Signing ceremony for partnership agreement with NOVA University Lisbon held at Osaka Expo venue

July 31, 2025

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, a signing ceremony for an agreement between TUFS and its partner institution, NOVA University Lisbon, was held at the Portugal Pavilion at the Osaka Expo venue.

The ceremony was attended by TUFS President Nobuo HARUNA, Director of the Educational Affairs Department Satoko ONO, and Student Exchange Division staff member Seiya SUGIMOTO, as well as João Sàágua, Rector of NOVA University Lisbon. HE the Ambassador of Portugal to Japan, Mr. Gilberto JERÓNIMO, also attended the ceremony, which proceeded in a friendly atmosphere.

In addition to regular student exchanges, TUFS and NOVA University Lisbon have been engaged in ongoing academic exchanges as member institutions of the History in the Public Sphere (HIPS) program developed by TUFS. The Portugal Pavilion features an exhibition area dedicated to the NOVA University Lisbon, which introduces its academic exchange initiatives with universities in Japan, including TUFS.

Following the signing ceremony, attendees toured NOVA University Lisbon's exhibition area, and a reception was held for further discussions. Active exchanges of opinions took place, aiming to further enhance student exchanges in the future.

Second from the right: President Haruna; third from the right: Rector João Sàágua of NOVA University Lisbon; second from the left: Ambassador Mr. Gilberto Jerónimo
View of the exhibition area inside the Portugal Pavilion
President Haruna receiving an explanation at the NOVA University Lisbon exhibition booth
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