Overview
Hokkaido University, as part of the ArCS-3 human resource development, conducts a glacial field practice in the Swiss Alps to deepen the understanding of glaciers and glacial landforms.
In addition to conducting field observations directly on glaciers, participants will visit several representative glaciers of Switzerland to learn about various phenomena related to glaciers and the role of glaciers in the natural environment.
By analyzing observation data on-site and engaging in presentations and discussions, participants will experience every aspect of field observation.
Additionally, participants attend lectures on glaciology and climatology from researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and visit research institutions and observation facilities in Switzerland to learn about cutting-edge research activities. Interaction with overseas researchers and students is also one of the main objectives of this practice.
Observation at the Rhone Glacier
Observation at Gorner Glacier
Observation at Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch Observation Station
ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology)
Year 2025 Participants
【List of Participating Students】
| Name |
Affiliation |
Grade |
| KITAZUME MASAKI |
Hokkaido University, Graduate School of Environmental Science,
Division of Earth System Science, Cryosphere Science Course
|
M1 |
| HIRANO MASAAKI |
Hokkaido University, Graduate School of Environmental Science,
Division of Earth System Science, Cryosphere Science Course
|
M1 |
| SUGITA TOMOKA |
Hokkaido University, Graduate School of Environmental Science,
Division of Environmental Science Development, Human and Ecological Systems Course |
M1 |
| KIKKAWA ARISA |
Hokkaido University, Graduate School of Environmental Science,
Division of Biosphere Science, Forest Field Science Course |
M1 |
| HONGO HARUKA |
Hokkaido University, Graduate School of Agriculture,
Frontiers in Environmental Sciences
|
M2 |
| ATAKA PIA |
Chiba University, Graduate School of Science and Engineering,
Division of Earth and Environmental Sciences |
M1 |
| OBATA RIKU |
University of Tokyo,
Department of Earth and Planetary Science |
M1 |
| SUZUKI MAI |
The Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies,
SOKENDAI |
M2 |
【Teachers leading the Team】
Overall Leader：Prof. SHIN SUGIYAMA, Director of the Arctic Research Center, Hokkaido University
Lead Teacher：Associate Prof. TAKAYUKI SHIRAIWA, Institute of Low Temperature Science, Hokkaido University
Total 10 persons
Observation at Jungfraujoch
