Japanese University Seeking UK Partner for Summer/Winter Schools

Gunma University in Japan are seeking a UK partner institution to provide Summer/Winter School programmes for their students with a view to forging a university partnership with student/faculty exchange taking place in the future.

Their requirements for the summer/winter programme are outlined below:

• Aiming to establish a 3~4 week ESL program
• Intended start of program: Summer 2015
• General English language and cultural program, which may include volunteer and/or community-based activities, lesson observations, etc.
• Accommodation: Choice of either homestay and/or dormitory plan
• Integrated program as opposed to a closed/customized program preferred
• Able to receive 12~15 member cohorts with no minimum number requirement
• Opened to receiving students of mixed majors
• Require flexibility on part of host university due to GU’s late holiday start: Summer program dates: August 7th or 8th ~ September 30th, Winter program dates: February 9th or 10th ~ March 31st
• Opportunities to establish a partner university relationship for both ESL/JSL exchanges and inter-faculty and/or inter-departmental research exchanges in the future

About Gunma University
Gunma University is a member of the Japanese National University Corporation. It is located in the centre of Japan’s main island (Honshu) in the city of Maebashi, which is the administrative capital of Gunma Prefecture. It is located only one hour away from Tokyo by super express train. Gunma Prefecture prides itself of its beautiful natural surroundings, which are ideal for all sorts of outdoor activities. Considered a medium-sized university, Gunma University has four main faculties (Science and Technology, Medicine, Education, and Social and Information Studies), three campuses and a student population of approximately 6,500 students.