Vulcanus in Europe: our interns in Action
To showcase the Vulcanus in Europe programme in action, the EU-Japan Centre interviewed two interns participating in the 2025–2026 edition.
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Call for Market Research Coaches
This is a call to recruit coaches for the Market Research project. Selected coaches support VinJ participants in carrying out high-quality market research and the draft of the report by offering expert advice and guidance throughout the research and drafting process.
Interviews with Vulcanus in Japan alumnus and his host company, NTT Corporation
Interviews with Carlos André Rodrigues Cunha, a 2022/23 alumnus of the Vulcanus in Japan programme, originally from Portugal, and his supervisor at NTT Basic Research Laboratories, Dr. Makoto Kawano.
Vulcanus in Europe 2024 session
On 24 March 2025, the Centre hosted a debriefing session for the Japanese science and engineering students who participated in the Vulcanus in Europe 2024 programme.
Vulcanus in Europe alumnus and host company interview
The EU-Japan Centre is excited to share an interview with Koki Ito, a student at Tohoku University, who recently completed an internship at Astellas Pharma Ireland as part of the Vulcanus in Europe programme, session 2024/25, and with his supervisor, Martin Mulready.
Vulcanus in Japan 2023/24 and 2024/25 sessions
On 23 August, the students attending the Vulcanus in Japan 2023/24 session gathered at Europe House in Tokyo for the final presentation of their programme, while the new students of the 2024/25 session joined the celebration.
Internship programme Vulcanus in Europe – One year later interview
Following up on the interview with two Vulcanus in Europe* participants published in June 2023, we are glad to share some updates from Yudai Morita, a student at Tohoku University - Graduate School of Engineering, who carried out an internship at the Spanish company Vector Renewables.
The Vulcanus in Europe Alumni Get-Together in Tokyo
On 6 September, the EU-Japan Centre had a great pleasure of hosting the "Vulcanus in Europe" alumni get-together in Tokyo.
Vulcanus in Japan Alumni Get-Together in Brussels
The 4th Vulcanus Alumni in Japan Get-Together took place in Brussels on 5 July.
Free Customized Market Research by the Vulcanus in Japan Programme
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is introducing Market Research by Vulcanus in Japan Programme, which aims at providing EU technology SMEs with a customized market and industry research report on Japan.
Vulcanus in Europe – call for host companies
Host a Japanese intern majoring in engineering, science, or technology and broaden your horizons in research and development!
Vulcanus in Japan 2023/24 Session - Midterm Presentation
Vulcanus in Japan 2023/24 students gathered at Europe House in Tokyo for the Midterm Presentation on 26 April.
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