao, China, and I’m currently living and working in Tokyo, Japan.
I came to Japan by myself at the age of 15 with the goal of getting into a university ranked among the world’s top 100.
Unusually for an international student, I took the Japanese National Center Test for University Admissions and then the Tohoku University General Selection Entrance Exam alongside Japanese students. As a result, I successfully enrolled as an undergraduate student at Tohoku University’s Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture.
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Tohoku University Taiwan Alumni Association holds General Meeting in Taipei
On April 12, the Tohoku University Taiwan Alumni Association General Meeting was held for the first time in a decade. The event took place at the Cosmos Hotel Taipei and approximately 40 alumni from Taiwan as well as Vietnam attended the event.
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University alumni living in Thailand, held the Lunch Gathering 2024 alumni gathering event in Bangkok.
On Saturday 9 March 2024, the Thai Shuyukai, an alumni association established by Tohoku University alumni living in Thailand, held the “Lunch Gathering 2024” alumni gathering event in Bangkok.
From Tohoku University, Vice-President Tetsuya Nagasaka and Associate Professor Anawat Suppasri of the International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS) attended the event, while about 30 members of the Thai Shuyukai, including current President Seree Supratid, attended from the Thai side.
Alumni Stories: Carlandrea Melegari, A Memorable Six Months Experience in Sendai!
For this month’s Alumni Story, we are pleased to introduce Carlandrea Melegari, an Automation and Control Engineer who spent 6 months at Tohoku University thanks to the COLABS program. He will share his experience in his own words, so sit back and enjoy Carlo’s story!
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Alumni Stories: Pelonomi Moiloa, The rising star of AI technology in South Africa
In this month’s Alumni Story, we introduce Pelonomi Moiloa, a dynamic entrepreneur committed to revolutionizing communication and access to intellectual resources in Africa through AI. Her groundbreaking work has garnered global recognition, with Time Magazine naming her one of the 100 Most Influential People in AI for 2023.
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Winner Announcement of Tohoku University International Award and International Alumni Association Award
The winners of the “Tohoku University International Alumni Award” were announced at the “Tohoku University Women’s College 110th Anniversary and Humanities Women’s College 100th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony” held on Saturday, September 30 at the Tohoku University Centennial Hall (Kawauchi Hagi Hall) in the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako of Akishino.
People who have enhanced Tohoku University’s international presence through their international efforts are recognized with the “Tohoku University International Award”. The “Tohoku University International Alumni Association Award,” on the other hand, is granted to an international alumni association that has a significant activity.
The Executive Committee conducted a thorough screening process to choose the winners of both categories.
Highlights of the 1st Alumni & Students Off-line Sendai Tour!
On Friday, June 30, 2023, the Global Engagement Division organized a tour of Sendai and Tohoku University campuses with the purpose of strengthening relations between international alumni and Tohoku University. The event took place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and provided an opportunity for two alumni from Sweden and Malaysia and a current international student from Taiwan to visit places that hold fond memories of their experience at the university.
Highlights of the first “Alumni Online Campus Virtual Tour” event
On Friday, June 16, the Global Engagement Division hosted its first-ever “Alumni Online Campus Virtual Tour” event.
The event was held with the purpose of enjoying the campus of Tohoku University and Sendai city in real-time, sharing memories from our study abroad days, and strengthening the bonds among alumni.>>Click here for details
Alumni Stories: Erick Mas Samanez from Lima, Peru/working in Japan
My main research interest was tsunami-related engineering. After contacting several experts in disaster research, all of them suggested that the Tsunami Engineering Laboratory at Tohoku University would be the most suitable to learn about tsunami science.>>Click here for details
Alumni Stories: Gracie Burdeos from Philippines/working in Germany
My name is Gracie Burdeos, and I come from the Philippines. As long as I can remember, it was always my dream to become a scientist. Back in the Philippines, I was a humble high school teacher teaching biology for a couple of years. Even though I was teaching, my passion for science was still kicking in me…>>Click here for details
Alumni Stories: Dr. David N. Nguyen from Hawaii
When I applied for the MEXT scholarship, I had to list three schools I was interested in. Tohoku University was one of my choices as I specialized in disaster management and the Tohoku region was affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Thus, it made sense to go to a university that had an acclaimed institute on disaster research. Tohoku University was actually the third Japanese university I had studied at. The first time was at Waseda University in Tokyo when I was an undergraduate exchange student, and the second time was at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa, which was part of an internship. >>Click here for details
Highlights of the Second Gather Event
This year’s second alumni networking event held on Gather, an online video-conferencing platform, took place on May 19.
In the first half of the event, Kyung Hee University’s Prof. Joong Hon Ryu, chairperson of the Tohoku University Alumni Association in Korea, and another fellow alumnus, Prof. Jae Young Park, delighted participants with passionate retellings of their memories as students at Tohoku University. >>Click here for details
Unlocking Opportunities: Webinar Motivating Indonesian Students to Embark on their Journey at Tohoku University
On April 29 and 30, the Indonesian Student Association in Sendai (PPIS) and Tohoku University Indonesia Alumni Association (IATU) collaborated with the Global Learning Center held a webinar event for Indonesian students who interested in continuing their studies at Tohoku University. The webinar, created to introduce Tohoku University to the younger generation of high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in Indonesia, was first held last year to great success. >>Click here for details
Highlights of the First Gather Event
On April 28th, the Global Engagement Division conducted its first online free space event on the Gather platform, featuring Dr. Ramsey Lundock from the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ). Dr. Lundock, who is also an alumnus of Tohoku University, introduced the Sandcastle TRPG (Table-talk Role Playing Game) and invited alumni participants to play the game virtually. >>Click here for details
The ‘Tohoku University Exchange Month’ was held to create new possibilities for exchange between current international students and alumni
The ‘Tohoku University Exchange Month’ was held in late 2022 to promote exchanges between overseas alumni and current international students as part of the celebrations for the 115th anniversary of the university’s founding and the 100th anniversary of its becoming a comprehensive university, with the overall aim of strengthening Tohoku University’s global network.
Eleven groups of students organized their own exchange activities between December 1 and December 28. Some of the groups were made up of students from the same nation or region, some were of alumni from the same program, and some were of current international students with either alumni or employees of Tohoku University. A portion of the expenses for these activities was subsidized by the Tohoku University ‘Shuyukai‘ Alumni Association, which oversees all of the alumni association chapters. >>Click here for details
A Ceremony for the Tohoku University International Awards and International Alumni Association Awards is held
A ceremony for the Tohoku University International Awards and International Alumni Association Awards was held on December 7 at Aobayama Commons on the Aobayama Campus’ New Extension. Four recipients of the Tohoku University International Award and representatives of the winners of the International Alumni Association Awards were in attendance. The winners’ family members, as well as faculty members and students, were present to watch Tohoku University President Hideo Ohno present the winners with their certificates. >>Click here for details
Tohoku University 115th/100th Anniversary Year-End Exchange Month Campaign
Tohoku University 115th/100th Anniversary Year-End Event (HYBRID)
Winner Announcement of Tohoku University International Award and International Alumni Association Award
The winners of the “Tohoku University International Award and International Alumni Award” were announced on Saturday, October 1, at the “Tohoku University 115th and 100th Anniversary Commemorative Festival” held at the Tohoku University Centennial Hall (Kawauchi Hagi Hall).
People who have enhanced Tohoku University’s international presence through their international efforts are recognized with the “Tohoku University International Award.” The “Tohoku University International Alumni Association Award,” on the other hand, is granted to an international alumni association that has a significant activity.
The Executive Committee for the 115th Anniversary of the University’s Founding and the 100th Anniversary as the Comprehensive University conducted a thorough screening process to choose the winners of both categories. >>Click here for details
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