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Japan (Waseda University) Message From The President Of Waseda University

Message from Aiji Tanaka, the President of Waseda University

The 17th President of Waseda University, Aiji Tanaka, was reelected for a second term as President. In this video message, he shares his vision for the University as it strives to be a “Waseda that shines on the world stage.”

Note: Please turn on English subtitles by using the in-video settings. Subtitles can be moved higher for easier viewing by dragging and dropping them to a new position.

In his video, President Tanaka address different members of the Waseda community. While each message contains important information for all members of our community, make sure to take a look at the segments that directly apply to you!

Message from Aiji Tanaka, the President of Waseda University
The 17th President of Waseda University, Aiji Tanaka, was reelected for a second term as President. In this video message, he shares his vision for the University as it strives to be a “Waseda that shines on the world stage.”

Note: Please turn on English subtitles by using the in-video settings. Subtitles can be moved higher for easier viewing by dragging and dropping them to a new position.

In his video, President Tanaka address different members of the Waseda community. While each message contains important information for all members of our community, make sure to take a look at the segments that directly apply to you!

To our students:

You will have to think for yourselves and come up with solutions, reassess them based on evidence, and find even better solutions.

To our faculty and staff:

I believe that your strengthening of each student’s critical thinking skills is a crucial part of the education taught at each undergraduate and graduate school.

To our alumni:

If every alumni came together, we could spearhead alumni collaborative programs that are unique and unlike that of other universities.

Executive Board Members:

Information about the executive board in the video is only available in Japanese. For information on our executive board in English, please look here.