Hiroshima University - Important Notice regarding the Great East Japan Earthquake

Message of Sympathy

　Massive damage has been caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, which occurred in the afternoon on March 11th, 2011. I extend my deepest condolence and heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the disaster.

　I pray for the safety and good health of those who have been afflicted and that they can quickly return to their peaceful lives.

　Hiroshima University established the Risk Management and Disaster Countermeasures HQs on March 14th, and we will make all possible efforts to aid the people affected by this earthquake.

Toshimasa Asahara

President, Hiroshima University

To whom it may Concern (Overseas)

Massive damage has been caused by the Tohoku - Pacific Ocean Earthquake, which occurred in the afternoon of March 11th, 2011. There are no reports of any damage to education and research facilities in Hiroshima University and no need for concern about exposure to radiation caused by the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our colleagues and friends in universities abroad who have expressed their concern and thoughtfulness. Hiroshima University has started assistance for the devastated areas.

The 2010 Graduation Ceremony on March 23, 2011 and the 2011 Entrance Ceremony on April 3 will be held as scheduled.

Actions Regarding the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Nuclear Daiichi Power Station Incident

Hiroshima University set up the Radiation Emergency Medicine Committee in response to the Declaration of Nuclear Emergency that resulted from the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake on March 12th, 2011. With this commission appointed as a Local Tertiary Radiation Emergency Medical Institution for the Western Regions of Japan, Hiroshima University takes sufficient supporting actions in case of treatment of patients for radiation exposure.

Actions for the Great East Japan Earthquake ( Chinese )

Hiroshima University’s Supporting Actions for the Great East Japan Earthquake （updated daily）

Survey of Radioactivity Concentration in the Kagamiyama Area's Atmosphere (Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)

"Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant and Your Health", written by Professor Toshiya Inaba, Hiroshima University Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Health (PDF: 815KB)

English Article “Health Effects of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Accident” （PDF:815KB）（Hiroshima University Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine – Created by Professor Inaba Toshiya）

HU established the "Radiation Protection Fundamental Information Portal Site"

Exposure to Radiation

Please see the “Radiation Protection Fundamental Information Portal Site” published by Hiroshima University Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine and Hiroshima University Radiation Emergency Medicine Promotion Center . This site contains fundamental information and Q&A, etc. on radiation emergency medicine and radioactivity.

【Inquiry from the Public】

082-257-5398

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※Heavy traffic on line may be anticipated.

Assistance for Devastated Area and People

Relief Donations　

DMAT: Disaster Medical Assistance Team which offered medical services in the devastated area from March 13- has returned to Hiroshima.

Hiroshima University Hospital Radiation Emergency Medical Assistance Team dispatched to the Great East Japan Earthquake Stricken Regions. (Japanese Page)

Relief supplies sent to the disaster areas of Tohoku and Kanto.

	【For all enrolled and entering students of universities in the Tohoku and Kanto stricken region who stay in/nearby Hiroshima Prefecture】
	We are offering the services of our libraries
	Some of Hiroshima University's information terminals and information access points are available for use.

To Hiroshima University Students/Gurdians and Those enrolling in the University

Confirmation of the Safety of Students　

We have established an economic counseling office （go to the HU Momiji portal site）

HU held a Public Lecture about the Radioactivity and the Accident at the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Station

	【Entrance Exam and Admission Procedure】
	Admission Procedure for the General Entrance Exam (Latter Schedule) completed.