Prof. Masahiko Ito, Dean of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Visits Anhui University
To renew the inter-university exchange agreement and further strengthen academic collaboration, Prof. Masahiko Ito, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Associate Prof. Ying Yang visited Anhui University in China from September 21 to 24, 2025.Anhui University is a national comprehensive university with 25 faculties and is designated as a key university in China. It has a strong reputation particularly in the humanities and social sciences. The “Center for Hui Studies,” with which Prof. Ito has actively engaged, is recognized as a leading institution in China for the study of Huizhou archives.
Since Kumamoto University and Anhui University signed an inter-university exchange agreement in 2015, the two institutions have promoted active exchanges through short-term study abroad programs, summer schools, and other initiatives. Researchers from both universities have also deepened their ties through joint research and conference presentations over the years. Prof. Xue Chen, Chair of the Department of Japanese Language and Literature at Anhui University, previously served as a Visiting Scholar at Faculty of Letters, Kumamoto University. She is currently contributing to our academic and student exchange as a Liaison Professor of Kumamoto University.
During this visit, Prof. Ito brought the renewed inter-university exchange agreement and held discussions with Prof. Hu Xuewen (Director of Office of International Cooperation and Exchange), Prof. Chen, and others. In the meeting, the participants reviewed the achievements of past research collaboration and exchanged views on strengthening future cooperation.
Kumamoto University and Anhui University have established close ties in both research and education. This visit is expected to further deepen their partnership and contribute to the expansion of international academic networks.
Group photo
Prof. Hu Xuewen and Prof. Masahiko Ito
Prof. Hu Xuewen and Prof. Masahiko Ito
Prof. Xue Chen and Prof. Masahiko Ito
Lecture by Prof. Masahiko Ito