Be part of the International Joint Summer Seminar 2024. Themed "Cities and Communities: Thriving Locally in a Global Age," this seminar is a collaborative effort between UNP and local municipalities of Niigata Prefecture.

Theme: Sustainable Development in the Face of Globalization Challenges

Focus: The seminar will spotlight Tsubame-Sanjyo, a prominent region renowned for its metal manufacturing industry. Participants will delve into the intricacies of globalization, examining its impact on cities and communities worldwide.

Objectives:
- Explore opportunities and challenges posed by globalization.
- Analyze the case study of Tsubame-Sanjyo to understand thriving amidst global economic shifts.
- Foster cultural exchange and deepen understanding of regional development challenges.
- Cultivate local competence through special lectures, field trips, and group work activities.

Activities:
- Special lectures on sustainable development and globalization challenges.
- Field trips to Tsubame-Sanjyo, offering insights into its industrial landscape.
- Group work sessions to brainstorm solutions for regional development challenges.
- Cultural exchange programs to facilitate intercultural understanding.

Fees:

-UNP will cover all relevant costs for transportation, field trips, and cultural exchanges throughout the program.
-Accommodation in Niigata from August 4-8, 2024, will be arranged for participants traveling from outside of Niigata.
-Participants are responsible for covering their travel expenses to and from Niigata.
-Meals during the program are to be covered by the participants themselves.

Students that will not graduate by August 2024 from UPLB are welcome to apply.

Interested participants may apply through this link: https://bit.ly/4a9WaMw
Please accomplish this online application form on or before 15 April 2024