International Relations

Lead the world from Asia
International Relations

The College of Asia Pacific Studies (APS) @ Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

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presented by APU

2024.1.21 Sun 14:00-17:00 (JST)
Zoom Virtual Conference

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War, conflict, poverty, peace, human rights, and politics.
In our society, we cannot be detached from international relations.
But do you still feel it is too far away from your life?
We will show the best that International Relations can do for our life even if you are not going into a real international field in the future.

Why you study International Relations?

Lieanto Hemansati

Nationality: Indonesia
College: College of Asia Pacific Studies at APU in Japan

Interdisciplinary study in IR piqued my interest.

Before deciding to study International Relations, I contemplated studying business instead since I have always been interested in business and entrepreneurship. However, after comparing what subjects I could study in IR and Business Management, the interdisciplinary study in IR piqued my interest as a way to learn more about the world through various perspectives. Given the study's interdisciplinary nature, I learned how to analyze the correlation between one topic and another. Since I plan to pursue a career as a consultant after graduation, I've acquired knowledge and discipline in various fields such as politics, economics, and law that I believe will be valuable as a future consultant。

Ruguru Salome Mungai

Nationality: Kenya
College: College of Asia Pacific Studies at APU in Japan

International Relations is not only about United Nations and politics.

No matter which career you go into, International Relations provides you with a global perspective and critical understanding of global issues in relation to your field. At my university, Ritsumekan Asia Pacific University in Japan, I am studying under experienced professors from various backgrounds as well as diversity of courses ranging from global economy, to geopolitics, and international law. I believe studying International Relations is not only about working in United Nations and politics, but it can also be expanded to help yourself to become a skillful individual with insightful mind..

Asuka Kimura

Nationality: Japan
College: College of Asia Pacific Studies at APU in Japan

Accumulation of hard work behind the scenes

The first thing that came to mind when it comes to International Relations was broad and more about leaning towards political studies. But after I studied International Relations more, I realized that it is more accumulation of hard work behind the scenes. Studying at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, allowed me to study variety of viewpoints with students from 100+ countries and regions. I believe that now my inner strength is much bigger and that tolerance is something I can use on challenges in my future career..

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Vyas Utpal (UK)

Facilitator
- Ph.D (School of East Asian Studies, University of Sheffield Faculty of Social Sciences)
- 2021-2022 Associate Dean of the Admissions Affairs at APU
- 2018-2020 International Relations Division Head at APU
Studying towards a university degree is not only a chance to expand your knowledge, but also to learn about and challenge your conceptions of yourself and of how you think about the world. Take time to become more aware of yourself and your real interests and goals in life.
HEO Emilia S. (Korea)

Panelist
- Ph.D (The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Geneva Switzerland Department of International History and Politics International Relations)
- 2016- Associate Professor at APU
None of us chose the place we were born. Through the eyes of others, the world looks differently. Before you form your opinion, before you make your judgment, before you come to your conclusion, try it. Doing so does not necessarily mean we agree with them. What it does is gives us possibilities to open ourselves up to find an answer to the “why” we have and take our step that bridges the gap.
GOMEZ Oscar A. (Columbia)

Panelist
- Ph.D (Human Security Program, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University)
- 2018- Associate Professor at APU
- 2013-2018 Research Fellow at Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA) Research Institute
- 2014, 2016, 2020, 2022 Publishing Background paper in UNDP’s Human Development Report
The university is an exceptional place to explore many different ways through which we humans try to make sense of our world. Leave your comfort zone as often as possible and enjoy.

Event Information

Global Learning in Japan 2024 -Connect You to Global Issues-: January 21 (Sun) 14:00-17:00 Free Virtual Conference
Event Outline: We have invited a total of three experienced professors from Japan to discuss “Why does International Relations matter in our life?”.
You will be able to join group work & panel discussions with other attendees.
*Please note that the panel discussion on “International Cooperation and Peace” will be held as one of contents offered during the Global Learning in Japan 2024.

History of
Global Learning in Japan

"Freedom, peace and humanity, International mutual understanding, and The future shape of the Asia Pacific region." APU has been offering education to people from 161 countries/regions. Our students have studied in a multi-cultural campus and are shaping their world. The Global Learning in Japan has started to share what you can gain from APU and tell importance of understanding each other.

In December 2022, APU hosted its first summit gathering 9 influential global leaders, sharing everything about learning globally in Japan at APU. We have shared their knowledge, experience and expertise from a perspective of "Global Learning in Japan".

1st Time in History

The first online conference in APU history gathered over 9 influential global leaders to share all you need to know about "Global Learning in Japan."

3,300+ from 76 countries/regions

More than 3,300 people from 76 countries signed up for this one event and 1,300+ people enjoyed the summit.

Leaders Around the World

10 world class Speakers on global learning, Japanese universities, leadership, career planning, and study in Japan.

Presented by APU

Japan's Leading
International University

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is one of the most international universities in Japan, providing education to 5,564 students, of which 2,531 (46%) are international students representing 100 countries and regions, thus creating a truly multi-cultural environment on its campus.

With the slogan - "The Future Shape of the Asia Pacific Region", we aim to develop global leadership to the students through our global learning programs.

Lead the world from Asia
International Relations

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