On November 26, 2016, the 15^th Japanese Speech Competition by International Students Residing in Gifu Prefecture was held at Gifu University Satellite Campus (near JR Gifu Station). Three international students of Gifu University took part in the competition.
They were:
Ms. Li Jiayang, a special auditing student of the International Student Center
Ms. Huo Chunzhu, a 3^rd year student of the Faculty of Regional Studies, and
Mr. Lin Kaifa, a 2^nd year student of the Graduate School of Education.

Since 2001, the competition is organized by the Gifu Regional Council for the Promotion of International Exchange to raise interests in Japanese and enhance Japanese skills of international students. Gifu University serves as an administrative office of the council.

On November 26, Dr. Fumiaki Suzuki, Executive Director for International Affairs and Public Relations, Vice President of Gifu University and Chairman of the Competition Executive Committee, made an opening speech. Then, nine students from universities and colleges within Gifu Prefecture, delivered a 7-minute speech each in Japanese. They did their best to demonstrate their day-to-day Japanese study to the audience. After a strict screening, Mr. Lin Kaifa, who made a speech titled, "My view on job-seeking activities in Japan," won the Grand Prix. Ms. Li Jiayang, who gave a speech titled, "My future dream - after my studying abroad－" won the Award for Excellence. All prize winners were later given certificates and gifts from President Hisataka Moriwaki of Gifu University, who also serves as President of the Gifu Regional Council for the Promotion of International Exchange.

Prize Winners at the 15^th Japanese Speech Competition by International Students Residing in Gifu Prefecture

Grand Prix

　Name: Mr. Lin Kaifa of Gifu University
　　　　Speech Title: "My View on Job-seeking activities in Japan"

Award for Excellence

　Name: Mr. Lee Jun Hyung of Nakanihon Automotive College
　　　　Speech Title: "My impressions about the film, "Your Name"

　Name: Ms. Li Jiayang of Gifu University
　　　　Speech Title: "My future dream ― after my studying abroad―"

　Name: Ms. Ayu Firdausi Nuzula of Nakanihon Automotive College
　　　　Speech Title: "History of Indonesia and Japan"