A delegation from Tottori University in Japan that is here (Makerere University)on a week-long visit has this afternoon held a meeting with the Deputy Principal and Dean, School of Women and Gender Studies. The delegation comprises the Vice President of Tottori University, Prof. Honna Toshimasa; the Director Global Human Resource, Prof. Yamamoto Sadahiro; Prof. Kurimasa Akihiro; the Director International Affairs, Prof. Takeda Hiroshi and the Coordinator Global Human Resource, Dr Kalemelawa Frank.
The main purpose of their visit is to check on the progress of the three Japanese students from Tottori University, hosted in CHUSS, CEDAT and COBAMS and to explore ways for further collaboration with Makerere University. The student hosted by CHUSS is studying at the School of Women and Gender Studies.
The delegation informed the meeting of the opportunities for collaboration with Tottori University. These include a five-year project in which 1,000 Africans, including Ugandans will study at Tottori University. They also informed the meeting of a one-year language course at Tottori University that is fully sponsored. All you need is an air ticket to Japan.
Another area envisaged for collaboration is a staff and student exchange programme.