Kyoto University concluded a General Memorandum for Academic Cooperation and Exchange with Solomon Islands National University (SINU), and the signing ceremony took place on July 17, 2024.

Photo: Commemorative photo of the online signing ceremony. Top left: Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Medicine, and Health Sciences, Humpress Harrington; Vice Chancellor, Transform Aqorau; Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Eric Katovai, from SINU. Top right: Vice President for International Affairs, Yasuyuki Kono. Bottom left: Professor Takuro Furusawa of the Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies. Center bottom: Dean of the Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Gen Yamakoshi.

The Solomon Islands are known for their rare nature, biodiversity, and unique and diverse culture, but they also face contemporary challenges related to climate change, disasters, environmental issues, and economic development. The country has conducted various academic research and human resource development activities, ranging from basic research to problem-solving research. Kyoto University has also achieved many results by promoting international joint research with researchers from multiple departments. Further exchanges in research and education are expected in the future. SINU is not only the largest university in the Solomon Islands but also one of the largest in Pacific Islands states. Moving forward, academic exchanges between Kyoto University and SINU will be conducted in various fields such as environment, health, agriculture, and socioeconomics.