Ceremony

The University of Tsukuba will hold a anniversary ceremony on September 30 (Sat) and a anniversary event on October 1 (Sun) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the University of Tsukuba in 151 years.

For the anniversary ceremony, we are planning a program based on the concept of fully experiencing the characteristics and charms of our university. We look forward to the participation of our graduates and graduates, as well as those who are interested in our university, at the Tsukuba International Congress Center. Please register in advance to participate. The anniversary event -DESIGN THE FUTURE Marché- will be held at the Tsukuba Campus of the university, and will offer a variety of programs that will make you feel closer to the university.

The two-day event will be filled with many special programs.
We are sincerely looking forward to your participation.

Click here for a complete list of ceremony and event programs (PDF)
The contents of the ceremony are subject to change.
University of Tsukuba's 151st + 50th Anniversary Ceremony
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 11:30 p.m. - Doors open
Tsukuba International Congress Center, etc.
Alumni of the university, those who have completed the course, and those who are interested in the university.
Please register in advance from here to participate.
Pre-registration has been closed. Thank you very much for many registrations.
You can also participate online. Online participation does not require pre-registration.
The online URL:
https://www.youtube.com/live/l0jy1ut-h0U
Tsukuba International Congress Center (Ceremony)
11:30 Open
12:30 ~ 13:00 Opening Event
Student Song "Hitachi-no-no" and Media Art
13:00 ~ 13:50 Anniversary Ceremony
14:00 ~ 15:00 Commemorative Lecture
Speaker: Hideki Shirakawa (Professor Emeritus, Nobel Prize in Chemistry)
15:00 ~ 16:30 Talk with prominent university alumni
Hotel Nikko Tsukuba（Celebration）
17:30 ~ 19:30 Celebration
University of Tsukuba’s 151st + 50th Anniversary Events - DESIGN THE FUTURE Marché
October 1, 2023 (Sun.) 9:30 - Doors open
University Hall, University of Tsukuba Campus, etc.
Everyone is welcome to attend the event.

Tsukuba Campus University Hall

  • Auditorium
  • Hall
  • International Conference Room
  • Special Conference Room
  • Foyer
  • Hall Entrance
Tsukuba Campus University Hall Auditorium
10:00 ~ 10:50 Opening Event
11:00 ~ 12:00 Get Together with the President
13:00 ~ 15:00 The Future of University of Tsukuba Created by Students
Tsukuba Campus University Hall Hall
13:00 ~ 15:00 The 16th TSUKUBA 3E Forum
15:30 ~ 17:00 Launching the "Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN)"
- Connect Together the Past-Present-Future and the World -
Live Streaming
Tsukuba Campus University Hall International Conference Room
13:00 ~ 15:00 From University of Tsukuba to Social Entrepreneurs
Live Streaming
Tsukuba Campus University Hall Special Conference Room
13:00 ~ 15:00 Building Alumni Relationships: Connecting Former,Current, and Future Students in the JDS Program
Live Streaming
Tsukuba Campus University Hall Foyer & The 30th Anniversary Hall
12:00 ~ 15:30 International Day 2023
Tsukuba Campus University Hall Hall Entrance
11:00 ~ 14:00 Egao Café

Tsukuba Campus

  • 1D Building 204
  • 3A Building 204
  • Soccer Field
  • Central Library
Tsukuba Campus 1D Building 204
13:00 ~ 15:00 Digital Democracy and Open Data
Tsukuba Campus 3A Building 204
13:00 ~ 15:00 How IT technology will change the next 50 years
-Predict the future through IT buzzwords change -
Live Streaming
Tsukuba Campus Soccer Field
12:30 ~ 13:55 University of Tsukuba Home game TSUKUBA LIVE! - NEXT50 - Commemorative Match
15:00 ~ 17:00 University of Tsukuba Home game TSUKUBA LIVE! - NEXT50 - Kanto University Football League Match
Tsukuba Campus The rare book exhibition room (Central Library Annex 1F)
10:00 ~ 17:00 History of University of Tsukuba, since 1973/1872
Friday, September 29 - Thursday, October 5, consecutive days