President's Speech at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Entrance Ceremony for April XNUMX

(Faculty, Department of Marine Science, Department of Marine Science, Graduate School)

　Number of students enrolled in the Faculty of Marine Life Science, Faculty of Marine Engineering, Faculty of Marine Resources and Environment, Department of Marine Science, and Graduate School of Marine Science and TechnologyI would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of you, as well as to those of you who are currently on a training voyage or are preparing to depart and are unable to attend today.Normally, family members and relatives would also be able to attend, but the off-campus venue that we used every year closed at the end of September last year, so this year we will be holding multiple events at the Etchujima Kaikan Auditorium. We decided to separate the entrance ceremony.There is some concern from the perspective of preventing infection from holding a long ceremony in this size of the auditorium. Please pardon.

　By the way, I believe that everyone has been through a lot of hardships over the past three years due to the corona disaster.Until the day of the common university entrance exam and individual academic achievement test, or the day of the examination of graduation research and master's thesis, I had to pay close attention to preventing infection and managing my physical condition, which must have been a great deal of mental stress.I really appreciate your patience and determination.

　Today is a sunny day, and you will be making a new start in your studies as students of this university.Please allow me to say a few words of encouragement when starting out.

　In the recent news, you1The annual number of births in Japan is80I'm sure you've heard of breaking a million people.The highest number of births was around the end of the period of high economic growth.1973Of year209XNUMX people, so the number of births last year was about that.38% (by the way, currently18old man was born2005the number of births in the year106million people now22old man was born2001the number of births in the year117million people).A number of serious issues have been cited as the effects of the declining population, declining birthrate and aging population, including a shrinking economy, labor shortages, a decline in international competitiveness, and the collapse of the balance of the social security system.In order to overcome such a situation, it is urgent to develop human resources who will support the future, and in XNUMX (2021At the end of XNUMX, the Council for Creating the Future of Education was established, chaired by the Prime Minister.Of course, this “people who will support the future” is all of you.And in May of last year, the ``Council for Creating the Future of Education''1The next proposal was announced, and among them, a concrete image of human resources who will support the future was shown.I would like to introduce the contents. People who communicate with others, create new values ??and visions, and work to solve social issues.This is the6It is basically consistent with the “comprehensive knowledge” stated in the Basic Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation.According to the Cabinet Office's materials, "comprehensive knowledge" is defined as "gathering diverse 'knowledge' and generating 'knowledge vitality' that creates new value."In other words, gathering various experts to form a team and work together to solve problems leads to "comprehensive knowledge."

　Of course, it is not necessary for all of you to aim to acquire this "comprehensive knowledge", but as a person who plays a role in "comprehensive knowledge", you should set a part of the human resource image I mentioned earlier as your action goal. Isn't it good too?i.e.

?Pursue what you like

?Find problems by yourself

?Communicate with various people

There are three.It seems easy, but it can be surprisingly difficult.However, I believe that it will be possible if you take the initiative in your studies both inside and outside the university.With the end of the corona crisis in sight, let's take the opportunity to make a new start by entering and advancing to higher education, and start taking proactive actions.As a university, we also have a medium- to long-term vision formulated last year.2040”, we are planning to work on various reforms with a view to developing human resources with such qualities.As part of our efforts to achieve this, we would like to strongly support everyone.

　From today onwards, you will acquire various knowledge, skills, and qualities in your respective specialized fields.Please find something you like.And if you find a difficult problem that you want to solve, please communicate with not only friends who get along well, but also with various people who have the same aspirations, transcending specialties, nationalities, and genders.I believe that the accumulation of such actions is the beginning of the path that will lead to "human resources who will support the future."Please remember that you are expected.Afterwards, we will ask everyone to listen to the school song.Tetsuro Hoshino, who is your senior, wrote the lyrics with hopes for his juniors.Powerful lyrics follow, but at the end of the song, it is repeatedly sung that the college life of "learning whatever you want, as much as you want" will pass quickly.As you listen carefully, imagine your new student life starting today, and imagine yourself a few years from now after you have grown through your studies at university.

　Finally, from April last year, the age of adulthood18I'm old.Therefore, everyone here is an adult who has already reached the age of majority.However, even though I have become a legal adult, I am still in the process of growing up.Rather, future growth will become important for your life.We hope that you will learn many things at our university, create new values ??and visions, and take on the challenge of solving social issues.

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Toshio Iseki, President of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

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congratulatory address

　

　Congratulations to all of you who have overcome the obstacles and have a wonderful day today.

　Japan is a maritime nation surrounded by the sea,EEZThe region including is one of the world's largest powers.In addition to marine and fishery resources, the area is also a treasure trove of mineral resources such as methane hydrate and manganese ore on the seabed. There are things that are not.The relationship with the sea is inseparable, and the knowledge and experience learned at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, the only marine university in Japan where you can learn about the ocean, maritime affairs, and fisheries, will open up new horizons. It leads to

　In the wake of the COVID-XNUMX pandemic, all countries around the world are being forced to undergo major historical changes, such as reviewing their daily lives and industrial structures.Russia's military aggression against Ukraine has had a major impact on the entire world.

　Take pride in studying at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, cherish every day of your student life, ask lots of questions, learn a lot, believe in your own potential and boldly take on any challenge, in this turbulent era. We hope that you will find the strength to succeed.

　In closing, I would like to offer my heartfelt wishes for the continued good health and happiness of everyone in attendance today.

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Member of the House of Representatives Itsunori Onodera

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congratulatory address

　Congratulations to all the new students on your admission.

　I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on this wonderful day in the spring of XNUMX.I believe that you have stepped through the gates of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology with high expectations for today's new beginning.I would like to express my heartfelt respect to you for spending three years of impressionable high school life and university life in the corona disaster, overcoming various anxiety and loneliness, and successfully breaking through the difficulties.We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to your family and relatives.Congratulations again.By all means, I hope that new students will think about the support of their families and once again convey their gratitude.Your heartfelt words of gratitude are the most gratifying thing for your family, and I think it is the best gift.

　About140Annually, the age of majority in Japan is20It was determined by age and civil law.This civil code was amended amidst policies to encourage young people to participate in important decisions in national affairs.2022Years4Month1From the date, the age of majority20From age18reduced to age.

　I think I had the opportunity to think about what it means to be an adult once in a class at school.According to the Civil Code,一There are two meanings: the age at which a person can enter into a contract, and the age at which one is no longer subject to the custody of one's parents. I think that is the biggest thing.I believe that you have all expressed your intentions in various ways throughout your life, but the fact that you are here right now is the result of your own will and effort, embodying your determination as an adult and moving toward further goals. I think that they are trying to take a step forward.

　I am in the shipping industry40I have been on the board for over a year now.When I was president, a cargo ship chartered by our company ran aground in Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, and the oil remaining on the ship polluted the beautiful sea.The original responsibility lies with the shipowner who owns and manages the ship, but we dealt with the accident as the charter party.We have dispatched and stationed our employees locally to actively collect and support local information that cannot be done in Japan, and strive to restore and protect the natural environment and contribute to the local community.Researchers and the environment can solve problems that cannot be covered by the knowledge and know-how of the company organization alone.NGOWith the cooperation of the people of this year, from the occurrence of the accident in July of this year3We are getting older, but we are making progress.I myself have visited the site several times, and I have learned many things for the first time in my life as a working adult from all the encounters, cultures, and knowledge from researchers here.Although it was an unfortunate accident, I was blessed with many valuable encounters and realizations, and I think I was given the opportunity to grow as a company and as a member of society.

　Working in the shipping industry is about accumulating various experiences in the field of "ships" on the stage of the sea that connects the world. I would like to convey to everyone that we have created an environment where you can achieve your goals, apply your specialized knowledge to your heart's content, and take on new challenges.

　As the only maritime university in Japan, we have opened the door to merchant ships and fisheries.Since Japan is an island country, we have lived with the sea since ancient times, worshiped it, and lived in fear of it.With the passage of time, people acquired wisdom, and "education" itself spread widely.There has been a demand for the development of experts in the "sea," which has always been a part of people's lives, the maintenance and securing of teaching staff, and the specialization and fulfilling facilities of research institutes.As a result, the motto of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, which was born, is to fulfill the mission of "Know the sea, protect the sea, and use the sea." I'm here.

　About2,700You will be greeted with new ideas by deepening your expertise and encounters that spread like the sea.In addition to having the strength to believe in your own will and the inquisitiveness to get closer to the goals you want to achieve, I hope that you will develop familiar skills through communication with excellent teaching staff, seniors and peers, interest in different fields, and awareness. I would like you to further hone your understanding of the diversity that you feel in this student life.

　Please fully enjoy the “uniqueness of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology”.

人生100I have great expectations that you will spend a fulfilling student life in your XNUMXs, and that you will not hesitate to propose ideas based on your young imagination and rich individuality, and create new value.

Congratulations on your admission.

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Management Council Member Junichiro Ikeda

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Sakana-kun congratulatory message

I received a celebratory illustration from Sakana-kun!

Sakana-kun's congratulatory message video is here

　

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In addition to the above, we have received various forms of congratulations, such as congratulatory telegrams, from related companies and institutions.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude.

Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology