A happy time for us. I hope you all have lots of smiles in this academic year!

Finally, the day has come.

Congrats for everybody. I wish you all the best for your bright future!

 

We held a small workshop titled "Towards a Co-creation of Sustainable Human-Nature Hybrids in the Age of Anthopocene: A Dialogue Between Humanities/Social Scientists and Natural Scientists" with Dr. Suvania.

Through related presentations in Asia and Africa, we deepened our knowledge of the relationship and interaction between nature and society. Despite all the differences, we could share the importance of "sense of attachment" that local people hold on nature in fostering a better relationship between humans and nature.

Thank you to all the participants!

*The photo was kindly provided by Ms. Tsunami from the Global Engagement Office.

 

Thanks to Prof. Shima's guidance, Dr. Suvania and I could visit the ex-industrial waste disposal site in Teshima island.

Ms. Shiokawa kindly explained the history of the villagers' struggle to protest against the illegal disposal. We were able to realize once again the significance of what happened here.

Thank you very much, Prof. Shima and Ms. Shiokawa!

 

Dr. Suvania kindly accepted my request to speak at the special seminar. Titled "My Engaged Research Journey", she talked about how she has conducted her own research. I am sure that the students enjoyed her talk.

Thank you very much, Dr. Suvania!

*A photo above was taken by Ms. Tsuha, Global Engagement Office, Okayama University.