Ever since assuming the leadership of the University of Tokyo, I’ve wanted to share my thoughts and activities as president with members of the university, as well as the larger community outside our institution. With my research field being connected to the ocean, I’d always kept a log during my time conducting surveys and being out at sea. Now, having embarked on my journey as UTokyo’s skipper, I would like to share with all of you my record of this latest voyage, through the UTokyo President’s Log.
Teruo Fujii, 31st President of the University of Tokyo
April 2024
UTokyo PLog #2024-UT-09
Date & Time: April 4, 2024
Location: Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences Building, Komaba Campus
Latitude/Longitude: 35°39'30.1"N / 139°41'12.1"E Open in Google Maps
I attended the inaugural conference of the French-Japanese Laboratory of Mathematics and its Interactions (FJ-LMI), a new international laboratory in the field of mathematics created by the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and UTokyo’s Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences in 2023.
The lab serves as a hub for collaboration between the two institutions and aims to promote research exchanges and contribute to nurturing talent in the field of mathematics between France and Japan.
UTokyo PLog #2024-UT-08
Date & Time: April 1, 2024
Location: Sanjo Conference Hall, Hongo Campus
Latitude/Longitude: 35°42'43.2"N / 139°45'45.5"E Open in Google Maps
I attended the opening ceremony of the UTokyo Center for Coproduction of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IncluDE).
The center will focus on conducting cutting-edge research related to diversity, equity and inclusion, while applying those outcomes to the support services it provides; unresolved issues identified in the field will then be fed back for further study. By creating this virtuous circle of research and support, IncluDE aims to help realize a more just society.
March 2024
UTokyo PLog #2024-UT-07
Date & Time: March 19, 2024
Location: Koshiba Hall, Hongo Campus
Latitude/Longitude: 35°42'50.4"N / 139°45'47.4"E Open in Google Maps
We held the presentation ceremony of the University of Tokyo President’s Award for Students.
Inaugurated in the 2002-03 academic year, this award presented by the president has a two decades-long history recognizing individuals or groups who have attained outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated excellence in extracurricular activities or gained recognition in various social activities, thus serving as role models for other students and contributing to enhance the university’s reputation.
This year, 10 President’s Awards, including two President’s Grand Awards, were selected. We anticipate the recipients will continue to play active roles and wish them much success in their future endeavors.
UTokyo PLog #2024-UT-06
Date & Time: March 12, 2024
Location: Yasuda Auditorium, Hongo Campus
Latitude/Longitude: 35°42'48.3"N / 139°45'44.2"E Open in Google Maps
We welcomed Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to our university. In the brief time we had for our meeting, we confirmed the current status of the IAEA and UTokyo, and discussed our stance on global issues, the IAEA’s education-related activities, among various other topics.
UTokyo PLog #2024-UT-05
Date & Time: March 9, 2024
Location: Yasuda Auditorium, Hongo Campus
Latitude/Longitude: 35°42'48.3"N / 139°45'44.2"E Open in Google Maps
I attended the graduation ceremony of of the most recent class (Round 29) of the University of Tokyo Executive Management Program (UTokyo EMP).
I presented certificates to the 28 graduates of the program’s latest round. I trust they will draw on UTokyo EMP’s diverse knowledge and network of people, and go on to play increasingly active roles in their future endeavors.
