Professor Saizen participated in a study abroad fair, a courtesy visit to the Embassy, and a Kyoto University alumni party held in Jakarta, Indonesia (September 19-21, 2025)
saizenFollowing the on-site lab workshop in Thailand, Professor Saizen moved directly from Thailand to Indonesia to participate in Kyoto University's Study Abroad Fair and other events. The main purpose of the fair was to provide guidance on further education to outstanding students selected through a document screening process from Indonesia's top universities who wish to pursue master's or doctoral research at Kyoto University.
On the morning of Friday, September 19th, we paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia and exchanged views on the current situation of Indonesian university students studying abroad, including Japan.
A group photo with Secretary Hata (third from the left) at the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia. In the center is Director Hirajima, and third from the right is Professor Nawata, Director of the Kyoto University ASEAN Center. The batik Indonesian formal wear that Professor Saizen was wearing was a gift from master's student Samsul. Does it suit him?
In the afternoon, we moved to the University of Indonesia to participate in the Kyoto University Study Abroad Fair. Professor Saizen gave a presentation introducing the Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies. Afterwards, he answered individual questions from students and explained the significance of studying abroad at Kyoto University.
Introduction of GSGES by Prof. Saizen
All Participants at Study abroad fair at the university of Indonesia
The next morning, on September 20th, we exchanged views with the person in charge of the Indonesian Government Scholarship Program (LPDP) about the possibility of strengthening collaboration with Kyoto University.
Group photo after the meeting
In the afternoon, we participated in a recruitment event for students who had been selected in advance. This was the main event of this business trip. As you would expect from students who had been selected in advance, they were all extremely talented.
Introduction of GSGES by Prof. Saizen
Individual interview with students
Group photo with all participants
In the evening, a Kyoto University Indonesia alumni party was held. Many former LRP members participated, and we were able to renew old friendships.
A commemorative photo of LRP graduates taken at the alumni party. From left: Salsi (Master's degree, DD student), Yuri (Master's degree, DD student), Eko (PhD), Professor Saizen, Professor Ernan (PhD, Vice President of IPB University), and Professor Emma (PhD, Associate Professor of IPB University). Everyone is holding up their hands to form the "L" indicating LRP.
Group photo at the Kyoto University alumni party
On the morning of September 21, Prof. Saizen attended a commemorative event for the signing of a student exchange agreement with IPB University. The participants reviewed the recent exchange achievements between Kyoto University and IPB University, and confirmed future cooperative relations between the two universities.
Student exchange agreement signing ceremony
Group Photo after the ceremony
In the afternoon, Prof. Saizen participated in the "Study Abroad Fair" (held in collaboration with the ASEAN Center) in cooperation with the Alumni Association. At the booth of the GSGES, Prof. Saizen answered individual questions from students interested in the school, together with Professor Baars.
The booth of the GSGES with many students
We hope that this study abroad fair will attract many talented students to Kyoto University.
