TOPICS
TOPICS
The ‘Thailand, Bangkok Training Program’ was held to learn about the roles and work of international organizations and government.
This unique overseas program of School of International Relations is coordinated by Prof. Sachiko Ishikawa, and the program aims to maintain and improve student’s motivation to work for international organizations while learning about the roles and work of international organizations, and importance of being in the field.
We visited the total of six organizations, and university such as UNHCR, UNICEF, UNESCAP, UNESCO, ACSDSD, and the Chulalongkorn University.
At the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), after receiving an explanation about the current situation regarding the refugee issues, the participants exchanged their opinions on solutions to these problems through a group discussion.
Students from Chulalongkorn University, who had participated in activities the previous day, also joined in, resulting in a rich exchange of diverse perspectives.
Ritsumeikan University Commencement Ceremony, Spring Semester AY 2024(to be held on September 22, 2024)
September 22nd (Sunday), 2024
2. Schedule・Place
・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.
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.
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.
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.
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.