■“Study in Japan Fair”
GSIS Prof. Nakashima, GSBS Assoc. Prof. Kimata, GSMS Prof. Fujiki, Division for Global Education Director Hashida, Ms. Nomura (Student Affairs Section), Mr. Nguyen Duc Phuc (GSIS D2) and Mr. Mai Chi Thanh (GSBS M1) participated in the“Study in Japan Fair” held at Lotte Hotel Hanoi on Saturday, October 15, 2016. This study abroad fair was organized by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) to actively recruit students who wish to study in Japan. Following the fair being held in 2003 and 2015 in Hanoi, this is the third time the event was planned. Despite the foul weather, the fair was a recruiting success, with approximately 30 students visiting the booth and receiving detailed information from our international students and faculty members about NAIST’s research and education, as well as student life at NAIST.

Study in Japan Fair in Vietnam (1)

Study in Japan Fair in Vietnam (2)

■Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology-Institute of Biotechnology(IBT) Visit
On Monday, October 17, 2016, NAIST delegates visited the Institute of Biotechnology (IBT) to meet with Dr. Chu Hoang Ha, Director, and Dr. Dong Van Quyen, Deputy Director, and 17 prospective students. DGE Director Hashida first gave a brief introduction about NAIST, followed by GSBS Assoc. Prof. Kimata introducing the Graduate School of Biological Sciences, and NAIST GSBS M1 student, Mr. Mai Chi Thanh, introducing student life at NAIST. This meeting concluded with prospective students asking many questions and was a beneficial opportunity for both sides to strengthen relationships, encourage future cooperation and exchange valuable information.

NAIST introduction by DGE Director Hashida

GSBS introduction by Assoc. Prof. Kimata