The Entrance Ceremony of the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University (UGAS-EU) was held on Monday, October 19, 2026. In attendance were the deans of the graduate schools of Ehime University, Kagawa University, and Kochi University, as well as the academic supervisors and others. Sixteen new students, including eleven international students (eight from Indonesia, two from Bangladesh, and one from Kenya), have embarked on a new academic journey.
During the ceremony, Professor SUGAHARA Takuya, the Dean of UGAS-EU, welcomed the new students, saying: “What matters is not simply whether you succeed or fail, but how you respond to difficulties. I therefore hope that you will become researchers who can connect people, disciplines, and countries, and who can contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous future for humanity.”
Septi Nurul Aini (Kochi University) replied on behalf of the new students: “We come from different countries and backgrounds, but today we begin a shared journey. Let us respect our differences, share our knowledge, and support each other.”
After the ceremony, a commemorative group photo was taken under cloudy skies. The new students then gathered together, smiling and taking photos with one another, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere befitting the start of their new academic journey. Shortly after the photo session, it began to rain, bringing an end to a warm and humid autumn day.
＜The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University＞