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GGenuinessMessage from the PresidentShimane University’s goal is to enable students to develop international perspectives and their ability to be leaders in each region of the world. While studying here, students are equipped with the ability to cope with diverse problems like those they encounter in modern society. They are also empow-ered to take advantage of their accumulated knowledge, their cross-cultural awareness, and their technological skills. Furthermore, I believe that an important mission of Shimane University is to contribute to the international society through creative research that is conducted using international stan-dards.Currently, we have about 200 international students from various countries, and they are working hard to master their specialized fields. Studying along-side Japanese friends and other international students, these students also learn Japanese traditions and culture. Shimane University is located in a place well-endowed with nature, including Lake Shinji, UNESCO Global Geopark, the Oki Islands, and Mount Sanbe. In addition, Shimane Prefecture has many historical and cultural assets such as the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, which is a World Heritage Site; Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine; and Matsue Castle, which is a National treasure. Living here, students may come to feel a connection to the wonderful nature, history, and culture of Japan. Thus, they can devote them-selves to studying and learning in a peaceful environment with rich and abundant nature at Shimane University.I, along with all the staff members and students, sincerely hope that you will President of Shimane UniversityYasunao Hattori01Shimane University was established as a national university in 1949, although we can trace our roots back to a teacher training college which was estab-lished in 1876. Since its establishment, Shimane University has continued to expand and now consists of six faculties on two campuses. The Matsue campus is home to the Faculty of Law and Literature, the Faculty of Education, the Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Life and Environmental Science, along with all of the graduate courses in these faculties, and the Faculty of Human Sciences (established April 1, 2017). Our newest faculty fosters students who will contribute to society by focusing on psychology, social welfare, and health science. On the Izumo campus, we have the Faculty of Medicine and its graduate courses.choose to come to Shimane University and enjoy your college life here.To foster students with initiative who possess a high degree of expertise and human compassion.Welcome toShimane University!