What do acne care, sunscreen, climate change, and Lake Kasumigaura have in common?
Join us on July 31 for the first event in the new TUAN Talk Series, hosted by the Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN), and discover how these seemingly different topics are connected through water and the environment.
At this special opening event, two Malaysian students will share how their personal interests and experiences have inspired them to explore global environmental challenges. Everyone is welcome!
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TUAN Talk Series (Hybrid)
Hidden Gems of the University of Tsukuba – Meet Inspiring International Students
Episode 0: Malaysia 🇲🇾
📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
🕚 11:00–12:00
📍 Room 111, Research Building A
💻 Hybrid: Join us on-site or online
▶ Register here <We look forward to seeing you!
*Participants from Malaysia’s MOE and MOHE will offer brief comments.
*The session will be facilitated online by Ms. Lan Phuong, President of TUAN, followed by a Q&A.
Speakers and Topics
Both speakers are currently enrolled in the Joint Master’s Degree Programme between the University of Tsukuba and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
🌊 Pei : Climate Change and the Future of Lake Kasumigaura
How is climate change affecting the water quality of Lake Kasumigaura?
Pei will introduce her research on climate-related changes in the lake’s thermal structure and water quality, and what these changes could mean for the lake’s future. She will also share her hope of bringing the knowledge and experience she gains in Japan back to Malaysia to apply to environmental challenges there.
🧴 Ethan : From Acne-Prone to “Baby-Soft” Skin—The Unexpected Link Between Skincare, Sunscreen, and Water
Can skincare products that protect our skin also affect the environment?
Ethan will share his personal interest in skincare, including ingredient known as tretinoin and his own journey towards healthier skin. He will then introduce his current research into how certain sunscreen ingredients may impact aquatic ecosystem, what this could mean for life on Earth in the future, and how these effects might be reduced.
What’s TUAN？
TUAN (Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network） is a global network connecting University of Tsukuba students, alumni, faculty, and staff across countries, generations, and academic fields. TUAN is not only for alumni or international students. All current University of Tsukuba students—including Japanese students—are welcome to become members and take part in its activities.
Organized by: Tsukuba Universal Alumni Network (TUAN) Global Commons, Bureau of Global Initiatives
Contact: tuan@un.tsukuba.ac.jp