On Sunday (October 20, 2024), VANJ-Kyodai Talk No.7 From Japan to the World took place via Zoom, drawing close to 100 participants. VANJ-NET No.7 was honored to have the presence of four speakers, including: With real-life stories and humorous insights spanning professional expertise to personal life experiences, the speakers offered […]
[VANJ CONFERENCE 2024] Registration Opens
Vietnamese Academic Network in Japan (VANJ) announces the opening of registration for VANJ CONFERENCE 2024, the largest annual event of VANJ. With the theme “Innovation Driving Sustainable Societies”, the conference provides exceptional opportunities for the research and academic community.
VANJ CONFERENCE 2024 stands out with highly engaging program:
– Special sessions focus on advanced scientific fields.
– General session discussions tailored for young researchers and students.
– Networking activities.
General Information about the Conference:
Date: December 7th-8th, 2024
Venue: Onsite at The University of Tokyo – Hongo Campus, Japan
Online: via Zoom
Language: English
More information about VANJ CONFERENCE 2024 at: https://conf.vanj.jp/2024/
Registration link: https://event.vanj.jp/conference/
[Information session] PhD Program at Nagasaki University in 2025 (English-based program)
The Water & Environment Science Program in Nagasaki University has started to accept applications for Doctoral Course with up to 3 MEXT scholarships. The session are for students interested in the following research as well as studying in Japan with full scholarship.
Research area:
– Water Environment
– Civil Engineering
– Chemical Engineering
– Materials Sciences
– Chemistry
– And other fields
Time: Sat. October 12 (11:00-12:00, Japan Standard Time).
Zoom Register link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXCt6QBVsMKOPFBCo6d8KI_2CYJ6DYlDOoAu0NHcmVH2KUcA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
[Available] MEXT scholarships for Basic Science, Graduate School of Science, Hokkaido University
The Graduate School of Science, Hokkaido University, invites applications from excellent and motivated international students who major in basic science for 4 fully-funded MEXT scholarships.
● 3 doctoral students (3 years)
● 1 master’s student (2 years)
Date of Enrollment: October 2025
Application Period: October 1st to November 30th, 2024 (Before you apply, you must contact a prospective supervisor in the graduate school and get her/his consent.)
Details: https://www2.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/gs/en/news/4494
[CALL FOR PAPER] VANJ CONFERENCE 2024 – “Innovations Driving a Resilient Society”
Submit your abstract today to reserve your spot in VANJ’s largest event – VANJ CONFERENCE 2024!
Open for submission: September 16th – November 1st
Send your abstract here: https://submit.vanj.jp
The upcoming VANJ CONFERENCE 2024 (VANJ 2024), themed “Innovations Driving a Resilient Society” is just around the corner. We’re excited to announce that this event will be held as a hybrid conference with both physical and online options.
General information of VANJ 2024:
Time: December 7th–8th, 2024
Location: The University of Tokyo – Hongo Campus, Japan
Online via Zoom
Language: English
[Available] SDGs Design International Awards 2024, Kyushu University
SDGs Design International Awards 2024 is currently held by The Faculty of Design, Kyushu University. This award aims to recognize and encourage talented students to change our world, to use new ideas and designs to solve society’s problems such as hunger, poverty, inadequate food supply,…
Topic: Food, including Food Culture, Food Technology, Sustainable Food, How to eat,…
Eligibility: Students belonging to an educational institution, in Japan or overseas. Participants can apply as an individual or in a group.
Application Period: August 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024
Details: https://www.sdgs.design.kyushu-u.ac.jp/awards/english/
[Information session] Graduate Program at Nagasaki University in 2025 (All courses in English)
The Water & Environment Science Program in Nagasaki University has started to accept applications for Master and Doctoral Course. The session are for students interested in the following research as well as studying in Japan with full scholarship.
Research area: Water Environment, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Sciences, Chemistry
Time:Aug. 3 (10-11AM, Japan Standard Time).
Register link: https://lnkd.in/gmjikZ8m
Full Poster in the post.
[Available] MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation), Graduate School of Science and Technology, University of Tsukuba
Graduate School of Science and Technology, University of Tsukuba opens MEXT scholarship for the following Graduate Program:
– International Resilience Engineering Program powered by Industry-Academia Collaborated PBL
– International Program for Human-Centered AI Society
– Graduate Program for Transforming Society Through Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Robotics
Date of Enrollment: April 2025.
Application Deadline: 4 October 2024 (Before applying, applicants must contact a faculty member and obtain consent to become their prospective supervisor).
Details: https://www.sie.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/visitor/exam/inter-student
[Available] Research Assistant/Technical Support Staff at Innovation Center of NanoMedicine – Kawasaki
Laboratory: Kataoka/Kinoh Lab, iCONM, Kawasaki
Tasks: daily laboratory activities, particularly in the chemical synthesis laboratory.
Time: at least 3 days/week.
Length: 1 year (with potential extension).
Minimum Qualifications:
• Masters in science with a background in chemistry
• English conversation skills.
Contact: Sabina Quader
• sabina-q[at]kawasaki-net.ne.jp (replace [at] with @).
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabina-quader-10376555/
More details in post.
“VANJ-NET No. 5: Expanding Careers in Japan” was held online in May 26, 2024
“VANJ-NET No. 5: Expanding Careers in Japan” was held with the participation of guests with diverse background:
Dr. Nguyễn Minh Thảo (Associate Professor, Shimane University)
Dr. Nguyễn Duy Hiếu (Postdoctoral Researcher, National Institute for Materials Science – NIMS)
Dr. Nguyễn Phạm Hải Huy (Technology Research and Business Development Specialist, Hitachi Corporation)
MSc. Bế Minh Nhật (MPKEN, NPO)
Mr. Izumi Shioda (Deputy Director, Sojitz LifeOne Company)
The seminar presented information and perspectives on careers for master’s and doctoral graduates aspiring to work in Japan. Through various stories in the journey of building careers in Japan, the speakers highlighted numerous jobs, opportunities, and difficulties for graduate students in academic and corporate environments. Additionally, the speakers emphasized the importance of investing time in preparing Japanese language skills and in analyzing one’s strengths and weaknesses to find suitable opportunities. Finally, representative from Sojitz LifeOne provided insights from the employer’s perspective, discussing the aspects that employers evaluate and seek in candidates. Through the seminar, real-life experiences, key considerations, and demands from Japanese companies and agencies were shared with 95 online participants.