• 2023, 1/25(Wed)
    Cosmetics and personal grooming for job hunting
    【16:50 Online】
    Online Seminar hosted by the Beauty Research & Creation Center, Kao Corporation

    Time & Date: Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, 5th period, from 16:50~

    Cost: Free

    Topics:
    This workshop focuses on methods to improve your appearance when job hunting. The workshop will offer hands-on practice and provide up-to-date information on the following topics:

    • personal grooming and fashion
    • applying makeup to impress
    • choosing the right colors for point makeup
    • best hair advice and tips

    Register: Please register by email at -> kswe@kochi-tech.ac.jp with the following information:

    Student ID number
    Name
    Department
    Year
    Questions for the lecturer

    You will receive a ZOOM access link after registering.

    Please join us for this unique online experience!

    日本語
    ENGLISH
  • 2022, 12/3(Sat)
    2nd Young researchers and international students symposium
    【13:30-16:00 C102】
    Globalization: perspectives and performance

    Date: 12/3, 2022 (Sat) 13:30 – 16:00(13:00 Open)
    Location: C102, Kami Campus, Kochi University of Technology

    13:30-13:40 Opening address / Greeting from the organizer
    Prof. Chaoyang Li, Chair, IEEE WIE Shikoku-Hiroshima-Fukuoka Affinity

    13:40-14:10 Lecture 1
    The latest trends in the semiconductor business and the qualities required of engineers
    ~The growing need for semiconductor talent~
    Hitoshi Sato, Director, Japan Talent Acquisition, Micron Memory Japan, K.K.

    14:15-14:45 Lecture 2
    Take the challenge for living and studying abroad
    Prof. Chaoyang Li, Chair of International Relations Center, Kochi University of Technology

    14:45-14:50 Short introduction of Kochi local company From Kochi to the World
    Yasuko Kita, Vice President, Kochi Kigata Kogyo Co., Ltd. President, Beta Chapter, Japan State of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

    14:50-15:00 Photo time

    15:10-16:10 Panel discussions
    Theme 1 “Research and life in Japan as an overseas student”
    Theme 2 “Research and life abroad as a Japanese”

    16:10 Closing remarks
    Prof. Sakae Horisawa, Kochi University of Technology

    How to participate
    Register using the link below.

    Application for Participation

    Registration deadline: 12/3, 2022 (Sat) 12:00 (noon)

    ENGLISH
  • 2022/11/2(Wed)
    A career meeting for female students of science and engineering
    【15:00 Online】
    A career meeting for female students of science and engineering, sponsored by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, will be held on

    Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

    Mechajo Future Forum Fall 2022

    This event welcomes not only mechanical majors but also non-mechanical students. About 30 companies will be exhibiting, as they do every year.

    There is no fee to attend and pre-registration is required. If you are interested in attending, please visit the website.

  • 2022/7/8(Fri)
    FIU(Florida International University)Communication Party
    【5th period K-HALL】
    Come along and meet our guests visiting from Florida International University.
    Enjoy talking and learning about each other's cylture and school life.
    ENGLISH
  • 2022/4/13
    Recruiting SA(Student Assistants) ---> Deadline is extended until 4/27 17:00
    KSWE is looking for a part-time Student Assistants (SA). We need help with planning and organizing social events and lectures, participating in various events, counseling and supporting students, making videos and posters for Open Campus and other events, sending out SNS, making booklets, and managing 207 classrooms. Please see the second page of the poster for details. →

    Check 2nd page.ENGLISH
  • 2022/1/26(Wed)
    The 11th Special Lecture
    【15:10-16:40 K-HALL】
    Putting the "Sense of Wonder" into Your Career Plan
    ~Clarifying the DNA replication mechanism that forms the basis of life

    Lecturer
    Shiho Ogawa (Assistant Professor, School of Environmental Science and Engineering)

    Contents of lecture
    For those who feel excited when they stand at a crossroads in their lives.
    Is it wrong to have a career plan that does not balance work and child rearing?
    The inside of a cell nucleus with a diameter of 2 μm is a wonderland.

    No registration required. Free of charge. Entry and exit during the session is permitted.
    Networking session will be held after the lecture.
    Please feel free to come! Male students are also welcome.

    日本語
  • 2021/11/29(Mon)
    Joint Lecture by 4 Universities @Global Cafe
    【16:50-18:00 Online】
    Lecturer
    TikToker Namiko

    Namiko is currently buzzing on TikTok. Namiko's lecture will be the last opportunity to discuss diversity and multicultural understanding.

    Please refer to the poster for Zoom meeting ID and password.→

    Japanese
  • 2021/11/15(Mon)
    Joint Lecture by 4 Universities @Global Cafe
    【16:50-18:00 Online】
    Lecture theme
    Let's develop global communication skills!
    How to Catch the Trigger and Act

    This is the fourth in a series of joint lectures by four universities: Shinshu University, Kanagawa University, Shibaura Institute of Technology, and Kochi University of Technology. This time, Ms. Hannan, an actress, will give a lecture. Please come and join us.

    Japanese
  • 2021/11/14(Sun)
    Youth Researcher and International Student Symposium
    【13:30-16:30 C102】
    IEEE WIE Shikoku-Hiroshima-Fukuoka Section is pleased to announce that we will co-host a symposium with Kochi University of Technology Society of Women Engineers (KSWE) on the following schedule.
    Those who are interested in internationalization, career development and life balance are welcome to attend. Both men and women are welcome. Participation is free of charge.Participation is free of charge.Both men and women are encouraged to attend.
    A T- shirt from IEEE WIE will be presented as gift for the first registered 20 female students (only for KUT on-site participants).

    Youth Researcher and International Student Symposium
    Globalization view and performance

    ***Outline of the symposium***.
    A researcher from Kyushu University will introduce her re-advanced research. In addition, an engineer from Micron Technology, a global company, will talk about her experience of working in a global company. After those lectures, there will be a table discussion on two globalization themes.

    Date & Time:
    Sunday, November 14th, 2021, 13:30-16:30
    Venue: Hybrid session
    Classroom 102, Building C, Kochi University of Technology (on-site, for students and faculty only) and online

    Lecture 1: 13:40-14:10
    Lecturer: Naho Itagaki (Kyushu University)
    Title: Working in academia and industry after PhD: Perspectives of a mother scientist in the field of electronics

    Lecture 2: 14:15-14:45
    Lecturer: Yuko Watanabe (Micron Memory Japan, LLC)
    Title: Engineering Career - challenges, opportunities and value of being an engineer

    Networking Session: 15:00-16:00
    Theme 1: "Research and Life in Japan by a Foreigner" (in English)
    Theme 2: "Research and Life in Foreign Countries by Japanese" (in Japanese)

    Registration: Please use the form below to register your participation.
    https://forms.gle/fLekbNmqdAu5C9RH6
    (We will send you the Zoom URL information to your registered e-mail address by 13th.)

    Registration deadline: Friday, November 12, 12:00 (noon)

    Organizer: IEEE WIE Shikoku-Hiroshima-Fukuoka Section
    Co-organizer: Kochi University of Technology Society of Women Engineers (KSWE)
    Co-organizer: IEEE Tokyo/Shin-etsu Joint Section WIE, Sapporo WIE、IEEE Sendai WIE、Micron Memory Japan
    Contact: Chaoyang Li, Kochi University of Technology (li.chaoyang@kochi-tech.ac.jp)

    ENGLISH
  • 2021/11/1(Mon)
    Joint Lecture by 4 Universities @Global Cafe
    【16:50-18:00 Online】
    Lecture theme
    Don't waste your time!
    ~Toward a Better Society through Discussion~

    If you are interested in this event, please join us.
    Please see the poster for details and how to participate.

    Japanese
  • 2021/10/18(Mon)
    Joint Lecture by 4 Universities @Global Cafe
    【16:50-18:00 Online】
    Lecture theme
    Let's get some practical English.
    ~Break free from puzzle English!~

    If you are interested in this event, please join us.
    Please see the poster for details and how to participate.

    Japanese
  • 2021/10/4(Mon)
    Joint Lecture by 4 Universities @Global Cafe
    【16:50-18:00 Online】
    Lecture theme
    What you need is not English but global communication

    If you are interested in this event, please join us.
    Please see the poster for details and how to participate.

    Japanese
  • 2021/07/12(Mon)
    21th Inter-university Online Exchange Meeting
    【17:00-18:00 Online】
    Let's talk about "What type of Engineer do you want to be?" in English!

    Please check the poster for details.

    ENGLISH
  • 2021/6/2
    2021 DKG Japan State Education Support Program Special Support for Female Students
    【Kami campus(15:10-), Eikokuji campus(17:00-)】
    Summary:
    An online exchange meeting will be held between female students of Kochi University of Technology, members of the KUT Society of Women Engineers (KSWE), and members of DKG Japan State (female teachers, former female teachers, etc.).

    Contents of the project
    ① Living support: Daily commodities (food, anti-corona goods, etc.) will be distributed to female international students.
    This will be done after taking sufficient measures to prevent corona infection.
    ② Exchange meeting: An online exchange meeting will be held between female students, members of the Kochi University of Technology Women Engineers Association, and DKG Japan State members (female teachers, former female teachers, etc.).

    Target of support:
    Kochi University of Technology female students (currently living or studying in Japan)

  • 2021/5/17
    20th KUT Women's Communication Party
    【16:50- K203】
    Check 2nd page.English
  • 2021/5/13
    English Brain
    【15:10-15:10- A557】
    Check 2nd page.English
  • 2021/4/22
    Recruiting SA(Student Assistants)
    KSWE is looking for a part-time Student Assistants (SA).

    We need help with planning and organizing social events and lectures, participating in various events, counseling and supporting students, making videos and posters for Open Campus and other events, sending out SNS, making booklets, and managing 207 classrooms.
    Please see the second page of the poster for details.

    日本語
  • 2021/2/10(Wed.)
    The 19th "International" Exchange Meeting will be held.
    【16:50 - 18:20 K203】
    Female students from Myanmar and China will introduce their countries, and Japanese female students will introduce Japan and Kochi.

    Let's enjoy the exchange beyond the borders!

    How do you greet people in Burmese?
    What are the famous festivals?
    What are the characteristics of the cuisine?
    And what is "tha-na-kha"?
    Why don't you join us to see the scenery and experience the culture of Myanmar?

    Date: 2/10 (Wed.)
    Time : 16:50 - 18:20
    Place : K203
    Capacity : 20 people (Men are also welcome)

    There will be no snacks or tea available this time.
    Please wear a mask and feel free to join.

    ENGLISH
  • 2020/12/14(Mon.)
    18th KUT Women's Communication Party
    【16:50- Online】
    Inter-university online exchange meeting

    Let's talk about "How to enjoy life during a pandemic"

    Shinshu University【G Shinshu】
      ×
    KUT【KSWE】

    Check 2nd page.ENGLISH
  • 2020/11/17(Mon.)
    17th KUT Women's Communication Party
    【16:50- Online】
  • 2020/11/21(Sat.)
    IEEE WOMEN IN ENGINEERING (WIE) Establishment Shikoku, Hiroshima, Fukuoka
    【13:00- Online】
  • 2020/10/28(Wed.)
    16th KUT Women's Communication Party
    【16:50- Online】
  • 2020/11/5(Thu.)
    English Brain
    【lunch time A560】
  • 2020/10/19(月)
    Recruiting SA
    Check 2nd page.ENGLISH
  • 2020/10/12(月)
    Resumption of activities
  • 2020/1/27(Mon)
    "TAKOYAKI" International Exchange
    【16:20-17:20 International House】
    Let’s enjoy cooking Takoyaki together!

    1.27(Mon) 16:20-17:50
    International house 1st fl.
    Cost: 400yen

    Takoyaki is a Japanese savory snack in the shape of little round balls containing pieces of octopus. We will prepare sausage, cheese, bean paste etc. in addition to octopus!

    How to apply【 Deadline: 1.24(Fri) 12:00 】

    ①Please send the following information by email to【 kswe@kochi tech.ac.jp 】
     Email title International Exchange
      (1) Name (2) Department and grade (3) Allergies and restricted diet

    or

    ②Please access here and fill in the form.
    【https://bit.ly/2R87bb6】

    If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.

    ENGLISH
  • 2020/1/15(Mon)
    Makeup Seminar
    【16:20-17:20 Regional cooperation building(Chiiki Renkei Tou), room #207】
    -provide confidence for job interviews-

    Date: January 15th (Wed), 16:20-17:20
    Place: Regional cooperation building(Chiiki Renkei Tou), room #207
    Cost: free
    Seminar contents: Makeup training

    How to apply:
    Send us an email. -> 【kswe@kochi-tech.ac.jp】
    1)Student number
    2)Name
    3)Reason for attending
    4)Any questions you may have
    Application deadline: January 8th

    Organized by KSWE
    Lecture by SHISEIDO

    日本語
  • 2019年11月14日(Thursday)
    English Brain
    → We stopped accepting applications because it has reached the capacity. Thank you.
    【lunch time A560】
    Join us for "English brain", an English lunch time class lead by a KUT English teacher.

    Teacher: Kemper Johanson

    Introduction: Kemper is from America. He enjoys making things and is very interested in technology. He has just started teaching English at KUT and is very excited to meet the students.

    Date: every Thursday 12:00-13:00(lunch time. Please bring your lunch)

    Place: Room A560

    Class: teacher lecture, group discussion , presentations, engineering topics.

    How to apply: send email to "kswe@kochi-tech.ac.jp" with the following:

       1)Student ID number, Major, Grade
       2)Name
       3)Your goal, Briefly explain your motivation for learning English?
       4)TOIEC score (if taken before)

    Fee: free

  • 2019年11月12日(Tuesday)
    Study abroad report meeting
    【6:20~17:50 K hall, K bldg. 3rd fl.】
    About us, students who“couldn't speak”English.
    --------------------------------
    Study abroad report meeting
    --------------------------------

    Purpose: introduce short-term study abroad program that is part of the master's degree study abroad encouragement program.

    If you are interested in studying abroad, please participate !

    Study Destination: Austria・Wels, University of Applied Sciences, Upper Austria

    Free, no reservation required.

    Feel free to come or go as you please.

    ENGLISH
  • 2019.10.24(Thursday)
    14th KUT Women's Communication Party
    【16:20-17:50 KUT Regional Collaboration Building, room#207】

    Participants: Engineering related students, researchers, SSP students and staffs
    Contents: Communication, Sharing information

    Join us to think about your future vision with a story by a female engineer who is studying to get a master’s degree at KUT while working. You can participate alone or with your friends.
    Snacks and drinks are provided.
    We hope to see you there!!

    英語
  • 2019.7.11(Thursday)
    9th Special Lecture
    【16:20- Chiiki Renkei, room #101】
    Lecturer: Mayumi Hatta, Kochi University
    日本語
  • 2019.6.14(Friday)
    Google X KSWE Joint event
    【16:20-17:50 K-HALL】
    ■Lecture
    Speakers:
     Sara Kato (Software Engineer)
     Yuzu Saijyo (Chrome browser development)

    「About the careers of software engineers」
    ・Career journey and experiences working at Google
    ・What got you interested in software engineering?
    ・Why or how did you apply to work at Google?
    ・What is ‘a day in your life as a Google engineer’ like?

    ■Networking reception
    17:50~19:00@Cafeteria 2F Lounge
    Apply at -> kswe@kochi-tech.ac.jp)

    Lecture and reception are free.

    Japanese
  • 2019.5.23(Thursday)
    Moving notice
    KSWE will move to the Renkei Building (Room 207) from May 23rd.
  • 2019.5.16(Thursday)
    13th KUT Women's Communication Party
    【16:20-17:50 C305】
    Participants: Engineering related students, Researcher, SSP students, and staffs
    Purpose: Communication, Making friends, Sharing information.
    This time, we will ask students who have completed their job search to lead the discussion on job-hunting.
    Sweets and drink will be provided. We hope to see you there!
    ENGLISH
  • 2019.5.9-8.8 (every Thursday)
    English brain
    【12:00-13:00 C305】
    Join us for "English brain", an English lunch time class lead by a KUT English teacher.

    Teacher: Kemper Johanson
    Introduction: Kemper is from America. He enjoys making things and is very interested in technology. He has just started teaching English at KUT and is very excited to meet the students.

    Date: every Thursday 12:00-13:00(lunch time. Please bring your lunch)
    Class will be held 14 times in the first semester
    Place: Room C305
    Class: teacher lecture, group discussion , presentations, engineering topics.
    Participation requirements: open to Students who can join more than 10 times.
    How to apply: send email to "kswe@kochi-tech.ac.jp" with the following:

       1)Student ID number, Major, Grade
       2)Name
       3)Your goal, Briefly explain your motivation for learning English?
       4)TOIEC score (if taken before)

    Application deadline: 5.8 (Wed.)
    Max: 20 (First-come-first-served, priority for female students)
    Fee: free
    ENGLISH
  • Date: April 18th Thursday, 2019
    KSWE will hold their 1st information exchange meeting for 2019
    【Period: 5, Location: C305】
    Female engineers!

    Let's chat about campus life, job hunting, careers and future dreams, specialties with students, researchers and teachers. We are looking forward to seeing you there. (Both male and female students are welcome!)

    Older students will be there to answer questions from new students.

    日本語
    ENGLISH
  • April 16th
    IEEE Sendai WIE 2nd anniversary lecture
    【Tohoku University Research Institute of Electrical Communication】
    Professor Li Chaoyang gave a lecture "KUT Society of Women Engineering(KSWE) and me", also She was on the panel discussion "Career and Gender".

  • Mar. 8th, 2019
    Mechajo Future Forum 2019
    【Meiji Memorial Hall】
    On March 8, 2019 six female students and teachers participated in the Mechajo Future Forum 2019 at Meiji Memorial Hall.
    The event was organized by the Mechanical Engineers Society.

    【Career meeting for female mechanical engineers】

    ・ Special lecture: "Motive for selecting mechanical engineering and balancing work and family"

    Lecturer: Ayano Otsubo

    (Hitachi, Ltd. Research & Development Group Materials Innovation Center Biochemical Materials Research Dept.)

    ・ Lightning talk presentations by participating companies / organizations
    ・ Meeting between participating companies & organizations and female engineering students