Human Resource Development Program on Field Science Research in the Indo-Pacific Region Human Resource Development Program on Field Science Research in the Indo-Pacific Region
Join S-EARTH program 2022 to 2026 You can apply regardless of your department! Join S-EARTH program 2022 to 2026 You can apply regardless of your department!
Join S-EARTH program 2022 to 2026 You can apply regardless of your department! Join S-EARTH program 2022 to 2026 You can apply regardless of your department!
Join S-EARTH program 2022 to 2026 You can apply regardless of your department! Join S-EARTH program 2022 to 2026 You can apply regardless of your department!

Human Resource Development Program on Field Science Research
in the Indo-Pacific Region

Field science is a major subject that brings together various science disciplines dealing with the Earth and Environmental studies. In order to use natural resources sustainably, we must first understand why and how the earth and the environment are important.
Under the concept of S-EARTH (Sustainable Earth), Niigata University and nine universities in the Indo-Pacific region start a global field science education program. This program also contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through efficient use of resources and the environment.

  • What is the S-EARTH program by 10 universities?

    Japan, India, Australia and Sri Lanka have various environmental problems such as environmental pollution and natural disasters. These are also unachieved challenges of the SDGs common to all countries around the world, like Goal 13 “Climate action” and Goal 11 “Sustainable cities and communities”. The S-EARTH program is a hybrid field science education program that addresses online virtual and onsite real fieldwork in four countries that utilize subjects unique to each country and nature.

  • Let’s aim to be the earth planners who can act globally!

    The global environment is shaped not only by visible phenomena, but also by complex interconnections of large-scale global events. It is critical to understand the underlying causes of environmental problems in order to effectively solve them. From a global perspective, S-EARTH’s educational program aims to achieve a balance between environmental conservation and industrial development. We promote collaborative learning to build a sustainable society by integrating scientific, cultural, and social values from 10 universities worldwide. Our goal is to develop environmental planners who can contribute to the global community.

  • Online materials for field science! Cloud-based education platform What is “virtual field”?

    The Earth boasts a diverse array of environments, but it is impossible to visit and learn about every region in a limited time period. S-EARTH solves this problem through our educational program, where we transform unportable “fields” into virtual field materials, such as images and 3D data. With this innovative approach, you can develop practical fieldwork skills that are not limited by geographical boundaries. Our virtual field teaching material provides an immersive learning experience that allows you to explore different environments and acquire valuable knowledge and skills.

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Advanced education that enables
sharing of fields

  • Anytime, anywhere, and with anyone!

    Why are problems related to the natural environment so challenging to solve? One of the main reasons is that most education is confined to the university, which does consider environmental problems. At S-EARTH, we address this issue through our educational program by bringing together diverse natural environments from various countries and regions as virtual fields. Our program emphasizes group work, enabling students to learn and collaborate with anyone, anywhere and at any time.

  • To be the earth planners

    S-EARTH’s educational program is designed for field engineers involved in resource/energy and infrastructure development, creators of new industries related to the environment, and leaders who can propose solutions to unachieved SDGs. Our program aims to develop human resources with the skills and knowledge to bridge the gap between international communities. As global environmental planners, our graduates are equipped to devise conservation measures for the natural environment and regional development in accordance with the SDGs. With an emphasis on harmony with nature, culture, and society, our program provides students with the tools they need to drive sustainable development while preserving our planet’s precious resources.

    Future activity in the following industrial sectors can be expected: consultants (environment, construction, fisheries, and geology), environmental assessment, resources and energy, transportation infrastructure development such as roads and railways, urban development, disaster prevention.

  • Resolving problems “natural environment”

    India is renowned for its high mountain and tropical surveys, Australia for its expertise in dealing with deserts and dry environments, and Japan for its innovative approaches to disaster-resistant city development through marine and geological surveys. S-EARTH leverages the strength of each country’s characteristic fields through international group work, allowing students to collaborate and solve problems as a team. Our program involves online learning, followed by onsite field training, which allows student to apply what they’ve learned in real-world scenarios.

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Limited time program

  • You can apply regardless of your department!

    S-EARTH’s educational program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at Niigata University, regardless of their academic background in science or humanities. Eligible students may receive partial funding for airfare and local expenses related to overseas travel from 2023 -2026 (subject to specific application conditions). Please contact us directly for more information about this funding opportunity or to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Subjects and courses

    Undergraduate and graduate students must take common courses as part of our educational program. The short-term program is awarded 2 credits, while medium- and long-term programs are awarded 5 credits and 8 credits, respectively. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate as proof of their achievement. Additionally, students who complete medium- and long-term programs will be awarded an “open badge,” a digital certificate of learning history certified by the international standardization organization, IMS Global Learning Consortium. Our program is named as follows:

    ・Undergraduate students
    — Training Course for Global Environment Field Planner

    ・Graduate students
    — Human Resource Development Program on Field Science Research

    Contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge!
    Click here for subject names and the number of credits required to complete the course/program.

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  • Number of participants and schedule

    We aim to enroll approximately 40 students in our online courses each year, and 20 to 30 students traveling abroad for field training. While we plan to send students to different countries annually, course credits will be awarded for only one of the countries visited. Contact us to learn more about our exciting opportunities for global education and training!

    Schedule for 2023

    • Early to mid-July (about 14 days): Acceptance
      (Collaborative study with students Niigata University)

    • Mid-September to late September (10-12 days): Australia

    • Mid to late December (about 10 to 12 days): India

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Introduction to University Partnerships
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Mail s-earth@ad.sc.niigata-u.ac.jp
Tel +81-25-262-6113

Phone support hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:15pm

NEWS

  1. Our website is now live

  2. Kickoff Symposium at the Library Hall, Niigata University with remarkable participation from partner universities.

  3. Preconference meeting of Kickoff Symposium 2022

Contact Us

Mail s-earth@ad.sc.niigata-u.ac.jp
Tel +81-25-262-6113

Phone support hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:15pm

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Undergraduate students Training Course
for Global Environment Field Planner Graduate students
— Human Resource Development Program on Field Science Research

  1. 1 Purpose

    The purpose of the Course (undergraduate) and the Program (graduate) is to develop planners who can think about how the earth should be in harmony with nature, culture, and society, and where environmental conservation and industrial development are compatible.

  2. 2 Content

    This course is a hybrid exchange program that combines cloud-based online learning and travel-based on-site learning. In the online learning, group work will be carried out in which mixed teams of students from each country will set challenges and propose solutions using environmental information such as survey scenes that have been turned into online teaching materials as “virtual fields.” In the traveling-type on-site learning, students will conduct hypotheses verification of virtual field learning and analyzes using actual samples and acquire the practical ability to interpret nature precisely.

  3. 3 Target countries and exchange universities

    India: Indian Institute of Science, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Cochin Institute of Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

    Australia: Curtin University, Macquarie University, University of Wollongong

    Sri Lanka:University of Peradeniya

  4. 4 Completion requirements

    The courses and the number of credits required to complete each course/program division are as follows. Subject names for graduate students are written in parentheses.

※ Overseas Research Training Program stipulated by the “Training Course for Global Environment Field Planner” will only be certified.

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(1) Students who have received certification for completion of course/program can retake the above courses for which they have already earned credits. However, it is not possible to receive certification for completion of the same course/program category more than once; i.e., students cannot receive two times certifications of the short-term course/program.
(2) Guidance on this course will be given in April to May.
(3) Upon completion of the course/program, a certificate will be awarded. In addition, students who have completed the medium-term and long-term courses/programs will be issued an “open badge” as a digital certificate of learning history certified by the international standardization organization “IMS Global Learning Consortium”.