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Outline

The University of Tokyo proposed the “Building a Network of ‘Strategic Partnerships’ to Strengthen International Competitiveness among Japanese Universities” as a project for the Japan Forum for Internationalization of Universities and plan to widely disseminate information by sharing the challenges and good practices with other universities through the enhancement of horizontal cooperation. Through this project, the universities plan to enhance the recognition of Strategic Partnerships and the international presence of the universities of Japan.
This year's symposium will provide an opportunity to think how to deepen the Strategic Partnerships in various aspects including exchange of people with different functions such as researchers, students or non-academic staff, or synergy between bilateral partnerships and other alliances, consortia and networks of higher education institutes.
From Kyushu University, Prof. Konomi Natalie will speak on “Leveraging our network of partners - Strategic partnerships and Consortia” on the topic of the Kyushu University's strategic partnership with the University of Illinois.
Registration is now open via the QR code on the flyer or at the URL below, and we hope you will register at any time.

Day and Time

Friday, March 3, 2023 17:30-20:00 (JST)（Virtual Zoom Meeting）

Language

English (Simultaneous translation into Japanese will be available)

Registration Fee

FREE

Registration

Please register in the form below. *Pre-registration required

Registration

Membership University

The University of Tokyo, Tohoku University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Kyushu University, Ehime University, Waseda University, Keio University, Soka University
Organized by Division of Global Campus Initiatives, UTokyo

Program

17:30 Opening Address
- Prof. Dr. HAYASHI Kaori, Executive Vice President, Director General of the Division for Global Campus Initiatives, The University of Tokyo
17:35 Guest Lecture 1
- Prof. YONEZAWA Akiyoshi, Professor, Vice Director, International Strategy Office, Tohoku University
“Global Engagement and Strategic Partnerships at Universities”
18:05 Guest Lecture 2
- Prof. Geraint REES, Vice-Provost, University College London
18:35 Panel discussion
- Prof. YONEZAWA Akiyoshi, Professor, Vice Director, International Strategy Office, Tohoku University
- Prof. Geraint REES, Vice-Provost, University College London
- Prof. Dr. WATANABE Satoshi, Special Advisor to the President, Deputy Director General of the Division for Global Campus Initiatives, The University of Tokyo
- Assoc. Prof. OBAYASHI Saori, Center for Global Initiatives, Osaka University
19:00 Break
19:05 Strategic Partnership Showcase Examples
-Keio University
“The Current State of Keio University’s Strategic Partnerships”
Prof. TSUCHIYA Motohiro, Vice-President for Global Engagement, Keio University
-Kyushu University
“Leveraging our network of partners - Strategic partnerships and Consortia”
Prof. KONOMI Natalie, Vice President, Professor / Manager, Global Strategies Office, Kyushu University
-Soka University
“Strategic Interdisciplinary Partnerships through SATREPS Projects with Asian and African Countries towards Building a Recycling Oriented Society”
Prof. TODA Tatsuki, Dean / Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Soka University
19:50 Q&A session
19:55 Closing Remarks
Prof. KAWAHARA Genta, Executive Vice President, Osaka University
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