Yokohama National University　Spring Program 2023
"GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY (Dec. 13, 20, 2022, Jan. 10, 2023)

This program is mainly for the students from our partner universities, however, we are also open to considering applicants from other universities. In the case there are a large number of applicants, a selection may be made.

Venue Online (Zoom)
Language Mainly English/some Japanese
Program Fee JPY4,000 (Tax free/If the applicant is in Japan, tax will be added to the program fee.)
Note: This cost includes tuition and course material.
Certificate of Completion
An Open Badge will be issued as Certificate of Completion. *1
Note: There will no diplomas for this program.
Other details for application will be uploaded to our website (html)

Program: see the flyer
This is a three-day program at intervals designed for university students who are willing to do their research at the Graduate Schools of Yokohama National University (YNU).
This program will provide participants lectures on advanced research at YNU, as well as deepen their understanding of Japanese culture and society.
The main topic for this year is the Global environment and Sustainability.

Due to the COVID-19, seats were prepared at intervals, but a large number of participants filled the venue.

The program will be held online and is mainly for the students from our partner universities in Asia, however, we are also open to considering applicants from other universities.
You will also have opportunities to interact with YNU students through various activities. Admission guidance for future studies at YNU is available as well.
Don’t miss this chance to be a part of our Spring Program!
1. Seminar on Global environment and Sustainability
2. Lecture on Japanese culture and An exciting virtual tour
3. Admission guidance and Session about job hunting in Japan
4. Opportunities to interact with YNU students
5. A great opportunities for prospective YNU students!

First Day (Dec. 13, 2022)

  1. Opening Ceremony
  2. “How the life is at YNU” by the YNU student groups
  3. Keynote Lecture “A new normal between human and biosphere toward the post pandemic -30 by 30 challenge for nature conservation” - Prof. Hiroyuki Matsuda, Faculty of Environment and Information Sciences, Yokohama National University (PDF)
  4. Lecture “Planetary boundaries: What are the limits for biodiversity, conservation and sustainable use of natural resources?” - Prof. Miguel Clüsener-Godt, Faculty of Environment and Information Sciences, Yokohama National University
  5. Group work
Second Day
　
（Dec. 20, 2022)

  • Lecture “Thirty years of activities towards a sustainable future” - Yutaka Itadani, Zarina Badavamova, AEON Environmental Foundation
  • Lecture “Social communication for creating a better future Sustainability trends in education and business in Japan” - Haruto Irie, College of Urban Sciences, Yokohama National University
  • Group work
Exchange online meeting between participants in the Spring Program 2023 and the YNU students (OVIS) Dec. 23

Third Day (Jan. 10, 2023)
  • Presentation by student groups
  • The feedback from professors/tutors
  • Participated by members of the Spring Program Committee
  • Closing Ceremony Greetings
  • Group
    photo taken
  • A Virtual Tour to Japan By KSGG
*1 Cancellation Policy The program fee once paid will never be refunded under any circumstances.