A new project “Navigators,” launched by the Office for Global Relations, has finally selected a total of 42 students/administrative staff/academic staff as the role models of internationalization at Nagasaki University.
Those who have been selected as “Navigators” engage various forms of internationalization while enrolled in Nagasaki University: some organize beach cleanup activities believing that such daily practices will contribute to solving global environmental problems, while others can function effectively in intercultural settings with their positive mindset.
Such examples provide an alternative view on the existing concept of “internationalization,” usually defined in terms of language proficiency or overseas experiences, and inform us of novel ways we can navigate and get connected with the increasingly globalizing world.
A listicle of the 42 selected “Navigators” with their short biography is available below.
Li Zhenhua
Take one step further into the new world!
Santa Mariko
Fascinated by the ideal of multicultural coexistence
Kobayashi Taishun
Passing the ocean without pollution to the next generation
Kawakami Hinako
Starting from familiar environments and working toward solving global issues
Onishi Kentaro
Unexpected forms of internationalization starting with daily life
Kai Koyuki
Solving social problems, self-development, and connecting people in international cooperation
Shimokawa Mizuki
Grasp needs and quickly respond to them. Regret failing the new challenges rather than maintaining the status quo.
Kohori Azusa
Out of your comfort zone
Hashimoto Kazuki
Identity as “Japanese” found through adversity
Thanawat Khongyot
Giving never ends, happiness will be stayed around you
Bundutidi Gloria Mavinga
Work hard, stay disciplined, and be patient. Your time will surely come
Syed Shabbar Hussain Shah
Launching gatherings for international students to alleviate their feelings of the lonliness
LEE JUO PEI
Hosting outdoor activiteis to connect international students and Japanese students
Inohara Ayami
Continue to seek and work for various forms of peace
Saihanjuna X
Attending to people moving across borders
Yasuda Jiro
Strive to conquer viral infections as a researcher
Komatsu Satoru
Keep moving forward to make the world better
Suzuki Akiyoshi
Connecting and bringing smiles to people around the world through “Planetarity”
Mori Motonao
Smash Capitalism, demolish empires, and disestablish higher education systems!
Hosoda Naomi
Lessons learned from immigrants: the meanings of border and the future world
Tanabe Shuji
Catalyzing both chemical reactions and people!
Nishikawa Takafumi
Connecting the world with bridges and technology
Nakamura Keiko
Taking a step to turn ideals of a nuclear-free world into reality
Takamura Noboru
Seeing the world as a specialist in radiation exposure medicine
Masuda Ken
Learn from the past, analyze the present, and shape the future as a cultural anthropologist
Kondo Chieko
Passion for Research to Stop Global Warming
Takahashi Jumpei
Building bridges through smooth communication with Russian-speaking countries
Kawamura Arinori
Reflecting the self and others through a perspective of law
Nakamura Risa
Live this day as if it were your last: finding offense and defense between host and parasite
Sakuda Eri
Fascinated by light and darkness: creating beautifully glowing molecules
Kondo Yoshiko
A real Navigator who travels the five oceans for research
Soutome Sakiko
The secret to advancing research is never-ending questions and the desire to help patients
Tanaka Takako
The keys to clinical and research are smiles, relationships, gratitude, and challenges
Sunhee Suk
Nagasaki, a city that connect the modern with the ancient and opens doors to the world
Konishi Yuma
Redefine the role of society through research and practice on poverty
Hirano Yuko
Medical Sociology looking at society and medicine 20 to 30 years ahead
Takahashi Keiko
Aiming to realize a society where all mothers and babies can live healthy lives
Yoshino Ryuji
From Nagasaki to Africa!
Fukushima Masako
A professional in international collaboration practices with JICA
Miyata Yuki
Contributing to world peace and environmental protection through risk management
Nakandakari Misuzu
Almost no term of reference! Paving the way for international researchers.
Ogata Rie
Bring creative ideas to international academic collaboration!
