The opening ceremony of the Institute of Freshwater Biology will be held on November 15th

The opening ceremony of the Institute of Freshwater Biology of Nagano University will be held on November 15, 2021. The opening ceremony will also include a memorial lecture by Professor Urabe Jotaro of Tohoku University, who is a world leader in aquatic ecology research.

The opening ceremony will be streamed online: YouTube

• Program:

  • Opening remarks

    • President Hirai Toshihiro, Nagano University (13:30-13:35)

    • Advisor Shirai Hirofumi, Nagano University (13:35-13:40)

  • Guest Speeches

    • Mayor Tsuchiya Yoichi, Ueda City (13:40-13:45)

    • Chairman Tsuchiya Katsuhiro, Ueda City Council (13:45-13:50)

  • Overview of the Institute

    • Director Hakoyama Hiroshi, Nagano University Institute of Freshwater Biology (13:50-14:00)

  • Memorial Tree Planting (14:10-14:30)

  • Break

  • Commemorative Speech

    • Professor Urabe Jotaro, Tohoku University Graduate School (14:50-15:20)

  • Closing Remarks

    • President Nakamura Eizo, Nagano University (15:20-15:25)