On October 1, the Autumn 2025 Okayama University Matriculation Ceremony was held at the 50th Anniversaryl Hall. A total of 27 students from the Discovery Program for Global Learners and 102 new graduate students commenced their academic journey.

During the ceremony, President NASU Yasutomo delivered his address in English: “As a student studying at a research university promoting the SDGs, we hope that you will learn many new things with your friends, colleagues and us that will enable you to produce and deliver innovative discoveries, skills, and applications to the world.”

On behalf of the new students, Ms. SRIVASTAVA Ananya (Discovery Program for Global Learners) pledged: “We hereby pledge to uphold the values of this institution, to honor its legacy by working hard to gain knowledge for the betterment of society. We look toward the new milestones on our path with the united determination to turn every setback into an opportunity for growth.”

○ The full text of the President’s address can be found here.
○ Photos of the day are available on the University’s Instagram page.

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