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Commemorative ceremony of Tohoku University liaison office establishment at National Chiao Tung University May 3-5 and ceremony for appointment of Prof. Samukawa as Chair Professor (May 3-5, 2017)
On May 4 at Taiwan's National Chiao Tung University (Hsinchu), a commemorative ceremony (signing ceremony) of the establishment of the Tohoku University liaison office was held to great fanfare. Taiwanese government and Japanese government officials were among those who attended.
The ceremony began with greetings from the two university presidents and from notable Taiwanese Ministry of Education and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association guests. Then the contract was signed and there was a liaison office plate unveiling ceremony, followed by a tour of Chiao Tung University Museum. In the afternoon, a joint workshop was held. This ceremony saw meaningful exchanges between the participants, including the presidents of both universities. Joint laboratories and dual-degree programs are to come. On May 5, a ceremony for Prof. Samukawa's appointment as Chair Professor was held as well as a memorial lecture.
Prof. Samukawa stayed in Taiwan during the Golden Week period and contributed greatly to Japan-Taiwan exchanges.
Tohoku University liaison office establishment commemoration ceremony at Taiwan's Chiao Tung University
(May 4, 2017 9am to 6:30pm, Hsinchu, Taiwan)
Pre-meeting
Signing ceremony
Liaison office plate unveiling ceremony
Ceremony group photo
Joint workshop
Ceremony for Prof. Samukawa's appointment as Chair Professor
