2026.09.18

Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Comprehensive Selection process.

2026.09.18

Announcement of the publication of Professor Nihonmatsu Yasuko 's (Faculty of Global Management Studies) book, "The Temptation of Women's Moral Instruction Books," and the commemorative lecture for its publication.

2026.09.17

Recruitment of companies/organizations to participate in individual company information sessions for 2027 graduates (4th year students) (Applications now being accepted)

2026.09.15

Our university students' activities were featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "The Power of Voice - How about 'arranging' Shinshu souvenirs after returning home? - Interns from the prefectural university promote them."

2026.09.15

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Seminar students gave a performance at a private nursery school in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture (August 26, 2026)

2026.09.11

Our university's community collaboration activities were featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Prefectural University and Prefectural Center for the Development of a Long-Lived Society Sign Agreement - To Promote Human Resource Development and Exchange."

2026.09.10

Professor Yako Nakazawa of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Human Development received the "Annual Paper Award" in the "Food Culture and Research Division" from the Japan Society for Food Science and Technology.

2026.09.09

Associate Professor Imamura (Department Department of Food and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Human Development) was featured in the Asahi Shimbun column "People - Researchers at Nagano Prefectural University who revived the Average Life Expectancy Summit -".

2026.09.08

Associate Professor Yang Lehua (Faculty of Global Management Studies) has received the "Meito Prize," the 2026 academic award from the Japan Society for Practical Management, for her book.

2026.09.07

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Studies, Yamamoto Seminar] Students from the Yamamoto Seminar participated in Aichi University of Education's "Yomikko Summer Story Train" and performed a dramatic reading (August 8, 2026).

2026.09.04

We have been certified under the "Mathematics, Data Science, and AI Education Program Accreditation System (Literacy Level)".

2026.09.03

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] We held the "2026 Theatre Creation Camp for Graduates' Re-learning," a collaborative project between our university's graduates and current students (August 2, 2026).

2026.09.02

We have published the student application guidelines for the 2027 academic year (school recommendation-based selection).

2026.09.02

We have published the student application guidelines for the 2027 academic year (third-year transfer students).

2026.09.02

We have published the student application guidelines for the 2027 academic year (Special Selection [Working Adults, Returnees, Self-Financed International Students]).

2026.09.01

Fresh Veggie Processing Co., Ltd. and the Nakazawa Seminar Food Culture Research Circle have decided to release products featuring the university logo based on their commissioned research recipes.

2026.08.27

2027 Academic Year Social Innovation Graduate School Entrance Examination (Summer Entrance Examination) Results Announcement

2026.08.27

Announcement of successful applicants for the 2027 Academic Year Graduate Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences Entrance Examination (Summer Entrance Examination)

2026.08.26

The Imamura Seminar of the Department of Food and Health Sciences in Faculty of Health and Human Development and Serita Homes Co., Ltd. collaborated on a parent-child event, "Fun for Parents and Children! Edible Free Research Workshop," which was featured in various media outlets.

2026.08.26

An interview with Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) was published in the Yomiuri Shimbun's column "People Who Create Coolness - From Natural Water to Fluffy Ice."

2026.08.24

A signing ceremony for a comprehensive cooperation agreement between the Nagano Prefectural Longevity Society Development Center (a public interest incorporated foundation) and Public University Corporation The University of Nagano will be held.

2026.08.21

A book review of "A History of Local Government Fiscal Adjustment Systems: Methods for Determining Total Amounts and Allocating Them," published by Associate Professor Toshihiko Nakamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies, has been published in the July issue of the academic journal "Life and Economic Policy" published by the Institute for Life and Economic Policy.

2026.08.20

The Mainichi Shimbun published an interview with Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) on the topic of "The 100-Year Plan: The Debate is Still Half-Baked."

2026.08.18

We received a donation from Naotomi Shoji Co., Ltd.

2026.08.18

We received a donation from NiKKi Fron Holdings Co., Ltd.

2026.08.18

A comment by Associate Professor Sayaka Watanabe of our university's graduate school was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "<2026 Prefectural Governor Election> Dear Democracy, Will 'Prideful Individuality' Blossom in the August 9th Governor Election?"

2026.08.17

We will be holding the WE-Nagano Global Conference 2026.

2026.08.07

[Coming Soon] Students from the Global Liberal Arts Seminar (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies) will appear on FM Toumi's "Hare Radio - A Smile Radio that Illuminates Our Days".

2026.08.07

The Yomiuri Shimbun published a comment from a student of Faculty of Global Management Studies regarding the article "26 Gubernatorial Election: Challenges for Shinshu - Population Decline and Serious Outflow of Women."

2026.08.06

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a statement by our university's Chairman of the Board of Trustees Sato Shinjiro regarding the article, "Prefectural Testing and Research Institutions: Establishment of a Roundtable for Clarifying Roles."

2026.08.05

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun has published a column titled "The Government Should Set Rules for 'Nuisance Facilities'" by Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) in its "Diverse Thoughts - Connecting Arguments" section.

2026.08.03

2027 Academic Year Student Admission Guidelines (Comprehensive Selection) Published

2026.08.03

Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! From The University of Nagano Students! Part 3 - Hanafuuri in Yukata" was broadcast.

2026.08.03

Summer Holiday Notice for 2026

2026.07.29

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Nagano City's Children's Ombudsman Holds First Meeting," in which Professor Tomoya Nakayama (Department of Child Development and Education) was selected as the representative.

2026.07.24

Students from Faculty of Global Management Studies will be serving homemade bread plates in Nagano City.

2026.07.24

[Graduate School] Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Summer Entrance Examination of the Graduate School of Social Innovation (until August 3rd).

2026.07.24

[Graduate School] Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Summer Entrance Examination Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences (until August 3rd).

2026.07.23

[CSI Public Lecture] Announcement of "Shinshu Coordinator Directory ~Connecting with People Who Make the Region Interesting~" (August 1st)

2026.07.22

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hideo Tsukiyama (Department of Global Management Studies) in an article titled "Why are there so few female ward mayors? Gender equality symposium held in Nagano."

2026.07.17

The Nagano City Newspaper published an article titled "Special Menu Sold Out: Devised by Prefectural University Students and Served at the Prefectural Government Cafeteria," highlighting the activities of students in the Department of Department of Food and Health Sciences

2026.07.15

Associate Professor Yang Lehua of Faculty of Global Management Studies has received the Japan Society for Consumer Economics Encouragement Award.

2026.07.14

Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News aired "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! The University of Nagano Students' 2nd Annual ~Shinshu Renaissance Outdoor Festival~".

2026.07.14

We will be holding a fun fish-related experience event for parents and children.

2026.07.13

Report on the General Meeting of The University of Nagano Supporters Association for Fiscal Year 2026

2026.07.10

The Nagano Prefectural Newspaper published an interview with President Takashi Misumi titled "Frank and Candid: 'Cultivating the Power of Empathy and the Power of Independent Thinking'."

2026.07.09

[Career Center] We held an internship preparation seminar.

2026.07.09

Healthy menus devised by students of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development have been featured in various media outlets.

2026.07.07

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment by Chairman Sato Shinjiro titled, "August 9th Gubernatorial Election: In an Era of Population Decline, the Role of the Prefecture: Coordinating the Division of Roles Among Universities, and Expecting Further Expectations for the Prefectural University to Retain Young People."

2026.07.06

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Explanation of 'Children's Rights Consultation Room': Nagano City Appoints Ombudsperson," which included comments from Professor Tomoya Nakayama (Department of Child Development and Education).

2026.07.01

We held a cooking party with exchange students and our own university students!

2026.07.01

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Students Propose Solutions to Regional Issues: Nagano Prefecture Holds Workshop to Solicit Business Proposals," which included comments from students in Faculty of Global Management Studies

2026.07.01

An article titled "Tips for Revitalizing Nagano: Former Select Shop Manager Gives Lecture at Prefectural University" was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun.

2026.06.30

On Wednesday, July 8th, healthy menus devised by students from the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development will be served at the prefectural office cafeteria on the 10th floor of the prefectural office.

2026.06.30

Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) commented on the Yomiuri Shimbun article, "Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Household Expenditure Survey: Municipalities Compete for 'Japan's No. 1' Food Product Ranking - Battle for the Top Spot Unfolds Across the Country."

2026.06.30

Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) commented on the Hokkaido Shimbun article, "Embezzlement, theft, sexual harassment... Shiraoi Town faces a series of employee scandals, but is reluctant to disclose information."

2026.06.24

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Supporting 'Menstrual Poverty': Providing a Sense of Security - Nagano NPO Distributes Menstrual Products to Students, Creating Opportunities for 'Consultation'," which included comments from a student in Faculty of Global Management Studies

2026.06.22

[Career Center] We held an Internship & Company Discovery Week.

2026.06.22

[Airing this evening] NBS Nagano Broadcasting's "NBS Minna no Shinshu" will air a segment featuring Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) commenting on "community associations."

2026.06.19

The 11th installment of the Faculty Relay Essay series from Faculty of Global Management Studies, "The Language of Literature" (Professor Junichi Saka), has been published.

2026.06.18

We have published the admissions guidelines for the 2027 academic year.

2026.06.16

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Children from the US experience Japanese culture in Nagano City: A delegation from a sister city" featuring activities by students from Faculty of Global Management Studies

2026.06.15

[Department Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development] Students from Professor Yamamoto's seminar and the entertainment circle ViVi performed at a nursery school in Nagano City (June 3, 2026).

2026.06.11

Students participated in the float procession of the Nagano Gion Festival in 2026.

2026.06.10

[First 30 people - Free] A CSI public lecture will be held, exploring the future of Nagano with a popular select shop!

2026.06.10

[Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences] The results of a master's research project by a graduate student have been accepted for publication in the Japanese Journal of Public Health.

2026.06.10

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "A Roundabout - Akira Sugano (21), Nagano City: A Prefectural University Student Who Opened a Cafe for Protected Animals," featuring the activities of a student from the Global Management Department.

2026.06.10

In the Niigata Nippo newspaper's "NIIGATA Gubernatorial Election 2026.5.31: Interviews with Experts," Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) answered questions about the results of the Niigata gubernatorial election.

2026.06.10

The Yomiuri Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) in an article titled "Accommodation Tax Begins to Encourage Tours of Foreign Visitors; Transportation Network Connecting Tourist Destinations to be Developed."

2026.06.05

[Broadcast on June 8th at noon] Students from Faculty of Global Management Studies will appear on FM Zenkoji's "Hirudoki Monpla Wide".

2026.06.04

[Department of Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development] First-year students presented their research findings in the "Children and Language" class (May 25, 2026)

2026.06.04

The activities of students from Faculty of Global Management Studies were featured on TSB TV Shinshu's "Yugata Get! every."

2026.06.03

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Nagano Prefectural University Chairman Speaks on University Management in Lecture," which covered a lecture given by our university's Chairman Sato Shinjiro

2026.06.02

NBS Nagano Broadcasting's "FNN Live News days" aired a segment about The University of Nagano CSI collaborative public lecture.

2026.06.01

[Airing every Sunday night in June] SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting's "Know! Understand! Learn!? Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Shinshu" will feature students from Department of Food and Health Sciences

2026.05.29

The application guidelines for the 2027 academic year in Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences have been published.

2026.05.29

The application guidelines for the 2027 academic year of the Graduate School of Social Innovation have been published.

2026.05.27

We have started accepting applications for participation in the open campus event.

2026.05.27

[Department of Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development] Students from Professor Yamamoto's seminar and the entertainment club ViVi held a welcome performance for new students during the "Children and Language" class (May 21, 2026).

2026.05.26

[YouTube Release] a roundtable discussion by students from Faculty of Global Management Studies on abn Nagano Asahi Broadcasting's "Koko Hare" is now available.

2026.05.26

We took a field trip to Hakuba with our exchange students.

2026.05.22

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] Due to popular demand, we held the deer curry fair again.

2026.05.21

[Coming Soon] Students from Faculty of Global Management Studies will appear on the live broadcast segment of INC Nagano Cable Television's "Spot!"

2026.05.21

The University of Nagano CSI Collaboration Public Lecture for FY2026, "Innovation Utilizing Green Spaces Vol. 4: A Workshop on Forest Utilization Ideas in Nagano City's Forests" will be held!

2026.05.20

Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News aired a segment titled "University Students Discover This Spot in Maruko and Takeshi! From The University of Nagano Students! This Year Too, We're Sharing the Charms of Maruko and Takeshi Through Video."

2026.05.15

[Airing this evening] Associate Professor Yuki Shioya (Department of Food and Health Sciences) will appear in a special segment on SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting's "SBC News Wide".

2026.05.14

[Coming Soon] NBS Nagano Broadcasting's "Connecting the Bounty of the Earth with Life" will feature the activities of the Arai Seminar, Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development

2026.05.14

The University of Nagano 's Business and Job Discovery Seminar (WEB) - Application Period Extended

2026.05.14

[Airing May 15th Evening] abn Nagano Asahi Broadcasting's "Koko Hare" will air a roundtable discussion featuring students from Faculty of Global Management Studies

2026.05.13

The Yomiuri Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) titled, "The Agency for Cultural Affairs' 'Full Relocation' is Far Off: Three Years of Full Operation in Kyoto, Handling Parliamentary Affairs, 30% of Staff Still in Tokyo, Symbolic 'Single-Point' Dispersion Not Progressing."

2026.05.12

SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting's "SBC News Wide" featured the activities of students in Faculty of Global Management Studies

2026.05.08

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun has published a column by Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) titled "Widening Inequality: The Government Must Do More to Correct It," in its "Diverse Thoughts - Connecting Arguments" section.

2026.05.07

The University of Nagano CSI Collaboration Public Lecture for FY2026: "Transforming Local Challenges into Attractions! ~Learning How to Create a 'Sustainable Future' from NPO Activities~" will be held!

2026.05.01

Regarding the holding of the "University and Entrance Examination Information Session" for high school career guidance teachers, etc. in the 2026 academic year.

2026.04.28

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] We held a deer curry fair.

2026.04.27

Nagano Prefecture A-Coop x Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Food and Health Sciences, Arai Seminar Collaboration Bento Boxes: All 400 boxes sold out! Due to popular demand, sales are continuing!

2026.04.27

[Career Center] We held a workshop on how to read the industry map.

2026.04.27

[Career Center] We held a Career Cafe.

2026.04.27

[Career Center] We held a self-understanding guidance session.

2026.04.27

The Hokkaido Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) in an article titled "Kushiro Junior College: Publicization Continues to Face Difficulties - Mayor Changes Decision from Caution to Decision to Keep It Apart - Declining Birthrate and City's Financial Difficulties Present High Obstacles."

2026.04.24

[Airing tomorrow] Professor Yako Nakazawa (Department of Food and Health Sciences) will appear on NHK's "Dodododo! Shinshu Ichioshi".

2026.04.14

Sankei Shimbun: "Exploring the preservation of historical streetscapes: 50 years of the 'Important Preservation District System' - 129 districts nationwide facing difficulties in maintenance due to aging population / Utilizing vacant houses to attract tourists" - Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) provided commentary.

2026.04.14

NIKKEI Asia published an article titled "Japan's sticker exchange boom draws girls and mothers into a fierce battle," featuring comments from Professor Takashi Kato (Department of Food and Health Sciences).

2026.04.09

The entrance ceremony The University of Nagano and Graduate School for the 2026 academic year was held.

2026.04.09

We received a donation from the Nagano Prefectural Credit Agricultural Cooperative Federation.

2026.04.08

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Nagano Prefectural University Holds Entrance Ceremony: Students Take a New Step with High Expectations for University Life."

2026.04.06

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "'Health-Supporting Bento Boxes' Designed by Prefectural University Students to Open Next Month, Limited Sales at A-Coop's Kita-Nagano Store," highlighting the activities of students Department of Food and Health Sciences

2026.04.03

Nagano Prefecture A-Coop and the Arai Seminar of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Faculty of Health and Human Development will be selling collaborative bento boxes!

2026.04.02

A booklet on food education has been published by the laboratory of Professor Takayo Inayama (Department of Food and Health Sciences, Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences).

2026.04.01

The Nikkei Shimbun and the Nikkei Shimbun Web edition reported that "Nagano Prefecture is concentrating its lodging tax revenue on 'accommodation clusters' to create bases for sightseeing and staying," and Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) provided commentary.

2026.03.30

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "High school students propose ideas for SDGs; Shimoina Agricultural High School Food Science Team wins top prize at 'Mirai Koshien' awards ceremony held in Nagano," which covered the competition chaired by Professor Yoshie Akiba (Social Innovation Research Department).

2026.03.27

Regional Collaboration Seed Collection: Faculty Interview #7 - Professor Ohmuro Nobuyoshi School of Social Innovation The University of Nagano

2026.03.27

Regional Collaboration Seed Collection: Faculty Interview ⑥ Shioya Koki Department of Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development

2026.03.27

Regional Collaboration Seed Collection: Faculty Interview ⑤ Professor Yoshie Akiba, Graduate School of Social Innovation

2026.03.27

Regional Collaboration Seed Collection: Faculty Interview ④ Associate Professor Department of Child Development and Education Yasuuji Yoko Faculty of Health and Human Development

2026.03.27

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "A Determination to Create a Better Society: Graduation Ceremony Held at Nagano Prefectural University."

2026.03.26

A class using a Cambodian food education board game developed by Professor Kaoru Kusama of Department of Food and Health Sciences was held in Nagano City.

2026.03.26

The presentation of learning outcomes by the Sakaki team of Class 5, Communication Seminar II (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies) was featured in the Chikuma Mirai Shimbun website and other media outlets.

2026.03.25

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Prefectural Government Receives Letter of Appreciation from the Prefecture for Retiring President Kindaichi of the Prefectural University."

2026.03.25

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hideo Tsukiyama (Faculty of Global Management Studies) titled, "Legalization of former surnames will not change anything: Harsh criticism against the government's decision on gender equality plan; prefectural assembly members and council chairpersons also say, 'Face gender equality head-on.'"

2026.03.24

Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News aired a segment titled "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! From The University of Nagano Students! ~Introducing Sweets~".

2026.03.24

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Let's Sing Together! Casually! Saki Nakamura, a student at the Prefectural University, Establishes a Club and is Recruiting Members." The article featured the activities of Saki Nakamura (1st year student, Faculty of Global Management Studies).

2026.03.24

Shinano Mainichi Shimbun: "Together, a New Approach: Gender and Local Perspectives - Thinking about 'Making Life Easier for Everyone' - Screening of the film 'Women's Holiday' in Nagano" Associate Professor Sayaka Watanabe (Graduate School of Social Innovation) took the stage for a talk show.

2026.03.24

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment by Associate Professor Sayaka Watanabe (Graduate School of Social Innovation) in an article titled "Together, a New Approach: Gender from the Local Level - Screening of the film 'Women's Holiday' and Discussing 'A Society Where Everyone Can Live Easily'."

2026.03.23

SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting aired a program titled "Thinking with Mine Ryuta! Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Shinshu - Let's Consider Sheltering at Home," featuring Professor Takayo Inayama (Department of Food and Health Sciences) and students from Department of Food and Health Sciences.

2026.03.23

Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies)'s book, "What's the Difference Between Rich and Poor Municipalities?", was featured in the book review section of the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun.

2026.03.20

We held the graduation ceremony and graduate school completion ceremony for the 2025 academic year.

2026.03.20

Professor Matthias Pilz of the University of Cologne, Germany, a world-renowned authority on vocational education research, visited Nagano City and, together with Professor Kiyoshi Miyashita, visited our university, the prefectural government, and Marukome Co., Ltd.

2026.03.19

SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting will air a program titled "Open! The Door to Inquiry: The Future of Shinshu Begins with WOW!", in which Professor Yoshika Omuro (Graduate School of Social Innovation) served as a judge.

2026.03.18

We have established a new partnership with the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) in the United States – launching a recommendation-based admissions program for our MBA program.

2026.03.16

Announcement regarding the on-campus joint company information session and recruitment of participating companies (Registration closed)

2026.03.16

Professor Yako Nakazawa (Department of Food and Health Sciences) will appear in a special segment on SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting's "Zukudase TV".

2026.03.12

[Career Center] Regarding the extension of the application period for companies participating in The University of Nagano Business and Job Discovery Seminar (The announcement has ended. The next announcement for 2026 is scheduled for late March.)

2026.03.10

[Career Center] Professor Matthias Pilz from the University of Cologne, Germany, and full-time lecturer Kevin Massmann from Tokyo International University visited the university to discuss the differences and challenges of career education in both countries.

2026.03.10

Shinano Mainichi Shimbun: "Germany and Japan exchange opinions on job placement support; Professor from the University of Cologne visits prefectural university, interested in a system where senior students provide support." Professor Matthias Pilz and Professor Kiyoshi Miyashita discussed career education.

2026.03.09

The Chunichi Shimbun published an article titled "Helping Students Take Their First Steps in Entrepreneurship: Prefectural University Support Center Connects with Local Communities and Businesses to 'Communicate Risks and Offer Future Options'."

2026.03.05

The Nagano Economic Newspaper published an article titled "'A Society Where Both Men and Women Can Live Easily': Nagano City Gender Equality Council Deliberates on the Sixth Gender Equality Plan," which concerns the Gender Equality Council chaired by Professor Kim Hyun-sun (Faculty of Global Management Studies).

2026.03.04

The learning results presentation by the Iiyama team of Group 5, Communication Seminar II (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies) was featured in various media outlets, including local media in the Hokushin region.

2026.03.03

Professor Yoshie Akiba (Graduate School of Social Innovation) has had her comments published in the Waterworks Industry Newspaper's special feature, "Nagano Prefecture's Water and Sewerage Businesses: Efforts to Strengthen Infrastructure in Various Regions."

2026.03.03

Obuse Town Newsletter: "Revision of Water and Sewerage Rates Discussed" The Obuse Town Water and Sewerage Business Management Council, chaired by Professor Teizo Anayama (Faculty of Global Management Studies), discussed revisions to water and sewerage rates.

2026.03.03

An article about the Average Life Expectancy Summit was published in "Health Up 21," a magazine providing health management and health promotion information for working people.

2026.03.02

The learning results presentation by the Iiyama team of Group 5, Communication Seminar II (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies) was featured in various media outlets, including the Kitashinano Shimbun newspaper.

2026.03.02

Kotaro Akaike, a first-year student in Faculty of Global Management Studies, appeared on the "Pick Up Human" segment of the SBC Radio program "Yoshiko Nakazawa's Uppy Station."

2026.03.02

A commercial featuring the exterior of our university's Miwa Campus has begun airing.

2026.02.27

The Shioya Seminar (Professor Yuki Shioya, Department of Food and Health Sciences) visited the Akagi Laboratory and the Okuda Laboratory in the Department of Life and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Fukuoka Institute of Technology, with whom they are collaborating on research.

2026.02.27

The Shioya Seminar (Professor Koki Shioya, Department of Food and Health Sciences) participated in the "Future Blessings Project ~Creating a New Future Food with Generation Z~".

2026.02.27

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Graduation commemorative performance held (February 10, 2026)

2026.02.20

Comments from Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura (Graduate Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences) regarding the "Average Life Expectancy Summit," which was held for the first time in 11 years, were published in the Asahi Shimbun's prefectural editions for Nagano and Aomori prefectures.

2026.02.20

[Sunday morning broadcast] NBS Nagano Broadcasting's "Nagano Prefecture Connected to the Sea 2025 ~Sea and Japan Project in Nagano~" will feature comments from Professor Yako Nakazawa (Department of Food and Health Sciences).

2026.02.18

[Graduate School of Social Innovation] The program for the research paper presentation (February 28th (Sat)) has been posted.

2026.02.18

An agricultural project undertaken collaboratively by the Nagano City Agricultural Policy Division and students from Faculty of Global Management Studies has been featured in various media outlets.

2026.02.17

Shinano Mainichi Shimbun: "Valentine's Day...Chocolate-filled curry: Prefectural university students hold event for families in Iiyama" Students from Department of Food and Health Sciences served food at the event.

2026.02.17

WE-Nagano will be hosting an event for the documentary film "Women's Holiday".

2026.02.17

The application form for the 2026 General Entrance Examination (First Term) is now available for download.

2026.02.17

Associate Professor Toshihiko Nakamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies)'s book, "A History of Local Government Fiscal Adjustment Systems: Methods for Determining Total Amounts and Allocating Them," was highly praised in a book review in the February 2026 issue of "Urban Issues."

2026.02.16

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Students from the Yamamoto Seminar gave a performance at a nursery school in Nagano City (January 27, 2026)

2026.02.16

[Career Center] We held a "Civil Servant Guidance" session.

2026.02.16

The Hokkaido Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) in its first meeting of the Local Government System Council regarding the possibility of transferring municipal affairs to the national and prefectural governments due to the worsening shortage of staff.

2026.02.12

Announcement regarding Professor Takayo Inayama's (Graduate Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences) final lecture (to be held on March 7, 2026)

2026.02.12

[Career Center] Five municipalities in the prefecture gathered to hold a "Public Nursery Teacher Guidance" event.

2026.02.12

The presentation of learning outcomes by the Sakaki team of Class 5, Communication Seminar II (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies) was featured in various media outlets.

2026.02.12

The Nagano City Waterworks Bureau's newsletter, "Nagano Mizu Dayori," featured an article about a lecture given by Professor Yoshie Akiba (Faculty of Global Management Studies).

2026.02.10

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "[The Essence of Linguistics, Until the Very End: President Kindaichi of the Prefectural University Gives His Final Lecture]," which included details of the final lecture.

2026.02.09

Regarding the non-implementation of the two-stage selection process for the 2026 general entrance examination.

2026.02.09

We are sharing updates on an agricultural project being undertaken collaboratively by the Nagano City Agricultural Policy Division and students from Faculty of Global Management Studies via social media.

2026.02.06

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Students from the Yamamoto Seminar and the entertainment club ViVi presented a theatrical production to visiting children in the university's playroom (January 23, 2026).

2026.01.30

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article about a roundtable discussion held at the Machikado Library Botan, titled "[Listening to the feelings of crime victims: Prefectural university students and others hold a roundtable discussion with Ms. Otsuka from Tomi]".

2026.01.28

At the "Let's Play as a Family! Raising Children Together: Tamahiyo Team Parenting Event," a talk show by Professor Miwako Kanayama (Department of Child Development and Education) was held.

2026.01.27

We held a cooking party with the exchange students we hosted!

2026.01.26

The Nagano Citizen's Newspaper featured an article titled, "Reducing Dormitory Food Waste: Two First-Year Students at Nagano Faculty of Global Management Studies

2026.01.26

A comment by Professor Miwako Kanayama (Department of Child Development and Education) was featured in the Winter 2026 issue of the mid-term magazine "Hiyoko Club," titled "Spreading 'Team Childcare' in Society...and the Future."

2026.01.23

Associate Professor Toshihiko Nakamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) has had his book, "History of Local Government Fiscal Adjustment Systems: Methods for Determining Total Amounts and Allocating Them," featured in various media outlets.

2026.01.23

A lecture and discussion based on the book "History of Local Government Finance Adjustment Systems: Methods for Determining Total Amounts and Allocating Funds" by Associate Professor Toshihiko Nakamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) was held at the Local Government Finance Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

2026.01.23

A paper by a second-year student in Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences published in the Journal of the Japanese Society for Health Support, received an Outstanding Paper Award.

2026.01.23

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun has published a column titled "Restrictions on Self-Centered Dissolutions" by Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) in its "Diverse Thoughts - Connecting Arguments" section.

2026.01.23

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment by Aoi Ito (2nd year student, Department of Child Development and Education) in an article titled "[Understanding the 'Invisible Skills' of Childcare Workers: Volunteer Students in the Prefecture Studying Early Childhood Education Plan to Hold a National Competition to Judge Participants; Seeking Opinions on Evaluation Methods for Work That Cannot Be Quantified]".

2026.01.23

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) regarding the restart of the Tomari Nuclear Power Plant, announced just four months after passing the review process, despite opposition to nuclear waste, raising concerns about inconsistencies.

2026.01.23

The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on the Saku University merger, noting that there are differing expectations regarding the merger. The operating corporation prioritizes faculty and students, while the Shin-Gakukai aims to improve profitability and management. The university is facing difficulties in attracting students from within the prefecture. A comment from Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) was published.

2026.01.19

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "[Shinshu-based 'National Childcare Conference': Student Volunteers Plan and Launch]" featuring a comment from Hinata Seki (2nd year student, Faculty of Global Management Studies).

2026.01.16

[Airing Tomorrow] Nagano Asahi Broadcasting's "Eki Tele Marche" will air a segment on "Warming Up Your Body and Mind Through Warming Therapies," featuring research by Professor Kana Ogiso (Department of Food and Health Sciences).

2026.01.15

The Yomiuri Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) in an article titled "Half of town and village mayors are elected unopposed; the Kiso region has the highest percentage, due to a shortage of candidates."

2026.01.14

Mr. Sang Kim and Dr. Seungkwon You from the University of Missouri (USA) visited our university.

2026.01.13

Nagano Citizen's Newspaper: "Limited-time offer of set meals devised by prefectural university students" An article was published introducing an initiative to offer menus devised by students of the Department of Food and Health Sciences at the prefectural government cafeteria.

2026.01.13

The Yomiuri Shimbun published a comment from Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) in an article titled "Whose is 'Namie Yakisoba'? Policy to collect usage fees sparks controversy."

2026.01.13

Jiji Press: "29 prefectures and metropolitan areas to publicly fund business card distribution, citing reasons such as 'necessary for work' and 'for PR'" - A Jiji Press survey includes a comment from Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies).

2026.01.08

The Asahi Shimbun's prefectural editions for Aomori Prefecture and the Aomori Prefecture edition have published comments from Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura (Graduate Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences) regarding the "Average Life Expectancy Summit," which was held for the first time in 11 years.

2026.01.08

Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News aired a segment titled "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! From The University of Nagano Students! Autumn at Kakeyu Onsen."

2026.01.06

[Airing this evening] Nagano Broadcasting's "Minna no Shinshu" will feature comments from Professor Yako Nakazawa (Department of Food and Health Sciences) on the topic "Are sardines also included in the 'New Year's fish' tradition, in addition to salmon and yellowtail?"

2026.01.06

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article on the topic of "Room for Improvement in 'Public Assistance Handbook': Seven Welfare Offices in the Prefecture Lack Information on the Appeal System; Investigation by Assistant Professor Ohno of the Prefectural University Points Out Risk of Inability to Exercise Rights."

2026.01.05

[Airing this evening] Nagano Broadcasting's "Minna no Shinshu" will feature comments from Professor Yako Nakazawa (Department of Food and Health Sciences) on the topic "Is it only in Shinshu? 'Ninen-mairi' and 'Otoshitori'".

2025.12.25

Nagano Broadcasting's program "Fureai Nagano" featured an agricultural project undertaken by students from Faculty of Global Management Studies.

2025.12.24

The University of Nagano CSI Public Lecture Series will be holding a "Regional Activities Report Meeting"!

2025.12.23

The Sanyo Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) in an article titled "Education Today: Publicization of Local Private Universities."

2025.12.23

Regarding coverage of the 2026 Common University Entrance Examination

2025.12.22

Notice of President Kindaichi Masumi 's Final Lecture (Commemorative Lecture) (to be held on January 30th)

2025.12.18

On Tuesday, December 23rd, healthy menus devised by students from the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development will be served at the prefectural office cafeteria on the 10th floor of the prefectural building.

2025.12.18

Notice Regarding Winter Holidays for 2025

2025.12.18

[Aired Today] Associate Professor Wakako Kobe (Graduate School of Social Innovation) appeared on the "Asamaru Voice" segment of the SBC Radio program "Asamaru".

2025.12.17

Restrictions on campus entry due to the implementation of the Common University Entrance Examination in 2026

2025.12.17

The Kitashinano Shimbun newspaper published an article titled "The University of Nagano 'Communication Seminar' - Fieldwork to Promote the Charms of Iiyama," featuring the activities of Group 5 of Communication Seminar II.

2025.12.17

The Chikuma Mirai Shimbun newspaper featured an article about the Nagano Prefectural University's Regional Revitalization Project, specifically the activities of Communication Seminar II, Group 5.

2025.12.17

Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News aired a segment titled "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! From The University of Nagano Students! ~Takeshi Tomoshibi Museum Edition~".

2025.12.17

English Interview Series: “Promoting Japanese Products to the World”

2025.12.16

Regarding the Implementation of the Common University Entrance Examination for the 2026 Academic Year [The University of Nagano Examination Center]

2025.12.11

The University of Nagano CSI Public Lecture for the 2025 academic year will be held: "Thinking about the Earth from the Inadani Valley: KOA and Hometown Management, 86 Years of Progress and the Future (From Davos To Inadani)"

2025.12.10

Nagano Broadcasting's "Minna no Shinshu" (Everyone's Shinshu) special segment, "Are Neighborhood Associations Necessary? Garbage Disposal Troubles... What Should Local Communities Be Like?", will feature comments from Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies).

2025.12.08

2026 Academic Year: School Recommendation-Based Selection, Special Selection, and Third-Year Transfer Admission - Acceptance Announcement

2025.12.05

[Airing Today] TV Shinshu's "Yugata Get!every." will air comments from Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) regarding the local news "Reduction of the number of seats in the House of Representatives."

2025.12.05

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Students from the Yamamoto Seminar and the entertainment circle ViVi performed at a kindergarten in Nagano City (2025.11.20)

2025.12.05

We held the "Zozan Festa" on Saturday, November 22nd.

2025.12.05

[Department of Child Studies, Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development, Yasushi Music Laboratory] We will be holding a "Christmas Concert".

2025.12.04

[Airing Today] Nagano Broadcasting's "Minna no Shinshu" will air comments from Professor Hide Tamura (Faculty of Global Management Studies) regarding the "Introduction of Digital Community Bulletin Boards."

2025.12.03

[Career Center] We held an interview preparation seminar.

2025.12.03

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Students from the Yamamoto Seminar gave a performance at a certified children's center in Nagano City (November 18, 2025).

2025.12.03

The Ogiso Seminar (Department of Food and Health Sciences) will be exhibiting at the "Smart City NAGANO" Exhibition and Experience Event ~Take a new step towards health with cutting-edge technology!~

2025.12.03

[Exhibition Announcement] "The Genealogy of Printmaking" - A group exhibition by Associate Professor Masasaku Miyagi (Department of Child Development and Education)

2025.12.03

We conducted a field trip to Matsumoto and Takabocchi Plateau with our exchange students.

2025.12.02

The University of Nagano CSI Public Lecture Series for FY2025: "Self-Realization Starting from Questions. Regional Revitalization Starting from Inns."

2025.12.02

A comment by Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura (Graduate Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences) was published in the Medical Times article "Average Life Expectancy Summit Held in Nagano Prefecture: Considering Local Life and Health."

2025.12.02

Online event: Associate Professor Yuki Shioya (Department of Food and Health Sciences) will be speaking at "The Science of Japanese Sake Brewing - Research and Education in Collaboration with Local Communities - (30th Annual Research and Development Professionals' Style)".

2025.11.28

Ueda Cable Television's UCV Report, "The University of Nagano Communication Seminar II: Visiting Sakaki Town to Promote the Charms of the Region," was broadcast.

2025.11.28

The Nagano Shimin Shimbun newspaper published an article titled "Event to be held at Nagano Prefectural University Zozan Dormitory on the 22nd: Festival and cooking class, feel free to drop by, planned and run by dormitory residents."

2025.11.27

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article about the Average Life Expectancy Summit, titled "[Learning from Nagano Prefecture: Factors Contributing to Longevity - Summit Held at Prefectural University, Attendees from 4 Prefectures Including Aomori]".

2025.11.27

Professor Ralf Bebenroth from Kobe University visited our university, and a special seminar was held!

2025.11.27

iNet Iiyama's "Weekly News Hot Studio" will broadcast footage of the learning activities of Communication Seminar II, Group 5, including their on-site visit to locations associated with Uesugi Kenshin.

2025.11.27

A team of students from Department of Food and Health Sciences won the New Style Award at the "10th Annual Umami Seasoning Utilization! Delicious Low-Salt Local Cuisine Contest."

2025.11.26

We held our 2025 Homecoming Day.

2025.11.26

[Career Center] We conducted a bus tour to visit companies within the prefecture.

2025.11.26

[Aired Today] Professor Kana Ogiso of our university's Faculty of Health and Human Development provided commentary on TV Shinshu's "Yugata Get! every."

2025.11.25

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] Food education experience at The University of Nagano school festival FUN2025! ② Introduction of Cambodian food education board game

2025.11.25

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] Food education experience at The University of Nagano school festival FUN2025! ① Holding of Shinshu Food Education Quiz

2025.11.21

The application forms for the 2026 academic year's school recommendation-based selection, special selection (for working adults), and third-year transfer admissions are now available for download.

2025.11.21

The University of Nagano CSI Collaboration Public Lecture for FY2025: "Opening the Future for Fukushima! Regional Revitalization and Innovation as Envisioned by Young Practitioners" will be held.

2025.11.21

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] First-year students Department of Food and Health Sciences The University of Nagano conduct a "honey harvesting practice session from beehives".

2025.11.20

Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News aired a segment titled "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! From The University of Nagano Students! Maruko Flower Market Edition."

2025.11.20

FILT magazine has published a dialogue between Mr. Masaru Sato and Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies at our university, titled "A Guide to Finding Your Way of Life."

2025.11.20

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment from Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences in an article titled "[Let's all think about health promotion: Average Life Expectancy Summit to be held in Nagano City on the 22nd]".

2025.11.18

An article titled "Dance performances, research presentations, and more: Prefectural university festival opens to the public" was featured in various media outlets.

2025.11.18

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment by Professor Tomoya Nakayama of our university's Department of Child Development and Education in an article titled "[Looking at the Local Community: Increase in Families Wishing to Use Nagano City's 'After-School Comprehensive Childcare Plan' - Building an Acceptance System: 'Leaving it to the Local Staff' is No Longer Possible, City-led Environmental Improvement is Essential]".

2025.11.13

2026 Academic Year Social Innovation Graduate School Entrance Examination (Schedule B) Results Announcement

2025.11.12

The Nagano Citizen's Newspaper published an article titled "Edible Garden Movement: Professors and Students Hold Symposium at Prefectural University."

2025.11.12

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Student Designs Stickers at Prefectural University Call for Bicycle Helmet Use; Prefectural Police and Prefectural Government Initiatives."

2025.11.12

We have published the application guidelines for the 2026 General Entrance Examination.

2025.11.12

[Career Center] We held a seminar on job types and work styles.

2025.11.11

In Faculty of Global Management Studies 's Introduction to Curation course, we conducted a lecture on future design in collaboration with Nagano City, based on a comprehensive partnership agreement.

2025.11.10

[Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences] A process sheet for promoting the construction of a community-based integrated care system, utilizing insights from practical science, has been released.

2025.11.06

The Embassy of Costa Rica in Japan and Professor Nakagawa's seminar in Faculty of Global Management Studies held a Costa Rica Fair.

2025.11.05

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Together for a New Future: Gender, Starting from the Local Level - What is Needed for Women's Empowerment in the Community? Discussions Held in Nagano by Neighborhood Associations and Fire Brigades."

2025.11.05

The University of Nagano held its school festival, FUN2025.

2025.11.05

We will be holding the CSI Public Lecture for fiscal year 2025, titled "Why I Continue to Take on Challenges in Nagano: From Professional Soccer Player to Peach Farmer - Contributing to the Community and a Second Career."

2025.11.04

We will be holding the CSI Public Lecture for fiscal year 2025, titled "Why I Continue to Take on Challenges in Nagano: From Professional Soccer Player to Peach Farmer - Contributing to the Community and a Second Career."

2025.11.04

[Career Center] We held a seminar on preparing for application forms.

2025.11.01

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 academic year for school recommendation-based admissions, special admissions, and third-year transfer admissions.

2025.10.31

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Students from the Yamamoto Seminar and the entertainment circle ViVi performed at a private nursery school in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture (September 2025).

2025.10.30

Lecturer Yang Lehua of Faculty of Global Management Studies has published a book titled "The Challenges of Retail Giants in Japan, the US, the UK, and France."

2025.10.29

The "Youth Life Design Support Project (Infant and Toddler Interaction Experience)" was featured in multiple media outlets.

2025.10.27

Yomiuri Shimbun [Challenges for the Prefectural Capital: Ahead of the Nagano Mayoral Election] "Concerns about hollowing out due to Aeon... Efforts should be made to develop and attract industrial land," commented Associate Professor Toshihiko Nakamura Faculty of Global Management Studies at this university.

2025.10.27

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] We served "Deer Curry Nuggets" at the Nagano City Agricultural Fair.

2025.10.24

On Saturday, October 25th, volunteers from the Higashi Seminar Faculty of Global Management Studies will be holding a Halloween event called "Happy Parwin" at the AC Nagano Parceiro match!

2025.10.22

Shinano Mainichi Shimbun: "Numerous Challenges for 'University-Wide Preschool Attendance' - Experts Discuss 'Nationwide Uniform Implementation' as Difficult and Premature" - Professor Mitsuhiro Ota, Dean Faculty of Health and Human Development at our university, provided comments.

2025.10.22

Shinano Mainichi Shimbun: "Together for a New Beginning - Symposium Details: Closing the Gender Gap from the Ground Up - Panel Discussion" Associate Professor Sayaka Watanabe of the Graduate School of Social Innovation at our university participated as a panelist.

2025.10.22

NHK Radio's "Yurushin Wide" program featured Professor Hideo Tsukiyama's seminar activity, "Machikado Toshokan Botan" (Botan Faculty of Global Management Studies).

2025.10.22

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] A bento box menu devised by students of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Human Development at our university has been featured in the Hokushin local "Health Promotion Support Bento"!

2025.10.21

During the school festival "FUN2025" on November 1st (Saturday), we will have a "Graduate School Consultation Corner" and an "Undergraduate Consultation Corner"!

2025.10.21

During the halftime event for the Shinshu Brave Warriors baseball team, students from Professor Ogiso's seminar in the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences at our university gave a lecture on preventing lifestyle-related diseases.

2025.10.21

A student from our university's Department of Food and Health Sciences presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Nutrition Improvement.

2025.10.19

The 2026 Comprehensive Selection Examination Admission Ticket is now available for download.

2025.10.17

Miyashita Seminar's Summer Camp - We learned in Matsumoto and Ina!

2025.10.16

Announcement of the Nagano Prefectural University School Festival FUN2025 The University of Nagano

2025.10.15

First-year students from Department of Food and Health Sciences participated in the Suzaka Kura Townscape Campus Project (Part 3)

2025.10.15

First-year students from Department of Food and Health Sciences participated in the Suzaka Kura Townscape Campus Project (Part 2)

2025.10.15

First-year students from Department of Food and Health Sciences participated in the Suzaka Kura Townscape Campus Project ①

2025.10.15

A paper by a graduate student from our university's Graduate Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences has been published in the Japan Health Support Journal.

2025.10.13

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] Inayama Seminar and volunteers participated in the Disaster Prevention Festival (Tasukeai Disaster Prevention Kohoku) at White Link.

2025.10.13

Associate Professor Toshihiko Nakamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies has published "History of Local Government Fiscal Adjustment Systems: Methods for Determining Total Amounts and Allocating Them."

2025.10.09

[Coming Soon] Professor Yako Nakazawa of our university's Faculty of Health and Human Development will be appearing on NHK's "Dodododo! Shinshu Ichioshi".

2025.10.09

Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News aired a segment titled "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! The University of Nagano Students' Perspective! Utsukushigahara Plateau."

2025.10.08

A Resident Assistant (RA) visited Akita International University.

2025.10.07

A column by Professor Tamura Shigeru of Faculty of Global Management Studies titled "Discussion on Securing Funding for Townscape Preservation," was published in the "Many Thoughts" section of the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun.

2025.10.06

The application status for the 2026 Comprehensive Selection process has been updated (final).

2025.10.03

CSI Collaboration Public Lecture "EGL Symposium 2025" will be held.

2025.10.03

[Career Center] We held an Industry and Occupation Research session - Industry x Occupation Cross-Analysis.

2025.10.03

[Career Center] We held a 2025 Fall Semester Job Hunting Startup Guidance session.

2025.10.03

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] We held a debriefing session for Clinical Practice III (Public Health Center)!

2025.10.03

The Nakagawa Seminar in Faculty of Global Management Studies held an online roundtable discussion with a country risk analysis expert from an overseas credit rating agency.

2025.10.03

[Career Center] We held an information exchange meeting with recruiters from companies in the Tōshin region for the 2025 fiscal year.

2025.10.03

The Yang Seminar of Faculty of Global Management Studies takes on a challenge in collaboration with the local community – promoting Chikuma City wine.

2025.09.29

We will be participating in the student organization support web event "Giving Campaign 2025"!

2025.09.26

The Oito Times published an article titled "University student team from outside the prefecture wins grand prize at Matsukawa-thon: Proposal for collaboration between Northern Alps timber and roadside stations."

2025.09.26

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Entrepreneurship Seminar to Increase Settlement of Regional Revitalization Team Members: Three Prefectural Promotion Bureaus Jointly Hold Event."

2025.09.25

Shinano Mainichi Shimbun Digital: "How to utilize the historical streetscape of Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture" -- Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies at our university will be speaking at the Unno-juku 400th Anniversary Commemorative Lecture.

2025.09.25

[Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences] A book on implementation science, supervised by Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura, has been published.

2025.09.25

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Six Prefectural University Students to Build Guitars Using Wood from 10 Wide Areas of Shinshu: 'We Want to Foster Interest in Forestry' - Ina Company Provides Red Pine Wood."

2025.09.25

The Nikkei Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hide Tamura of our university's Faculty of Global Management Studies in an article titled "Publicization of Private Universities: 80% See Decline in Local Employment Rates, Tuition Fees Lower, Increased Enrollment from Outside the Region."

2025.09.24

A lecture conducted in collaboration between Faculty of Global Management Studies, the Nagano City Water Bureau, and Yokohama Water Co., Ltd. was featured in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's public relations publication, "Water Supply You Want to Know Now - Thinking About the Future of Water".

2025.09.19

A graduate student from our university's Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences gave a presentation at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Nutrition Improvement.

2025.09.19

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] We held an off-campus training course for the 2025 academic year: "Training Course for Obtaining Certification as a Food Hygiene Inspector/Manager".

2025.09.19

A paper by a graduate student from our university's Graduate Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences has been published in the journal of the Japan Society for Health Support.

2025.09.16

Registration is now open for the "Exchange of Opinions Meeting for Women Active in the Community" (organized by Nagano Prefecture, co-organized by The University of Nagano).

2025.09.11

At the Presidential Selection Committee meeting held on August 26, 2025, the most suitable candidate for the next president was decided.

2025.09.08

Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News aired a segment titled "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! The University of Nagano Students' Origin! Shinshu International Music Village."

2025.09.08

Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News aired a segment titled "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! The University of Nagano Students' Origin! Mariko Winery."

2025.09.08

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article about a music concert in Nagano where people of all ages, from infants to adults, could listen and dance together.

2025.09.04

The Confectionery and Food Newspaper featured an article titled "Disaster Prevention Day: Distribution of Emergency Food Supplies During Peacetime Spreads, Promoting the Value of Confectionery Before Expiration Dates," which highlighted the activities of Professor Kana Ogiso of our university's Department of Food and Health Sciences.

2025.08.29

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Concert to empower child-rearing: Nagano prefectural university students to hold concert in Nagano on the 31st, stress reduction also being investigated."

2025.08.28

Our Resident Assistants (RAs) visited Fukuoka Women's University for an inspection!

2025.08.28

2026 Academic Year Social Innovation Graduate School Entrance Examination (Schedule A) Results Announcement

2025.08.22

We are now accepting applications and providing information about the 3rd Annual Average Life Expectancy Summit (November 22nd)!

2025.08.22

A comment by Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies was published in Jiji Press's "iJAMP".

2025.08.22

[Scheduled to air on August 23rd (Sat)] Professor Yako Nakazawa of our university's Faculty of Health and Human Development will appear on NHK's "Dodododo! Shinshu Ichioshi".

2025.08.20

A student from our university's Faculty of Global Management Studies was featured as a reporter in the Maruko TV Broadcasting MTV Cable TV News segment "The 48th Maruko Dodonko Festival."

2025.08.19

The Nikkei Shimbun and its online edition published an article titled "Nagano Station Front: A Library Created by Users Stimulates the Local Community - Operated by Seminar Students at Nagano Prefectural University," which included comments from Professor Hideo Tsukiyama of our university's Faculty of Global Management Studies.

2025.08.08

We held the 4th The University of Nagano SDGs and Community Contribution Idea Competition!

2025.08.08

We received a donation from Naotomi Shoji Co., Ltd.

2025.08.05

abn Nagano Asahi Broadcasting aired a special feature about the WE-Nagano Global Conference.

2025.08.04

[Career Center] We held an exchange meeting between HR representatives from Terumo Corporation and students.

2025.08.04

Summer Holiday Notice for 2025

2025.07.31

2026 Academic Year Student Admission Guidelines (Comprehensive Selection) Published

2025.07.25

Assistant Professor Emi Yoshii of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development, received the Japan Society for Health Education Encouragement Award.

2025.07.25

On Saturday, August 9th, we will be holding a public lecture and graduate school information session for the Graduate School of Social Innovation titled "The Role of Companies and Innovation in an Unpredictable Society!"

2025.07.23

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] We held a report meeting on our school nutrition education practical training!

2025.07.23

Maruko Television Broadcasting aired a program titled "The University of Nagano Discover This Place in Maruko and Takeshi!! Exploring Temples in the Takeshi Area While Wearing Yukata," which was planned, produced, and starred in by students from our university's Global Liberal Arts Seminar.

2025.07.23

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] Overseas Program Report Meeting Held!

2025.07.22

Students from our university's Global Liberal Arts Seminar will report on their activities on FM Toumi's "Hare Radio."

2025.07.15

[Career Center] We held a "Civil Servant Guidance" session.

2025.07.14

Maruko Television Broadcasting aired the second installment of "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! From The University of Nagano Students!", a program planned, produced, and featuring students from our university's Global Liberal Arts Seminar.

2025.07.14

In the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun and Shinano Mainichi Shimbun Digital article, "Together, a New Beginning: Gender, from the Local Level," Associate Professor Sayaka Watanabe of the Graduate School of Social Innovation provided a comment.

2025.07.11

Report on the General Meeting of The University of Nagano Supporters Association for Fiscal Year 2025

2025.07.11

[Department of Food and Health Sciences] Special lecture "What does food mean to us?" (Lecturer: Ryuichiro Sato, Specially Appointed Professor / Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Tokyo) was held.

2025.07.11

Ms. Miyae Gunji from Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences received the Conference President's Award at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Health Education.

2025.07.11

NIKKEI Risking and Nikkei HC Lab published an interview with our university's Chairman Sato Shinjiro "Former Terumo President Takes on the Challenge of Creating a Global University in Nagano, Also Producing Female Entrepreneurs."

2025.07.09

On July 2nd (Wednesday), a healthy menu devised by students from the Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development was featured in various media outlets at the prefectural government cafeteria on the 10th floor of the prefectural office.

2025.07.08

The Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development held a sports competition!

2025.07.08

Students' dreams come true—the Ogiso Seminar (Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Food and Health Sciences Health and Development) won the gold prize at the Pickles Grand Prix.

2025.07.07

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education, Yasushi Seminar] We will be holding a family concert to support child-rearing.

2025.07.03

[Scheduled to air tomorrow] FM Toumi's "Hare Radio," a smile radio program that illuminates our day, will be broadcast.

2025.07.02

We will be holding a public lecture and graduate school information session titled "Open Dialogue Opens Up New Possibilities" on July 12th.

2025.07.01

A column by Professor Tamura Shigeru of Faculty of Global Management Studies titled "Consider Charging Fees for Mountain Accident Assistance," was published in the "Many Thoughts" section of the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun.

2025.07.01

A comment by Professor Tamura of our university's Faculty of Global Management Studies was published in the Yahoo! News article, "60% of private universities fail to fill their enrollment quotas despite increasing international student numbers - should they withdraw if they are facing financial difficulties?"

2025.06.30

[Career Center] We held an internship selection preparation seminar.

2025.06.30

We held the FY2025 CSI Public Lecture "Innovation Utilizing Green Spaces Vol. 3: A Workshop on Forest Utilization Ideas in Nagano City's Forests!"

2025.06.27

Maruko Television Broadcasting will air the second installment of "What University Students Discovered in Maruko and Takeshi!! From The University of Nagano Students!", a program planned, produced, and starring students from our university's Global Liberal Arts Seminar.

2025.06.27

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published an article titled "Traditional House Cafe Thrives for Young People: Nagano Prefectural University Graduate Opens Cafe," featuring one of our university's graduates.

2025.06.27

[Coming Soon] Professor Yako Nakazawa of our university's Faculty of Health and Human Development will be appearing on NHK's "Dodododo! Shinshu Ichioshi".

2025.06.27

Maruko TV broadcast a program titled "What University Students Discovered About Maruko and Takeshi!! From The University of Nagano Students!", which was planned, produced, and starred in by students from our university's Global Liberal Arts Seminar.

2025.06.26

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment by Associate Professor Sayaka Watanabe of our university's Graduate School regarding the article "Women's Version of the Basic Policy Guidelines - Local Experts Welcome Emphasis on Local Areas and Support for Entrepreneurship."

2025.06.26

The Kitanippon Shimbun newspaper published a comment by Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies at our university in an article titled "Business Card Costs: Personal or Public Funding?"

2025.06.26

The Nikkei Shimbun (Japan Economic Newspaper) featured our university's project, "WE-Nagano" Global Conference.

2025.06.23

Professor Nihonmatsu's "Global Liberal Arts Seminar" promotes the Asahi Shogun "Kiso Yoshinaka" and showcases the charms of Ueda and Maruko!!

2025.06.23

[Airing Today] NHK Nagano Broadcasting Station's "Evening Shinshu" will air an interview with our student answering questions about the election.

2025.06.23

[Airing Today] An interview with Professor Kana Ogiso of our university's Faculty of Health and Human Development will be broadcast on TV Shinshu's "Yugata Get! every."

2025.06.19

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Students from the Yamamoto Seminar and the entertainment circle ViVi performed at a kindergarten in Nagano City (June 5, 2025).

2025.06.16

We have published the admissions guidelines for the 2026 academic year.

2025.06.13

We held the 2025 CSI Public Lecture "Exciting Connecting Dinner Party"!

2025.06.11

[Airing Today] An interview with Noa Hikita, a third-year student at our university, will be broadcast on Nagano Asahi Broadcasting's "abn Station".

2025.06.11

We held a CSI collaborative public lecture, "Nagano City Art Center: Jacob Kohler Piano Concert."

2025.06.10

The University of Nagano CSI Public Lecture Series for FY2025: "Innovation Utilizing Green Spaces Vol. 3: A Workshop on Forest Utilization Ideas in the Forests of Nagano City" will be held.

2025.06.10

[Breaking News] The 3rd Average Life Expectancy Summit will be held at our university on Saturday, November 22nd!

2025.06.06

Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu's lecture on her book, "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era," was featured in various media outlets.

2025.06.06

[Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences] We will hold our first entrance examination consultation session on June 28, 2025.

2025.06.05

[Graduate School of Social Innovation] We will be holding a public lecture and graduate school information session on June 21, 2025, titled "What will change, and what will we change? - Let's question the 'norms' of society and the economy."

2025.06.05

[Airing this evening] NBS Nagano Broadcasting's "Minna no Shinshu" will feature the "Nagano City Arts Center: Jacob Kohler Piano Concert."

2025.06.03

[Career Center] We held an information session on internships and career training programs presented by companies and organizations.

2025.05.30

Professor Takayo Inayama of Department of Food and Health Sciences was featured on "Nagakuru" for her efforts in providing food support during large-scale disasters, which she implemented or collaborated on.

2025.05.30

On Saturday, June 7th and Saturday, August 2nd, the Department of Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development (Professor Kanayama's seminar) at our university will be hosting "Dad and Child Friendship Gathering."

2025.05.30

Professor Teizo Anayama of Faculty of Global Management Studies explained the "Reiwa Rice Riots" and "Reiwa Rice Riots and Sake Rice" on TV Shinshu's "Yugata Get! every."

2025.05.28

On Saturday, June 7th and Saturday, August 2nd, the Department of Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development (Professor Kanayama's seminar) at our university will be hosting a "Working Moms' Chat Cafe."

2025.05.28

[Airing Tonight] Our university cafeteria lunchtime will be featured on SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting's "SBC Special: We're Dropping By at Your Lunchtime!"

2025.05.28

The "Student Support Lunch Day!!" event held at our university cafeteria was featured on news programs by abn Nagano Asahi Broadcasting and INC Nagano Cable Television.

2025.05.26

We will be holding the CSI Public Lecture for fiscal year 2025, "Exciting Connecting Dinner Party".

2025.05.26

We will be holding the CSI Public Lecture for fiscal year 2025, "Exciting Connecting Dinner Party".

2025.05.26

abn Nagano Asahi Broadcasting's "abn Station" featured our university cafeteria's "Student Support Lunch Day!!"

2025.05.23

[Airing this evening] The "Student Support Lunch Day!!" event at our university cafeteria will be featured on abn Nagano Asahi Broadcasting's "abn Station".

2025.05.23

The Yomiuri Shimbun's "Welcome to the Research Lab" column featured Professor Yako Nakazawa of Faculty of Health and Human Development in an article titled "Learning from Residents to Pass on Local Cuisine: Professor Nakazawa of Nagano Prefectural University."

2025.05.23

Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu's book, "Learning How to Live in Today's Era from Heian Women," has been featured in the book review sections of the Nara Shimbun and Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspapers, and a lecture will be held at Kasahara Bookstore.

2025.05.21

[Career Center] We conducted a bus tour to visit companies and organizations.

2025.05.21

[Career Center] We held a guidance session on university-sponsored career training and internship selection process preparation.

2025.05.21

[Career Center] We held a guidance session for first-year students titled "Use the Aptitude Test Match Plus to Get to Know Yourself and Think About Your Future."

2025.05.20

MTV Maruko Television Broadcasting aired a news segment titled "Students from the Nihonmatsu Seminar The University of Nagano produce a program showcasing the charms of the Maruko-Takeshi region."

2025.05.16

We held a cooking exchange event with the exchange students we hosted.

2025.05.15

Our university's advisor, Ando Kunitake was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Exploring the Origins of Sony in Shinshu: The Founder Established 'Nippon Measuring Instruments' which Evacuated to Suzaka; Former President Ando 'Deeply Moved'; Visiting Documents at the Prefectural History Museum."

2025.05.13

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspaper published a comment from Professor Mitsuhiro Ota of the Department of Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development in an article titled "Nagano Prefectural University Holds Early Childhood Education Society Conference: Lectures and Symposiums Held at the Venue for the First Time in 6 Years."

2025.05.09

We will be holding a public lecture and graduate school information session for the Graduate School of Social Innovation titled "Business Directions for Survival in a Contradictory Society."

2025.05.09

We will be holding a CSI collaborative public lecture, "Nagano City Arts Center: Art Concert by Jacob Kohler."

2025.05.08

A comment by Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies was published in the Hokkaido Shimbun in an article titled "20th Anniversary of Aeon Tomakomai's Opening: Eastern Area Develops, Center Area Declines; Large Stores Withdraw from Station Front, Challenges to Revitalizing the Area."

2025.05.07

We conducted fieldwork in Hakuba with the exchange students we hosted.

2025.05.02

[Career Center] We held a "Self-Analysis Workshop".

2025.05.01

We have launched the "Seminar Alumni Newspaper" to showcase the achievements of our seminar graduates. ~GM Faculty, Miyashita Seminar~

2025.04.28

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun's "The Future vol.3" featured an article titled "Towards a Society Where People Can Design Their Ideal Life," which included a dialogue between a student from our university and the CEO of a company in Nagano Prefecture.

2025.04.25

Professor Miyashita Kiyoshi of Faculty of Global Management Studies held a seminar at Hamburg Business School in Germany.

2025.04.17

The "Minna de Asahan Kai" (Everyone's Breakfast Gathering), run by three members of the Imamura Seminar (Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura) in the Department of Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development, was featured in "Manmaru," a magazine connecting NPOs and citizens in Nagano.

2025.04.17

"Machikado Toshokan Botan," a community library run by students of Faculty of Global Management Studies was featured in "Manmaru," a magazine connecting NPOs and citizens in Nagano.

2025.04.17

Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu's book, "Learning How to Live in Today's Era from Heian Women," was featured in the book review section of the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun and in MG Press.

2025.04.11

The May issue of the cooking magazine "Nutrition and Cooking" features "Koi Queen," a team of students from the Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development

2025.04.10

[This evening] News about the Public Architecture Award will be broadcast on INC Nagano Cable Television's "INC Nagano News".

2025.04.08

Our university's entrance ceremony was featured in various media outlets.

2025.04.08

[Career Center] We held a "Job Hunting Startup Guidance" session.

2025.04.07

The entrance ceremony The University of Nagano and Graduate School for the 2025 academic year was held.

2025.04.04

Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Learning the Art of Living from Heian Period Women: Essay Publication by the Head Office," among others.

2025.04.04

On Saturday, April 5th, Professor Yako Nakazawa of the Department of Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development will appear live on NHK Nagano's "Dodododo! Shinshu Ichioshi" program.

2025.04.04

The traffic safety awareness event "Traffic Fair" held at our university was featured on the news program of abn Nagano Asahi Broadcasting.

2025.04.03

Associate Professor Yuki Shioya of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development and Development, has been selected for a research grant from the Japan Fermentation Research Institute for 2025.

2025.04.03

Students from the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development have collaborated with the Nagano Public Health and Welfare Office to create the "2025 Seasonal Vegetable Calendar."

2025.04.01

Regional Collaboration Seeds Collection: Faculty Interview ① Professor Anayama Teizo Faculty of Global Management Studies

2025.04.01

Regional Collaboration Seed Collection: Faculty Interview ② Associate Professor Imamura Haruhiko Graduate Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences

2025.03.31

The Food Distribution Newspaper featured Associate Professor Kana Ogiso of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development, The University of Nagano in an article titled "Traditional Innovation: New Possibilities for Pickles."

2025.03.28

Our university was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun article titled "Prefectural Art Museum and Prefectural University Receive Public Architecture Award of Excellence."

2025.03.28

On March 28th, Professor Yoshie Akiba of the Graduate School of Social Innovation will appear live on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" to discuss the SDGs.

2025.03.27

We will be holding a traffic safety awareness event called "Traffic Fair".

2025.03.25

A column by Professor Tamura Shigeru of Faculty of Global Management Studies titled "Introduction of Accommodation Tax Should Be Led by Municipalities," was published in the "Many Thoughts and Variety" section of the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun.

2025.03.25

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment from Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies in an article titled "Chikuma City may provide financial support for a new faculty; 'it's possible' regarding the Seisen Women's University plan; Speaker asks for questioning to be refrained from."

2025.03.25

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published a comment by Professor Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies in an article titled "Tokyo's Over-Concentration Resumes: Experts Discuss Measures to Involve the Business Community."

2025.03.19

Our university's Chairman Sato Shinjiro was featured in the Japan Agricultural Newspaper in an article titled "Nagano Credit Federation Donates to Social Welfare Council and Prefectural University with Time Deposits to Support Regional Revitalization."

2025.03.18

The forum for our university project "WE-Nagano" was featured in various media outlets.

2025.03.18

Our university's "Communication Seminar II, Group 5" (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu Faculty of Global Management Studies) held a results presentation meeting to present ideas for revitalizing Sakaki, and the event was covered by various media outlets.

2025.03.14

On March 14th, Professor Yoshie Akiba of the Graduate School of Social Innovation will appear live on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" to discuss the SDGs.

2025.03.14

We held the "2024 Academic Year Graduation Ceremony and Graduate School Completion Ceremony."

2025.03.09

We received a donation from the Nagano Prefectural Credit Agricultural Cooperative Federation.

2025.03.07

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun's "The Future vol.2" featured an article titled "Thinking about the Working Environment," which included a dialogue between students from our university and two companies in Nagano Prefecture.

2025.03.07

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun's "The Future vol.1" section, titled "What We Can Do Now for the Future," featured an article about a dialogue between a student from our university and Governor Abe.

2025.03.05

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun and NBS Nagano Broadcasting featured the "Enjoying Lunch Together" activity by the Department of Food and Health, Faculty Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development (3rd year students in Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura's seminar) at our university.

2025.03.05

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspaper featured an article titled "Unwanted Accessories Shine Again: Prefectural University Students' Recycling Brand, Collection Boxes in Stores, 'Learn About Our Activities'," which highlighted the activities of our university students.

2025.03.04

NHK Nagano Broadcasting Station and the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspaper featured a forum for our university's project, "WE-Nagano."

2025.03.03

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun published comments by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu regarding the transmission of folk tales.

2025.02.28

Our university's "Communication Seminar II, Group 5" (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies) held a results presentation at the Maruko Regional Community Center, and the event was covered by various media outlets.

2025.02.28

The 2025 General Entrance Examination (Mid-Term Schedule) admission ticket is now available for download.

2025.02.28

A comment by Professor Hide Tamura of our university was published in the Yomiuri Shimbun in an article titled "Optimizing University Size is an Urgent Need Due to the Accelerating Decline in Birthrate: 'Merge Universities or Reduce Enrollment Capacity' - Central Council for Education Report; Warning Against Easy Publicization of Private Universities; 'Debate Needed' on Their Role in the Community."

2025.02.28

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspaper featured an article titled "Learning about Diversity from 'Wings to the Tiger': A Forum to Consider a Society Where Everyone Can Live Easily, to be Held at Nagano Prefectural University on the 2nd of Next Month," in which our university's Chairman Sato, Lecturer Kobe, and Lecturer Watanabe from the Graduate School of Social Innovation were mentioned.

2025.02.27

[Career Center] We held a civil service exam preparation course.

2025.02.21

Our university students' activities were featured in the Nagano Shimin Shimbun newspaper in an article titled "Nagano Prefectural University Career Event: Future Prospects with Working Professionals."

2025.02.21

A comment by Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies was published in the Asahi Shimbun in an article titled "The Secret to the Abundant Customers at the Holy Land of Fried Horse Mackerel: Frying Immediately Without Losing Freshness, Raising its Recognition - Matsuura, Nagasaki."

2025.02.21

Our university's project was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Together, a New Approach to Gender in the Region: How to Eliminate Disparities and Difficulties in Women's Lives? Prefectural University Project Holds Seminar: 'Local Government Leadership is Key'."

2025.02.20

Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun and Karuizawa Shimbun in an article titled "Karuizawa Town Accommodation Tax Review Committee Submits Report."

2025.02.19

Students from our university and the Director of the CSI Center participated in the "Insights2024" report meeting for Dialogue for Change with Rakuten.

2025.02.17

Our university's "Communication Seminar II, Group 5" (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies) held a results presentation at the Maruko Regional Community Center, and the event was covered by various media outlets.

2025.02.17

[Announcement] On Saturday, March 1st, students from the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences, Faculty of Faculty of Health and Human Development (third-year students in Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura's seminar) at our university will be holding a "Lunchtime for Everyone to Enjoy" event in Iiyama City in collaboration with Aioi Electronics Co., Ltd.

2025.02.17

On Tuesday, February 18th, Lecturer Wakako Kobe from the Graduate School of Social Innovation will be appearing live on SBC Radio's "Asamaru" (radio program).

2025.02.17

The 2024 Exchange Program Report has been updated!

2025.02.13

On Saturday, February 15th, Professor Yako Nakazawa of the Department of Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development will appear live on NHK Nagano's "Dodododo! Shinshu Ichioshi" program.

2025.02.12

A comment from one of our students was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Suzaka Townscape: Proposals for Discovering its Charms - Presentation of Results by Students from Within and Outside the Prefecture."

2025.02.12

Professor Takayo Inayama (Nutrition) of Faculty of Health and Human Development at our university was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun article titled "Providing meals to disaster victims: Training with food trucks held at prefectural university, with participation from the prefecture and others."

2025.02.12

[Registration Open] WE-Nagano Forum 2025, International Women's Day Event, March 2nd

2025.02.10

A comment from a student of our university was published in the Nagano Economic Newspaper in an article titled "Nagano RC: Engaging in 'Philosophical Dialogue' with Nagano Prefectural University Students, Crossing Generations."

2025.02.10

The Nagano Citizen's Newspaper featured the activities of our university's students in an article titled "Nagano Prefectural University's CSI: Student Activities Report on Corporate Collaboration and Promotion of Tourist Routes."

2025.02.10

A comment by Professor Hide Tamura of our university's Faculty of Global Management Studies was published in the Yomiuri Shimbun in an article titled "Social Affairs Department ⇔ You: Let Me Speak, Let Me Hear Your Story - Why Do Local Government Officials Pay for Their Own Business Cards?"

2025.02.10

Our university's "Communication Seminar II, Group 5" (Faculty of Global Management Studies, Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu) held a results presentation meeting to present ideas for revitalizing Sakaki, and the event was covered by various media outlets.

2025.02.07

Application status for the 2025 General Entrance Examination (Final)

2025.02.07

Our university's "Communication Seminar II, Group 5" (Faculty of Global Management Studies, Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu) held a results presentation at the Maruko Community Center, and the event was covered by various media outlets.

2025.02.07

[Career Center (Zozan Mirai Juku)] The Nagano Urban Management Research Institute, a non-profit organization, held a case method class led by business owners and executives.

2025.02.04

[Airing this evening] SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting's "SBC News Wide" will feature the results presentation of Communication Seminar II, Group 5 (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies) held at the Maruko Community Center.

2025.02.04

We will be holding the FY2024 CSI Public Lecture "Collaboration between Students and the Community - An Evening to Learn About and Discuss the Initiatives of Otaki Village -"

2025.02.04

abn Nagano Asahi Broadcasting and NBS Nagano Broadcasting featured the "Breakfast Together" activity by students from the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Human Development (third-year students in Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura's seminar) at our university.

2025.02.03

The 2024 Exchange Program Report has been updated!

2025.02.03

Students from our university's Communication Seminar II, Group 5 (Faculty of Global Management Studies, Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu) are disseminating reports on their regional revitalization activities through various media.

2025.01.30

[Career Center] We held an interview preparation seminar.

2025.01.29

[Career Center] We held a report meeting on the activities of our job placement advisors for the 2024 academic year.

2025.01.29

[Career Center] We held a "Job Guidance" session for third-year students Department of Food and Health Sciences

2025.01.29

[Airing this evening] Our university students' "Breakfast Together" activity will be featured on abn Nagano Asahi Broadcasting's "abn Station".

2025.01.27

We held a symposium between the Nagano Rotary Club and students from Nagano Prefectural University.

2025.01.24

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspaper featured an article titled "Ring Toss and Watermelon Splitting: Prefectural University Holds 'Festival' for the First Time in Nagano, Aiming for 'Community Interaction'," highlighting the activities of volunteer students from our university.

2025.01.21

Students from our university's Communication Seminar II, Group 5 (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu) served as reporters for MTV Maruko Television's live broadcast of the "Maruko and Takeshi Areas' 20th Birthday Celebration Ceremony."

2025.01.17

We will be holding a symposium between the Nagano Rotary Club and students from Nagano Prefectural University.

2025.01.17

On Monday, January 20th, Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies will appear live on FM Fuji's "ACTUS" radio program to discuss the possibility of holding the National Sports Festival year-round.

2025.01.15

An article contributed by Associate Professor Toshiyuki Higashi, Director Center for Social Innovation Initiatives at our university, was published in the Nagano Shimin Shimbun and Manmaru, a magazine connecting Nagano NPOs and citizens.

2025.01.15

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Joint activities with Associate Professor Yosuke Fumoto of Aichi University of Education will be conducted (November and December 2024).

2025.01.14

Associate Professor Kana Ogiso of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development at our university, serves as the secretary for the "Shinshu Sorghum Community Revitalization Association," which has received the "Community-Based Revitalization Award."

2025.01.14

The Tokyo Shimbun published a comment by Professor Hide Tamura of our university's Faculty of Global Management Studies in an article titled "Ten Years Since Government Measures Began: Local Governments' Exhaustion Continues, Ambiguous Objectives Lead to 'Competition for Migrants' and How to Resolve Tokyo's Over-Concentration."

2025.01.10

[Airing this evening] Our university students' "Breakfast Together" activity will be featured on NBS Nagano Broadcasting's "NBS Minna no Shinshu".

2025.01.10

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun featured a lecture by Professor Yoshie Akiba of Faculty of Global Management Studies at our university in an article titled "What We Must Do Now for the Future of Water Supply: A Prefectural University Lecture Where We Immerse Ourselves as 'People of the Future'."

2025.01.10

The news that "Our university's student team won second place in the 9th Umami Seasoning Utilization! Local Cuisine Contest" was covered in various media outlets.

2025.01.10

Professor Yako Nakazawa Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Food and Health Sciences Health and Development, appeared on NHK's New Year's Day special program, "Omoi Meshi: Heartwarming Food Stories Across the Japanese Archipelago."

2025.01.10

On January 10th, Professor Yoshie Akiba of the Graduate School of Social Innovation will appear live on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" to discuss the SDGs.

2025.01.08

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Students from the Yamamoto Seminar and the entertainment circle ViVi presented their works, including dramatic readings and theatrical play, at a nursery school (November 2024).

2025.01.06

Nagano City Waterworks Bureau and Yokohama Water Co., Ltd. have launched an initiative to consider what is needed now for the future of Nagano City's water cycle and water supply.

2025.01.06

A student from our university received the "Excellence Award" (Nagano Prefecture Milk Promotion Association President's Award) at the "42nd Milk and Dairy Product Cooking Contest" organized by the Nagano Prefecture Milk Promotion Association!

2025.01.06

Regarding coverage of the 2025 Common University Entrance Examination

2025.01.06

The fieldwork conducted by students of our university's Communication Seminar II, Group 5 (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu Faculty of Global Management Studies) in the local area was featured in various media outlets.

2024.12.25

The "Breakfast Together" activity by students from the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development (third-year students in Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura's seminar) at our university was featured on NBS Nagano Broadcasting's "NBS Minna no Shinshu" program.

2024.12.25

[Career Center] We held a debriefing session for students who have received job offers from the Department of Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development

2024.12.24

Restrictions on campus entry due to the implementation of the Common University Entrance Examination in 2025

2024.12.24

Regarding the Implementation of the Common University Entrance Examination for the 2025 Academic Year [The University of Nagano Examination Center]

2024.12.23

Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of our university's Faculty of Global Management Studies was featured in the Chikuma Mirai Shimbun newspaper article titled "Sakaki Town Holds Shinano Murakami Clan Forum to Commemorate 450th Anniversary of the Death of Yoshikiyo Murakami, a Famous General of Northern Shinano."

2024.12.23

[Career Center] We held a debriefing session for those who have received job offers Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development

2024.12.23

We have created a video of the "Autumn Falconry at Iiyama Castle" demonstration, organized by the Global Liberal Arts Seminar (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies) at our university.

2024.12.23

The 19th installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era" by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web".

2024.12.19

Center for Social Innovation Initiatives will be hosting a "Regional Activity Report Meeting."

2024.12.18

Our exchange students participated in the international student speech contest.

2024.12.18

A comment from one of our students was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Students Discover the Appeal of Local Companies: Nagano City's 'Working Ambassador' Project - Visiting Sites and Talking with Employees."

2024.12.18

[Career Center] Co-sponsored by Ueda City Health Promotion Division: An information exchange meeting between universities and companies was held.

2024.12.17

Announcement of a lecture and discussion on labor-management relations by Professor Ryohei Nakagawa of Faculty of Global Management Studies

2024.12.16

The fieldwork conducted by students from our university's Communication Seminar II, Group 5 (Faculty of Global Management Studies, Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu) in the local area was featured in various media outlets.

2024.12.16

The "Autumn Falconry Hunt at Iiyama Castle," organized by our university's Global Liberal Arts Seminar (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies), was featured in various media outlets.

2024.12.13

The 17th and 18th installments of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era," by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies have been published on "Shinmai Book Web."

2024.12.12

A comment from a student of our university was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Koi-koku (carp stew) devised by a prefectural university student wins second place in a national contest."

2024.12.12

[Faculty of Global Management Studies] Joint Seminar Camp for Higashi Seminar and Yang Seminar in Karuizawa

2024.12.12

We held an Overseas Study Talking Circle event (Lithuania edition).

2024.12.12

We conducted a field trip to Suwa and Okaya with the exchange students we hosted.

2024.12.11

[Career Center] We held a job offer report session by career advisors from Faculty of Global Management Studies

2024.12.09

A column by Professor Tamura Shigeru of Faculty of Global Management Studies titled "Regional Revitalization: More Than Elaborate Planning," has been published in the "Many Thoughts" section of the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun.

2024.12.09

An article in the Aichi edition of the Asahi Shimbun featured comments from Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies

2024.12.06

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yasushi Seminar] We will be holding a "Christmas Concert".

2024.12.05

Ms. Eva Gipperth from Jönköping University visited our university.

2024.12.05

Professor Vít Ulman from Palacký University Olomouc visited our university.

2024.12.05

On December 6th, Professor Yoshie Akiba of the Graduate School of Social Innovation will appear live on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" to discuss the SDGs.

2024.12.05

A comment from a student of our university was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Healthy Menu Devised by Prefectural University Students: 'Lots of Vegetables' and 'Satisfying,' Sold Out at Prefectural Office."

2024.12.05

An event held at our university was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Youth Ideas Revitalize the Region: Student and Citizen Group Reports on 'Marugoto Campus' in Nagano."

2024.12.02

2025 Academic Year: School Recommendation-Based Selection, Special Selection, and Third-Year Transfer Admission - Acceptance Announcement

2024.11.30

[The University of Nagano Graduate School School of Social Innovation] Open Lecture and Graduate School Information Session (Saturday, December 7th)

2024.11.29

We held our 2024 Homecoming Day, "Gathering of Graduates and Postgraduates."

2024.11.29

[Career Center] We held an industry and company research seminar.

2024.11.27

Students from the Cooking Seminar of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development (Professor Yako Nakazawa Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Food and Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Development) at our university won "Runner-up" in the 9th Umami Seasoning Utilization! Local Cuisine Contest 2024.

2024.11.26

The "Autumn Falconry Hunt at Iiyama Castle," organized by our university's Global Liberal Arts Seminar (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies), was featured in various media outlets.

2024.11.26

The Minami Shinshu Shimbun newspaper featured an article titled "A Place for 'Coexistence' and 'Namiki Terrace' to Open Next Spring: Cola Development, Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities, and Hill Apples," which highlighted the participation of our university students in an exchange event.

2024.11.26

MTV Maruko Television Broadcasting and UCV Ueda Cable Vision aired a program featuring students from our university's Communication Seminar II, Group 5 (Faculty of Global Management Studies, Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu) conducting fieldwork in the local area.

2024.11.26

The 16th installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era," by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web."

2024.11.26

A comment from a graduate student at our university was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Let's have fun talking and cultivate disaster prevention awareness: A project organized by Shinshu University and Nagano Prefectural University students."

2024.11.22

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun and the Shimin Times (Kiso) featured an article about the collaborative effort between our university students, Professor Yako Nakazawa of Faculty of Health and Human Development, and Otaki Village to develop new menu items utilizing local cuisine.

2024.11.21

Students from our university participated as volunteers from Obuse Town in the "Turku City Study Tour and Exchange Training Program" organized by ICLEI Japan, a general incorporated association.

2024.11.21

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun and the Shimin Times (Kiso) featured an article about the collaborative efforts of our university students, Professor Yako Nakazawa of Faculty of Health and Human Development, and Otaki Village, regarding the development of new menu items utilizing local cuisine.

2024.11.21

A comment by Professor Yako Nakazawa Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Food and Health Sciences Health and Development, was published in the Japan Agricultural Newspaper's article, "November 'Japanese Food Month': Enjoy Miso Soup Easily - A Week of Recipes You Won't Get Tired Of, as Told by Major Miso Manufacturers."

2024.11.19

The application form for third-year transfer admission in the 2025 academic year is now available for download.

2024.11.18

We have updated the application status for the 2025 academic year's school recommendation-based selection, special selection, and transfer entrance examinations.

2024.11.18

A comment by Associate Professor Haruhiko Imamura of the Graduate Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences at our university was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Nagano City and 8 surrounding municipalities discuss revitalization measures through broad regional cooperation."

2024.11.14

[Career Center] We held a "Job Hunting Networking Event" where participants could casually connect with job advisors.

2024.11.14

[Career Center] The "Job Hunting Advisor" program, in which senior students share job hunting know-how with junior students, started on Friday, October 4th.

2024.11.14

[The University of Nagano Graduate School School of Social Innovation] We are offering online individual consultations.

2024.11.12

Students from our university's Global Liberal Arts Seminar (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu Faculty of Global Management Studies) appeared on "SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting Radio" and "FM Zenkoji."

2024.11.12

The 15th installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era," by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web."

2024.11.11

A student from the Ogiso Seminar (Associate Professor Kana Ogiso, Faculty of Health and Human Development) won an award in the Nagano division of the Villa de Mariage Christmas Cake Contest.

2024.11.11

[Department Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development] We held a "Results Presentation" for our Finland Overseas Program

2024.11.08

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspaper featured an article titled "100 Yen Breakfast: Students Offer Hospitality - Three Students from Nagano Prefectural University's Department of Food and Health Sciences Provide Breakfast Once a Month in Nagano, a Moment of Reassurance Before Commuting to Work or School," highlighting the activities of our university students.

2024.11.08

"Machikado Toshokan Botan," a community library run by students of Professor Hideo Tsukiyama's Faculty of Global Management Studies, was featured on SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting's news program "SBC News Wide."

2024.11.07

[Career Center] We held a mock internship preparation seminar.

2024.11.06

The University of Nagano held its school festival, FUN2024.

2024.11.06

The Chairman's discretionary expense project will involve holding a parenting support training session to foster communication between infants and their parents.

2024.11.06

Announcement of the "Let's Create Child-Rearing Support for a Child-Centered Society!" course, funded by the Chairman's discretionary budget.

2024.11.05

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspaper featured an article titled "Village and Prefectural University Initiative to Promote Otaki's Local Cuisine," which highlighted the efforts of our university students and Professor Yako Nakazawa of Faculty of Health and Human Development

2024.11.05

The Chairman's discretionary expense project will host a seminar for parents titled "Let's Learn 'Motherese,' Gentle Ways of Speaking to Babies That They Love."

2024.11.01

[Ended] During the school festival "FUN2024" on November 2nd (Sat) and November 3rd (Sun), we set up a "Graduate School Consultation Corner" and a "Undergraduate Consultation Corner"!

2024.10.31

A video has been created to announce that the "Autumn Falconry Hunt at Iiyama Castle," organized by the Global Liberal Arts Seminar (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu, Faculty of Global Management Studies) at our university, will be held at Iiyama Castle Ruins Park.

2024.10.31

The 14th installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era," by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies, has been published on "Shinmai Book Web."

2024.10.24

An interview with a professor from our university's Faculty of Global Management Studies was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "[Verification of 10 Years of Regional Revitalization] Professor Tamura Shigeru of the Prefectural University on Local Government Plans as 'Kintaro Candy'".

2024.10.21

The 13th installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era," by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web."

2024.10.18

On Saturday, October 19th, volunteers from Professor Higashi's seminar Faculty of Global Management Studies will be setting up a Halloween event booth at the AC Nagano Parceiro match!

2024.10.17

An article by Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies at our university was published in the Niigata Nippo newspaper in the series "House of Representatives Election 2024 Niigata: 'Regional Revitalization' Now <Part 1> National Strategic Special Zones: High Barriers, Entry Not Expanding, Bold Measures Needed".

2024.10.17

[Career Center] We held a guidance session for graduate school admissions at Joetsu University of Education.

2024.10.17

[Career Center] We held a job hunting startup guidance session for the second semester.

2024.10.11

The 12th installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era," by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web."

2024.10.11

Our university was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun article titled "Online fundraising event with participation from 6 universities in the prefecture: Supporting students' dreams and challenges, with support funds available from today based on the number of 'support votes'."

2024.10.08

The "Suzaka Warehouse Town Autumn Foliage Stamp Rally," planned by the Global Liberal Arts Seminar (Professor Mayumi Taniguchi, Faculty of Global Management Studies) at our university, will be held on campus.

2024.10.08

We will be participating in the student organization support web event "Giving Campaign 2024"!

2024.10.08

A comment from a student of our university was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Promoting the Charms of Iiyama Through Falconry: Prefectural University Students Hold Demonstration at Castle Ruins Park on November 24th."

2024.10.07

On TV Shinshu's "Yugata Get!", Associate Professor Kana Ogiso of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development, will explain "Important nutrients and simple additions to get through this period in good health."

2024.10.04

Announcement of the Nagano Prefectural University School Festival FUN2024 The University of Nagano

2024.10.04

On October 4th, Professor Yoshie Akiba of the Graduate School of Social Innovation will appear live on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" to discuss the SDGs.

2024.10.02

The 11th installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era" by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web".

2024.10.02

We will be holding the CSI Public Lecture Series for FY2024, "Experiencing New Discoveries with Adventurers: A Workshop to Change Your Everyday Life."

2024.10.02

Sato Shinjiro has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors Public University Corporation The University of Nagano

2024.09.27

[Career Center] We held a career counseling session Department of Food and Health Sciences for the 2024 academic year.

2024.09.27

The 10th installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era" by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web".

2024.09.27

Comments from Professor Tomokazu Baba of Faculty of Global Management Studies and students from our university were published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Walking, Thinking, and Deepening 'Philosophy': A Dialogue Between Nagano Municipal Nagano Junior High School Students and Nagano Prefectural University Students."

2024.09.26

CSI Collaboration Public Lecture: Shinshu Environmental College Collaborative Lecture "How to Create a Zero-Carbon Future" ~Experience the Card Game "2050 Carbon Neutral"~

2024.09.25

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun and Asahi Shimbun featured our university students and Rakuten employees exchanging opinions on solving local issues.

2024.09.25

The University of Nagano will hold its 2024 Homecoming Day, "Gathering of Graduates and Postgraduates."

2024.09.24

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun and Weekly Nagano featured the activities of "Machikado Toshokan Botan," a community library run by students of our university.

2024.09.20

[Graduate School of Social Innovation] Graduates presented at an academic conference.

2024.09.19

A column by Professor Tamura Shigeru of Faculty of Global Management Studies titled "Are Rotating Nationwide Events Necessary?", has been published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun's "Diverse Thoughts Connecting Arguments" section.

2024.09.18

Professor Yako Nakazawa of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development will appear on SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting's "Zukudase TV".

2024.09.18

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Students from the Yamamoto Seminar gave performances at two nurseries in Nagano City (September 2024)

2024.09.17

The 8th and 9th installments of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era" by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies have been published on "Shinmai Book Web".

2024.09.17

University students from Hebei Province and Beijing, China, visited our university.

2024.09.09

An interview with a graduate of our university has been published on "SHINKI," a portal site for people starting businesses in Shinshu.

2024.09.06

On September 6th, Professor Yoshie Akiba of the Graduate School of Social Innovation will appear on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" to discuss the SDGs.

2024.09.04

The University of Nagano CSI Collaboration Public Lecture Series, FY2024: "Innovation Utilizing Green Spaces Vol. 2: Idea Workshop in the Forests of Nagano City (Yamassho Experience Forest)"

2024.09.03

We have published the student application guidelines for the 2025 academic year (third-year transfer students).

2024.09.03

Our university's initiatives were featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun article, "Various CO₂ Emission Reduction Measures: Discussions among Universities and Companies Nationwide at Nagano Prefectural University."

2024.08.27

Our university students' activities were featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun article titled "Renovating old houses and shops into cafes and businesses: Town revitalization through 'renovation' - Students and researchers from within and outside the prefecture conduct research."

2024.08.27

Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies was featured in a segment on Saga Television titled "A Rare Case Nationwide: Prefectural Government Building Used as Site for Prefectural University - Various Reactions from Officials and Future Applicants [Saga Prefecture]".

2024.08.26

We held the 3rd The University of Nagano SDGs and Community Contribution Idea Competition!

2024.08.26

The seventh installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era" by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web".

2024.08.26

A visit by students from our university's Global Liberal Arts Seminar (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu Faculty of Global Management Studies) to the Iiyama City Hall has been featured in various media outlets.

2024.08.26

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Food and Health Sciences, Imamura Seminar] Students from Department of Food and Health Sciences seminar have begun their "Healthy Eating Through Breakfast" initiative!

2024.08.26

An interview with a graduate of our university's graduate school has been published on "SHINKI," a portal site for people starting businesses in Shinshu.

2024.08.20

Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies was featured in the "Community Development Special Feature" on the Jichitai Works website.

2024.08.15

The sixth installment of Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu's series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era," by Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web."

2024.08.15

MTV Maruko Television Broadcasting's MTV Cable News program, "The 47th Maruko Dodonko," featured students from the Global Liberal Arts Seminar (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu) working as reporters.

2024.08.09

Student Admission Guidelines for the 2025 Academic Year (Working Adults, Returnees, and Self-Financed International Students) Published

2024.08.09

Student Admission Guidelines for the 2025 Academic Year (School Recommendation-Based Selection) Published

2024.08.07

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Food and Health Sciences, Imamura Seminar] A presentation by students of Department of Food and Health Sciences Seminar on walnut confectionery was featured on cable television.

2024.08.06

Our students were featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Introducing 'Play' in Childcare Settings to Younger Students: Event Held with Graduates of the Department of Child Development and Education as Lecturers."

2024.08.06

[Career Center] We held a "Special Job Guidance Session" for third-year students Department of Child Development and Education

2024.08.06

The fifth installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era" by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web".

2024.08.02

We have posted past exam questions for the 2024 entrance examination (general selection, school recommendation-based selection, comprehensive selection) and the 2023 entrance examination (school recommendation-based selection, comprehensive selection).

2024.08.02

On August 2nd, Professor Yoshie Akiba of the Graduate School of Social Innovation will appear live on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" to discuss the SDGs.

2024.08.01

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Drama Camp 2024 in Nagano held (July 27, 2024)

2024.07.31

2025 Academic Year Student Admission Guidelines (Comprehensive Selection) Published

2024.07.30

[The University of Nagano Graduate School School of Social Innovation] Open Lecture and Graduate School Information Session (December 7th (Sat))

2024.07.26

Change of Chairman

2024.07.25

A student from our university designed a poster for general visitors to SBC Shin-etsu Broadcasting Radio.

2024.07.24

On SBC Radio's "A Rumbling Stomach is a Rumbling Happiness," Professor Yako Nakazawa of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development, will introduce "The Nutritional Value of Enoki Mushrooms and Recommended Recipes."

2024.07.23

The 2024 Academic Year Exchange Student Program Report has been updated.

2024.07.22

Our university's first-ever event, the "WE-Nagano Global Conference," was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun and the Nikkei Shimbun.

2024.07.22

JR East's official YouTube channel has released a video showcasing the work of the Ogiso Seminar (Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Food and Health Sciences Health and Development) on a demonstration experiment titled "Development and Potential Survey of Recovery Gastronomy Tourism through Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration."

2024.07.22

The fourth installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era" by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web".

2024.07.18

Hinako Yazawa from Faculty of Global Management Studies received the "Club Award" from the International Soroptimist Japan Central Region Nagano-Misuzu.

2024.07.18

[Graduate School] The application guidelines for the Social Innovation Research Department for the 2025 academic year are now available.

2024.07.18

[Graduate School] The application guidelines for the 2025 academic year (Reiwa 7) for the Graduate Graduate School of Health and Nutrition Sciences are now available.

2024.07.12

We hosted students from the University of Missouri-St. Louis (USA) for our short-term stay program, "Japan Study Tour."

2024.07.12

The 2024 Academic Year Exchange Student Program Report has been updated.

2024.07.12

We have started sending push notifications for information intended for exam candidates.

2024.07.11

An interview with Professor Ryohei Nakagawa Faculty of Global Management Studies and two university staff members, who were involved in Global communication project between our university, Japan Navi, and Omachi City, has been published on the Japan Navi website.

2024.07.11

The third installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era" by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web".

2024.07.10

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspaper featured our university's "WE-Nagano Global Conference" in an article titled "What Makes a Good Region/Good Company? From a Feminine Perspective: Nagano Prefectural University Plans Event with Invited Leaders."

2024.07.10

A comment from one of our university's students was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Considering Nagano Regions Where Young People Want to Live."

2024.07.10

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun featured the activities of volunteers from our university's graduate school in an article titled "300 people participate in an event organized by volunteers The University of Nagano bringing together able-bodied and disabled individuals to enjoy themselves together, aiming for a society where mutual support is commonplace."

2024.07.09

On July 5th (Friday), a healthy menu devised by students from the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development was served at the prefectural office cafeteria on the 10th floor of the prefectural office.

2024.07.05

The Nagano Keizai Shimbun newspaper published an article titled "Seisen Women's Junior College, Nagano Prefectural University Students Also Participate: Presentations at Nagano Shinkin Bank Entrepreneurship College Course," which included comments from our students and Professor Kunikazu Nagata of Faculty of Global Management Studies

2024.07.05

The initiative by "Naotomi Shoji Co., Ltd." to support the activities of our university students by disseminating event information from garbage trucks has been featured in newspapers and on television.

2024.07.05

[Event Concluded] We held "YuniFes!" on Sunday, July 7th, 2024!

2024.07.04

Professor Mitsuhiro Ota of Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education will be speaking at the Nagano Prefecture-sponsored event, "Future Childcare Support and Nurseries: From the Perspective of a Childcare Worker" (an exchange of opinions with active childcare workers).

2024.07.02

Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies was featured in the Saga Shimbun article titled "Prefecture Creates Special Policy Advisor Position: Appointing 3 Part-Time Special Officers to Advise on the Realization of the Prefectural University Plan."

2024.07.01

Associate Professor Kana Ogiso of Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Food and Health Sciences Health and Development, will give a presentation on "Preventing Food Poisoning from Bento Boxes" on TV Shinshu's "Yugata Get!".

2024.06.28

The second installment of the series "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era" by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu of Faculty of Global Management Studies has been published on "Shinmai Book Web".

2024.06.26

A student from our university participating in an "Overseas Program" was featured in local media.

2024.06.24

We are now accepting applications for parent-child participants for the 2024 Yotsuba no Hiroba program.

2024.06.24

[The University of Nagano Graduate School School of Social Innovation] Public Lecture and Graduate School Information Session (June 29th (Sat)) has concluded.

2024.06.24

Report on the General Meeting of The University of Nagano Supporters Association for Fiscal Year 2024

2024.06.21

[Career Center] We held a seminar for third-year students titled "UIJ Turn (Regional/Local) Job Hunting Guidance / Nagano Prefecture Job Hunting & Company Trends Explanation Seminar".

2024.06.21

[Career Center] We held a "Web Test Preparation Course" for third-year students.

2024.06.20

We have published the admissions guidelines for the 2025 academic year.

2024.06.18

We held a CSI public seminar titled "Future Ways of Working and Thinking About Careers"!

2024.06.17

Naoki Sakamoto, a student at our university, had his "20 Types of Board Games Exhibition" featured in the "Nagano Shimin Shinbun" and "Weekly Nagano" newspapers.

2024.06.14

On June 14th, Professor Yoshie Akiba of the Graduate School of Social Innovation will appear live on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" to discuss the SDGs.

2024.06.13

[Faculty of Global Management Studies] Visit to Yo-Ho Brewing Co., Ltd. in "Overseas Business and Economics Seminar I" (Professor Ryohei Nakagawa, Lecturer Lehua Yang)

2024.06.13

[Faculty of Global Management Studies] Students from Professor Yang's seminar visit SouGo Co., Ltd.

2024.06.10

[Dormitory] We held a ball game tournament.

2024.06.10

[Dormitory] The first fire drill of the 2024 academic year was conducted at Gocho Campus Zozan Dormitory.

2024.06.10

A new series titled "Learning from Heian Women: How to Live in Today's Era," written by Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu Faculty of Global Management Studies has begun on "Shinmai Book Web."

2024.06.10

Associate Professor Kogiso Kana Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Food and Health Sciences Health and Development, was featured in the Food Distribution Newspaper, under the theme "Revolutionizing Eating Habits! Creating New Appeal for Pickles."

2024.06.07

[Career Center] We conducted a bus tour to visit companies and organizations.

2024.06.07

NHK Nagano Broadcasting Station's "Mogushin Teikibin" will feature sweets developed by graduates of the Ogiso Seminar (Associate Professor Kana Ogiso, Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development) during their time at the university!

2024.06.07

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun reported that "Nagano Prefecture's birth rate hits a new record low of 1.20, with 1.34 in Nagano Prefecture." A comment by Professor Hideo Tsukiyama of Faculty of Global Management Studies was included in the article "Shrinking Shinshu: Limitations of Individual Local Government Responses."

2024.06.06

[Faculty of Health and Human Development Department of Child Development and Education Yamamoto Seminar] Students from the Yamamoto Seminar and the entertainment circle ViVi performed at a kindergarten in Nagano City (June 4, 2024).

2024.06.05

Professor Yako Nakazawa of the Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development will be giving a commentary on Maruzen's "Homo Sausage" on Nagano Broadcasting's news program "NBS Minna no Shinshu".

2024.06.04

Our university student was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "A child whose native language is not Japanese overcomes language barriers: Rahman, a first-year student at the prefectural university, came to Japan at age 7 and dreams of becoming multilingual."

2024.06.04

Regarding the holding of the "University and Entrance Examination Information Session 2024" for high school career guidance teachers, etc.

2024.06.04

We conducted a field trip to Narai-juku and the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum with the exchange students we hosted.

2024.06.03

The activities of students in the Global Liberal Arts Seminar (Professor Yasuko Nihonmatsu Faculty of Global Management Studies) were featured in newspapers and on television.

2024.05.29

[Department of Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development] We presented our research findings in the "Children and Language" class (May 23, 2024).

2024.05.29

The event "HOPE2050: Dialogue with Women and Youth - Let's Create the Future of Shinshu Together," held by the prefecture at our university's Miwa Campus, and comments from our students were featured in newspapers and on television.

2024.05.28

[Career Center] We held an information session on summer internships and career training programs presented by companies and organizations.

2024.05.28

[Career Center] The second "Job Hunting Preparation Seminar" was held for fourth-year students Department of Child Development and Education

2024.05.27

We will be holding the CSI Public Seminar for FY2024, titled "Future Ways of Working and Thinking About Careers."

2024.05.24

[Department of Department of Child Development and Education Faculty of Health and Human Development] Students from Professor Yamamoto's seminar and the entertainment club ViVi held a welcome performance for new students during the "Children and Language" class (May 16, 2024).

2024.05.20

The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun newspaper featured an article titled "Nagano Prefectural University Students and AC Nagano Collaborate! Discussing Plans to Increase Young Spectators at Home Games," which covered the activities of students from Professor Toshiyuki Higashi's Faculty of Global Management Studies

2024.05.16

A joint class was held between Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland and Professor Nakagawa's seminar in Faculty of Global Management Studies

2024.05.15

[Career Center] We held a guidance session for the 2024 university-implemented and coordinated career training program (formerly known as internships) and internship selection process preparation.

2024.05.15

[Career Center] We held Communication Seminar, "University Life Startup Course ② - Self-Understanding and Thinking About Your Future."

2024.05.14

We held the CSI public lecture "Exciting Connections Through Dinner"!

2024.05.09

Our university students were featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun article titled "Prefectural University Students Read Stories to Kindergarteners: Fieldwork in Suzaka."

2024.05.09

On May 10th, Professor Yoshie Akiba of the Graduate School of Social Innovation will appear live on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" to discuss the SDGs.

2024.05.07

A column by Professor Tamura Shigeru of Faculty of Global Management Studies "The Nation Should Consider the Connection of Railways," has been published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun's "Diverse Thoughts Connecting Arguments" section.

2024.05.07

The Department Department of Child Development and Education will be hosting the "3rd Annual Everyone's Childcare Conference: Childcare Today and the Near Future."

2024.04.26

The Asahi Shimbun article, "'Withdrawal if not made public': Chiba Institute of Science says at Choshi City meeting; Review committee to present criteria for decision," includes a comment from Professor Hide Tamura of Faculty of Global Management Studies

2024.04.25

[Dormitory] We held a lunch gathering hosted by the RA (Resident Advisor).

2024.04.25

[Career Center] We held a "Self-Analysis Workshop: What You Should Start Doing Now!" for third-year students.

2024.04.25

We will be holding the CSI Public Lecture for fiscal year 2024, "Exciting Connecting Dinner Party."

2024.04.25

[Career Center] We held a seminar Communication Seminar, "University Life Startup Course ① - Tips for a Fulfilling University Life".

2024.04.25

[Career Center] We held an "Application Document Preparation Workshop" for fourth-year students Department of Child Development and Education

2024.04.23

Our university students were featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun article titled "Kimono Remake: Handmade Craft Exhibition - Nagano City Shop Provides a Venue for Enthusiasts to Showcase Their Work."

2024.04.18

[Career Center] We held a "Civil Servant Guidance" session for those aspiring to become civil servants.

2024.04.17

[Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development] A paper by Lecturer Akio Shimizu and others has been published in the Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research.

2024.04.17

[Department Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development] A paper by Lecturer Akio Shimizu has been published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

2024.04.17

We held a CSI public lecture titled "Innovation Utilizing Green Spaces: An Idea Workshop in the Forests of Nagano City!"

2024.04.16

Hirofumi Iwashita, a second-year student in the Social Innovation program at the Graduate School of Social Innovation, will appear on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" on April 19th.

2024.04.15

[Career Center] We held a "Job Hunting Startup Guidance" session for new third-year students.

2024.04.11

Department of Child Development and Education held its "2024 New Student Orientation."

2024.04.10

The 7th class students have moved into the "Gocho Campus Zozan Dormitory".

2024.04.09

Our university's lecturer, Wakako Kobe, contributed materials to the NHK serial drama "Tora ni Tsubasa" (Wings to the Tiger).

2024.04.08

A comment by Lecturer Sayaka Watanabe of the Graduate School of Social Innovation at our university was published in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Women's Role in Housework and Childcare? Relationship with Job Satisfaction - Those Who Do Not Share the Responsibilities Tend to Have Lower Satisfaction."

2024.04.08

Our university was featured in the Shinano Mainichi Shimbun in an article titled "Shaking Hands to Promise New Learning and Vitality: 'One by One with the President on Stage' at Prefectural University Entrance Ceremony for the First Time in Five Years."

2024.04.05

The entrance ceremony The University of Nagano and Graduate School for the 2024 academic year was held.

2024.04.05

On April 5th, Professor Yoshie Akiba of the Graduate School of Social Innovation will appear live on SBC Radio's "Mix Plus" to discuss the SDGs.

2024.04.04

A comment by Professor Yako Nakazawa of the Department of Department of Food and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Human Development was published in the Japan Agricultural Newspaper in an article titled "100 Scenes of School Lunches: School Lunch Centers 'Evolved' as Disaster Relief Bases, Developed Nationwide for Food Stockpiling and Emergency Cooking."

2024.04.04

CSI Public Lecture Series for FY2024: "Innovation Utilizing Green Spaces: Idea Workshop in the Forests of Nagano City"

2024.04.02

Information regarding the entrance ceremonies The University of Nagano and The University of Nagano Graduate School in the 2024 academic year (updated April 2nd)

2024.04.01

INC Nagano Cable Television's "INC Nagano News" will air footage of new students moving into Zozan Dormitory