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Published: Oct 07, 2020 - The WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute hosted a virtual workshop in support of Empowering Women for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science.
Lecture -
Published: Mar 27, 2025 - A new report published by Lloyd's Register Foundation, and based on WMU research, highlights opportunities to make the number of seafarers more sustainable by investing in Africa's emerging talent and supporting women in maritime roles.
TRAINMOS II
Published: Sep 20, 2023 - The Class includes 130 students from 48 countries with a record enrolment of 52 women comprising 40 percent of the intake.
Published: Feb 15, 2016 - The World Maritime University and the University of Genoa (Università degli Studi di Genova - UNIGE) are partnering to deliver the WMU Migration by
Published: Jul 07, 2014 - Professor William Tetley, C.M., Q.C., LL.L., passed away in Montreal, Canada on 1 July, aged 87. After practicing civil, commercial, and marine law
Published: Apr 28, 2016 - PRESS RELEASE: 28 April 2016 The WMU Migration by Sea Symposium took place at the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden from 26 to 27
Published: Jul 23, 2013 - Dr. C.P. Srivastava, KCMG, IMO Secretary-General Emeritus, WMU Founding Chancellor Emeritus, has passed away in Genoa, Italy on 22 July, aged 93.Dr.
Published: Oct 30, 2020 - Mr. William A. O'Neil, WMU Chancellor Emeritus and IMO Secretary-General Emeritus, has passed away at the age of 93.
Published: Nov 17, 2015 - The University is delighted to announce that the Nippon Foundation/Sasakawa Peace Foundation of Japan will make available a limited number of
Global Lead, Maritime Transport and Ports, World Bank ()
Published: Jun 09, 2014 - Captain Donald M. Waters, Rector of the World Maritime University from 1990-1996, passed away in Inverness, Scotland on 3 June at the age of 85.
Published: Jun 22, 2026 - WMU hosted the an Ocean Warrior Workshop at Malmö International School (MIS), engaging two preschool classes from the Early Years Programme (ages 5–6) in an interactive learning experience about the importance of protecting the ocean.
Published: May 20, 2015 - State-of-the-art facilities for the World Maritime University (WMU) were inaugurated on 19 May and the celebrations included a gathering of
Students who cannot secure funding in their home countries can be considered for one of the fellowships that are made available each year by a number of international donors.
Published: Sep 26, 2025 - The visit was arranged by Asia House to inspire the next generation to consider careers in the maritime sector — not only at sea as seafarers, but also in crucial roles as administrators, policymakers, and leaders in the global maritime community.
President and CEO, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) (United States)
Published: Nov 24, 2020 - Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry spoke on the topic of “Education and Training to Solve the Challenge of Tomorrow” at the 2020 Maritime SheEO conference
Published: Sep 22, 2025 - The annual gathering, organized by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), fosters connections between the graduating Class and the incoming Sasakawa-sponsored students, laying the foundation for future collaboration.
Published: Sep 21, 2023 - The orientation event is hosted annually by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation to promote connections between the graduating Class and the incoming Sasakawa-sponsored students to foster future collaboration.
Published: Nov 05, 2019 - The annual Sasakawa Fellows Reception, hosted by The Nippon Foundation, was held at WMU on 2 November in the Sasakawa Auditorium. At the event, 30
Published: Oct 04, 2024 - The Orientation for the new Sasakawa Fellowship Students is an annual event, organized by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, to strengthen connections between the graduating and incoming Sasakawa Fellowship Students.
Published: Oct 20, 2022 - The 31 Sasakawa Fellowship Students in the soon-to-graduate Class of 2022 joined an online meeting with Dr Yohei Sasakawa.
Published: Nov 03, 2025 - The event celebrated the 30 students in the Class of 2025 sponsored by The Nippon Foundation, who were formally recognized as WMU Sasakawa Fellows.
Published: Oct 01, 2020 - The annual Sasakawa Fellows Awards Ceremony was held on 28 September for WMU students in the Class of 2020.