Donation Received from the International Club for the "International Club Research and Education Grant Program"
On Monday, August 24, 2026, a ceremony was held at the General Incorporated Foundation International Club in Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture to present a donation to Gifu University's International Club Research and Education Grant Program. At the ceremony, a donation certificate was presented to Professor UEMATSU Yoshihiko, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering.
The International Club has long provided generous support for the University's educational and research activities, including assistance for international students. On this occasion, the Club made a continued donation to Gifu University's International Club Research and Education Grant Program, a named special project established in FY2023. The program supports research and educational activities related to renewable energy. To date, grants have been awarded to 12 research projects, and this latest contribution has enabled the University to support an additional five projects.
During the ceremony, Executive Board Members of the Club, Ms. AOYAMA Rumi Aoyama and Mr. AOYAMA Hideyo expressed their hopes for the further advancement of renewable energy research at Gifu University. Professor Uematsu introduced the activities of the University's key renewable energy research centers, the Gifu Renewable Energy System Research Center and the Ammonia and Hydrogen Zero-Carbon Energy Demonstration Hub.
In expressing his appreciation, Professor Uematsu stated: "We will make every effort to achieve further accomplishments in both research and education and, through these results, contribute to regional revitalization and the resolution of global energy challenges. We are committed to carrying forward the spirit that the International Club has dedicated to the local community over many years and giving back to the region through our research and educational activities."
Following the ceremony, a discussion session was held in which the five faculty members whose projects were selected for funding this year introduced their respective research topics and expressed their gratitude for the support provided. Participants also learned about the Club's activities and exchanged views in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Gifu University will continue to advance research and education related to renewable energy in line with the objectives of this program and work together with the local community to address energy-related challenges.
