Thursday, 15 December 2016, 16:40‐18:10

EU INFORMATION EVENTAn EU Information Event for Kyushu University students was held at Oumei Cohi Kan, Kyushu University, under thecooperation of the Kyushu University EU Centre and Kyushu University Self‐Access Learning Centre (SALC).
Approximately 20 students gathered. The EU Study Diploma Programmes (EU‐DPs), which are provided as an axis of theEU Centre’s educational activities for Kyushu University students, along with various events being planned as JMCoE‐Q
activities for the coming years, such as seminars, EU Studies tour, and EU Studies Summer Course, were introduced.
Prof. Hiroshi Ohashi, Director of SALC, Faculty of Arts and Science, stated that he was pleased to have such an event held
on‐campus to gather students who are keenly interested in international relations, studying abroad, and language
improvement. He also stated that he was looking forward to further fosterage of collaborative relationships.
Prof. Kenji Iwata, Director of the Kyushu University EU Centre, Faculty of Economics, gave a lecture for around 15
minutes about the UK'S Separation from the EU, titled “Brexit Mini Lecture”, which covered a basic explanation of EU
institutions for students unfamiliar with the EU.
Ms Lyailya Nurgaliyeva from the Republic of Kazakhstan, who is currently working at SALC as a language coaching staff
and had completed the EU‐DPs course, spoke about her own experiences of learning about the EU through EU‐DPs. She
explained that the EU‐DPs are not only useful for gaining knowledge, but also as a key to opening the door to realizing adream. She encouraged the participants to learn more through the EU‐DPs course.
Finally, Mr Hijiri Miyazaki, a fourth‐year student of the School of Engineering, Kyushu University, talked about his
personal experience at the EU Studies Residential Summer Course. He is working as a director of the Student Committee
for the Internationalization of Kyushu University (SCIKyu), which is an official committee comprised of Japanese students,
international students, and some teaching and non‐teaching staff members, whose aim is to help foster theinternationalization of Kyushu University. He explained that he learned a lot through the curriculum of the summer
course in which participants could learn general and basic knowledge about the EU, covering topics such as economics,law, politics, society, and culture. He emphasized that the final program, a “Simulation of the European Council”, wasmeaningful as a compilation of the programme. Mr Miyazaki also explained the aims and activities of SCIKyu.
Traditional Italian sweets served in the Christmas season, called panettone, were served with coffee, and the event
ended in a relaxed atmosphere.

Prof. Ohashi, Director of SALC

“Brexit Mini Lecture” by Prof. Iwata

Participants listened intentlyMs Lyailya Nurgaliyeva

Mr Hijiri Miyazaki (centre)

Event Details

1. Date and Time: Thursday, 15 December 2016, 16:40‐18:10
2. Venue: Oumei Cohi Kan, Ito Campus, Kyushu University (1F, Center Zone 2)
3. Programme・Greeting: Prof. Hiroshi Ohashi, Director of SALC, Faculty of Arts and Science・Brexit Mini Lecture: Prof. Kenji Iwata, Director of the EU Centre, Faculty of Economics
・Introduction of JMCoE‐Q’s activities
・Message from past student: Ms Lyailya Nurgaliyeva, SALC staff
・Experiences of the EU Studies Residential Summer Course: Mr Hijiri Miyazaki, fourth‐year student of School ofEngineering, Kyushu University, and Director of Student Committee for Internationalization of Kyushu University(SCIKyu)
・Question and Answer Session
Related websites■ Kyushu University SALC (Self‐Access Learning Centre)
http://www.artsci.kyushu‐u.ac.jp/~salc/index.php/newsjp/■ Student Committee for Internationalization of Kyushu University(SCIKyu)
http://www.isc.kyushu‐u.ac.jp/intlweb/en/student/scikyu
https://ja‐jp.facebook.com/SCIKyu