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2024 New Year’s Greeting

Tatsuro Ishibashi
President, Kyushu University

 

Happy New Year from Kyushu University.

As we welcome the new year, I am delighted to share that we are making steady progress with Kyushu University VISION 2030. Our journey forward is marked by various initiatives, and in the year ahead, I am committed to ensuring they move forward smoothly as we launch new incentives. To do so, I will engage in thoughtful dialogue and discussion with our stakeholders and the university community.

Last year marked a significant turn as we witnessed the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling us to return to our daily lives. Yet, as 2024 begins, we find ourselves faced with the protraction of many wars and conflicts around the world, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Israel's military action in the Gaza Strip. The heart-wrenching reality of children and civilians caught in these conflicts weighs heavily on our hearts. We hope for swift resolutions to these conflicts, which continue to exert a profound global impact.

Here in Japan, we face steep increases in utility costs and inflation. Kyushu University, too, has been directly affected, with our utility expenses soaring by more than 50%. This challenging situation poses a significant threat to our research and educational activities, and we are diligently working to minimize these impacts.

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