East West University (EWU) organised a seminar on research and higher education opportunities in Japan on 16 August (Sunday) at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium of the university.

The seminar, titled ‘Unlock Your Global Future: Research & Study in Japan’, was organised by the Department of English in association with the Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB).

Professor Dr Mohammed Farashuddin, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of EWU, attended the seminar as the chief guest. Dr A T M Zafrul Azam, President of JUAAB, was the special guest, while Professor Dr Sheikh Mohammad Fazle Akbar attended as the guest of honour. Professor Dr Shams Rahman, Vice Chancellor of EWU, chaired the seminar.

A delegation of Japanese academics and education professionals delivered presentations during the technical sessions. The speakers included Professor Shinjiro Ogita, Dean of Prefectural University of Hiroshima; Professor Hiroki Hamada, Director of Okayama University of Science; Associate Professor Miwa Abe and Visiting Professor Yoshio Maeda of Tokai University; Professor Daizo Kudo of Naase Viita Co Ltd; and Kamamoto, Director of Study Japan.

The speakers discussed contemporary research trends, English-taught degree programmes, Japanese language preparation and the process of identifying and communicating with potential university supervisors. They also highlighted opportunities available to international students in Japan.

The sessions provided practical guidance on pursuing master’s and PhD programmes, developing research proposals, and preparing for academic careers and employment opportunities in Japan.

An open discussion and question-and-answer session allowed students and faculty members to interact directly with the visiting Japanese academics and education experts.