The culmination of learning at Eikei University of Hiroshima
On Monday, February 24, we held a public presentation for the “Degree Project” .
After the final report session in November, the students compiled their reports based on the feedback they had received from external evaluators and others, and submitted them at the end of January.
This time, all 66 students gave poster presentations, and 10 students gave oral presentations.
Opening Address (President ARINOBU）
Thank you very much for participating in today’s public presentation of the Eikei University of Hiroshima Degree Project.
Eikei University of Hiroshima opened in April 2021 and send its first graduates out into the world in the coming March.
The students going to make presentations today are the first batch of EUH, and over the past four years they have been creating a new university history.
You will be able to see the culmination of their learning at EUH.
EUH has been aiming to establish a new educational model that is not biased toward traditional knowledge.
In a society where the future is becoming increasingly uncertain, we aim to nurture changemakers who can understand the big picture of the social system in which they play an active role, draw their own dreams, and realize them to bring about positive change in society.
We have named the necessary abilities as competencies and have aimed to cultivate them.
The degree project is also a place where the competencies that students have acquired are evaluated.
For the students, ‘Degree Project’ also represents the culmination of learning at Eikei University of Hiroshima.
Both students and faculty have created new learning experiences that are different from traditional university education and have made new history.
Although it may not be possible to say that new learning and the cultivation of competencies have been fully completed, I hope that you will be able to see what the students have achieved today and give us any advice you may have.
Poster Presentation
The 66 students were divided into two groups and poster presentations were held on the 14th and 15th floors.
The students presented the projects they had worked on as the culmination of EUH, and there was a lively exchange of views with attendees from inside and outside the University.
Participants voted for the best poster presentations and the winners of the Best Poster Presentation Award were also decided.
We will report again on the poster presentations.
Oral Presentation
10 students gave 15-minute presentations.
| 発表者氏名 |
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| OKUBO Honoka |
| MATSUURA Anna |
| NAGAI Michael Ibanez |
| TIMITE Fatoumata |
| ENOMOTO Noritaka |
| EMERI Eijaz Rafee |
| KIMURA Yuhei |
| FUKUTAKA Nanami |
| DDEMBE Francis |
| MITANI Hinako |
Restoring Cultural Heritage Through Cultural Tourism
EMERI Eijaz Rafee
EMERI analysed ‘hidden tourist attractions in Hiroshima’ from four perspectives – accessibility, foot traffic, situation and visibility – and mapped them for tourists.
He said that he would continue to collect user requests and reviews and make improvements to make the map service more user-friendly and useful, and he presented the contents of the project to the participants in a very easy-to-understand way, showing them the map.
Closing Address (Dean YASUI)
Distinguished guests, President Arinobu, esteemed faculty members, dedicated staff, and most importantly, our pioneering first cohort of graduates,
It is with profound gratitude and great honor that I stand before you today to mark this historic occasion—the first-ever Degree Project Public Presentation at Eikei University of Hiroshima. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all who have gathered here, bearing witness to the culmination of our students’ rigorous intellectual endeavors and unwavering commitment to learning through practice.
The realization of this ambitious project has been made possible through the tireless dedication of our faculty and staff, who have steadfastly supported our students in their pursuit of academic excellence and societal impact. In particular, I wish to express my deepest appreciation to our primary and secondary advisors, whose exceptional mentorship and unwavering guidance have empowered our students to refine their ideas, navigate complexities, and bring their visions to fruition. Moreover, the invaluable insights and discerning feedback from distinguished external evaluators and members of the Experiential and Practical Learning Platform have played an indispensable role in elevating the caliber of these projects. To each of you, I offer my profound gratitude.
To our distinguished first cohort — you have inscribed your names upon the history of this University. I implore you to continue learning, to question with courage, to collaborate with conviction, and to act with unwavering resolve. May your knowledge and vision illuminate the path to a brighter and more harmonious future.
On behalf of the entire Eikei University of Hiroshima community, I extend my sincerest congratulations. May your journey ahead be guided by wisdom, purpose, and the boundless possibilities of the future.