On October 21, 2023, I would have United States of America Seattle, and joint session “Collaboration with PICES 2023 and Asia Fisheries and Marine Environment Leaders Program” with this Program was held at a conference in North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) annual held.
Three teachers, researcher one, graduate student three announced it from Korean Pukyong National University which participated in this program, and one teacher performed invitation act from the Malaysia Terengganu University.

Associate professor　Hee-Jin Kim was the field and performed a presentation titled “Light wavelength and intensity effects on phototactic behavior of pediveligers in the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas” from this school.

 

For two days on August 16 and 17, 2023, the “2nd International Postgraduate Symposium on Agricultural and Food Science” was held at the Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, a participating university of this program.

Faculty members and students from the four universities participating in this program participated, and Associate Professor Hee-Jin Kim gave an invited lecture on site, and two graduate students gave poster presentations online.

 

 

The closing ceremony of the 2023 AFIMA Leaders Program short-term acceptance program was held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

 

The five exchange students who received their diplomas from Dean Shigenobu Takeda had very radiant expressions.

 

On the day of the opening ceremony held in April, all five students had stiff expressions, but at the graduation ceremony three months later, their expressions were soft and many smiles were seen.

 

Dean Takeda also said that he was able to spend fulfilling days with all the wonderful students.

 

Five exchange students also expressed their gratitude to the teachers.

 

Dean Takeda gave us a greeting at the closing ceremony.

 

It seems that three months went by in the blink of an eye.

 

International students listening to Professor Takeda’s words.

 

 

■ILGHON KWON　 Pukyong National University

In addition to studying, I was able to spend fun days going sightseeing in Tokyo and fishing in Kamigoto Island. I am grateful for the wonderful teachers and friends I have met.

 

■GYEONGSUN WOO　 Pukyong National University

I learned a lot. I was able to make a lot of friends and 2023 was remembered as the happiest year of my life so far.

 

■FENGRUI SHI　 Ocean University of China

Through this program, I was able to interact with people from many countries and spend precious days. The friends I made in Japan became my precious treasure.

 

■MUHAMMAD DANIAL NOOR ISKANDAR　 Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Through this program, I gained a deeper understanding of fisheries and the environment. I would like to make use of my valuable experience and live in the future.

 

■RAJA MUHAMAD MUKMIN　 Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

I was able to spend lively days with my friends. All are unforgettable memories.

 

 

Five exchange students say that everything they learned at Nagasaki University for three months was wonderful.

 

Five exchange students full of smiles with graduation points in their hands.

 

Let’s all meet again someday! His smile burst out.

 

 

The professors of Nagasaki University Support Teachers.

 

– Shigenobu Takeda　Professor, Dean
– Minoru Wada　 Professor, Vice-dean
– Masaki Nagae　 Professor
– Hee-Jin Kim　 Associate Professor
– Mitsuhide Satou　 Assistant Professor

 

April 7, 2023, the opening ceremony and orientation of the 2023 AFIMA Leaders Program short-term acceptance program was held.

 

There are 5 international students. Two students from Pukyong National University, one from Ocean University of China, and two from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu will participate.

 

Six assistant students from Nagasaki University will join us and study together.

 

– ILGHON KWON　(Pukyong National University)

– GYEONGSUN WOO　(Pukyong National University)

– FENGRUI SHI　(Ocean University of China)

– MUHAMMAD DANIAL NOOR ISKANDAR　(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

– RAJA MUHAMAD MUKMIN　(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

 

Dr. Shigenobu Takeda, Dean of the Graduate School, gave a greeting saying that he hopes students will learn a lot in the future, and introduced themselves to the international students participating in this program.

 

ILGHON KWON　 Pukyong National University

 

GYEONGSUN WOO　 Pukyong National University

 

FENGRUI SHI　 Ocean University of China

 

MUHAMMAD DANIAL NOOR ISKANDAR　 Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

 

RAJA MUHAMAD MUKMIN　 Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

 

 

The international students were still nervous, but I hope they will have a fulfilling life in the future.

 

 

Six assistant students from Nagasaki University also participated. Sohei Shibasaki, a second-year student who studied abroad at Pukyong National University in South Korea the previous year, will also live with international students as a supporter.

 

 

The professors of Nagasaki University will also provide solid support.

 

– Shigenobu Takeda　Professor, Dean

– Minoru Wada　 Professor, Vice-dean

– Masaki Nagae　 Professor

– Hee-Jin Kim　 Associate Professor

– Mitsuhide Satou　 Assistant Professor

 

 

 

After the opening ceremony, Professor Masaki Nagae guided the participants around the campus and explained the main active places such as lecture rooms, laboratories, and libraries.

Thank you for your support over the next three months.

 

Hosted by Nagasaki University (NU), Ocean University of China (OUC), Pukyong National University (PKNU), and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) to report on the 2022 AFIMA Leaders Program and the 2023 AFIMA Leaders Program.

 

 

Professor Takeda of Nagasaki University gave a greeting and said that we had a good start from the first session and that he would like to thank each university for their cooperation.

 

 

The professors who participated in this conference are as follows.

 

Ocean University of China (OUC)

Professor/Dean  Qi Li
Drector  Weidong Li
Professor/Dean Assistant  Yang Liu

 

Pukyong National University (PKNU)

Professor Do-Hoon Kim
Professor Ho-Geun Jang

 

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)

Professor/Dean  Mohd.Effendy Bin Abd.Wahid
Associate professor/Deputy Dean  Hayati Binti Mohd Yusof
Associate professor  Wan Nurul Nadiah Binti Wan Rasdi
Lecturer  Yeny Nadira Binti Kamaruzzaman
Lecturer  Shumpei Iehata

 

Nagasaki University (NU)

Professor/Dean　Shigenobu Takeda
Professor/Vice Dean　Masaki Nagae
Associate professor　Hee-Jin Kim
Assistant professor  Mitsuhide Sato

 

 

From left to right  Professor Ho-Geun Jang・Professor/Dean Qi Li・Drector Weidong Li・Professor/Dean　Shigenobu Takeda・Professor/Dean  Mohd.Effendy Bin Abd.Wahid

 

 

 

Each university reported on the program for the 2022 academic year, and after introducing the campus, class contents, international student schedules, and dormitories, discussions were held. In addition, there was a report on what kind of marine experiments and experiences the international students conducted in 2022.

 

 

 

In the afternoon, the participants moved to the Nagasaki University Marine Biological Station in Taira-cho, Nagasaki City, where they were guided through facilities that handle marine life and toured the inside of the 「Nagasaki Maru」, which is owned by the Faculty of Fisheries of Nagasaki University.

 

 

 

The Marine Biological Laboratory has a breeding laboratory, a special breeding laboratory, a student laboratory, an outdoor breeding facility, and a sea-surface cage, where you can raise organisms and conduct experiments using seawater. In addition, we have a biological laboratory and a tissue cell culture room so that physiological experiments using fresh biological samples can be conducted. In addition, we have a molecular biology laboratory, a chemical laboratory, and a cold room so that molecular biology and biochemistry experiments can be conducted.

 

 

The Nagasaki Maru is a new ship that was just delivered in March 2018. The total length is about 69 meters, and the maximum capacity is 70 people. All year round, they mainly sail on Japan seas such as Toyama and Okinawa prefectures for marine training.

 

 

At the end of the day, we showed them around the Bunkyo Campus, which is the main campus of Nagasaki University.

 

 

The next day was a meeting for the upcoming year, the 2023 AFIMA Leaders Program. Nagasaki University will welcome international students on April 6.

 

In the summer of 2022, three students from Nagasaki University participated in the AFIMA Leaders Program for a short period of time. Each of them reported on the results of their studies at University Malaysian Terengganu and Pukyong National University.

 

 

Greetings from Dr. Takeda.

 

Prospective students who participated in the debriefing session.

 

 

 

Yoshiki Sugiyama

Nagasaki University, Faculty of Environmental Science, Environmental Conservation Design Course 3rd year.
Studied abroad at University Malaysian Terengganu for about two and a half months.

 

 

I was able to actively engage in various experiments.

When I was a child, I had two homestay experiences in the United States, and I was very interested in different cultures. University Malaysian Terengganu, where I studied abroad, was quite large, and there were not only cats but also large lizards and monkeys on the premises. I also have fond memories of observing the wildlife that lives in the area. All classes were taught in English, and my skills improved. The program that left an impression on me was an experiment in which samples were taken in the seas and rivers of Malaysia and microbes were observed and identified using a microscope. It is also a great growth that we are now able to face various experiments (research) positively and proactively. I would like to make use of this experience and aim to join the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the future.

 

Class scene.

 

Sampling is carried out at two locations.

 

Scene of the experiment.

 

 

 

Yukino Baba

Nagasaki University, Faculty of Environmental Science, Environmental Conservation Design Course 3rd year.
Studied abroad at Pukyong National University for about 3 months.

 

 

One week of life on board is a precious time to deepen exchanges.

Marine problems are one of the fields I studied in the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, and I wanted to know what kind of problems overseas universities perceive them as and the perspective of solutions. At the study abroad destination, three programs were held: a class on marine economics, a practical training on boarding, and participation in seminars. In particular, during the on-board training, I spent about one week on the ship. After arriving in Mokpo, our destination, we spent time going to aquariums and gardens and eating local seafood dishes. It was quite different from the boarding training I had imagined, and I feel that it was a valuable place to deepen exchanges between students more than learning something.

 

A beautiful moon found during boarding training.

 

With everyone at the seminar.

 

I also enjoyed sightseeing in Seoul.

 

 

 

Sohei Shibasaki

Nagasaki University, Faculty of Fisheries, 1st year.
Studied abroad at Pukyong National University for about 3 months.

 

 

I want to tackle maritime issues, which have become a problem between countries.

I joined because I knew I could study fisheries bioeconomics. This program allowed me to learn and experience sustainable fisheries, international perspectives, and exchanges with people from various countries. In particular, in the class where we investigated and presented the initiatives related to fisheries management in each country as a team assignment, I was able to learn about the management methods and management methods of Korea, China, and the United States, which was a great learning experience. I was also surprised that there are differences in water problems in Korea, such as toilet paper cannot be flushed into the water. I would like to further improve my presentation and discussion skills cultivated through team assignments, and get a job where I can tackle maritime issues, which are issues between countries.

 

At the boarding practice.

 

Scenery of Korea seen from the boat.

The closing ceremony of the AFIMA Leaders Program was held on November 22, 2022. At the certificate award ceremony, Professor Takeda, Dean of the Graduate School, presented the certificate and commemorative gift.

 

 

 

Babul Atiqah Othman　(University Malaysia Terengganu)

 

 

 

Faten Nur Aisyah Zainuldin　(Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)

 

 

 

Jiwon Choi　(Pukyong National University)

 

 

 

Gitae Nam　(Pukyong National University)

 

 

 

Zhu Huanhuan　(Ocean University of China)

 

 

 

 

 

After the award ceremony, we took a commemorative photo with the teachers. There were many words of gratitude to the teachers. Although it was a short period of about three months, the five international students learned a lot and moved on to the next step.

 

 

 

 

Impressions of International Students

 

When I did laboratory attachment supervised by Nakayama sensei, I am so attracted with the studies. It is so amazing how small creatures which is bacteria can play a big role to the environment. The laboratory study is quite different from my home university which is a bit difficult for me to learn all those terms, but I did gain new knowledge from that. I am also very interested in Hirasaka sensei’s class which is Molecular Nutrition. I learn so many new things related to the nutrition in aquatic organisms which are very beneficial to human health. I also learn about the mechanism of nutrition transportation in the bodies during this class.

 

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I still can’t believe that I have been here for almost 3 months and will finish this program. Wherever I go, it leaves a piece of my heart. Every meeting must have a parting. My memories of this place which shall remain in my heart. This beautiful city and university will always be an important part and parcel of my lives. Besides that, my study abroad will change me forever which I need to go out from my comfort zone. I’m not ready to go yet, but I’m counting the days until I go. Saying goodbye to this beautiful and quite city was more sad than happy. I didn’t know what to do with myself or how to spend my last precious days. If I were to do it again, I would recommend myself to try to see the things I want but haven’t done yet because I am never known when I will be back again but I wish I come back again.

 

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I was quite excited when I had chance to join this program, because I learn mostly about economics and trades about fish products. For those who preparing further education, this program will be helpful. I wish I’ve learned more things about marine and fisheries in my university. I’m thankful for everyone and both Nagasaki and Pukyong universities for providing such opportunity.

 

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When solving problems, I can think from different angles, and have a better sense of teamwork and the ability to solve problems independently

 

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I am impressed by Professor Honjo sensei’s lecture on ‘Animal Welfare’. In Korea, interest in animal welfare is high, and more and more people are paying higher prices for animal welfare products. However, it was interesting because I had never heard of the welfare of marine life. I always had a human-centered thinking because I thought about ‘selling seafood to consumers’. It was a very impressive experience to discuss things for animals, not for humans.

 

The opening ceremony of the AFIMA Leaders Program was held on September 9, 2022.

 

The opening ceremony was attended by five international students, faculty members who are the core of the program’s management, and assistant students who support the education and life of international students. I could feel the tension of studying abroad life that was about to begin. We, the Nagasaki University staff, would like to support you firmly.

 

The opening ceremony began with a greeting from Dean Shigenobu Takeda. At the end, everyone took a group photo and was enveloped in a friendly atmosphere.

 

 

 

The Graduate School of Fisheries Science and Environmental Studies, Nagasaki University has opened its website for the “Project for Strengthening University Global Development Capabilities” of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
We plan to post information on our activities on this website in the future.