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2023.12.06

'Thailand Bangkok Training Program' certainly awakened my curiosity, enriched my vision of the world and motivated me to keep on building my path.（Carlos Alexei Márquez Arce）

2023.12.05

The Saionji Memorial Scholarship Award Ceremony was held

The Saionji Memorial Scholarship awarding ceremony for the spring semester of 2023 took place on the 5th of December, where the applicants with the best results were awarded scholarships.

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

Mr.NGUYEN Ba Hai and Ms.Maori Takahashi gave a speech on behalf of the recipients.

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

2023.11.20

Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University, Presents a Special Lecture on AI and International Relations during a Visit to Ritsumeikan!

The Rector of the United Nations University, Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, visited Ritsumeikan University on November 20, 2023, to present a special lecture. Professor Marwala took his place as the seventh rector of UNU in March of this year and is working to strengthen the school's ties with other Japanese universities.

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(Pictured from left to right: visiting professor Tadamichi Yamamoto; Dean Tomoaki Nishimura; Rector of the United Nations University, Tshilidzi Marwala; President of Ritsumeikan University, Yoshio Nakatani; United Nations University Chief of Staff, Michael Baldock)

This special event was made possible through the efforts of former United Nations Under Secretary General, former Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for Assistance to Afghanistan and Pakistan, visiting professor, Tadamichi Yamamoto.

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Professor Marwala focused on his field of expertise, “AI", in his presentation on “AI and International Relations.” The approximately 120 people who attended the lecture listened attentively to the words of the rector.

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During the Q&A session, Professor Marwala kindly answered questions ranging from the hidden potential of "AI" to the maintenance or improvement of relations between nations, the role that AI can play, and more.

After the lecture, Ritsumeikan University President Yoshio Nakatani presented Professor Marwala with a bouquet, and those involved, including Dean Nishimura (International Relations), posed for a commemorative photo. Hopes are high that this visit by Professor Marwala will mark the beginning of deeper academic collaboration between Ritsumeikan University, especially the International Relations department, and the United Nations University.

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Further details on this event will be published on the school’s homepage in the coming days. Once published, a notification of the publication will be posted on the College of International Relations website.

2023.11.20

24th Zemi Research Convention Held

On the 9 of November, the Zemi Research Convention was held.

The convention is a presentation style competition for teams of third-year students and above enrolled in Zemi.

Every year we invite guests from companies and alumni from across the globe to visit and interact with current students.

This year 38 teams presented.
You can access each teams’ presentation content from the below website link:
<AY2023 Zemi Research Convention>

https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/open-seminar/eng/overview/

Many guests, faculty, graduates, students from affiliated high school and current students gathered on the day.They attentively observed each presentation and abundant thought-provoking Q&A’s were exchanged.

The presentation participants were able to gather many valuable feedbacks from audiences.
We will be using the data to enrich students' graduation thesis and future studies and improve future conventions held by our faculty.

2023.11.07

I truly feel as if I had two extremely different, yet complementary educational experiences at American University and Ritsumeikan University.（LIND Joseph Anthony）

2023.10.27

The Writing Tutorial Program Fall Semester 2023 will start!

We are offering the Writing Tutorial Program to support students write their academic papers in both English and Japanese for their class assignments. Experienced senior and graduate students of IR will answer questions and give useful advice on writing assignments as a tutor during the one-on-one sessions.
Students can take the tutorial sessions an unlimited number of times for free.
In survey of students who have used WTP, 97% said they would use the program again. And great reviews from the professors as well!

【What is the role of the Writing Tutorial Program?】
-to help students clarify and structure the ideas for their papers
-to help students notice what needs improving and offer advice and clues for how they can rewrite their papers
-to help students understand the rules of citation and plagiarism
-to answer students’ questions related to Academic Writing

Period: English / Japanese tutorial 1 November, Wednesday 2023 – 19 January, Friday 2024
Time: Varies depending on the date. One session is for 40-50min.
Eligibility: IR students who seek support and advice on writing assignments for their school courses.
Session Format: Face-to-face session (Koshinkan Building on the fourth floor), or online session via Zoom.

Go to the link below to apply for the session and for more details.
Academic Support - Writing Tutorial Center | Academics | College of International Relations | Ritsumeikan University

We interviewed one of our former tutors last year. This interview should give you an idea of the appeal of this program and the key points for report writing and more.
Please take a look at the link below!
「Working as a tutor for the Writing Tutorial Program has allowed me to activity learn about academic writing, which is good experience for my future papers.」
https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ir/students/eng/interview/vol12.html/

2023.10.19

"Faculty" page has been renewed.

2023.10.13

For four-years university life, Joint Degree Program is the best option for your studying and growing as a global person.（Aoina Tanaka）

2023.10.06

Through Global Studies Major, I was able to deepen my interest while at the same time given the resources to explore other subjects.（PAMADIKEN Luna Bellina）

2023.10.02

Graduation and Commencement Ceremonies held.

The Commencement Ceremony of the Faculty of International Relations for the Spring Semester of the 2023 Academic Year were held at the Osaka Ibaraki Campus on September 23.
We have 49 graduates from the College of International Relations.

Congratulations on your graduations！

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