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2024.04.09

Friday, April 26, 2024 Ms. CHENG Hongbo The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

r-gsir@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 

CHENG Hongbo The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2024.02.26

AY2024 Application for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student"

We would like to inform you about the application guideline for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student". 

 "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student"  System is a system for graduates of our graduate schools to continue doing research at our facilities.
 Post-master's Research Student and Doctoral research student cannot receive research instruction from faculty.

Applications can either be mailed or submitted in person at the Administrative Office, College of International Relations. (applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on the final day of the application period if submitted in person). 
*The application must arrive by the due date if they’re sent by post.

Application Period:

1) Applying for spring semester enrollment/ the whole academic year: (Wed) March 6, 2024 9am – (Tue) Mar 12, 2024 5pm

2) Applying for fall semester enrollment: (Fri) Sep 6, 2024 9 am – (Thu) Sep 12, 2024 5pm

Application Form:                                          

■For Post-Master's Research Student and Doctoral Research Student

AY 2024 Post-Master’s Research Student / Doctoral Research Student Application Guidelines


■For Post-Master's Research Student


Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Best regards,

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2023.12.12

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Ms. SUH HEEYOUNG The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Monday, December 25, 2023 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 


Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.12.05

Monday, December 18, Ms. JANG Youngjoo The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Thursday, December 14, 2023 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 

JANG Youngjoo The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.12.05

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Mr. KITA Kazuki The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st.ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Monday, December 25, 2023 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the session format after the deadline.


KITA Kazuki The Final Oral Dissertation Defense


Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.12.01

Monday, December 18, Mr. LEE Byungchan The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Thursday, December 14, 2023 12pm (JST)

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 

LEE Byungchan The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense



Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.10.20

Graduate School Week 2023

During Graduate School Week, the Graduate School of International Relations has prepared events to help answer questions such as, “What are graduate school classes like?” and “What are the possible paths after completion?”
Please feel free to take part in any of the projects in which you have an interest!


Nov. 10 (Fri) 6:00pm-7:30pm

International Career Seminar
Guest: Elizabeth K. Gamarra
Moderator: Professor Kazushige KOBAYASHI
VENUE: Kinugasa Campus, Meigakukan-building MG001 (Face-to-face)


- The G20 Youth Representative of the United States, who has worked around the globe, has been invited to speak about the formation of your career path after completing your master’s program.

- 1. Choosing a career/the steps to take, 2. How to cultivate personal connections, 3. The importance of a graduate school education based on personal experience, and questions from the audience answered in this interactive session.
Anyone interested in working in an international capacity and curious about how to put their graduate school education to use in their future career is welcome.


Nov. 16 (Thu) 2:40pm–4:10pm

Experience Graduate School Education!
Open class “Advanced Seminar” (for master’s students)
Professor Matsuo WATANABE
VENUE: Kinugasa Campus. Ryoyukan-building RY307 (Face-to-face)


- Two current graduate students will be presenting at this seminar.

- Students studying in English-based programs and those considering the English-based master’s program are welcome. 

Please apply by 9:00 a.m. the previous day via the link

Nov. 29 (Wed) 6:30pm–7:30pm

Career Seminar: Presentation from Alumnus “Welcome to GSIR! A Career Path Discussion” (in Japanese)
Guest: Ms. Riho MASHIKO
Venue: Live stream (Zoom)

In this seminar, participants will hear about the undergraduate and graduate school experiences, as well as details about the current work of an alumnus working as a specialist in the field of international cultural exchange.
Those interested in a career in an international field and those curious about how to put their graduate school education to use are welcome.

Please apply prior to the beginning of the live stream via the link

Dec. 8 (Fri) 3:00pm–5:20pm

Experience Graduate School Education!
Open class “Professional Training”
Professor Sachiko ISHIKAWA
Guest Speaker: Mr. Hideki HARA (Managing Director, Department of Japanese Studies, The Japan Foundation)
VENUE: Live stream (Zoom)

Face to face participation is available only to Ritsumeikan students (10 students maximum).
Registration deadline: 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 1.

- Participants will sit in on an actual lecture as attended by current students in the Graduate School of International Relations.
- The class will include an in-depth talk and analysis of jobs in the field of international affairs and international cooperation, while incorporating discussion with a guest speaker.

- This class is one-way listening only.
- The class date may change depending on the schedule of the guest.

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2023.08.03

AY2023 Application for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student"

We would like to inform you about the application guideline for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student".

Application Period:

  • Applying for spring semester enrollment/ the whole academic year: (Fri) Mar 3, 2023 9am – (Fri) Mar 10, 2023 5pm
  • Applying for fall semester enrollment: (Mon) Sep 4, 2023 9 am – (Mon) Sep 11, 2023 5pm

*The application must arrive by the due date if they’re sent by post.

Application Form:

"Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student" System is a system for graduates of our graduate schools to continue doing research at our facilities.
Post-master's Research Student and Doctoral research student cannot receive research instruction from faculty.

Applications can either be mailed or submitted in person at the Administrative Office, College of International Relations. (applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on the final day of the application period if submitted in person).
The application must arrive by the due date if they’re sent by post.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Best regards,

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2023.06.21

Friday, July 3, Ms. OBISPO Joanna Luisa Buenaflor The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

 Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Friday, June 30, 2023 12pm (JST)

 Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 OBISPO Joanna Luisa Buenaflor The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.06.21

Friday, July 7, Ms. YUSY WIDARAHESTY The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance.

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

Deadline:

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 5pm (JST)

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

We will inform you the venue/class room after the deadline.

 

YUSY WIDARAHESTY The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2023.04.13

Friday, April 28, Mr. YANG Pengchao The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

Please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance this time.

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

Deadline:

Monday, April 24, 2023 5pm (JST)

Confirmation (By email):

The confirmation email will be sent from the GSIR office on April 26, 2023.

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

Since we need to continue to follow public health directives for gathering and social distancing, and also all attendees will be requested to wear a mask on campus, also hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance for attendees. 

Seat Assignments:

In order to allow people to keep their distance in the class room, we encourage to stay socially distant from others.

 

YANG Pengchao The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2022.12.09

Monday, December 19, Ms. IGARASHI Mika The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 *The schedule has been changed.

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

As part of the COVID-19 guidelines, please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance this time.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Friday, December 16, 2022 12pm (JST)

 

Confirmation (By email):

The confirmation email will be sent in the afternoon, December 16, 2022.

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

Since we need to continue to follow public health directives for gathering and social distancing, and also all attendees will be requested to wear a mask on campus, also hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance for attendees. 

 

Seat Assignments:

In order to allow people to keep their distance in the class room, we encourage to stay socially distant from others.

 

IGARASHI Mika The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2022.10.26

International Carrer Month


In November 2022, Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) and the Career Center are organizing a series of seminars “International Career Month” over 4 consecutive weeks.

Each seminar will be facilitated by the GSIR faculty members experienced in the international fields, joined by guest speakers of former members of the United Nations, International Organizations and the Director of UNICEF Tokyo Office.

Participants can learn how they can gain skills and qualifications for career building in international organizations.

(Refer to the details in the attached file and the URLs below.)

 

Detail of the Seminars

https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/staff-all/career/event/article/?id=255

Information about Guest Speakers

https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/career/event/article/?id=271

 

Each seminar will have Q&A sessions for participants to ask questions directly to the facilitators and guests.

In addition to the above, we accept questions in advance. 

Submitting questions when signing up for the seminars is recommended.

 

●Detail Information

All seminars will be held online. Pre-registration is required to participate.

The language used in the seminar is English.

All graduate students and undergraduate students (All year levels ) from Ritsumeikan university are

invited to the event.

 

We highly encourage you to sign up for the event as It is truly a precious opportunity.


【For more details

International Carrer Month

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2022.08.29

AY2022 Application for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student"

We'd like to inform you about the application guideline for "Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student".

Application Period:
  1. Applying for spring semester enrollment/ the whole academic year: (Fri) Mar 4, 2022 9am – (Fri) Mar 11, 2022 5pm
  2. Applying for fall semester enrollment: (Mon) Sep 5, 2022 9 am – (Mon) Sep 12, 2022 5pm
*The application must arrive by the due date if they’re sent by post.

Application Form:
  1. AY 2022 Post-Master’s Research Student / Doctoral Research Student Application Guidelines

"Post-master's Research Student & Doctoral Research Student" System is a system for graduates of our graduate schools to continue doing research at our facilities.
Post-master's Research Student and Doctoral research student cannot receive research instruction from faculty.

Applications can either be mailed or submitted in person at the Administrative Office, College of International Relations. (applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm on the final day of the application period if submitted in person).
The application must arrive by the due date if they’re sent by post.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Best regards,

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2022.05.31

Thursday, Jun 16, Ms. CABANA Rojas Isabel Margarita The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

As part of the COVID-19 guidelines, please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance this time.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Monday, June 13, 2022 5pm (JST)

 

Confirmation (By email):

The confirmation email will be sent from the GSIR office on June 14, 2022.

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

Since we need to continue to follow public health directives for gathering and social distancing, and also all attendees will be requested to wear a mask on campus, also hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance for attendees. 

 

Seat Assignments:

In order to allow people to keep their distance in the class room, we encourage to stay socially distant from others.

 

CABANA Rojas Isabel Margarita The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

 

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2022.05.30

Thursday, Jun 9, Mr. ALMIMAN Anas Abdulrahman A The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense


The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

As part of the COVID-19 guidelines, please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance this time.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Thursday, June 9, 2022 5pm (JST)

 

Confirmation (By email):

The confirmation email will be sent from the GSIR office on June 10, 2022.

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

Since we need to continue to follow public health directives for gathering and social distancing, and also all attendees will be requested to wear a mask on campus, also hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance for attendees. 

 

Seat Assignments:

In order to allow people to keep their distance in the class room, we encourage to stay socially distant from others.

ALMIMAN Anas Abdulrahman A Public Oral Examination

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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2022.05.30

Tuesday, Jun 14, Mr. HUANG Xinzhe The Final Doctoral Dissertation Defense

The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation

 

For those who wish to attend “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”

 

As part of the COVID-19 guidelines, please be advised that all attendees need to make reservations in advance this time.

 

Advance Reservation (by email only):

Please provide your name, email address, mobile phone number by email at

ir-adm@st,ritsumei.ac.jp with the subject line, “The Public Oral Examination of Doctoral Dissertation”.(*If you are a student at Ritsumeikan University, also kindly provide your student ID #, faculty and Graduate school name ) 

 

Deadline:

Thursday, June 9, 2022 5pm (JST)

 

Confirmation (By email):

The confirmation email will be sent from the GSIR office on June 10, 2022.

 

Note:

We accept advanced reservations only.

If the number of applications exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery will be held.

Since we need to continue to follow public health directives for gathering and social distancing, and also all attendees will be requested to wear a mask on campus, also hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance for attendees. 

 

Seat Assignments:

In order to allow people to keep their distance in the class room, we encourage to stay socially distant from others.

Ritsumeikan University

Graduate School of International Relations

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