About Shimonoseki City University

Message from President

Creating a path that leads to the future

The qualities and expertise of living in the future society

Human brains have the potential to change as much as possible depending on the environment. Instead of the strength completed as a living organism that can run and swim immediately after birth, we have chosen to be born unfinished, and we have the strength that can adapt to any environment after birth. With the weapon of brain flexibility gained in the course of evolution, humankind did not allow other organisms to follow other organisms in prosperity on the earth and the development of civilized society. This is also called the plastic of the brain, and neuroscientist David Eagleman stated that "there is a possibility spectrum from zero to infinite."

You can also get tips from one of the characteristics of our human characteristics. The only way for biologically weak human beings to survive in nature was to compete in a cooperative group unit. It fosters good social aspects such as clouts, conscience, and morals, but the brain also developed "unconscious prejudice", which automatically distinguishes themselves from other groups in order to increase survival rates. It was the necessary ability to unite in a group unit and overcome the opponent, but in today's modern times when the world is connected by the development of the Internet and transportation infrastructure has led to the realization of a diversity society. Has also become an issue to be overcome. However, it is also known that the way to overcome "conscious prejudice" is surprisingly simple. Each of us must be aware that we have "unconscious prejudice", and (2) make efforts to deepen our understanding of us (self) and their (other), and that alone brain is potentially potential. It seems that you will not make a distinction. In order to deepen self-understanding and understanding of others, our university will use a scientific scale called ESLO to understand the results of the four years of university Osamu. The phrase "knowledge is power" left by philosopher Francis Bacon, has become the foundation of sincere observers in modern science. The experience of objectively grasping oneself gives students a viewpoint not only to understand themselves but also to understand others, and builds the foundation for enriching life after graduation.

In addition, the university is preparing for the establishment of a new faculty for the Faculty of Data Science (tentative name) in FY2024 and Faculty of Nursing (tentative name) in FY2025. The university, which has a 60-year-old history of Faculty of Economics College of Technology, will break its shell as an educational and research institution that fosters the qualities of a global citizen who drives diversity society and produce professionals in the fields of society. "If more people walk without a road on the ground, it will be the road," said Lu Xun, a literary and thinker. Education is being questioned again because of the society is embarrassed by unprecedented changes and vague anxiety in the future. By entering the field of "data science" and "nursing" with the goal of developing human resources that are strong in IoT and medical infrastructure, which is said to be the key to urban development, it will focus not only on Shimonoseki City but also surrounding areas and East Asia Create a way to connect to the world.

We humans, have the strength to adapt to change and the potential to be anyone. We know that even the inherent brain function called "unconscious prejudice" can be changed by learning. It's called the VUCA era, some people don't know what they want to do in the future and what to do now. Also, you may be good or weak in studying, or you may be interested but you are worried about what you can do. But believing in the strength of mankind, and don't fear of change; If we walk, the road can be opened and solidified, and beyond that is surely connected to the future. Let's make a new path with our university.

Shimonoseki City University President

HAN Changwan

HAN Chang-wan, Ph.D.

Final educational background

• Completion of Ph.D. Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University (March 2005)
• Graduated Ph.D. Graduate School of Economics, Tohoku University (September 2011)

Degree

• Dr. (Medical Expo) No. 88 (March 2005)
• Dr. (Keihiro (Business Administration) No. 84) (September 2011)

Career

• Part-time lecturer at Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
• Visiting Advisor, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
• Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Matamatsu University, Korea
• Professor, Faculty of Education, University of the Ryukyus, National University Corporation
• Board of Directors and Vice President of Shimonoseki City University
• Dean of Graduate School of Economics Research Department, Shimonoseki City University
• Deputy President of Shimonoseki City University (General Manager)
• President, Shimonoseki City University (April 2022)

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Successive President