Taoyaka Program for creating a flexible, enduring, peaceful society’s Opening Ceremony 2014



Taoyaka Program for creating a flexible, enduring, peaceful society’s Opening Ceremony 2014

took place on Thursday, April 3rd. 7 students from Japan, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and

Bangladesh were admitted as the first generation student of Taoyaka Program, the program

newly established at Hiroshima University.

Taoyaka Program aims to foster global leaders who can contribute to multicultural coexistence

– which is a worldwide theme – by deeply understanding regional societies and cultures,

developing proper technologies, and implementing these to resolve problems that disadvantaged

regions confront while working closely with the regions.

In the opening ceremony, Hiroshima University President, Dr. Toshimasa Asahara gave the

Presidential Address in English: “Those who start this program today have had different

careers and the educational backgrounds in various fields. Some of you have already studied

in the master’s program, graduated from other universities, had a full-time job, or have been

working actively as a professional in foreign institutions. From now, during the 5 years, I

expect all of you to study hard in order to be a global leader and work globally. You will

get the full support of our university so that you can devote yourself to studies.”


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