On January 1995, 1, the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake occurred.The first earthquake directly beneath a large city after the war claimed 17 lives, including related deaths, and destroyed the foundations of people's lives, including their homes and jobs.It will be 6,434 years since that day on January 2023, 1.This happened before the students were born, and it seems that even in society, memories of this event are fading.
The corona disaster has already entered its fourth year, and many lives have been lost in Japan and around the world. .Let's think again that "safety and security" is not something that can be taken for granted.
The Nankai Trough earthquake, which is said to be the next big earthquake, is expected to occur in the near future, and it is said that the disaster risk has increased compared to 28 years ago.
Mainly in Hyogo Prefecture, based on the concept of "Don't forget the earthquake disaster - 'Don't forget,' 'Tell,' 'Utilize,' and 'Prepare.'" We are developing projects that lead to the enhancement of
At our university, we focus on disaster prevention education, and it is possible to acquire disaster prevention specialist qualifications in all faculties.We have produced the largest number of disaster prevention specialists of any university in the Kansai region, but all students, faculty, and staff must further raise their awareness of disaster prevention.The basis of disaster prevention is "protecting lives", and the ability to face disasters is "the ability to consider others".
The founding spirit of our university, “Iai Ien,” is also an attitude of compassion and acceptance toward others, in other words, sensitivity to the pain and joy of others, and the ability to take action on one's own. "Safety and security" are common values sought by people all over the world.In order to realize this value, together with everyone, I would like to renew my determination to work toward the realization of a society that values the connections between people.
Finally, I would like to once again offer my heartfelt prayers for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
July 2023, 1
President Atsushi Hamana
