Stellenbosch University marked an exciting milestone this past weekend by hosting the 30th Japanese Film Festival, a first for the institution. From November 1st to 2nd, 2024, the Stellenbosch University Japan Centre, in collaboration with the Office of the Consul of Japan, brought Japanese cinema to life at the Neelsie Cinema. This unique festival immersed…
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Author: Daniel Bugan The cooperative relationship between Japan and South Africa came under the spotlight during a lecture by His Excellency Mr Shigeru Ushio, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho. The lecture was hosted by Stellenbosch University’s Japan Centre on 18 October 2024. In his presentation entitled “Japanese Diplomacy…
Stellenbosch University (SU) recently hosted the fourth Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chair lecture which featured a panel of highly accomplished international scholars. The lecture was facilitated through SU’s Japan Centre in collaboration with JICA, and took place on 29 August 2024. The JICA Chair Lecture is a global lecture series that brings together experts…
Author: Hannelie Booyens A fascinating perspective on the media landscape came to light during a recent lecture by a Japanese media expert at Stellenbosch University (SU). The third JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Chair Lecture was hosted by Stellenbosch University Japan Centre (SUJC) on 9 July 2024 and featured an insightful contribution by Dr Hayashi…
Stellenbosch University Japan Centre (SUJC) in association with the Japanese Language Club of South Africa (JLCSA) is pleased to offer an online JLPT N5 (Beginners Level) Japanese language course at Stellenbosch University. Classes will run during 9 May 2024 – 25 October 2024 every Thursday at 18:00 – 20:00. Teaching will be online for a…
Author: Daniel Bugan Stellenbosch University Japan Centre (SUJC), in association with the Embassy of Japan in South Africa, recently presented a seminar entitled “Mathematics education, innovation and practice in varied contexts: Insights from Japan and South Africa”. The seminar, which took place on 6 March 2024, featured mathematics teaching practitioners and educators from primary, secondary…
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Interview: Prof. Yoichi MINE
Author: Daniel Bugan Prof. Yoichi Mine describes his visit to Stellenbosch University (SU) to deliver the second Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chair lecture as an emotional homecoming. It’s a place, he says, which not only ensured early academic success but also awakens fond memories of a more innocent and carefree time in his family’s…
Author: Daniel Bugan Prof Yoichi Mine, Executive Director of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ogata Sadako Research Institute for Peace and Development, on 29 February 2024 delivered the second JICA Chair lecture at Stellenbosch University (SU). His lecture, entitled “Journeys for Human Security: Dynamics of Migration in Africa”, was hosted by SU’s Japan Centre…
The 6th South Africa-Japan University Forum (SAJU 6) will take place in Stellenbosch on 27-29 August 2024. The theme of the Forum is Fostering Sustainable Partnerships in Research, Innovation and Impact. The Joint Organising Committee invites proposals from academics and researchers, students, university administrators, practitioners, representatives from government and research funding institutions, and stakeholders from…
Stellenbosch University Japan Centre (SUJC) in association with the Japanese Language Club of South Africa (JLCSA) are delighted to invite you to apply for an online JLPT N4 (Upper Beginners Level) Japanese language course at Stellenbosch University. In this course, students will learn: * Informal speech* Honorific and extra modest speech* Express thoughts and opinions*…