UTokyo D&I
The University of Tokyo Statement on Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Tokyo has adopted the University of Tokyo Statement on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) as guidance to all those involved in the university’s activities to encourage the creation of a fair and pluralistic society that respects and embraces diversity. A briefing paper accompanying and explaining the D&I Statement has also been released.
Latest Information
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Date
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Apr. 14, 2023
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Sep. 27, 2022
Notice: Leaflet of "The University of Tokyo Statement on Diversity & Inclusion" (PDF: 5.8MB)
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Jun. 24, 2022
Notice: The University of Tokyo Statement on Diversity & Inclusion has been released.
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Apr. 5, 2022
Notice: UTokyo is now offering an emergency relief program for scholars and students at risk.
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Mar. 8, 2022
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Mar. 1, 2022
Notice: UTokyo D&I Campaign 2022 launched
Event Information
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Event Date
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Mar. 31, 2023
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May 20, 2022
“Beyond Women’s Day: Strengthening Communities of Female Talent in Japan”
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Mar. 23, 2022
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Mar. 23, 2022
“[International Women’s Day Series] Advocating for Equity through Art and Design”
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Mar. 17, 2022
“[TCJS Seminar Series] Gender Gaps in the Labor Market in Japan”
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Mar. 16, 2022
“[International Women’s Day Series] Strategies for Building Women- and Family-Friendly Workplaces”
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Mar. 3-4, 2022
The 2nd D&I Campaign
Campaign Objectives
Among the Diversity & Inclusion plans outlined in UTokyo Compass, the University of Tokyo aims to make our initiatives related to “Nurture Inclusiveness and Capacity for Creative Dialogue” in particular more widely known both inside and outside the University. By doing so, we work to spread awareness of UTokyo Compass, as well as gain the trust of society, increasing international and domestic support and empathy for UTokyo’s role in the world.
In order to get UTokyo members themselves to notice and recognize the diversity that the University possesses, we will work to visualize various aspects of the University.
Diversity & Inclusion at UTokyo
Deepening and advancing our understanding of D&I at UTokyo
On September 19th and October 25th, two seminars on D&I were held for UTokyo’s senior executives and administrative managers. The former was for executives and deans, while the latter was for the heads of the departments of the Administration Bureau and the administrative organizational heads. The purpose of these seminars was to boost their basic understanding and raise and sustain their awareness of D&I, as well as to re-examine and elevate our appreciation of D&I’s role as an important pillar of UTokyo Compass. Below are shots from the events.
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Seminar for heads of the departments of the Administration Bureau and the administrative organizational heads
Opening ceremony for the facilities of the UTokyo Center for Global Education
A grand ceremony celebrating the opening of the facilities of the UTokyo Center for Global Education (GlobE) was held. This ceremony signified a new step towards UTokyo’s commitment to promoting globalization and diversity. Through the variety of programs offered by GlobE, students will gain insight into modern society as well as a global outlook for the future. With the aim of contributing to the creation of a peaceful and prosperous world, UTokyo is advancing global exchanges with people from various backgrounds and with differing values.
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Opening ceremony for the facilities of the UTokyo Center for Global Education
Presidential Dialogue: Thinking about improvements to the UTokyo working environment with the President
The Barrier-free Opinion Exchange Meeting with staff has been held since 2004. This meeting was positioned as a Presidential Dialogue topic this year, giving President Fujii and academic and administrative staff members with disabilities the opportunity to discuss improvements to the UTokyo working environment together. While the event was short, many enthusiastic opinions and ideas were shared, resulting in meaningful dialogue between President Fujii and the staff members and presenting a valuable opportunity to contribute to the enhancing of accessibility initiatives at UTokyo. Here are some scenes from the event.
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Barrier-free Opinion Exchange Meeting with staff
Scenes from “Presidential Dialogue: Thinking about improvements to the UTokyo working environment with the President”
Presidential Dialogue: Thinking about Barrier-free Accessibility at UTokyo with the President
The Barrier-free Opinion Exchange Meeting with students has been held since 2004. This meeting was positioned as a Presidential Dialogue topic this year, giving President Fujii and students with disabilities and their peers working as support staff the opportunity to discuss barrier-free accessibility at UTokyo together. While the event was short, many students presented their enthusiastic opinions and ideas, making it an opportunity for meaningful dialogue between President Fujii and the students. Here are some scenes from the event.
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“The Barrier-free Opinion Exchange Meeting”
Scene from “Presidential Dialogue: Thinking about Barrier-free Accessibility at UTokyo with the President”
UTokyo Africa Evening: Exchange event with international students from African countries
Africa is a region that is expected to experience growth in various areas in the future, and UTokyo aims to further its cooperation in education and research with the region. As part of its efforts to promote interaction with the region, UTokyo held an event with international students from African countries.
Twenty-nine students from 18 countries participated in this event. To promote a greater understanding of their countries’ cultures, the students presented displays of poster panels and local products. Some of them also shared the results of their research. The event created an opportunity for meaningful exchange between the students, guests and other UTokyo members.
Here, we introduce some pictures from the event, which was planned and carried out by a diverse group of students.
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Bridging cultures
Students from various African countries introduced their cultures and research topics, while strengthening their connections with one another.
AUW Summer Program and Symposium
The University of Tokyo and Asian University for Women (AUW) in Bangladesh are running a joint summer program with the theme “Movement of people in the 21st century — ‘Migration, Immigration, and Refugees’.” Here, we highlight ways in which students from different backgrounds have learned from one another and deepened their understanding of diversity through this program.
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This is a scene from the symposium held on the last day of the program,
“Movement of people in the 21st century — ‘Migration, Immigration, and Refugees’.”
Through this 10-day program, the students deepened their understanding of diversity by learning together and engaging in multiple dialogues with one another.
Diversity in Research
Here, we introduce some of UTokyo’s diverse variety of researchers and their activities.
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Yuji Matsuda Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering Reducing barriers with architecture
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Asuka Hatano Lecturer, Graduate School of Engineering Modeling the heart with simulations
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#WeChange UTokyo
The University of Tokyo has launched measures to nurture female leaders. In addition to working to raise the awareness of all members of the University, including faculty members and students, the University aims to double the rate of increase in the number of female faculty members over the past 10 years. It is expected that 300 of the 1,200 new professors and associate professors will be females.
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For Alumni
TFT is an online community that helps alumni stay connected with UTokyo after graduation. Currently, over 60,000 alumni are registered with the service. Members receive information on campus news, topics and various events through the magazine and newsletter, as well as exclusive alumni benefits. If you’re not a member, become one now by registering through the page below.
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Support Us
Support our efforts to promote women’s advancement aid for female students, the creation of a more inclusive campus and other D&I initiatives at UTokyo. Anyone can donate, and your donation to UTokyo may be tax deductible.
Information and Support
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The Office for Gender Equality engages in continuous efforts to increase the number of female students at UTokyo. In addition to information on events for female junior high and high school students, the Office’s website features “Spectrum – Campus Voice –,” a section with articles authored by student writers. This section includes information about on-campus initiatives, interviews with students and faculty members as well as with alumni active in various fields.
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As outlined in the University of Tokyo’s Charter, UTokyo recognizes the intrinsically vital significance of the diversity of its members, including those with disabilities, and strives to create a campus where all its members can safely demonstrate their abilities and participate widely in university activities.
In line with these principles, UTokyo established the Disability Services Office in 2004. The Disability Services Office promotes university-wide barrier-free initiatives, including support for students, faculty and staff members with disabilities.
