The 1st Japan-EU Summer Course 2025 was held!
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Date and Time: August 5, 2025 (Tue), 17:00–19:00 (JST)
〈Summer Course〉
Participating Universities: Hiroshima University (Japan), Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy), World Maritime University (Sweden), University of the Basque Country (Spain), Leipzig University (Germany)
Date: August 19 (Tue) – September 3 (Wed), 2025 (16 days)
Venue: Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus
Theme: Application of AI in the Maritime and Ocean Fields between Japan and Europe
Contents: Through lectures and visits to relevant organizations and companies, participants deepened their understanding of the use of AI and big data in the maritime and oceanic sectors. Furthermore, with the cooperation of Kure City, they worked in Japan-Europe mixed teams to develop and present business models addressing regional challenges in fisheries and tourism. Through these practical activities, participants not only enhanced their AI literacy but also cultivated important skills such as international collaboration and cross-cultural understanding, making this a highly valuable learning experience.
Number of Participants: 16 (8 from Hiroshima University and 8 from partner universities in the EU)
Day1 (August 19): Orientation
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Day2 (August 20): Welcome Party
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Day4 (August 22) Lectures by faculty from partner universities abroad
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Day7 (August 25): Mayor’s Greeting at Kure City Hall (left), Japan Coast Guard Academy (right)
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Day 8 (August 26): Group Work (Idea Mining)
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Day 10 (August 28): Nakashima Propeller Tamashima Works (left), Imabari Shipbuilding Hiroshima Shipyard (right)
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Day14 (September 1): Japanese Cultural Experience (Miyajima & Peace Memorial Park)
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Day16 (September 3): Final Presentation at Kure City
*In closing*
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the organizations that provided extensive support for the implementation of this summer course, including Kure City Office, the Japan Coast Guard Academy, Nakashima Propeller Tamashima Works, and Imabari Shipbuilding Hiroshima Shipyard.
We also sincerely thank the faculty members of our partner universities, other related parties, and the participating students who actively engaged in the course and contributed to its success.