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2024.09.04

College of IR put me in good steady in my career path, while also improving my overall character – just to be a better human being(Alvin KUEK:Singapore Airlines)

2024.09.02

Ritsumeikan University Commencement Ceremony, Spring Semester AY 2024(to be held on September 22, 2024)

1. Date

September 22nd (Sunday), 2024

2. Schedule・Place

10:30-11:10  Commencement Ceremony
Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC) Building B OIC Grand Hall

11:30-12:30  College of IR Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony 
Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC)  Building A AC130

・Please do not forget to bring your student ID card and pen to receive your graduation certificate.

Outline of commencement ceremony, access to Osaka Ibaraki Campus, etc.

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2024.08.30

Learning from the Past, Creating the Future(Peace Studies Seminar)

From Monday, August 5, to Thursday, August 8, 2024, a training program was held in Hiroshima as part of the Peace Studies Seminar course. The objective of this domestic training program was to learn about the history of the Pacific War and the Atomic Bombing through fieldwork and to explore ways to contribute to peacebuilding. This year, Professor Kazushige Kobayashi coordinated the program, which included a variety of activities in Hiroshima City. 

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A total of 14 students, regardless of their major or nationality, participated in this program. During the field trip, we visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, attended the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony for Atomic Bomb Victims, and participated in a symposium hosted by UNITAR. 

Additionally, students engaged in a discussion session with Associate Professor Toshihiro Higuchi of Georgetown University. Through these experiences, the students were reminded of the threat posed by nuclear weapons and deepened their understanding of peace.  

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Moreover, through interactions with UNITAR staff, the program provided a valuable opportunity for students to gain firsthand experience in the field of peacebuilding activities within international organizations and to reflect on their future careers after graduation. The symposium, which focused on the theme "The Road to a World Without Nuclear Weapons: Connecting Hiroshima and the Youth of the World," offered participants a chance to think seriously about future international security. 

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At the Lantern Floating Ceremony for the Atomic Bomb victims, all participants prayed for a peaceful future and vowed that such a tragedy would never be repeated. 

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This training program was held for the first time in several years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the participating students, it must have been a memorable experience, as it provided an opportunity to learn from the tragic history of the past and to deeply reflect on peace, something that cannot be fully experienced in a classroom setting. Through such programs, the faculty will continue to focus on fostering students who are mindful of the future while deeply engaging with the lessons of the past. 
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2024.08.28

I found my passion here for analyzing international dynamics with data: Ritsumeikan study inspired further learning beyond campus(LI Ziyi)

2024.08.07

「I used to focus on achieving higher grades by myself, but my university days, including a UK study program, taught me the value of collaboration.」(CHEN Sirun)

2024.08.06

「The more I improve my Japanese, the more people are open to me: Deep conversations with local friends are the most rewarding of my efforts.」(KIM Dong Geon)

2024.08.02

School of International Service at American University, our partner of the Joint Degree Program, ranked #8 in the world for International Relations

2024.08.01

A video of the "Global Simulation Gaming " conducted this year is now available !

2024.07.30

Through first-hand explorations in Ritsumeikan studies, I realized interesting findings are embedded in our daily lives.(HOANG Khanh Linh)

2024.07.24

Scholarship Award Ceremony was held


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On July 23, we held an award ceremony for two scholarships operated by College of IR.

The Saionji Memorial Scholarship (Academically Outstanding Students Category)
+R Undergraduate College Scholarship

At the award ceremony, a congratulatory speech was given by Dean Nishimura after which the certificates were presented one by one.

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Ms.YOSHIDA Kana and Ms.DIVA Fristika Lordya gave a speech on behalf of the recipients.

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I congratulate all the recipients of the scholarships and wish them all the best in their studies.

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