Launch of Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in Kyushu University, Second Stage (November 2020)
Now we are pleased to announce that a new project, the “Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence-Kyushu, Second Stage (JMCoE-Q2)”, starting on 17 November 2020 and continuing to 16 November 2023, (due to one-year extension, four years to 16 November 2024) will allow us to again carry out a wide range of activities in education, research, outreach, and academic exchange, and to contribute to the globalization efforts of Kyushu University through the further deepening and development of EU research and education.
<Objectives>
The main objective of JMCOE-Q2 is to create a multi-layered platform in the Kyushu region of Japan to consider the future of EU integration and the globalization of education and research. The platform will focus on three issues: (1) “Internal Challenges” surrounding EU integration; (2) “External Challenges,” focusing on EU-Japan relations; and, (3) “Global Challenges” that the whole world, including the EU and Japan, are facing.
<Contents of Activities>
In the field of education and targeting students, JMCoE-Q2 will expand and diversify the EU studies-related curriculum of the EU-DP, and EU study summer course, and EU study tour will be conducted. In the field of research and targeting researchers, JMCoE-Q2 will focus on the three layers of the platform as described above, with a particular focus on inter-disciplinary research on energy and resources, a field where Kyushu University has particular strengths and expertise. In the field of outreach and targeting civil society, JMCoE-Q2 will adopt a range of measures designed for the local business community and public more generally in order to cultivate a richer knowledge and a wider vision of the EU and Europe.
Aim of JMCoE
A Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence is a focal point of competence and knowledge on European Union subjects. A Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence gathers the expertise and competences of high-level experts and aims at developing synergies between the various disciplines and resources in European studies, as well as at creating joint transnational activities and structural links with academic institutions in other countries. It also ensures openness to civil society. Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence have a major role in reaching out to students from faculties not normally dealing with European Union issues as well as to policy makers, civil servants, organised civil society and the general public at large.
In Japan, Kobe University was adopted as JMCoE in 2015 and 2018. More than a hundred of Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence had been established in the world, and it is being developed as a global brand.
Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence-Kyushu (JMCoE-Q)
Kyushu University first strengthened its expertise on EU matters while acting as the consortium leader of the EU Institute in Japan, Kyushu (EUIJ-Kyushu), which was funded by the European Commission. The university actively promoted EU-related education and research during this time. In recognition of the achievements of EUIJ-Kyushu, Kyushu University was then selected as a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in Japan in 2016 (the project name was “Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence-Kyushu (JMCoE-Q)”) and developed a strategic three-year plan, which ended in 2019.
Now we are pleased to announce that a new project, the “Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence-Kyushu, Second Stage (JMCoE-Q2)”, starting in November 2020 and continuing to November 2023, (due to one-year extension, to November 2024) will allow us to again carry out a wide range of activities in education, research, outreach, and academic exchange, and to contribute to the globalization efforts of Kyushu University through the further deepening and development of EU research and education.
Archives to JMCoe-q, 1st stage
NEWS (EVENTS & OTHER INFORMATION)
≫News about the EU-DPs here
JMCoE-Q2 Newsletter Vol.8 FINAL has been published! (2024/11/16)
→See JMCoE-Q2 Newsletter vol.8
【JMCoE-Q3】Jean Monnet Seminar "Lectures on the Diplomatic Blue Book"' <Limited within the university>.
The lecture will be given by the Director of the Policy Planning Office, Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan entitled 'Lecture on the Diplomatic Blue Book'.
■Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 16:30-18:00 (lecture 60 minutes, Q&A 30 minutes)
■Venue: Ito Campus, East Zone 1, 1F [A-118].
■Lecturer: Ms Ai Gonda, Director, Policy Planning Office, Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
■Admission: Free
■This seminar will be held as part of the Kyushu University Faculty of Law seminar '外交史演習' (Prof. Takuma Nakajima in charge).
[Registration] Send an email with the subject line '12/10 seminar participation' and include your (1) name, (2) email address and (3) affiliation.
E-mail: euevent@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
(FINISHED) 【JMCoE-Q3】Christmas in the EU
■Date and Time: Sun. 1 December 2024, 14:00-15:30
■Venue: Conference Room 606, ACROS Fukuoka 6F (1-1-1, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka)
■Participation fee: Fukuoka EU Association members: free,
General: 500 yen (free for junior high school students and under)
■Speakers: ※Language: Japanese
<Germany> David Torabi, Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University
<France>Alice Uomi, School of Law, Kyushu University
→See the details here
(FINISHED) Kyushu University EU Centre 'EU Study Tour 2024' Debriefing Session
■Date: 1 November 2024 (Friday)
■Time: 14:00-16:00 (registration opens at 13:45)
■Venue: Kyudai Ito Tsutaya Art Lounge
Address: Ito Lab+, 5-1, Kyudai Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0388
(In front of the bus stop by Nishitetsu Bus and Showa Bus ‘Sangaku Renkei Koryu Center' )
■Object: Students and general public, people interested in Europe and the EU.
■Participation fee: Free of charge
■Capacity: Limited to the first 20 people with one drink and sweets (no advance registration required, reception on the day from 13:45)
→See more details here
→Kyudai Ito Tsutaya website
(FINISHED) Kyushu University EU Centre (JMCoE-Q) Extension Lecture Series 2024『環境問題とEUの挑戦~SDGsの推進へ向けて/Environmental issues and the EU's challenge - towards the promotion of the SDGs.』(Four sessions) *HYBRID *Language:JAPANESE ONLY
■Date and Time: Friday 21 June - Friday 26 July 2024, 19:00-20:30
■Attendance option <HYBRID> In-person / Online
■Location: In-person (JR Hakata City Conference Room 10F), online (Zoom webinar)
■No charge, advance registration required.
■Capacity: 70 for in-person (first-come-first-served basis), No limit for online
■Registration by WEB / FAX
WEB[ in-person ] [online] Please register from the 'Registration Form' link below.
FAX [in-person only] (092-802-2187) Please fill in the following information and send it to us. (1) Desired date of attendance, (2) Name (furigana), (3) Telephone number, (4) Affiliation.
⇒Click here for a detailed flyer
⇒Here for the lectures information
▼Registration Form is here.
(FINISHED) 1st 6/21(Fri.) https://kyushu-u-ac-jp-global.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fHoUOoGFTcm_85a0RZxIdg
(FINISHED) 2nd 6/28(Fri.) https://kyushu-u-ac-jp-global.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_REu4dbzHRiOlxtO6tZy2ww
(FINISHED) 3rd 7/19(Fri.) https://kyushu-u-ac-jp-global.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jIgicAtGSNqY8YkUVaKyCg
(FINISHED) 4th 7/26(Fri.) https://kyushu-u-ac-jp-global.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__fKXC94UTmeHMMlmC4zSHg
(FINISHED) Welcome to「European Higher Education Fair 2024」 by Delegation of the European Union to Japan
・Tokyo: Saturday 15th June 12:00-18:00/Kyoto: Sunday 16th June 12:00-18:00/Webinar: Monday 10th June 17:30-, Tuesday 11th June 17:00-, Wednesday 12th June 17:00-
→See more details here(EHEF 2024」Website)
(FINISHED) <LIMITED to KU students, faculty, and staff> Jean Monnet Seminar Series ex. Special Lecture by H. E. Mr Jean-Eric Paquet Ambassador of the European Union to Japan
[Date and Time] Thu. 13 June 2024, 16:40-18:10
[Speaker] H. E. Mr Jean-Eric Paquet, Ambassador of the European Union to Japan
[Venue] D-107, EAST ZONE 2, Ito Campus
[Language] English
*Organized by Kyushu University EU Centre (JMCoE-Q), Supported by Kyushu University Stockholm Liaison Office
⇒Registration form https://forms.office.com/r/5JYmQ01ngg
⇒See more details here
(FINISHED) CALL FOR APPLICANTS "2024 Support Fund for Conference on the EU" <Application Period: 5/29-6/11 at noon> (2024/5/28)
[Object] Graduate students, and Young researchers under 35-years-old
[Purpose] To provides financial assistance for those who make presentations of their research results at international conferences on the EU, or those who will contribute to the development of research on the EU and Europe and to create a network among researchers.
(Eligible Conference Period: July 1st - September 30th, 2024, including online programme.)
[Number of adopted cases] a few
[Amount of support] Depending on the location of the international conference, between 50,000 yen and 200,000 yen per conference.
→CALL FOR APPLICATION in English
→Download APPLICATION FORMS in English (Word)
(FINISHED) EU Study Tour 2024 CALL for PARTICIPANTS(Deadline for applications: Friday 7 June 2024, 17:00)(2024.5.13)
The Kyushu University EU Centre (JMCoE-Q) is organising a study tour to visit EU institutions and interact with local university students (including presentations in English). This will be a good opportunity to experience a part of the EU system and people's lives that you have learnt about in university lectures, and to get a understanding of 'European integration'.
1. Dates: Tuesday, 17 September - Wednesday, 25 September 2024 ≪9 days/7 nights≫.
2. Visit to: Belgium and Germany (see the schedule in the application guidelines)
3. Eligibility: Students enrolled in a regular undergraduate or graduate course at Kyushu University
4. Number of applicants: 15
5. Travel expenses: approx. 450,000 yen [Participant's expenses: approx. 270,000 yen (however, if scholarship of 180,000 yen is provided*)]
6. Scholarship: A total of ¥180,000 (expected) will be awarded to each student who fulfils the requirements.
★Application: Please read the application guidelines carefully, fill in the application form (Form 1) and send it to the Kyushu University EU Centre (euevent@jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp). You can also bring your application in person. (Application deadline: 17:00, Friday, 7 June 2024)
→Click here for application guidelines.
→Click here to download the application form (Form 1) in Word format
JMCoE-Q2 Newsletter Vol.6-7 has been published! (2024/4/30)
→See JMCoE-Q2 Newsletter vol.6-7
(FINISHED) Celt Ireland Festival in Fukuoka (Supported by JMCoE-Q)
Date and Time: Sun. 2 June 2024, 14:00-16:00 (13:30- Doors open)
Venue: Airefu Hall (2-5-1 Maizuru, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka)
Contents: <Part 1> Irish harp & songs, slide show, Irish folk tale telling, <Part 2> Irish harp and Irish music performance
Admission:
Advance Ticket ¥3,500, Day Ticket ¥3,800, Students ¥1500 at the door
More details Here
(FINISHED) Enjoy the EU in Fukuoka
Date and Time: Thu. 8 February 2024, 18:30-
Venue: Nishitetsu Grand Hotel (2-6-60, Daimyo, Fukuoka City)
→See more details here
(FINISHED) Jean Monnet Seminar Series ex "Security Policy from a European Perspective with a Focus on the Indo-Pacific"
・Date: Thu. 11 January 2024, Time: 13:00-14:30
・Lecturer: Dr. Michael Reiterer (Former EU-Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Distinguished Professor at Brussels School of Governance)
・Event Format:
(1) Online (Zoom Meeting)
(2) On-site (E-105, East Zone 2, Ito Campus)
*Onsite participants are limited to Kyushu University students, faculty, and staff.
・Language: English (without interpretation)
・Objectives: General Public, Students, Faculty members, and registered students for the subject of "International Politics" offered by ISI ("Introduction to International Relations") (Assoc. Prof. Oga) on Thursday, 3rd period in the second semester
⇒See more details here
A live audio webcast of the Jean Monnet Symposium "The Making of European Citizenship: Past Achievements and New Developments/ヨーロッパ市民の形成・育成と現在の到達点" can be accessed by visiting the links below.
>> Kyushu University Official YouTube Channel
>> Programme of the Symposium
>> Lecturers Profile
(FINISHED) Christmas in the EU
・Date and Time: Sun. 3 December 2023, 14:00-15:30
・Venue: ACROS Fukuoka 3F Kokusaihiroba (1-1-1, Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka)
・Speakers: ※Language: Japanese
<Hungary> Szentrereki Nikolett, Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University
<Italy> Isabell Gallara, Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University
→See the details here
(FINISHED) Jean Monnet Symposium "Formation and development of European citizens and the current state of achievement (TBD)"/ヨーロッパ市民の形成・育成と現在の到達点」
・Date and Time: Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 13:30 -17:00
・Fornmation and Venue: Hybrid formation <ONLINE> The link will be available once the registration is open. <ON SITE> Jonathan KS Choi Cultural Center of Japan, Ito Campus, Kyushu University
・Object: Researchers, students, General Public
・Language: Japanese
・Overview: The current situation after Brexit and the Corona disaster, the aim is to examine how the formation of EU citizens or European citizens is continuing and changing, based on the latest information, from various perspectives such as politics, education and language, and to obtain implications for Japan as a whole./<概要>ブレクジットやコロナ禍を経た現在、EU市民あるいはヨーロッパ市民の形成がどのように継続・変化しているのかについて、最新の情報を基に政治・教育・言語などの多角的な観点から現況を検討し、ひいては日本への示唆を得ることを目指します。
→Programme and more details here
◎(Registration Required) Admission Free. Please register here(Zoom)
→Lecturers Profile is here
CALL FOR APPLICANT "2023 Support Fund for Conference on the EU [SECOND]"<Application Period: 7/13-26 at 16pm> (2023/7/12)⇒CLOSED
[Object] Graduate students, and Young researchers under 35-years-old
[Purpose] To provides financial assistance for those who make presentations of their research results at international conferences on the EU, or those who will contribute to the development of research on the EU and Europe and to create a network among researchers.
(Eligible Conference Period: September 1st - November 30th, 2023, including online programme.)
[Number of adopted cases] a few
[Amount of support] Depending on the location of the international conference, between 50,000 yen and 200,000 yen per conference.
→CALL FOR APPLICATION in English
→Download APPLICATION FORMS in English (Word)