NEWS

The Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), a consortium of universities of which Kyushu University is a member, will hold an on-site summer school to learn about the latest research on Disaster Risk Reduction and management. Please see the flyer and website (see below) for details.

If you are interested in participating, please apply through the Kyushu University International Office（国際部）. Please check the flyer and the website below for the requirements and fill out the form (Microsoft Forms).

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Date & Time:
July 30-August 2, 2024

Organizer:
International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University

Venue:
Tohoku University (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)
International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS)
*Fieldwork in disaster-affected areas is planned during the program

Target:
Graduate students and young researchers

Cost:
Participation is free of charge, but the participants are supposed to cover travel and accommodation expenses by themselves.

Application form (in Kyushu University):
Click for Application

Application Deadline (in Kyushu University):
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Result Notification:
The organizer will notify you of the results of your application in early July.


Double-check before application!
■ Please make sure that there are no obstacles to your study or research activities (e.g., no conflicts with your class or exam schedule).
■ Please estimate the expenses required for participation and confirm in advance whether or not you can bear the costs.
■ Students are requested to explain the outline of this program to their supervisor and obtain his/her permission before applying for the program.

Program Details:
APRU Website
Program Detail

Kyushu University Contact
Global Partnership & Alliance（国際連携係）
International Affairs Division（国際企画課）
International Affairs Department（国際部）
intlsenryaku@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp

Event contact (organizer):
International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University
Ms. Sachiko Kumagai & Prof. Takako Izumi at IRIDeS
application_apruss@irides.tohoku.ac.jp