On September 27, 2016, Gifu University held the 5^th Press Conference by the President.

First, President Hisataka Moriwaki spoke about "Gifu University Staff Development (SD) Program in 2016" in association with the Gifu University's "Future Vision for 2015."
Mr. Masaki Yokoyama, Executive Director for General Affairs and Finance later introduced the details of the program.

Gifu University positions "internationalization" as a center of its Future Vision, and is promoting overseas study programs for teaching staff, and developing overseas practical training programs for administrative staff under the university's Period III of Mid-Term Objectives and Plans.

In the SD Program starting from 2016, two administrative staffers are sent to the Gifu University's overseas offices in China to introduce Gifu University, reinforce relationship with partner universities abroad, and Gifu companies whose operations expanding into China. It is hoped that the two program participants could improve their administrative and business skills through practical training experiences.

Ms. Mai Okumura, one of the participants said, "I would like to introduce Gifu University and Gifu Prefecture to the people in China as much as possible." Mr. Haruki Nakanami, another participant said, "I want to bolster ties with Gifu University's overseas offices and partner universities abroad."