The meeting began with welcome remarks from Dr. Kato, followed by an introduction by Dr. Shiohara.
During the meeting, Dr. Kikuchi and Dr. Maki introduced NAIST's profile and distinctive features, as well as its initiatives in international collaboration and industry-government-academia partnerships. In particular, Dr. Shiohara showed strong interest in the NAIST's industry-government-academia partnership activities and raised several specific questions about these initiatives.
Dr. Shiohara then provided an overview of UNSW, highlighting its high standing in the QS World University Rankings as Australia's top-ranked university, as well as the distinctive characteristics of its campuses and its strengths in education and research. This led to an active exchange of views among the participants.
The visit provided a valuable opportunity to deepen mutual understanding between the two institutions. It is hoped that this visit will lead to further collaboration and exchange in the future.
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October 1 (Thu)
During the date, all offices at NAIST (including the library and liaison offices) will be closed.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this and ask for your understanding and cooperation.
The entrance examination results for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Doctoral Course are as follows:
The entrance examination results for Fall 2026 Doctoral Course are as follows:
]]>On Friday, July 24, a delegation from SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), led by Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan (Vice Chancellor) visited NAIST. During the courtesy visit, the delegation was welcomed by Dr. Kato Hirokazu (Executive Director/Vice President), Dr. Ohta Jun (Executive Director/Vice President), Dr. Maki Hisaji (Deputy Director, Strategic Initiative for Global Leadership Development), Prof. Ikeda Kazushi (Division of Information Science), Prof. Bessho Yasumasa (Division of Biological Science), Prof. Hirota Shun (Division of Materials Science) and Dr. LU Yen Ting (URA, Strategic Initiative for Global Leadership Development).
The visit began with welcome remarks from Dr. Kato. Referring to the acceptance of students from SRMIST under the newly established double-degree program, Dr. Kato expressed hope that this initiative would further strengthen student exchange and promote broader academic collaboration across various fields.
Following this, Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan introduced the distinctive features and strengths of SRMIST, which has produced many graduates who have gone on to play leading roles in academia. In addition to enhancing student mobility, Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation into new areas and expressed a desire to deepen research collaboration, including the development of joint research projects between the two institutions.
The visit provided a valuable opportunity to deepen mutual understanding between the two institutions and further advance bilateral exchanges, particularly in the areas of student mobility and research collaboration. It is expected that the partnership between the institutions will continue to grow and develop in the years ahead.
The event aimed to provide doctoral students with opportunities to learn about research and development (R&D) careers in companies and research organizations, explore career paths that make use of their research expertise, and build connections with potential employers. To ensure that international students who are less confident in Japanese could also participate comfortably, the event featured both Japanese and English sessions.
Apple Japan, Ericsson Japan, Boeing Japan, Bosch, Hitachi, OMRON, MinebeaMitsumi, Schneider Electric, Infineon Technologies, Takasago Thermal Engineering, teamLab, Mitsubishi Electric, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Daikin Industries, Nippon Boehringer Ingelheim, Micron Memory Japan, and Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
The workshop was designed to help students better understand their own stress responses and learn practical strategies to maintain and restore their mental energy while managing the challenges of research, job hunting, and daily graduate school life.
The workshop was led by Dr. Akira Kusumoto, a psychiatrist, occupational physician, and CEO of Industrial Mental Balance Inc. To make the event accessible to a diverse student community, the workshop was offered in both Japanese and English, attracting many international and Japanese students.
Focusing on Mental Energy Rather Than Stress
Rather than viewing stress itself as the problem, the workshop introduced the idea that the real challenge is the loss of mental energy caused by stress.
Based on the NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) occupational stress model, participants learned how stress affects four areas of their lives: thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical reactions.
Through a self-reflection activity, students identified how they personally respond to stress and created their own "mental energy indicators." This helped them recognize the importance of noticing early signs of stress before they become more serious.
Learning Practical Ways to Cope with Stress
The workshop also introduced the concept of coping strategies and emphasized the importance of having a variety of healthy ways to manage stress.
Participants reflected on the stress management techniques they already use in their daily lives and explored additional coping strategies that could help them maintain their mental well-being.
In the second half of the workshop, students took part in small-group discussions based on graduate school case studies. They shared ideas about common sources of stress in research life and discussed practical ways to maintain their mental energy. The discussions provided an opportunity for participants to learn from one another's experiences and perspectives.
The Overseas Staff Development (SD) Training Program, established in 2007, supports the University's efforts to internationalize its education and research activities and foster a global campus environment. Through this program, administrative and technical staff have opportunities to visit overseas universities and develop a strong international perspective, intercultural competencies, and effective communication skills.
One staff member was dispatched to the Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) in the U.S. from December 1 to 13, 2025. During this training, the participant took part in a practical English program and conducted interviews with staff members in HTIC and nearby universities based on their own research theme.
During the debriefing session, the participant presented insights from interviews focused on the theme of donations and external funding management.
In addition, one staff member participated in the UniTrento International Staff Week, held at the University of Trento in Italy from May 11 to 15, 2026. The program provided opportunities to engage in discussions with participants from around the world and to contribute to an international study-abroad fair, fostering meaningful global exchanges and professional networking.
At the debriefing session, key insights gained through discussions with participants from around the world were presented, along with outcomes achieved through exchanges with a staff at the University of Trento.
We will continue our efforts to develop human resources who can work globally through practical training.
The programme provided a valuable opportunity to promote international exchange, science communication, and intercultural learning.
The entrance examination results for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Master's Course are as follows:
The entrance examination results for Fall 2026 Master's Course are as follows:
Screening of International Students by Special Recommendation
The entrance examination results for Fall 2026 Doctoral Course are as follows:
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