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    <title>New Article | 国立大学法人 島根大学</title>
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      <title>Announcement of Career Guidance for International Students</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026090900028/</link>
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      This is a job information session for international students who wish to work in Japan after graduation. You will learn how to go about job hunting, such as job hunting schedule and ways to collect information.


All international students at Shimane University are welcome to attend. Since it is essential to start preparing for job hunting in Japan as early as possible, we strongly encourage 1st- or 2nd-grade undergraduate students and 1st-grade graduate students to participate. We loo...</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:33:11 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Recruitment of Residents for Student Dormitory</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026073100025/</link>
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      We are recruiting new residents for student dormitory. Students who wish to move in should answer the form.


	Application guidebook for Shimane University Dormitory October, 2026 (for International students) 学生寮募集要項Application Guidebook for Shimane University Dormitory5[PDF：990KB]
	Period of Residence: Up to 1 year  (From October 1, 2026 to September 20, 2027)
	Number of recruited international students:
	Male  　  Building A: 1 room ,  Building B: 2 rooms ,  Building C: 3 rooms

	Fem....</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:56:54 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekaijin Club 🌏 event was held on July 17th</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026072200016/</link>
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      Sekaijin Club 🌏 event was held on July 17th at Global Commons.

Participants included Japanese students, international students, faculty and staff.

The event began with an interesting quiz prepared and led by a student volunteer. Participants enjoyed answering the questions and learning from one another in a relaxed atmosphere.



The participants then learned about how sunflower seeds are eaten in China. After watching an explanation, they had the opportunity to try eating them them....</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:15:06 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Information Session on Studying in Japan (Beijing, China)</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026071000020/</link>
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      On June 27, we participated in an information session on studying in Japan, organized by the Embassy of Japan and held at the Japan Cultural Center of the Embassy of Japan in Beijing. At our booth, we conducted individual consultations and presented a university introduction using slides to provide information to Chinese students interested in studying in Japan and their parents.

A total of 24 educational institutions participated in this event, which was attended by approximately 270...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:03:53 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>The Vice Chancellor of SASTRA University visited Shimane University</title>
      <link>https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2026070100028/</link>
      <description>On Monday, June 22, 2026, Dr. S. Vaidhyasubramaniam, Vice-Chancellor of SASTRA University visited Shimane University.
He held a cordial meeting with Prof. Kataoka, Vice President for Promotion of Globalization and Dr. Noothalapati, Director of the Japan-India Global Education and Research Center, exchanging views on potential future collaboration between the two universities.
Subsequently, he met with President Otani to discuss broad perspectives regarding the future of education and resear...</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:22:51 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekaijin Club 🌏 event was held on June 19th</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026062200026/</link>
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      Sekaijin Club 🌏 event was held on June 19th at Global Commons.

Participants included Japanese students and international students.

The event began with self-introductions, and then, with the help of international students from China, South Korea, and Cuba, the participating students learned how to say numbers from 1 to 10 in the languages ​​​​of their respective countries.

Although it was a short time, they challenged themselves to learn Chinese, Korean, and Spanish, enjoying a fun ...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:11:50 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekaijin Club 🌏 (July 17th, 2026) Event - Register Now!!</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026061700022/</link>
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      Hello All,

We look forward to your participation in  Sekaijin club event.

 Date and Time: July 17th , 2026, Friday, 5 PM to 6:30 PM

 Place: Global Commons, Room 180, 1st floor, Faculty of Education building

This event welcomes all Japanese and international students, faculty and staff of Shimane University with the aim of fostering cross-cultural interaction.

 Registration: Please use the link below or the QR code on the poster attached 

島根大学世界人クラブ 7月17日　Sekai-jin Club- July...
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:11:35 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Company Information Session (Komeri Co., Ltd.) was held</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026061200065/</link>
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      On June 4, we held a company information session for international students interested in pursuing job opportunities in Japan. The session was organized with the cooperation of Komeri Co., Ltd., and was attended by five international students.

The session began with opening remarks by Prof. Sakane, Director of the International Center, followed by a presentation by Mr. Murata from Komeri Co., Ltd. He provided an overview of the company and its business operations. Komeri is actively p...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:48:13 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Company Information Session (Matsue Yamamoto Metal Technos Co., Ltd.) was Held</title>
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      On May 29, we held a company information session for international students interested in pursuing employment opportunities in Japan. The session was organized with the cooperation of Matsue Yamamoto Metal Technos Co., Ltd., and was attended by six international students.

The session began with opening remarks by Prof. Sakane, Director of the International Center, followed by a presentation from Mr. Ishida and Ms. Nagashima of Matsue Yamamoto Metal Technos Co., Ltd. They provided the ...</description>
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      <title>The Second Career Guidance Session for International Students was held</title>
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      The International Center held the second career guidance session of this year for international students interested in finding job opportunity in Japan. This session was co-hosted with the Higher Education Center and was held on two separate dates—May 25 (Japanese) and June 1 (English)—based on language preference. A total of seven international students participated.

During the session, Lecturer Okuda from the Higher Education Center and Director Sakane of the International Center pr...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:47:38 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Indian Ambassador to Japan Visits Shimane University</title>
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      <description>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...</description>
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      <title>EU Ambassador to Japan Visits Shimane University</title>
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      On Friday, May 29, 2026, H.E. Jean‑Eric Paquet, Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to Japan, visited Shimane University together with three delegation members. The visit included a courtesy call on President Hiroki Otani and Vice President Yoshimi Kataoka(in charge of Globalization Promotion) and an exchange session with students. Ambassador Paquet has been visiting universities across Japan to promote deeper academic and research collaboration between Japan and the EU,...</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:28:11 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Discussion Held with WINTEC to Explore New Developments in International Exchange</title>
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      On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Mr. Girish Nair (International Director) and Mr. Jun Kim (Senior Mnager - Global Recruitment) from the Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC), New Zealand, visited Shimane University.

Since 2009, the Faculty of Medicine at Shimane University has been conducting short-term overseas training programs at WINTEC under the leadership of Prof. Jun Iwata (Professor of Medical English Education and Director, Center for Foreign Language Education). Through these pro...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:02:32 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Traffic Safety Class for International Students </title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026052700024/</link>
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        Do you know that bicycle traffic regulations in Japan became stricter starting in this April? Representatives from the police department will provide a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of the key points to keep in mind when riding a bicycle. If you currently ride a bicycle or plan to start riding one, please participate in this seminar.

 Date and Time: June 5th(Fri), 2026, 12:10-13:30 PM (If you have classes or other commitments, you are welcome to leave early.)

 Place: Gen...</description>
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      <title>Exchange Event with the Delegation from Lee Woo Sing College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong</title>
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       On Friday, May 15, 2026, a group of 21 students from Lee Woo Sing College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong visited Shimane University and participated in an exchange program with our students. Their visit was part of a week‑long study tour designed to explore the natural environment of the San’in region and learn about Japanese history and culture. This marks their second visit following last year’s program.

17 Shimane University students who had volunteered in advance warmly w...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:46:08 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekaijin Club 🌏 event was held on May 15th</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026051800015/</link>
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      Sekaijin Club 🌏 event was held on May 15th at Global Commons.

Participants included Japanese students, international students, faculty and staff.

We started things off with self-introductions, followed by a fun ice‑breaker game, "What do you mean" using Blooket, a popular, game-based learning platform.

The student with the highest score in the challenge received a certificate.

  

Then it was time for "free conversation". The theme suggested was "What did you do during the Golde......</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:20:24 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekai-Jin Club 🌏 (June 19th, 2026) Event - Register Now!!</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026042400026/</link>
      <description>
      Hello All,

We look forward to your participation in  Sekai-jin club event.

 Date and Time: June 19th , 2026, Friday, 5 PM to 6:30 PM

 Place: Global Commons, Room 180, 1st floor, Faculty of Education building

This event welcomes all Japanese and international students, faculty and staff of Shimane University with the aim of fostering cross-cultural interaction.

We've also prepared some fun activities to make it enjoyable for everyone!

 Registration: Please use the link below ...
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:40:17 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekai-Jin Club 🌏 (May 15th, 2026) Event - Register Now!!</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026042100018/</link>
      <description>
      Hello All,

We look forward to your participation in  Sekai-jin club event.

 Date and Time: May 15th , 2026, Friday, 5 PM to 6:30 PM

 Place: Global Commons, Room 180, 1st floor, Faculty of Education building

This event welcomes all Japanese and international students, faculty and staff of Shimane University with the aim of fostering cross-cultural interaction.

We've also prepared some fun activities to make it enjoyable for everyone!

 Registration: Please use the link below o...
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:46 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Job hunting guidance for international students was held</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026041600014/</link>
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      On April 14, we held the first job-hunting guidance session for international students interested in finding a job in Japan. Co-hosted by International center and Higher Education Center of Shimane University, this session was designed to help international students better understand the job-hunting process in Japan. The event took place in a hybrid format (in-person &amp;amp; online) and had a total participation of 20 students.

　During the session, Professor Sakane from the Internationa...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:49:36 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekaijin Club 🌏 event was held on April 17th</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026042000011/</link>
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      Sekaijin Club 🌏 held its first event of the 2026 academic year on April 17th at Global Commons.

Participants included both Japanese students and international students. We started things off with a fun ice‑breaker game, the "Mini Bowling Challenge".

The student with the highest score in the bowling challenge received a certificate.

  

For many attendees, this was their very first Sekaijin event since they had just joined the university. To help everyone get familiar, we began with....</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:09:05 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Shimadai Ambassadors Host Campus Tour for Teikyo University International Students</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026040700012/</link>
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      On Friday, April 3, the Shimadai Ambassadors conducted a campus tour for international students from Teikyo University’s Department of Global Japanese Studies. The tour was held as part of the orientation for the “Language and Culture Training Program.”

These students will spend approximately four months at Shimane University during the spring semester, deepening their understanding of different cultures while experiencing the history and traditions of the San’in region.

To help the ...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:37:12 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekai-Jin Club 🌏 (April 17th, 2026) Event - Register Now!!</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026031800011/</link>
      <description>
      Hello All,

We look forward to your participation in  Sekai-jin club event.

 Date and Time: April 17th , 2026, Friday, 5 PM to 6:30 PM

 Place: Global Commons, Room 180, 1st floor, Faculty of Education building

This event welcomes all Japanese and international students, faculty and staff of Shimane University with the aim of fostering cross-cultural interaction.

We've also prepared some fun activities to make it enjoyable for everyone!

 Registration: Please use the link below...
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:17:25 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>JIGER Kick-off Symposium, Marks New Chapter in Japan–India Academic Cooperation</title>
      <link>https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2026031600024/</link>
      <description>　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...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Skate trip for international students </title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026021000025/</link>
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On Thursday, February 5, 2026, an ice‑skating training session for international students was held at Koyukan in Izumo City.

A total of 34 international students from both the Matsue and Izumo campuses, along with 3 Japanese student supporters, participated in the event.

Participants first received about 40 minutes of instruction from an instructor, beginning with how to stand on the ice. After that, they were free to skate around the rink. Although some students initially strug....</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:37:04 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Indian Delegation under the JST Sakura Science Program Paid a Courtesy Visit to President Otani</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026021300019/</link>
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On Thursday, February 12, 2026, eight faculty members and students from Manipal Academy of Higher Education and SRM University, Andhra Pradesh, India, paid a courtesy visit to President Otani. Their visit was made possible through the invitation extended under the Sakura Science Program of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), following the selection of a program proposed by Dr. Hemanth Noothalapati of the Faculty of Life and Environmental Science.

The delegation is staying...</description>
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      <title>Sekai-jin club🌏 event was held on February 13th</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026021600027/</link>
      <description>
      Sekai-jin club 🌏 event was held on February 13.

This time, we welcomed faculty members and students from three institutions in India who are currently visiting Shimane University. With many guests joining us, the event was livelier and more vibrant than usual. 

Following opening remarks by Prof. Yoshimi Kataoka, Vice President for the Promotion of Globalization, faculty and students from each Indian institution shared memorable experiences from their stay in Japan. After that, the “S...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:04:02 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Scholarship for doctoral course students【S-SPRING】</title>
      <link>https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2024111200041/</link>
      <description>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...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>International Students Visit Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd.</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026020900029/</link>
      <description>
      On February 4th, international students from our university visited Mitsubishi Mahindra Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. This activity, conducted as one of University’s employment supports for international students, collaborating with private companies, aims to deepen their understanding of companies in Shimane prefecture. Fourteen international students participated.

After general briefing by Ms. Itoga of the Campany’s Human Resources and General Affairs Department, regarding the co...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:09:55 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Thai Delegation Visits Shimane University under the Sakura Science Program</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026021000018/</link>
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      On Monday, February 9, 2026, nine faculty members and students from Naresuan University, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, and Chiang Mai University visited Shimane University through the “Sakura Science Program,” an international youth science exchange initiative implemented by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Following last year’s selection, the program proposed by Prof. Daishi Kuroiwa of the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering was again...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:32:02 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Bangladesh Delegation under the JST Sakura Science Program Paid a Courtesy Visit to President Otani</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026020400017/</link>
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      On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a delegation of eight faculty members and students from the Bangladesh University of Engineering &amp;amp; Technology (BUET) and Pabna University of Science and Technology (PUST) visited Shimane University and paid a courtesy call on President Otani. Their visit to Japan was made possible through a program proposed by Assistant Professor Mian Riaz Ul Haque of the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering, which was selected for the Japan Science and...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:49:25 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Career Seminar for International Students (3 Sessions) were held</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026012900020/</link>
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      The International Center held a career seminar for international students over three sessions: October 30, 2025; December 12, 2025; and January 20, 2026. This seminar, jointly planned by Shimane University and Shimane Labor Bureau (Hello Work Matsue), provided an opportunity for international students seeking employment in Japan to learn about job-hunting methods in Japan. This marks the second year of its implementation.

　The themes for each session were: “Self-Analysis and Industry/...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:40:00 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>The 24th NEXTA Forum “Designing Material Research” Held</title>
      <link>https://tatara.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs2/2026012700019/</link>
      <description>Under the Cabinet Office’s Regional University and Regional Industry Revitalization Grant Program, “Creation of a Global Hub for Advanced Metallic Materials – Next Generation TATARA Project” (adopted as an “Expansion Framework” since FY2023), the NEXTA Forum was held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Faculty of Materials for Energy Building, Shimane University.

The NEXTA Forum, organized by the Next Generation TATARA Co-Creation Centre (NEXTA) at Shimane University, has been held sinc...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:05:39 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>University Students from Kerala, India Visit Shimane University as Part of Internship Program</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026012800016/</link>
      <description>
      On Monday, January 26, 2026, six university students majoring in IT from the state of Kerala, India, visited Shimane University. During their visit, they attended a lecture on life in Japan and interacted with Shimane University students. The group came to Japan to participate in an internship program organized by the Lake Nakaumi, Lake Shinji &amp;amp; Mt. Daisen Area Mayors Association. Beginning the following day, they will take part in a ten‑day internship at IT companies in Matsue and...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:20:52 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Recruitment of Residents for Student Dormitory</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026012900044/</link>
      <description>
      We are recruiting new residents for student dormitory. Students who wish to move in should submit an application by email or direct bringing to International Student Section (I.S.S.) by 13：00 on February 13 (Friday). Applicants will receive an application confirmation email from I.S.S., so please contact us if you do not receive it. The details and schedule of the application are as follows.


	Application guidebook for Shimane University Dormitory April, 2026 (for International studen...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:42:37 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekai-Jin Club 🌏 (February 13th, 2026) Event - Register Now!!</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026011900021/</link>
      <description>
      Hello All,

We look forward to your participation in  Sekai-jin club event.

 Date and Time: February 13th , 2026, Friday, 5 PM to 6:30 PM

 Place: IPM room, 1st floor, Faculty of Education building

This event welcomes all Japanese and international students, faculty and staff of Shimane University with the aim of fostering cross-cultural interaction.

We've also prepared some fun activities to make it enjoyable for everyone!

 Registration: Please use the link below or the QR co...
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:17:32 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekai-jin Club 🌏 event was held on January 14th</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026011500016/</link>
      <description>
      Sekai-jin Club 🌏 event was held on January 14th at Global Commons.

Participants included Japanese students, international students, faculty and staff.

We began with self-introductions, followed by a fun round of Pictionary.

We had 2 topics for conversation this time.

1. How was the winter vacation? What did you do? etc

2. Tell "two truths and a lie" about your new year resolutions. 

Each participant spoke about their winter vacation and told 2 truths and a lie while the othe...
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:02:15 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Shimane University - JIGER - Kick-off Symposium - Register Now!</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2026011400019/</link>
      <description>
      Hello All,

We are pleased to inform you that Shimane University, Japan, has established the Japan–India Global Education and Research Center (JIGER) with the objective of promoting education and research collaboration between Shimane University and universities in India.

In this regard, it is our great pleasure to invite you to attend the JIGER Kick-off Symposium, to be held in Matsue, Japan from February 27 to 28, 2026.

The symposium is open for all students, researchers and facult...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:23:41 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Minnan Normal University Online Exchange Event was held</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2025122200013/</link>
      <description>
      On December 18th, Minnan Normal Univerisy Online Exchange Event was held.

Shimane University and Minnan Normal University signed an inter-university agreement in 2014 and have continued their collaboration over the years. On this opportunity, we had an online exchange with students taking Japanese language courses at Minnan Normal University.

Prof. Wu of Minnan Normal University gave an opening speech, saying that she was very happy that such exchange event was held and  it was a gre...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:34:42 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>SU Global Month was held (During November 2025)</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2025121200021/</link>
      <description>
        Shimane University held a variety of international exchange and global-focused events during November, 2025, a period designated as SU Global Month. The purpose of this event was to raise global awareness of faculty members and students, and  to promote globalization throughout the university. This is the seven'th year SU Global Month was held. A total of  1,178 students, faculty staff and citizens participated. 

　During Various events were conducted such as study abroad information...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:30:10 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Indian Delegation under the JST Sakura Science Program Paid a Courtesy Visit to President Otani</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2025121700019/</link>
      <description>
      

On Monday, December 15, 2025, a delegation from India paid a courtesy visit to President Otani of Shimane University. The delegation consisted of seven faculty members and students specializing in mathematics from SRM University, Andhra Pradesh, the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur, and Rangapara College. Their visit was made possible through the adoption of Prof. Miho Aoki’s project from the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Interdisciplinary Faculty ...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:04:30 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekai-jin Club 🌏 event was held on December 17th</title>
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      <description>
      Hello Everyone!

Sekai-jin Club 🌏 event was held on December 17th at Global Commons.

Participants included Japanese students, international students, faculty and staff.

We began with self-introductions, followed by a fun game called “Paper Cup Tower”

The challenge was to build a paper cup tower while counting from 1 to 10 in a foreign language.

We played two rounds of the game, and both ended in a tie, highlighting how quickly and enthusiastically the students embraced the chall......</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:28:37 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekai-Jin Club 🌏 (January 14th, 2026) Event - Register Now!!</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2025121700033/</link>
      <description>
      Hello All,

We look forward to your participation in  Sekai-jin club event.

 Date and Time: January 14th , 2026, Wednesday, 5 PM to 6:30 PM

 Place: Global Commons, 1st floor, room #180, Faculty of Education building

This event welcomes all Japanese and international students, faculty and staff of Shimane University with the aim of fostering cross-cultural interaction.

We've also prepared some fun activities to make it enjoyable for everyone!

 Registration: Please use the link...
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:13:58 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Shimane University International Party 2025 was held</title>
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      <description>
      On December 6th, the International Center held its annual International Party with the aim of fostering international exchange and enhancing mutual understanding among international students, Japanese students, and faculty members. 
This year, the event was held in two parts: International Alumni Symposium in Part 1, followed by the International Party in Part 2. International alumni and local companies also joined, and Part 2 welcomed more than 170 participants, making the venue livel...</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:20:49 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>On November 28-29, we successfully held the 'Multi-Spectral Radiation Analysis for Materials Innovation Symposium' at Kunibiki Messe</title>
      <link>https://www.shimane-u.ac.jp/en/docs/2025121200045/</link>
      <description>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...</description>
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      <title>We held an International Alumni Symposium.</title>
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      <description>
      On Saturday, December 6th, we held an International Alumni Symposium as the first part of the “Shimane University International Party .”

Under the theme “Life Paths After Graduating from Shimane University,” we heard from alumni who are now employed and thriving overseas and within the prefecture. They shared their experiences during their time at our university, advice on what students should do during their studies, and insights on securing employment.

In opening remarks, Vice Pres...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:44:26 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Announcement of Minnan Normal University Online Exchange Event</title>
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      <description>
      International Division will hold Minnan Normal University Online Exchange Event

Why don't we communicate online with students studying Japanese at Minnan Normal University?

The program will include games using Japanese and Chinese vocabulary, a quiz on the country,  and University introduction. 

Please register from the link below.

https://forms.office.com/r/yhZ2SFcAzu


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Title: Minnan Normal University Online Exchange Event
Date: 18th, December
Time: 17:00-...
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:58:02 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Announcement: The 24th NEXTA Forum “Designing Materials Research”</title>
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      <description>The 24th NEXTA Forum “Designing Materials Research” will be held on 18 December 2025. We are pleased to welcome Professor Roger Reed, Director of the Next Generation Tatara Co-Creation Centre at Shimane University and Professor of Engineering Science and Materials at the University of Oxford, as well as Professor Catherine Rae, Visiting Professor at Shimane University and former Director of the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre at Cambridge.

These two world-leading researchers will ...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:59:52 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Sekai-jin Club 🌏 (December 17th, 2025) Event - Register Now!!</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2025120100032/</link>
      <description>
      Hello All,

We look forward to your participation in  Sekai-jin club event.

 Date and Time: December 17th , 2025, Wednesday, 3 PM to 4:30 PM

 Place: Global Commons, 1st floor, room #180, Faculty of Education building

This event welcomes all Japanese and international students, faculty and staff of Shimane University with the aim of fostering cross-cultural interaction.

We've also prepared some fun activities to make it enjoyable for everyone!

 Registration: Please use the lin...
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:19:53 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Fashion Walk was held at Shimane University</title>
      <link>https://kokusai.shimane-u.ac.jp/english/docs/2025120100018/</link>
      <description>
      Global Fashion Walk was held at Shimane University

    Shimane University hosted the Global Fashion Walk on November 21, 2025, as part of its annual “Global Month” initiatives. The event brought together approximately 60 participants, including Japanese students, international students, faculty and staff members, and members of the general public. Models from 9 countries (Ukraine, Nepal, Colombia, France, Indonesia, Argentina, India, Bangladesh and Japan) gathered to share their cultu...</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:54:55 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>Company Information Session for International Students was Held </title>
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      <description>
      On November 20th, we held a company information session for international students seeking employment in Japan. This session was organized with the cooperation of Techno Project Japan Co., and 13 international students participated.

Following opening remarks by Director Sakane of the International Center, Mr. Iwanari from Techno Project Human Resources Center provided an overview of Techno Project, highlighting its strengths and the qualities they seek in candidates. Techno Project is...</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:22:38 +0900</pubDate>
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