3月26日に大岡山キャンパスで挙行した2025年度3月 東京科学大学学位記授与式の大竹理事長の祝辞は、以下のとおり英語で行われました。
学士課程
Good morning, everyone.
First of all, to all the students completing their degrees, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your graduation.
In these rapidly changing times of artificial intelligence and other technological advancements, your determination, creativity, and resilience have been truly remarkable, and we celebrate together the culmination of your hard work.
I want you to take pride in being Science Tokyo graduates.
To the families, friends, and loved ones who have tirelessly offered their comfort and support: Thank you, on behalf of everyone at Science Tokyo, for entrusting these individuals to us, and for everything you have done during these challenging times.
On this special day, 1,289 students graduate from Science Tokyo with bachelor's degrees.
Graduates: Throughout your time at the Institute, you have explored not only your specializations, but also the liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences, in order to formulate your own distinctive vision of the world. I want to congratulate you for these efforts, and thank you for adding a new page to the history of Science Tokyo.
Your alma mater reached a significant milestone in January 2026 when it was selected as a University for International Research Excellence by the government of Japan. This triumph was the result of hard work by all members of the Science Tokyo community, including students and numerous stakeholders at home and abroad. Using this recognition as a tailwind to fulfill its mission of “advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society," the Institute aims to co-create a better life, a better society, and a better planet through the power of science.
Graduates: Having completed your studies, you are now embarking on a new journey into society or graduate school. Before you know it, you will be active in the fields of academia, industry, and healthcare. So — “A better life, a better society, and a better planet” — What does this threefold vision mean to you? What can you do to enhance the lives of others, strengthen collective global society, or preserve the beautiful planet that we all inhabit?
While considering ways to create a better, brighter future, I also encourage you to seek direction from the past. “The end of the human race will be that it will eventually die of civilization.” These words from 19th-century American essayist, philosopher, and lecturer Ralph Waldo Emerson suggest that the very advancements and complexities of human society will eventually cause its decline. Hints of this irony can be witnessed in the relentless pursuit of convenient lifestyles while the global environment continues to deteriorate. Science and technology increasingly fail to keep pace with humanity and society. This disconnect is also giving rise to geopolitical issues.
At Science Tokyo, we seek to overturn this decline, and to share this vision with everyone connected to the Institute. The Science Tokyo network, including our alumni, has more than 100,000 members worldwide. Through dialogue with these members, we strive to be a unified, dynamic team working together to create truly innovative solutions. I, together with President Ido of Kuramae Kougyoukai, and Chairman Asano of Science Tokyo's alumni association for the medical and dental science fields, warmly welcome you, the newest graduates of Science Tokyo, to join us in a global network that can truly make a difference.
Class of 2025: You have a chance to utilize your knowledge, power, and skills for the better. So, let me leave you with a question. As you move forward, will you follow in the footsteps of those who came before you? Or will you forge your own path, creating a better, brighter future filled with new landscapes and discoveries? From today, the choice is yours.
I look forward to seeing you all thrive in your research, your careers, and your lives. Once again, congratulations on your graduation.
Thank you very much.
大学院課程
Good afternoon, everyone.
First of all, to all the students completing their degrees, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on your graduation.
In these rapidly changing times of artificial intelligence and other technological advancements, your determination, creativity, and resilience have been truly remarkable, and we celebrate together the culmination of your hard work.
Like President and CAO Tanaka, I also want you to take pride in being Science Tokyo graduates.
To the families, friends, and loved ones who have tirelessly offered their comfort and support: Thank you, on behalf of everyone at Science Tokyo, for entrusting these individuals to us, and for everything you have done during these challenging times.
On this special day, 1,709 students graduate from Science Tokyo with master’s degrees, 26 students graduate with professional master’s degrees, and 372 students graduate with doctoral degrees.
Graduates: Throughout your time at the Institute, you have explored your specializations through your coursework and unique research. You have also explored the liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences, in order to formulate your own distinctive vision of the world. I want to congratulate you for these efforts, and thank you for adding a new page to the history of Science Tokyo.
Your alma mater reached a significant milestone in January 2026 when it was selected as a University for International Research Excellence by the government of Japan. This triumph was the result of hard work by all members of the Science Tokyo community, including students, and numerous stakeholders at home and abroad. Using this recognition as a tailwind to fulfill its mission of “advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society," the Institute aims to co-create a better life, a better society, and a better planet through the power of science.
Graduates: Having completed your studies, you are now embarking on a new journey into professional work or further academic challenges. Before you know it, you will be active in the fields of academia, industry, and healthcare. So — “A better life, a better society, and a better planet” — What does this threefold vision mean to you? What can you do to enhance the lives of others, strengthen collective global society, or preserve the beautiful planet that we all inhabit?
While considering ways to create a better, brighter future, I also encourage you to seek direction from the past. “The end of the human race will be that it will eventually die of civilization.” These words from 19th-century American essayist, philosopher, and lecturer Ralph Waldo Emerson suggest that the very advancements and complexities of human society will eventually cause its decline. Hints of this irony can be witnessed in the relentless pursuit of convenient lifestyles while the global environment continues to deteriorate. Science and technology increasingly fail to keep pace with humanity and society. This disconnect is also giving rise to geopolitical issues.
At Science Tokyo, we seek to overturn this decline, and to share this vision with everyone connected to the Institute. The Science Tokyo network, including our alumni, has more than 100,000 members worldwide. Through dialogue with these members connected to the new Science Tokyo, we strive to be a unified, dynamic team working together to create truly innovative solutions. I, together with President Ido of Kuramae Kougyoukai, and Chairman Asano of Science Tokyo's alumni association for the medical and dental science fields, warmly welcome you, the newest graduates of Science Tokyo, to join us in a global network that can truly make a difference.
Class of 2025: You have a chance to utilize the knowledge, power, and skills cultivated during your graduate studies for the better. So, let me leave you with a question. As you move forward, will you follow in the footsteps of those who came before you? Or will you forge your own path, creating a better, brighter future filled with new landscapes and discoveries? From today, the choice is yours.
I look forward to seeing you all thrive in your research, your careers, and your lives. Once again, congratulations on your graduation.
Thank you very much.