Dr. Pierre Destruel from Embassy of France in Japan and the delegation from University of Paul Sabatier　(UPS) visited NAIST on November 11th.

NAIST concluded an institution-level academic exchange agreement with UPS in November 2007, and has continued to promote exchanges in various fields. As a part of the exchange activities, NAIST and UPS have offered their students the opportunities to conduct research at both institutions, which is called "Lab-stay".

Professor Rapenne from UPS participated as an international supervisor in the International Training Program Seminar from November 8 to 10 in Awaji-shima.

NAIST President Isogai, Executive Director Shinmyo, Vice President Kakiuchi, Professor Kawai from the Graduate School of Materials Science and Center Director for International Relations Nishida welcomed the delegates. They reviewed the history of collaboration between NAIST and UPS and discussed ways of expanding research and student exchange between the two institutions.