National University Corporation Tsukuba University of Technology Academic Year 2024 Degree Conferral Ceremony Report on the Degree Conferment Ceremony, including Acknowledgements by Graduates and Graduates

On Friday, March 14, 2024, the National University Corporation Tsukuba University of Technology held the Academic Year 2024 Degree Conferment Ceremony at the auditorium of the Amakubo Campus of Tsukuba University of Technology.

A total of 59 undergraduate graduates (40 from the Faculty of Industrial Technology and 19 from the Faculty of Health Sciences) and 4 graduates (1 from the Master's Course in Industrial Technology, 2 from the Master's Course in Health Sciences, and 1 from the Master's Course in Information Accessibility) received their degrees this year.

The president personally presents each graduate and post-graduate student with a degree to commemorate their efforts and to express his/her congratulations.

Degree Conferral Ceremony

Outline of the ceremony

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025

Place: Tsukuba University of Technology, Amakubo Campus

　　　(4-3-15, Amakubo, Tsukuba City, Tsukuba, Japan)

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President Yasushi Ishihara delivered the President's address, saying, "The faculty and staff were very encouraged to see the students working together to resume the school festival and student activities that had been suspended due to the Corona disaster, led by the new students. In order for the students to make use of the skills and knowledge they learned at university when they go out into the world, I would like them to explain in detail the barriers between themselves and society, and encourage others to take necessary consideration. He also gave a message to the graduates and alumni, using sign language himself.

The President of the University of Tokyo reading out the degree certificates on the stage

The President handing out the degree certificates

Next, the graduates and alumni gave their acknowledgements.

Acknowledgments by representatives of graduating students

Nanoha Ishii, a representative of the Faculty of Industrial Technology (Department of Integrated Design)

In my fourth year (of university life), I have been able to devote myself to my graduation research and work on it until I always seek new conclusions, thinking for someone or something every day, utilizing the knowledge and skills of assistive technology I have learned so far."

0Mitsukazu Amimoto, representative of the Faculty of Health Sciences (Graduated from the Department of Health Sciences, majoring in Physical Therapy)

I am very grateful to all my friends for helping me to overcome hardships and to share joys and sorrows with me. With the support of many people, we were able to celebrate our graduation day."

Acknowledgements by representatives of graduating students

Bolot kyzy Shirin, representative of the Graduate School of Science and Technology (Health Sciences)

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all my professors for their tireless guidance with their broad knowledge and deep love, as well as to my family and friends for their support.

The ceremony was also broadcast online.

After the ceremony, graduates and alumni enjoyed taking pictures with their friends, current students, families, and faculty members on the campus, which was filled with memories of the day.

Outline of the University

Tsukuba University of Technology was established in 1987 as the only institution of higher education for the disabled (visually and hearing impaired) in Japan. Students come from all over Japan, and each campus is home to a community of students with disabilities from various regions and environments.

The small-group education system provides learner-oriented educational support tailored to the disabilities and developmental characteristics of each student in various aspects of student life, including off-campus practical training.