https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/index.rss ja Article List https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2026060400022/ On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, H.E. Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallick, Ambassador of India to Japan, and Mr. Chandru Appar, Consul General of India, Osaka-Kobe, visited Shimane University. The delegation toured the Japan-India Global Education and Research Center (JIGER), established in January 2026, as well as the Raman Spectroscopy Laboratory. The visit was arranged in conjunction with their attendance at the unveiling ceremony of the Mahatma Gandhi bust held in Matsue City. The delegation first visi... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:21:20 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2026031600024/ 　The Japan–India Global Education and Research Center (JIGER) was formally launched at Shimane University during a three-day programme held from 26 to 28 February 2026, marking a significant milestone in strengthening academic and research collaboration between Japan and India. Established with the support of Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) under the Inter-University Exchange Project, JIGER will serve as a dedicated platform for advancing joint re... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2024111200041/ SU Capacity Building Project Towards a Sustainable Society (S-SPRING) (hereinafter referred to as “this project”) aims to solve various problems of the region, Japan, and the world, and to train Ph. D. students who will lead a future knowledge-based society towards the development of a sustainable society in Japan. This project provides financial support for such excellent students, and courses for them to acquire the skills required by companies, etc., thereby creating an environment in whic... Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2025121200045/ This symposium invites leading researchers from both Japan and abroad to broadly, and present research results on the analysis and evaluation of materials based on the history and traditions of the Shimane region, using the various world-leading Multi-Spectral Radiation measurement technologies available at our university. The symposium fostered active exchange of opinions on interdisciplinary materials analysis technologies at the most advanced multi-spectral radiation of the world, rangi... Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:52:35 +0900 Announce https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2025091700019/ We are pleased to announce the upcoming international symposium introducing the unique research platform, "Technology for Material Analysis and Evaluation Using Multi-Optical Measurement", developed by Shimane University, along with cutting-edge research from around the world. This event aims to unveil the propagation routes of Izumo culture, promote the revival of regional industry, and explore new business models. Participation is free of charge and open to everyone. Simultaneous interpreta... Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:37:06 +0900 Announce https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2023020800021/ 　　　 　the group of researchers led by Professor Masaki Tanito, and Assistant Professor Sachiko Kaidzu, in the Department of Ophthalmology at Shimane University Faculty of Medicine and its joint research partner,  Ushio Inc. (Head office: Tokyo; President and Chief Executive Officer: Koji Naito, hereinafter "Ushio"), confirmed in an animal study evaluating eye safety, that 222nm Far UV-C light was only delivered to a surface layer of the corneal epithelium, without reaching stem cells in the... Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2022101900056/ To prevent the onset and worsening of COVID-19, reduce the burden on local governments related to vaccination, and accelerate the country's inoculation program, Shimane University will conduct additional on-campus omicron-targeting vaccinations for its members who wish to be vaccinated.   Matsue Campus Outline of On-campus COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots [PDF：740KB] Be sure to check the contents before vaccination.  1. Date and Time    1-1. 10:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:00 on Thu... Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2022101300030/ On Wednesday, October 5, the entrance ceremony for the fall term was held in t the large meeting room of the main administration building. A total of 8 new students were admitted, including two students to the Graduate School of Human and Social Sciences and six students to the Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology. At the ceremony, President Hattori made a congratulatory address, encouraging new students to fully utilize the educational and research environment of the universi... Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2022101300016/ On Friday, September 16, the commencement ceremony for the fall term was held at the university hall. A total of 17 graduates including both undergraduate and graduate students were conferred their degrees. At the ceremony, President Hattori made a congratulatory address, encouraging graduates to establish their identity in this society of increased uncertainty, look forward to the future, and courageously try something while understanding the risks, and wishing them the best of luck in th... Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020040600020/ Shimane University notices relating to COVID-19 are listed on this page. Please frequently check here for the latest information as any changes made will be posted on this page. If any of the following apply to you, take the necessary action following the flowchart  - When you tested positive - When you have had close contact, or apply to the items on the Checklist for Close Contact [PDF：213KB] - When you or your co-resident undergo a test instructed by a clinic/hospital or public healt... Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2022022800046/ To prevent the onset and worsening of COVID-19, reduce the burden on local governments related to vaccination, and accelerate the country's inoculation program, Shimane University will conduct additional on-campus vaccinations for its members who wish to be vaccinated.   Matsue Campus Outline of On-campus COVID-19 Vaccine reception information and what to bring [PDF：900KB] Please be sure to check the contents before vaccination.  1. Date 1-1. Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, ... Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020071400026/ Based on Shimane University Action Guidelines and other related rules, we request that you respond as follows in order to prevent the infectious spread. The following is the current response and may change depending on future changes in the situation. Please regularly check the Shimane University official website. In order to protect yourself and the people around you as well as prevent further spread, your understanding and cooperation are appreciated concerning the instructions below. ... Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020071400019/ Based on Shimane University Action Guidelines and other related rules, we request that you respond as follows in order to prevent the infectious spread. The following is the current response, and may change depending on future changes in the situation. Please regularly check the Shimane University official website. In order to protect yourself and the people around you as well as prevent further spread, your understanding and cooperation are appreciated concerning the instructions below.   ... Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020080600011/ Campus Entry of Non-Shimane University Members (Updated January 19, 2022) When urgent and necessary, campus entry of non-Shimane University members is permitted under the condition that they follow the requirements below. As a rule, they are also required to have contacted their counterpart at Shimane University in advance. ・Wear a face mask ・Deny entry of those who feel sick ・Check body temperature at home ・Be thorough with sanitizing hands and fingers ・Avoid the “Three Cs” ... Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2022012000029/                                                                                                       January 20, 2022 Matsue Campus Students                                     　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　Vice President of Education 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   　　　    　　　 HIGO Koichi     　　　　　 Response to AY2021 Second Semester Regular Examination 　Due to the nationwide surge in COVID-19 infections with the omicron variant, all the classes are moved to online instruction from January 11 in... Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2022011400011/                                                                    January 13, 2022 Matsue Campus Students  　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　  　   Vice President of Education 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　  　　    　　    HIGO Koichi Urgent Notice on Class (from January 17 to the day of last class in second semester) 　 I extend my gratitude for your cooperation with switching all classes to online classes on special notice due to the rapid surge in COVID-19 infections. Unfortunately, the infection... Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2022010700037/ January 7, 2022 Matsue Campus Students                                                                               Vice President of Education 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　        HIGO Koichi                                                    Urgent Notice on Class 　 　Due to the nationwide surge in COVID-19 infections with the omicron variant, it was decided at the COVID-19 Countermeasures Meeting that all the classes from January 11 to 14 (temporary closure on January 1... Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021121000029/ This is to announce that Shimane University offers special tuition exemption in response to COVID-19 (AY2021 Second Semester) funded by the contributions to the university, for the students who have difficulty paying their tuition due to the infectious spread of COVID-19. Please note that those who have already paid their Second Semester tuition are not eligible. For more details, please refer to the university website.　➡　【１２／９】Application for Special Tuition Exemption in Response to COV... Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021100700025/ On Tuesday, October 5, the entrance ceremony for the fall term was held on at the conference room on the 5th floor of the main administration building. A total of 14 students were admitted to the Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology. At the ceremony, President Hattori made a congratulatory address, encouraging new students to gain an education in a broad range of subjects beyond their own major, and eventually acquire the ability to contribute to the creation of innovation. ... Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021091500055/ 　   The News: Professor Hironori Yoshiyama of the Department of Microbiology at Shimane University Faculty of Medicine (also board member of the Japanese Society for Virology) has demonstrated, under joint supervision with Professor Shigeru Watanabe of Meikai University School of Health Sciences, and Professor Masashi Yamakawa of the Department of Mechanical and System Engineering at Kyoto Institute of Technology, in collaboration with Sharp Corporation, that through exposure to Plas... Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:54:52 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021072100014/ Matsue Campus Students:   Vice President of Education       HIGO Koichi    Request Regarding Travel for AY2021 Second Semester Classes   Shimane University plans to give AY2021 second semester classes both face-to-face and online, based on the Phase 1 of the Shimane University Action Guidelines in Response to COVID-19. The latest list of classes and instructions on courses will be announced on the university website in the middle of September. AY2021 second semest... Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021071900011/ Shimane University offers special tuition exemption in response to COVID-19 (AY2021 first semester) based on the contributions to the university, for the students who have difficulty paying their tuition. If you wish to apply, please visit the link below.  https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/procedure/tuition_waiver/news/news_8862.html Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021062500039/ With the help of the University Hospital, Shimane University is implementing on-campus vaccination for its members who wish to be vaccinated. Matsue Campus 　Schedule:  1st Vaccination  From Monday, July 5 to Sunday, July 11 　　　　　　2nd Vaccination From Friday, August 6 to Thursday, August 12 　　　　　　　※Students, faculty and staff members will receive schedule notification individually. 　　　　　　　※Contact the office in chagre found in the schedule notification if you want to change your sch... Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021062500022/ This web page provides the information of Shimane University's on-campus vaccination on Matsue campus for its members scheduled from Monday, July 5, 2021. What to bring to the site ○ Prevaccination Screening Questionnaire 　・The questionnaire is available at faculty office, the Student Center and the Student Support Center. Please obtain and fill it out  in advance, and bring to the site on the vaccination date.  ○ Vaccination card (if you have received from local municipality)  ○ S... Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021052000020/ 【2nd Report (June 2, 2021)】 Relating to the confirmed case on May 18, there have been no further cases found within the university. With this result, Shimane University will respond as follows. ▶University’s Response【As of June 2, 2021】 1. Change in Level The Shimane University Action Guidelines in Response to COVID-19 for Izumo Campus shall be lowered from Level 3 Severe Restrictions to Level 1 Minimum Restrictions.   Reference: Shimane University Action Guidelines in Response to... Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021052000037/ 【1st Report (May 19, 2021)】 Shimane University will response as follows to the confirmed COVID-19 case reported on May 19, 2021. We take this matter seriously and will make further efforts to prevent further infection. Please note that the university hospital is in normal operation. ▶University’s Response 【For the time being starting from May 19, 2021】 1. Change in Level In response to this confirmed case, the Shimane University Action Guidelines in Response to COVID-19 fo... Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021031500053/ All Undergraduate and Graduate Students Including those Newly Enrolled:     　　　　　Trustee/Vice President of Planning, Education and Student Services ARASE Sakae Current Plan for AY2021 First Semester Classes   Shimane University plans to give AY2021 first semester classes both online and face-to face based on Phase 1 of the Shimane University Action Guidelines in Response to COVID-19. The list of classes and instructions on courses will be announced on the university websi... Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021022600045/ 【Date and Time】 　10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021   【Venue】 　Large Meeting Room, 5th floor of Administration Building on Matsue Campus MAP [PDF：320KB]   【Invited Attendees】 　Selected representative students (one person) of all Faculties and Graduate Schools 　（※Only representative students are allowed to enter. Entry of family members is not allowed.)   【Note】 　・In order to prevent the infectious spread, the ceremony program at Matsue Campus will be held on a ... Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:27:01 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021021200017/ Izumo Campus (Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medical Research) *Only graduating students are invited. 【Date and Time】 　10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021   【Venue】 　Gymnasium on Izumo Campus (Address: 89-1 Enya-cho, Izumo) Map[PDF：347KB]   【Invited Attendees】 　Graduating students of Faculty of Medicine / Graduate School of Medical Research (※Entry of family members is not allowed)   【Note】 　・In order to prevent the infectious spread, the ce... Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:56:42 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2021020100011/ Shimane University offers special tuition exemption in response to COVID-19 (FY2020 second semester) based on the contributions to the university, for the students who have difficulty in paying their tuition. If you wish to apply, please visit the link below.  http://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/procedure/tuition_waiver/news/korona-kouki-English.html Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:51:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020121100029/ 【3rd Report (December 24, 2020)】   Relating to the previously confirmed 7 cases (159th to 165th cases confirmed in Shimane) on December 9 and 10, 2020, 132 PCR tests were conducted of the Shimane University Hospital hospitalized patients, medical staff, and Shimane University students and relevant people. None of them tested positive for COVID-19. With this result, Shimane University will respond as follows.   ▶University’s Response【As of December 25, 2020】 1. Change in Leve... Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020121700021/ December 16, 2020   Matsue Campus Students:                                  Trustee/Vice President of Planning, Education and Student Services 　　　　　         　　　                   　　　　       　                                                        ARASE Sakae   Shimane University’s Response during New Year Holidays Relating to the Prevention of COVID-19 Infectious Spread   Over the past year, Shimane University has been working hard with the students to put initiat... Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020121500041/ Matsue Campus Students:          　　　　Trustee/Vice President of Planning, Education and Student Services 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　         　　　                   　　　　       　   ARASE Sakae   Change in Classes after Winter Vacation   In order to prevent further spread of COVID-19, all classes after winter vacation starting from January 6 to 14 will be conducted online. Please follow the instructions given by teachers via CampusSquare or Moodle, etc. for face-to-face classes, which ... Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020120900040/ On December 3, 2020, Shimane University’s Center for Foreign Language Education held Explore the World without Leaving Japan: International Competitions in San-in. The hybrid event, held simultaneously on campus and on Zoom, introduced previous international sports competitions in the area (e.g., the 2019 ILCA Laser Radial World Championship, the Jamaican Track and Field training camp) before expounding on future volunteer opportunities, including the World Masters Games (scheduled for 202... Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:29:19 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020121100012/ On December 9, 2020, it was confirmed that one student belonging to the Faculty of Medicine tested positive for COVID-19.   In cooperation with the regional public health center, we are currently trying to narrow down the people who have had close-contact with said person. As of today, we have ordered all Izumo Campus students to stay at home for the time being in order to prevent further spread. We pray for the early recovery of the individual and will cooperate with relevant o... Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020101400026/ Shimane University will accept application of the 2020 second semester tuition deferment targeting the students whose household finances have been severely affected by COVID-19 and have difficulty in paying tuition.    【Outline】 Tuition will be deferred until Friday, February 26, 2021 for those students whose income has been decreased under the COVID-19 infectious spread and have difficulty in continuing their study.    【Target students】 Full-time undergraduate and graduate ... Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020091500027/ List of Classes for FY2020 Second Semester (in response to COVID-19) With the spread of COVID-19, many classes held in FY2020 second semester will be given online. Face-to-face classes are restricted with the utmost consideration taken to prevent the infectious spread In this connection, the list of classes are now available as follows. Be sure to check the latest list and register for the class.   【Common classes for all faculty students 】(in Japanese) English[PDF：154KB] ... Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020090200010/ All Shimane University Students:   Request Regarding Travel for FY2020 Second Semester Classes   As previously informed on Wednesday, August 5, if you have unavoidably traveled away from Shimane, return to Shimane 2 weeks before the start of classes and monitor your health condition. If you have unavoidably traveled to and stayed in a High Alert Infection Area (Before August 30) or Special Alert Infection Area (After August 31), stay at home for 10 days after returning to Shimane,... Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020082100014/ All Students, Faculty and Staff:   　　　　　　　　　Head of COVID-19 Countermeasures Headquarters Office　　　                                                                                                                                  IWAKURA Yoshihisa   　　　　Call for PCR Testing in Response to the 22nd Positive Case in Tottori   On August 19, the 22nd positive COVID-19 case was confirmed in Tottori. The Tottori Prefecture Government and the Matsue City Government disclosed the ... Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020081100015/ A post was found on the Internet stating that the main buildings of Shimane University will be bombed at 12:08 p.m. on Friday, August 7. We immediately notified the police and took precautions to look for suspicious individuals and items, in and on our premises in cooperation with the police. Fortunately, there was no explosion at the time of the notice and no one was hurt.   In order to prioritize the safety of our students and pupils, faculty and staff members and our neighbor communi... Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020080500021/ August 5, 2020 To All Persons Concerned: Shimane Universy President HATTORI Yasunao   Campus Entry Restriction Due to Bomb Threat Notice Targeting Shimane University   A post was found on the Internet stating that the main buildings of Shimane University will be bombed at 12:08 p.m. on Friday, August 7. Currently, Shimane University is mobilizing to strengthen the patrol on campus in cooperation with the police. In order to prioritize the safety of our students and ... Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020080300027/ Undergraduate and Graduate School Students:               　　　　　　　   　　　　　　　　　　Advance Notice on FY2020 Second Semester Classes   Shimane University is conducting online classes during the FY2020 first semester, placing top priority on our students’ health and safety under the infectious spread of COVID-19. We are planning to resume face-to-face classes for some classes while mainly conducting online with the utmost care to prevent the infectious spread. However, this plan may c... Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020071700027/ All Students, Faculty and Staff:                                          Head of COVID-19 Countermeasures Headquarters Office　　　                                                                                          IWAKURA Yoshihisa   　　　   　Call for PCR Testing in Response to the 25th Positive Case in Shimane   On July 14, the 25th positive COVID-19 case was confirmed in Shimane. The Shimane Prefecture Government disclosed the following information on July 16, regard... Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020071500016/ All Students, Faculty and Staff:                                                Head of COVID-19 Countermeasures Headquarters Office　　　                                                                                                              IWAKURA Yoshihisa On July 12, a positive COVID-19 case was confirmed in western Tottori. The Shimane Prefecture Government disclosed the following information on July 14, regarding the facilities and places where the confirmed case has vi... Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020071300043/ A post was found on the Internet stating that the main buildings of Shimane University will be bombed at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 10, and passengers and people around the bus stops close to campus will be attacked with knives. We immediately notified the police and took precautions to look for suspicious individuals and items, in and on our premises in cooperation with the police. Fortunately, there was no explosion at the time of the notice and no one was hurt.   In order to prioritize ... Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020070800049/ July 7, 2020   Campus Entry Restriction Due to Bomb Threat Notice Targeting Shimane University   A post was found on the Internet stating that the main buildings of Shimane University will be bombed at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 10, and passengers and people around the bus stops close to campus will be attacked with knives. Currently, Shimane University is mobilizing to strengthen the patrol on campus in cooperation with the police. In order to prioritize the safety of our studen... Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020070600014/ The Japanese government has established the “Student Emergency Support Grant”, a new emergency financial support program for students facing difficulties continuing their studies due to reasons such as a decrease in part-time job income due to the COVID-19 outbreak (Cabinet decision, May 19.). This is to announce that Shimne University will start accepting Part 2 applications.   This program aims to provide cash urgently to students who are facing difficulties continuing their studies d... Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020062300038/ Students, Faculty and Staff Members:   In order to contribute to preventing the further spread of COVID-19, on June 19, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has launched an application called COCOA (COVID-19 Contact Confirming Application). The app alerts users when they may have been in close proximity to someone infected with the coronavirus and instantly notifies the possibility of infection. In this way, users will be able to quickly receive testing and support services o... Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020061800027/ Matsue campus students:                                                                        Center for Educational Research and Development   Presently, Shimane University is asking students to as a rule avoid entering campus and to study from home after May 7, in order to prevent further spread of COVID-19. About one month has passed since the classes for the first semester started, and some students may be taking classes with anxiety concerning their internet environment at their ... Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020060500034/ 【Financial Support for Continuing Your Studies】 1. Japan Government Program “Student Emergency Support Grant” to Continue Your Study     The Japanese government financial support program aims to provide cash urgently to students who are facing difficulties to continue their studies due to decrease in part time job income under the COVID-19 outbreak.        ➡　 Application for Japan Government Program “Student Emergency Support Grant” to Continue Your Studies 【Submission Deadline June 10】... Fri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020060100012/ To prevent the spread of infection, students, faculty, and staff members are requested to respond as follows. The following is the current response, and may change depending on future changes in the situation.e changes in the situation.   1. Infection Spread Prevention 2. When you feel sick and are suspected to be infected 3. Overseas Travel 4. Measures for Students, Faculty and Staff Not Attending Classes and/or Work (“Work Ban”) 5. Related Websites   (Infection Spread ... Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020052200010/ The Japanese government has established the “Student Emergency Support Grant”, a new emergency financial support program for students facing difficulties continuing their studies due to reasons such as a decrease in part-time job income due to the COVID-19 outbreak (Cabinet decision, May 19.)   This program aims to provide cash urgently to students who are facing difficulties continuing their studies due to a substantial decrease in part-time job income due to the COVID-19 outbreak. ... Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020052000016/ ※The following article posted on May 7 is now out of effect as of May 18, as the state of emergency covering Shimane was lifted on May 14. Please frequently check the Shimane University official website to obtain the latest information. ---(Posted on May 7, 2020)------------------------------------------------------- ※As Japan's nationwide state of emergency has been extended until May 31, the request below also remains in effect until May 31. Your continuous cooperation is highly app... Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020051200011/ 【Additional Application of Tuition Exemption】 We will accept additional application of tuition exemption targeting the students whose household finances have been severely affected by COVID-19 and have difficulty in paying tuition.   【Application Reservation】 If you wish to apply, be sure to contact the office in charge by May 18 (Mon.)   【Submission of Application Documents】 After having contacted the office, submit the necessary documents to the office in charge by Ma... Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020050800038/ Matsue campus students;                                                                        Center for Educational Research and Development Presently, Shimane University is asking students to as a rule avoid entering campus and study from home after May 7, in order to prevent further spread of COVID-19. However, we will allow partial access to a part of Matsue campus’ facilities (PC rooms and classrooms with internet connection) to those who are not able to ready the equipment and in... Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020050700017/ ※As Japan's nationwide state of emergency has been extended until May 31, the request below also remains in effect until May 31. Your continuous cooperation is highly appreciated. ---(Request posted on April 20, 2020)------------------------------------------------------- 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   April 20, 2020 　Undergraduate and Graduate School Students:                                                                                                HATTORI Yasunao         ... Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020043000032/ Japan government has officially decided to hand out 100,000 Japanese yen to residents. In order to receive the cash handout, the head of each household should apply. Those who moved to Matsue or Izumo city from outside Shimane or Japan are referred to as "head of household."  Please be sure to file your application, once you receive the official letter from municipality.  To All Students:  1. Outline  The Japanese government will be handing out 100,000 yen to residents in Japan for f... Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020042800077/ April 28, 2020   Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of the Novel Coronavirus Updated on April 27   To prevent the spread of infection, students, faculty, and staff members are requested to respond as follows. The following is the current response, and may change depending on future changes in the situation.e changes in the situation.   1. Infection Spread Prevention 2. When you feel sick and are suspected to be infected 3. Overseas Travel 4. Measures for Student... Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020042800022/ List of Classes for AY2020 (in response to COVID-19) As a rule, all classes held in 2020 first semester will move to virtual instructions. In this connection, the list of classes have been revised as follows. Be sure to check the latest list and register for the class.   【Common classes for all faculty students 】 English[PDF：144KB] Second foreign languages[PDF：161KB] Health and Sports[PDF：106KB]   Art ant Culcutre[PDF：74.8KB]   Information Science[PDF：116KB]... Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020042800046/ Implementation of Online Classes   Information Tools for Online Classes As previously stated in the article titled “Preparing to Take Online Classes” posted on April 14, classes are to be conducted online by using tools such as Shimane University Moodle, Zoom, and Office 365 Teams. (You will be given instructions by the teacher in charge of the class if any other tools are to be used.) https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020041400049/   Steps for Taking Online Classes 1.... Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020042800039/ Matsue campus students; Presently, Shimane University is asking students to as a rule avoid entering campus and study from home after May 7, in order to prevent further spread of COVID-19. However, we will allow parital access to a part of Matsue campus’ facilities (PC rooms and classrooms with internet connection) to those who are not able to ready the equipment and internet environment required for online classes at home. The number of seats and computers we can offer is limited in or... Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020042000019/ 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　   April 20, 2020 　Undergraduate and Graduate School Students:                                                                                                HATTORI Yasunao                                                                                                Director,                                                                                                 COVID-19 Coutnermeasures Headquarters                Request for Thorough Coopera... Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020041400056/ 【Matsue campus】 　All undergraduate and graduate students: First Semester AY2020 Classes at Matsue Campus   〇Change in Academic Calendar In order to ensure the health and safety of both our students and faculty and staff members under these rapidly changing circumstances, we have already published a notice about the change in the start date of classes from April 14 to May 7. With this change, please note that the AY2020 academic calendar has also changed as follows.   Fi... Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:13:16 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020041400049/ Introduction In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), in principle all classes in the first semester of 2020 will be conducted online. We hope that faculty, staff members and students will work together to protect everyone's health and create learning opportunities. The COVID-19 expansion is becoming more serious every day. Online classes are one of the most effective ways to prevent infection.   This situation is unexpected, and there may be i... Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:08:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020041400032/ Regarding to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture Government has listed the following information on their website. In case you have visited the restaurant/bar or taken the highway buses, please contact the COVID-19 Countermeasures Headquarters at Shimane University (corona(at)office.shimane-u.ac.jp) or the public health center in Matsue.   【Shimane Prefecture Government Website (Excerpt)】 - Publication of the name of the restaurant/bar   We publish the nam... Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020041400025/ To All Shimane University Students　 Act accordingly and carefully to protect yourself, your family members, friends and the society in order to overcome these challenges   　　　　　　　　　　　                                                          　　　　　　　　April 10, 2020                                                                                　  The new 2020 academic year has begun, welcoming a new batch of 1,254 undergraduate and 244 graduate students. Unfortunately, Shimane Uni... Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020041300042/                                                                                                                  April 10, 2020 【Matsue Campus】 Newly enrolled students: Current stuents:                                                                HATTORI Yasunao                                                                       Director                                                                       COVID-19 Countermeasures Headquarters   【IMPORTANT】 Change in Cour... Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020040900045/                   April 9, 2020     【Matsue Campus】   Newly enrolled students:   Current students:   Students’ family members: 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　        　　　　HATTORI Yasunao                                                                                       Director                                                                                       COVID-19 Countermeasures Headquarters               【IMPORTANT】Change in Academic Calen... Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020040900038/ Updated April 8, 2020   All students,   HATTORI Yasunao Director, COVID-19 Countermeasures Headquarters   Request for Cooperation to Prevent the Infectious Spread of the Novel Coronavirus   Shimane University has been disseminating information on how to take necessary action to prevent the spread of COVID-19 since March of this year. However, in light of the news related to other university students who were directly connected to a chain of infections which caused a larg... Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020033000028/ Matsue campus students including those newly enrolled  AY2020 First Semester classes begin on Tuesday, April 14. Classes during the period from April 7 to 13 are all cancelled. Please confirm the following notices. Also, please closely monitor your health condition from the begining of April for 2 weeks until lasses start.  AY2020 Academic Calendar  Note the changes in the date classes start and course registration. ・AY2020 First Semester classes begin on Tuesday, April 14. Class... Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020031900023/ In light of the novel coronavirus infectious spread, Shimane University has decided to cancel the entrance ceremony scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020. This is in consideration of the fact that priority must be given to the health and safety of our students, their families and other persons concerned.　Although we understand how much new students and their families look forward to this ceremony as their brand new start, we greatly appreciate your kind understanding that we had to ... Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020031700012/ March 18, 2020   Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 5) Partially Revised on March 18   To Students, Faculty and Staff:   FUJITA Tatsuro, Trustee Crisis Management ARASE Sakae, Trustee/Vice President Education and Student Service KAWASOI Tatsuya, Health Service Center Director    “Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 5)” released on March 13 has been partially revised. Please confirm the changes made.   ... Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020031300021/ March 13, 2020   Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 5) Partially Revised on March 13   To Students, Faculty and Staff:   FUJITA Tatsuro, Trustee Crisis Management ARASE Sakae, Trustee/Vice President Education and Student Service KAWASOI Tatsuya, Health Service Center Director    “Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 5)” released on March 11 has been partially revised. Please confirm the changes made.   ... Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020031100027/ March 11, 2020   Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 5) Partially Revised on March 11   To Students, Faculty and Staff:   FUJITA Tatsuro, Trustee Crisis Management ARASE Sakae, Trustee/Vice President Education and Student Service KAWASOI Tatsuya, Health Service Center Director    “Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 5)” released on March 6 has been partially revised. Please confirm the changes made.   ... Wed, 11 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020030900017/ March 6, 2020   Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 5)   To Students, Faculty and Staff:   FUJITA Tatsuro, Trustee Crisis Management ARASE Sakae, Trustee/Vice President Education and Student Service KAWASOI Tatsuya, Health Service Center Director    “Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 4)” released on March 4 has been revised. Please confirm the changes made.   ・The Infectious Disease Risk Levels on th... Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020030600016/ March 4, 2020   Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 4)   To Students, Faculty and Staff:   FUJITA Tatsuro, Trustee Crisis Management ARASE Sakae, Trustee/Vice President Education and Student Service KAWASOI Tatsuya, Health Service Center Director    “Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 3)” released on February 27 has been revised. Please confirm the changes made. ・The Infectious Disease Risk Levels on t... Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020030200063/                                                                                                                                                                                                                             February 27, 2020   To Students, Faulty and Staff: FUJITA Tatsuro, Trustee Crisis Management ARASE Sakae, Trustee/Vice President Education and Student Service KAWASOI Tatsuya, Health Service Center Director     As reported in the news, the novel coronavirus... Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020022700021/ Check out Shimane University's promotional video, which features "Official Hige Dandism," one of Japan's top pop bands whose members are SU alumni. Our YouTube channel showcases various videos presenting faculties, departments and programs across the university. Click here for our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/ShimaneUniv Click here for our promotional video.   　　 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:12:06 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2020020700047/ To Students, Faculty and Staff: FUJITA Tatsuro, Trustee Crisis Management ARASE Sakae, Trustee/Vice President Education and Student Service KAWASOI Tatsuya, Health Service Center Director   As previously reported, the novel coronavirus associated with pneumonia, which first appeared in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, has been spreading in Beijing and outside of China. On Friday, January 31, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised the level of infectious disease risk informa... Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:04:41 +0900 https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2019122300019/ On November 27th, the second Love. Local. Shimane. Event was held from 6:45pm and lasted until just after 8:00pm. This year, the presenters traveled to both sides of Shimane to conduct their interviews for the event. One student spoke about “sekishu gawara”, a traditional roof tile that is made by a business in Hamada. Other students interviewed local businesses on the eastern side of Shimane. One student presented on a local tea shop in Matsue. This shop sells a variety of products including... Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:56:23 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2019091200068/ Subject : Sedimentology of the fluvial to marine transition zone in Asian river deltasSpeaker : Dr. Marcello Gugliotta (Estuary Research Center)Date : 19 September 2019 (15：00?17：30)Location : Estuary Research Center, 2F Seminar Room (Room 201) Abstract The fluvial to marine transition zones (FMTZs) of the Mekong, Ganges-Brahmaputra, Fly, Irrawaddy, Yangtze, and Dong Nai river deltas in Asia extend for several hundred kilometers from their river mouths. Here, the interaction of riverine and ... Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2019090200038/ On Monday, August 19th, we held the completion ceremony of the Japanese Language and Culture Study Program with 4 students from China, Korea, and Indonesia completing the program. Additionally, this year’s certificates were again made with Japanese paper that the students made themselves. The students were able to watch and practice this traditional process of paper making on a number of occasions. The participants this year as well as in years past actively participated in the various events... Mon, 02 Sep 2019 14:23:54 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2019082900076/ On August 2nd, (Friday) the Taiwanese National Ilan University, which signed an MoU and a Student Exchange Agreement in June, paid a courtesy visit to President Hattori. This group, consisting of 7 participants, was led by Professor Sho and Professor Chen of the National Ilan University. During this visit, with the cooperation of Professor Chen of National Ilan University and Professor Lieske from the CFLE, the summer overseas training program focused on Global education using English as a s... Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2019071900018/ On June 29th, at the Shimane University 2nd Gymnasium, the “Playing around the world at Shima-Dai” event was held. International students from our own university, introduced their own countries in Japanese with a focus on cultural differences. The total number of participants at this event was 92 and, included elementary pupils, their guardians, Shima-Dai students as well as the exchange students. On this day, 17 exchange students from 8 different countries and territories (Iceland, USA, K... Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:56:30 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2019062600071/ On Sunday, the 6th of June, the International Cultural Information A class (Korean Language) held a cooking course at the Matsue International Community Center. The 24 participants, including students and faculty, were separated into 5 groups. During this cooking course, the participants prepared 6 different well known Korean foods; Dak-galbi, Gimbap, Buchimgae, Tteok-bokki, Bulgogi, and Tteok. After studying about how these foods were made in their International Cultural Information A cour... Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:05:25 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2019061300095/   On Sunday, June 9th, we held a Japan-China university student exchange meeting through “Gyoza-making” at the Matsue International Community Center. It was the first event hosted by the Foreign Language Education Center, Shimane University this year. The total number of the participants was 25, including the foreign students as well as staff members of the Center.  They were able to make authentic “gyoza” dumplings by following the instruction from the Chinese teachers who took part in the e... Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:22:51 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2019061300088/ Subject：East Asian winter monsoon intensity in the Pleistocene based on seasonal land snail shell stable isotope ratiosSpeaker：Dr. David L. Dettman (University of Arizona, USA/Visiting Researcher of Estuary Research Center)Date：19 June, 2019 (17:00-18:00)Location：Estuary Research Center, 2F Seminar Room(Room 201) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------【Abstract】 Monsoon climates are characterized by strong seasonal oscillations between a v... Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0900 Topics https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2017092800102/ Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering of Shimane University will have the admission for a new education course "English-Japanese Bilingual Education Course for International Students" for the academic year 2018. In this course, we accept international students in the field of science and technology who have a good command of English and wish to get a job associated with Japan. For one or two years after entering, students will get intensive Japanese language training, as well a... Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:40:03 +0900 Topics