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2021.12.17 [Fri] Update

Event

“OASIS Café Like”, a Zoom event for SU students! – No registration required: “OASIS Café Like”, a Zoom event for students only, will be held!There is no need to apply for participation.If you wish to participate, please enter the Zoom meeting room before the meeting time. Date & Time Mondays and Thursdays from December to January Start at 11:00 a.m., scheduled for 30 to 40 minutes Detail Posted on Webclass “留学ガイダンス” Distributed via Webclass messages Zoom in...

2021.12.13 [Mon] Update

Student Life

36 International students were invited to Kimono Experience from Saitama Prefectural Office.: 36 international students from Saitama University enjoyed the Kimono dressing experience and various Japanese cultural demonstrations at Saitama WABI SABI Festival 2021 on Nov. 20 (Sat) and 21 (Sun). Saitama WABI SABI Festival is an event to introduce traditional culture in Saitama Prefecture, which has been held at Omiya Park since 2017. This time, we received an invitation from Saitama Prefe...

2021.12.9 [Thu] Update

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【Start at 12:00 on December 22, Wed.】OASIS Café: December 22, Wed. Start at 12:00 OASIS Café Presented by OASIS, Office of Advising Services for International Students! This is an on-line program that you can listen to through Zoom. We will answer your questions and requests for your student life at SU! We will integrate the language used for on-line, either Japanese or English! This time: Main Language is English ・Special Topic: Jet...

2021.12.1 [Wed] Update

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“Saitama Study Tour 2021” Held Successfully on Nov. 6th, 2021: 　12 International students and 15 Japanese students living or studying in Saitama joined a “Saitama Study Tour” on November 6th. We invited the lecturers from Saitama Prefectural Office Recycling Promotion Division, Kurita-Aim-Delica Co, Ltd. and an Organic Farmer. Theme for the tour was “Environmental Issue Part2: Food Loss.” The lectures were taken to learn about the current situation of food ...

2021.11.30 [Tue] Update

News

Courtesy Visit by the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Japan: On November 25, 2021, H.E. Mr. Mukhsinqulja Abdurakhmonov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Muzaffar Jalilov, Minister-Counselor (Educational Exchange) and Mr. Jahangir Turgunov, Counselor (Private Business Exchange) from the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Japan paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Takafumi Sakai, President of Saitama University. This ...

2021.11.17 [Wed] Update

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[Application Period: Nov.17-Nov.23] Homestay Program hosted by Saitama Center for Go Global Students: Saitama Center for Go Global Students (GGS) offers homestay opportunities for international students in the area. If you are interested in this program, please sign up at the Office of International Affairs. 〈Homestay Date〉 1 night 2 days: December 25 (Sat) ～ December 26 (Sun)　〈Application Period〉 November 17 (Wed) ～ November 23 (Tue) 〈How to Apply〉 Please download the application f...

2021.11.16 [Tue] Update

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【Start at 12:10 on December 3, Fri.】OASIS Café: December 3, Fri. Start at 12:10 OASIS Café Presented by OASIS, Office of Advising Services for International Students！ This is an on-line program that you can listen to through ZOOM. We will answer your questions and requests for your student life at SU! We will integrate the language used for on-line, either Japanese or English! This time: Main Language is Japanese ・Special Topic: A L...

2021.11.11 [Thu] Update

News

Request for the support for Saitama University students working hard in the Corona disaster – 100 yen cafeteria opened: While the new coronavirus infection has been spreading and prolonged, Saitama University has been supporting students by providing “Emergency Support Scholarship” and “Free Curry”. However, the opportunities for students to get part-time jobs to support their lives have been drastically reduced, and they are still spending their student lives cutting down on food expenses....

2021.11.2 [Tue] Update

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【Submit by Nov. 11】Kimono Experience at Saitama Wabi Sabi Festival 2021.: Saitama Wabi Sabi Festival 2021, a celebration of Japanese culture, will be held on Nov. 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun). You can enjoy Japanese traditional cultures, such as Bonsai, Flower arrangement and Tea ceremony. Saitama Prefecture invites Saitama University International students to experience Kimono for free. If you are interested in trying Japanese culture, Let’s sign up for it! Date November...

2021.10.25 [Mon] Update

Student Life

Policy of Saitama University after October 25, 2021 in accordance with the termination of “Gradual relaxation measures“: October 25, 2021 Saitama University had been implementing gradual mitigation measures based on the “Gradual Mitigation Measures after October 1, 2021 in Saitama Prefecture” issued by the Governor of Saitama Prefecture on September 28, 2021 and had been taking necessary measures with the Risk level 2. However, it has been decided to terminate the phased mitigation measures in Sa...

2021.10.25 [Mon] Update

Student Life

Classes in Term 3 of FY2021 (Updated on Oct 25,2021): August 6, 2021October 25, 2021 In FY 2021, classes in Term 1 and Term 2 have been conducted in various forms, such as online, based on the principle of face-to-face. However, even now, COVID-19 has not been ended, and it is still difficult to conduct face-to-face classes completely. Therefore, Saitama University will continue to give top priority to ensuring the safety and health of the stu...

2021.10.4 [Mon] Update

Student Life

[Updated]Second Dose Vaccination for COVID-19 – University-based vaccination at Saitama University: Updated October 4 1. Vaccination Schedule October 11(Mon) to October 15 (Fri), 2021 *The second dose vaccination will be on the same day and at the same time four weeks after the first dose vaccination. 　Ex. 1st dose : September 13 (Mon) 9:15am → 2nd dose : October 11(Mon) 9:15am However, please follow the instruction if you have been personally contacted regarding the second dose schedule....

2021.10.1 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Policy for Saitama University after October 1, 2021 upon Lifting the “Declaration of Emergency Situation” and “Emergency Measures in Saitama Prefecture ” (Notification): Based on the “Declaration of Emergency Situation” issued by the government on August 2, 2021 and the “Emergency Measures in Saitama Prefecture after August 2″ issued by the Governor of Saitama Prefecture on the same date, Saitama University has taken necessary measures with a risk level of Level 3. It has decided to lift this Declaration and these Measures on September 30, 2021 We are very sorry f...

2021.9.24 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Classes in Term 3 and Term 4 under the State of Emergency Declaration: In accordance with the “Declaration of Emergency for the COVID-19″ issued by the Japanese government, and with the “Emergency Measures in Saitama Prefecture” issued by the Governor of Saitama Prefecture, Saitama University will continue to place top priority on ensuring the safety and health of students and their families, and will implement the following classes in order to prevent the spread of ...

2021.9.24 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Free antipyretic analgesics will be distributed at the SU Health Service Center in case of side effects (high fever) due to COVID-19 Vaccination: If you are a student or a faculty member who has received an occupational vaccination (the first vaccination) and have not yet received an antipyretic analgesic, please come to the health center to pick it up at 10: 00 ~ 16: 00 on weekdays in September.*We don’t give them out for the second vaccination. If you wish to receive an antipyretic analgesic, please visit the health center immediate...

2021.9.22 [Wed] Update

News

President’s Ceremonial Address has been posted: President Takafumi Sakai sent his message to SU students. Please click here to open the President’s Address for Commencement Ceremony 2021. Please click here to watch the President’s Video Message for Autumn Entrance Ceremony 2021. All Ceremonial Addresses are here.

2021.9.13 [Mon] Update

Student Life

Saitama University’s policy concerning “Declaration of Emergency for the COVID-19” – Aug 2, 2021 (Updated Sep 13): August 2, 2021Updated August 27, 2021Updated September 13, 2021 In accordance with the “Declaration of Emergency for the COVID-19” issued by the Japanese government on August 2, 2021, and with the “Emergency Measures in Saitama Prefecture after January 8” issued by the Governor of Saitama Prefecture, Saitama University will raise its policy for dealing with the new c...

2021.9.13 [Mon] Update

Student Life

Those who have not yet made a reservation for Occupational Vaccination for COVID-19 (University-based vaccination) at Saitama University: Saitama University is currently accepting reservations for Occupational Vaccination for COVID-19 (University-based vaccination) as previously announced in our website. Since most of those who wish to be vaccinated have already made reservations, SU will begin accepting reservations from students of other universities starting from September 12 (Sun). SU students and members may still make reserva...

2021.9.10 [Fri] Update

Student Life

Those who did not wish to be vaccinated in the Survey for Vaccination can still be vaccinated at Saitama University (university-based vaccination): 　We are now accepting reservations for those who wish to be vaccinated among those who answered “No” or “No response” to the ” Survey for Vaccination” conducted between August 12 (Thu.) and August 23 (Mon.), 2021. 1.Vaccination schedule The schedule was undecided at the Survey for Vaccination, but as announced on the website, it is as follows. First dose :...

2021.9.9 [Thu] Update

Student Life

Reservation for Occupational Vaccination for COVID-19 (University-based vaccination) at Saitama University – Sep 7 (updated Sep 9): September 7, 2021Updated September 9, 2021 The following information is to announce the vaccination reservation in regard to which was informed in “6. Make a Reservation” in the ” Occupational Vaccination for COVID-19 (University-based vaccination) at Saitama University” dated August 27, 2021.1. VaccinationSU is currently accepting reservations for vaccination on a priority...