FY 2019
Tokyo College Event "Global History"
| Date | September 2nd (Mon) & 4th (Wed), 2019 |
| Venue | Sanjo Conf. Hall, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo each day |
| Overview | What is global history? Why do we need global history now? Is it possible to discuss identity, which is one of the most important concepts in the contemporary world, in context of global history? The world’s top global historians will discuss these points over two days. Symposium Poster |
| Registration | Registration Form |
| Contact | Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo tokyo.college.adm[at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Symposium on Data-Driven Future Society
| Date | September 2, 2019 |
| Venue | Takeda Hall, 5F, Takeda Building, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | Utilizing Data in every field and region across the country is mandatory to realize the Society 5.0. In this symposium, leading cases in data utilization including the activities in the University of Michigan as well as the ongoing plan of preparing data exploitation infrastructure are introduced, and we will discuss how to realize the ideal future smart society. Symposium Poster |
| Registration | Registration Form |
| Contact | Data Platform Promotion Task Force, UTokyo Future Society Initiative dp.jimu [at] ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Healthcare Data Science Research Unit Symposium: 2019 Data health plans to encourage public and society
| Date | August 30, 2019 |
| Venue | Ito Hall in the Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | “Data Health” is a new policy scheme for disease prevention and health promotion, and this policy scheme aims to encourage stakeholders committed to realizing those activities in Japan. Health insurers created their own Data Health plans and have carried out the plans for one year. Through this, we have gradually come to understand how insurers made good plans, and which ways and structures effectively improved the health status of those insured through our evaluation and analysis. In this symposium, we will introduce the interim results and some good examples of Data Health plans. Symposium Poster |
| Registration | Registration Form |
| Contact | Institute for Future Initiatives Healthcare Data Science Research Unit dh-jimu [at] ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
The Center for Early Childhood Development, Education, and Policy Research (CEDEP) Public Symposium: Exploring the essence of development and childcare ~ Looking at the nurturing of people and how their nuturing is supported ~
| Date | August 3, 2019 |
| Venue | Yasuda Auditorium, The University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus) |
| Overview | The 2019 Symposium on Early Childhood Development, Education and Policy Research is an annual symposium that will provide a yearly update on the newest research projects conducted by the Center for Early Childhood Development, Education and Policy Research (CEDEP). It will also provide an opportunity to discuss future challenges for improving the quality of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Japan. English interpretation will not be available. Please register in advance. Symposium Poster |
| Registration | Registration Form |
| Contact | The Center for Early Childhood Development, Education, and Policy Research Graduate School of Education at The University of Tokyo cedep [at] p.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
UTokyo FSI Symposium "AI for Future Society"
| Date | July 11, 2019 |
| Venue | The venue has been changed to: Yasuda Auditorium, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | This talk will highlight some of Google AI's research and computer systems with an eye toward how they can be used to solve challenging problems, and will relate them to the National Academy of Engineering's Grand Engineering Challenges for the 21st Century, including the use of machine learning for healthcare, robotics, and engineering the tools of scientific discovery. He will also cover how machine learning is transforming many aspects of our computing hardware and software systems. Language: English Symposium Poster |
| Registration | Pre-registration is required. Applications will be closed once the seat limit is reached. Intended for: Students and faculty members of the University of Tokyo. (Priority is given to students/ First-come-first-served basis) [Registration Form for the above UTokyo members] Open to the students of other universities if there's any space available. A lottery may be held if there are many applicants and the result of the lottery including your participation will be sent by July 8th. [Registration Form for non-UTokyo members] |
| Contact | Division for External Relations, The University of Tokyo ext-info.adm[at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Tokyo College Event "'Dark Tourism' in Japan"
| Date | June 21, 2019 |
| Venue | The venue has been changed to: Tetsumon Memorial Hall, The University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus) |
| Overview | The term “dark tourism” describes visits to sites of tragic and destructive historical events. This talk by Professor Andrew Gordon, Harvard University, will discuss the sites of what one might also call “difficult history” and argue for the importance of allowing for multiple perspectives that recognize the complexity of our shared histories. Symposium Poster |
| Registration | Registration Form |
| Contact | Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo tokyo.college.adm[at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Energy scenario analysis to inform policy debate: Climate change mitigation for 2050 and beyond
| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Venue | Kojima Conference Room, 2F Kojima Hall, The University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus) |
| Overview | Climate change mitigation policy is accelerating globally, and it is receiving great attention as one of the central policy issues at the G20 Osaka summit in June. In April, the Japanese government released a proposal for its mid-century strategy under the Paris Agreement, and the policy debate is shifting toward how to mainstream renewables, discontinuous innovations, and net-zero and possibly negative emissions in 2050 and beyond. In this symposium, we invite leading researchers working on energy scenarios in Japan to discuss climate change mitigation for 2050 and beyond from diverse perspectives. Meeting Information in japanese |
| Registration | Registration Form |
| Contact | Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo sugiyama-staff[at]ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Tokyo College Event “The Gothic Cathedral of Science: The Nobel Prize and the Concept of ‘Revolution’”
| Date | May 27, 2019 |
| Venue | Fukutake Learning Theater, The University of Tokyo(Hongo Campus) |
| Overview | This lecture focuses on the concept of revolution and its relevance for the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry and medicine. Taking medieval European cathedrals as a metaphor, the lecture will discuss the different ways of viewing scientific development by sociologists of science on the one hand and by natural scientists on the other. It will be suggested that the Nobel Prize ? since it has existed for such a relatively short time ? may have somewhat distorted our view of scientific development. Symposium Poster |
| Registration | Registration Form |
| Contact | Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo tokyo.college.adm[at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Tokyo College Event “Envisioning a far more female future of Japan”
| Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Venue | Koshiba Hall, The University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus) |
| Overview | Join us for a public lecture by a leading international journalist, Mr. Bill Emmott, who has made a number of interviews with Japanese female leaders and states that, in 20 years, the innovative energy of Japanese women will contribute greatly to bringing growth and dynamic change back to Japanese society. Symposium Poster |
| Registration | Registration Form |
| Contact | Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo tokyo.college.adm[at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Nature 150th Anniversary Symposium: "The Future of Japanese Science - Visions towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals - "
| Date | April 4, 2019 |
| Venue | Yasuda Auditorium, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | This symposium will focus on the current challenges and future directions of science, and discuss with experts how science should be aimed at realizing a better future society symbolized by SDGs, as well as the various challenges facing Japanese and global scientific communities. Language : English Symposium Poster |
| Related links | https://www.natureasia.com/ja-jp/nature/nature-150/anniversary-symposium (Japanese language only) |
| Registration | Registration Form (Japanese language only) |
| Sponsor | Nature Research |
| Cosponsor | The University of Tokyo |
FY 2018
Meet the Biotech Experts, Amgen-UTokyo
| Date | March 28, 2019 |
| Venue | Lecture Room No.15, Faculty of Engineering Bldg.1, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | In this symposium, lectures will be delivered by Dr. Reese (Executive Vice President for Research and Development), and Dr. Galson (Senior Vice President for Global Regulatory Affairs and Safety), at Amgen, a pioneer in bio startups in the U.S. Also, an interactive discussion will be held with these experts as well as Dr. Levy (Senior Vice President for Global Development), and Dr. Miyoshi (Executive Medical Director), answering questions from participants about research and careers. Symposium Poster |
| Registration | Registration Form |
| Cosponsor | World-leading INnovative Graduate Study Program for Life Science and Technology (WINGS-LST), the University of Tokyo UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program |
| Contact | Office of WINGS-LST (Ouchi URA) souchi[at]bioeng.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
The Fourth Cambridge–UTokyo Joint Symposium: "Sustainability and Innovation For Society"
| Date | March 27, 2019 |
| Venue | Sanjo Conf. Hall, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | The Fourth Joint Symposium between the University of Cambridge and The University of Tokyo: "Sustainability and Innovation For Society" will be held at Sanjo Conference Hall of the University of Tokyo Hongo Campus on 27 March 2019. The Symposium will include talks from the heads of both universities, President Makoto Gonokami and Professor Stephen Toope; they will both talk on "The Contribution of the University to Innovation in Society and Industry". Following this, there will be a panel discussion, where the pro-vice-chancellors and vice presidents of the two universities will be discussing the actual strategies of the two universities. In the afternoon session, showcases of existing and future possible collaborations will be presented and discussed. Symposium Poster Detailed Program |
| Registration | Registration Form |
| Sponsor | University of Cambridge The University of Tokyo |
| Contact | Center for International Affairs, School of Engineering k-kikaku.t[at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
IRCN Neuro-inspired Computation Course
| Date | March 21-24, 2019 |
| Venue | Sanjo Conf. Hall, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | The First IRCN Course in Neuro-Inspired Computation is designed for international researchers from diverse fields and backgrounds at the graduate student and postdoctoral career stages to learn about the latest advances in computational modeling of the brain and its use in developing new AI strategies and applications. The course is part of the interdisciplinary research activities of the center and students will have an opportunity to contribute to the generation of new synergistic collaborations and the establishment of the research field of “Neurointelligence” in science and society. Detailed Program |
| Related links | https://ircn.jp/en/events/032124-19-neuro-inspired-computation-course-university-of-tokyo-japan |
| Sponsor | International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN), the University of Tokyo |
| Contact | Office of International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN) course[at]ircn.jp |
Inaugural Symposium for the Institute for Future Initiatives, the University of Tokyo: "Imaging a Sustainable Future: SDGs and the Future of Academic Research"
| Date | March 8, 2019 |
| Venue | Ito Hall in the Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | In April 2019, the Policy Alternatives Research Institute and Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science will be combined to form the Institute for Future Initiatives. On the occasion of the inauguration of this new Institute, we will be holding an international conference with the title “Imaging a Sustainable Future: SDGs and the Future of Academic Research”. While the UN has proposed a set of goals for creating a sustainable world in the form of SDGs, we nonetheless observe nations to enact policies biased toward protecting their own interests rather than responding to contemporary global issues. In light of this, we would like to consider how academic research organizations can address transnational issues thorough the symposium. Symposium Poster |
| Related links | http://pari.u-tokyo.ac.jp/events/201903/pari/event-12932/ (Japanese language only) |
| Sponsor | Policy Alternatives Research Institute (PARI), the University of Tokyo Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S), the University of Tokyo |
| Contact | Policy Alternatives Research Institute (PARI) 03-5841-0555 Integrated Research System for Sustainability Science (IR3S) 03-5841-1539 |
Symposium commemorating the establishment of the Collaborative Research Organization for Future Regional Society: "The Future of Regional Revitalization and Regional Areas"
| Date | March 8, 2019 |
| Venue | Lecture Theater, Komaba Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | The Collaborative Research Organization for Future Regional Society was established on April 1, 2018 as a new Integrated Research System at the University of Tokyo. The purpose of the organization is to achieve synergy in the three phases of research, regional cooperation, and human resource development by establishing an integrated platform through the collaboration of 11 departments of the university involved in solving regional issues. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the "Headquarter for Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan" in 2014. In this symposium, we would like to examine the policies of regional revitalization, and consider the future of regional revitalization and regional areas. Symposium Poster (Japanese language only) |
| Sponsor | Collaborative Research Organization for Future Regional Society, the University of Tokyo |
| Contact | Office of Collaborative Research Organization for Future Regional Society 03-5465-7548 office[at]frs.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
The Fifth UTokyo Strategic Partnership Symposium: "How can UTokyo work together with Asian Universities?"
| Date | March 7, 2019 |
| Venue | Koshiba Hall, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/focus/en/events/z1311_00018.html Language : English (Japanese/English simultaneous translation) Symposium Poster Report of Symposium |
| Sponsor | Division for Global Campus Initiatives, the University of Tokyo |
| Contact | Division for Global Campus Initiatives sp.uni.adm[at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
ISS Seminar : "The Issues Japan Faces Working Toward Global Inclusion" (Professor Mari Osawa Final Report Meeting)
| Date | March 6, 2019 |
| Venue | FUKUTAKE Learning Theater, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) tend to be viewed primarily as issues for developing countries, but the fifth goal on "Gender Equality" is certainly an issue within Japan. In the first part of this seminar, Professor Mari Osawa, who has been conducting research on Japan's welfare system from a gender perspective, examines the issues required for this system to meet standards for global inclusion. In the second part, the influence and significance of Professor Mari Osawa's research on various academic fields will be shown, and the possibility of future development will be discussed. Seminar Poster (Japanese language only) |
| Related links | https://jww.iss.u-tokyo.ac.jp/research/monthly/2018/20190306.html (Japanese language only) |
| Sponsor | Institute of Social Science (ISS), the University of Tokyo |
| Contact | Osawa Lab of ISS (Ms. Hemmi) 03-5841-4950 chigusa.hemmi[at]iss.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
PARI Workshop : "How do think tanks matter in Japan? Past, present, and the future"
| Date | February 28, 2019 |
| Venue | SMBC Academia Hall, International Academic Research Building, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | There is a growing call for evidence-based policy in various policy areas. The 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with their 169 targets and 232 indicators, embody such thinking. Think tanks play a key role in producing and communicating policy-relevant knowledge and evidence to policymakers and stakeholders. In this workshop, we invite Dr. James McGann, a leading scholar on the role of think tanks in public policy and creator and editor of the authoritative, annual Global Go To Think Tank Index. We will discuss the global trends and lessons for Japan's policy institutions. Seminar Poster |
| Related links | http://pari.u-tokyo.ac.jp/eng/event/smp190228_info.html |
| Sponsor | Policy Alternatives Research Institute (PARI), the University of Tokyo |
| Contact | Policy Alternatives Research Institute (PARI) pari_forum[at]pari.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
UTokyo ITS Seminar Series No.34 ITS Seminar in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture
| Date | February 14, 2019 |
| Venue | Piazza Hall, Piazza OMI (Shiga Prefectural Civic Center) |
| Overview | The Seminar aims to create an opportunity to widely consider possibilities for implementing automated driving services in society, a new form of mobility that is expected to become necessary in revitalizing local communities. UTokyo's ITS Center and local industry, government and academia stakeholders will give lectures and discuss automated driving. Seminar Poster (Japanese language only) |
| Sponsor | Advanced Mobility Research Center (ITS Center) in Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo |
| Contact | Office of ITS Center 03-5452-6565 seminar[at]its.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
UTokyo Institute of Social Science (ISS) Symposium Series No.30 : "Disaster Prevention / Disaster Reduction and Gender Equality - From the Results of Municipal Government Survey in 2017 -"
| Date | February 1, 2019 |
| Venue | Sanjo Conf. Hall, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | Disasters are much more severe for women, the elderly and people with disabilities. It has been ten years since the National Governors' Association revealed this in its fiscal 2008 survey on municipal disaster prevention policy. Japan has repeatedly experienced grievous disasters such as the Great East Japan Earthquake. Now, how much are the perspectives of gender equality and diversity reflected in disaster prevention and disaster reduction policy? The survey in FY 2017 was conducted for all prefectures and all municipalities, in cooperation with the Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office and the National Governors' Association. We will elucidate the current situation from the results of the survey and look into future issues. Symposium Poster (Japanese language only) |
| Related links | https://www.iss.u-tokyo.ac.jp/symposium/ |
| Sponsor | Institute of Social Science (ISS), the University of Tokyo |
| Contact | Osawa Lab of ISS (Ms. Hemmi) 03-5841-4950 chigusa.hemmi[at]iss.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
The 3rd ETHZ-UTokyo Strategic Partnership Symposium on the UN SDGs and Innovation
| Date | January 21-22, 2019 |
| Venue | Chemistry Auditorium, Chemistry Main Building (5F), School of Science, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | The 3rd ETHZ-UTokyo Strategic Partnership Symposium will highlight research being carried out in collaboration between the two strategic partner institutions to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and innovation. A plenary lecture will be given by Takafumi Yamamoto, president and representative director of Todai TLO. Symposium Poster |
| Related links | https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/UTokyo_ETHZ/ |
| Sponsor | The University of Tokyo Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ) |
| Contact | Office of Research Strategy and Development, School of Science (Kate Harris) ura[at]adm.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
The University of Tokyo-UNDP Joint Symposium on the Anniversary of Comprehensive Partnership Agreement: “CHANGE THE WORLD: Challenges by the University of Tokyo and UNDP to Co-create a Sustainable Future”
| Date | November 27, 2018 |
| Venue | Sanjo Conf. Hall, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | The heads of UNDP and The University of Tokyo will share insights and visions for creation of a sustainable future and collaborative ways to make it happen. There will be a dialogue session with young generations to discuss what the required actions are to change the future towards a sustainable one. (Language: English) Symposium Poster |
| Sponsor | The University of Tokyo United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Contact | International Strategy Group intl-strategy.adm[at]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Policies and Strategies for Utilizing Data - For a better Data-driven Society -
| Date | November 19, 2018 |
| Venue | Ito Hall in the Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | Symposium Pamphlet (Japanese language only) |
| Related links | http://pari.u-tokyo.ac.jp/events/201811/pari/event-11479/ (Japanese language only) |
| Sponsor | UTokyo Future Society Initiative (UTokyo FSI) Policy Alternatives Research Institute (PARI) |
| Contact | Policy Alternatives Research Institute (PARI) pari_forum[at]pari.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
The University of Tokyo Center of Innovation (COI), Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceutical Joint Symposium
| Date | October 31, 2018 |
| Venue | Ito Hall in the Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | Titled "Our Future Healthcare - Innovations for the World," the symposium will introduce the open innovation platform of industry-university cooperation and discuss the standard we should aim for. Symposium Poster (Japanese language only) |
| Cosponsor | Self-Managing Healthy Society, The University of Tokyo Center of Innovation (COI) Department of Bioengineering, School of engineering, The University of Tokyo Johnson & Johnson K.K. Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. |
| Contact | Mr.Tojo tojo.hideaki[at]mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
UTokyo Research Institute for Biomedical Science and Engineering Symposium: "Activities for Biomedical Science and Engineering at UTokyo, and Efforts Toward Social Implementation"
| Date | October 15, 2018 |
| Venue | Ito Hall in the Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | Symposium Poster (Japanese language only) |
| Sponsor | UTokyo Research Institute for Biomedical Science and Engineering |
| Contact | Ms.Ouchi souchi[at]bioeng.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
UTIDAHM Symposium 2018: "Adaptive Nature of the Mind"
| Date | October 5, 2018 |
| Venue | Lecture Hall, Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences Bldg., Komaba Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | UTIDAHM Symposium 2018 "Adaptive Nature of the Mind" Symposium Poster (Japanese language only) |
| Sponsor | UTokyo Institute for Diversity and Adaptation of Human Mind |
| Contact | UTokyo Institute for Diversity and Adaptation of Human Mind utidahm-office[at]umin.ac.jp |
The 1st Community Workshop for Utilizing Research Data
| Date | September 5, 2018 |
| Venue | Ito Hall and Multi-purpose space in the Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Overview | This workshop aims for the formation of a campus community related to utilizing data. Discussing research activities presented by researchers throughout the University links researchers and projects across departments and promotes cooperation both inside and outside the University. Workshop Poster (Japanese language only) Report of Workshop (Japanese language only) List of Poster Presentation (Japanese language only) |
| Sponsor | Data Platform Promotion Task Force, UTokyo Future Society Initiative |
| Contact | Research Promotion Department, Information Systems Department dp.jimu[at]itc.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
The 8th Conference of The Healthy Long Life Loop Society
| Date | August 22, 2018 |
| Venue | Ito Hall in the Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| URL | http://coi.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/news/304/ (Japanese language only) |
| Sponsor | Self-Managing Healthy Society, The University of Tokyo Center of Innovation (COI) |
| Contact | Ms.Ogawa ogawa.nobue[at]mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
The University of Tokyo-UNIDO Joint Symposium: “Young Wisdom, Innovation and SDGs”
| Date | April 16, 2018 |
| Venue | Ito Hall in the Ito International Research Center, Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo |
| Related links | https://www.unido.or.jp/en/coming/4153/ |
