Ochanomizu University Program for Leading Graduate Schools “Fostering long-term creativity and innovation with science and technology disciplines based on Ochanomizu spirit ‘Migakazuba’ in the next generation of global leaders” held a kickoff symposium titled “Kickoff Symposium–The Doctorate Holders Who Will Lead a Diverse Society” on March 3rd, 2014 in the Inter-Faculty Building 2 Room 201, Ochanomizu University.
The Symposium started with greetings from University President Sawako Hanyu followed by a guest speech by Director Shino Inomata of the Ministry of Education? Culture? Sports? Science and Technology. Project Professor Hiroaki Takayanagi of the Leading Graduate School Promotion Center served as the moderator.
Opening remarks by President Hanyu
Guest speech by Director Inomata
Signing ceremony of partnership agreement
Subsequently, the signing ceremony of partnership agreement for educational research took place, where the Agreement to promote Partnership and Cooperation between Ochanomizu University and KEK (High Energy Accelerator Research Organization) was concluded.
In the first session of the symposium, following the introduction to the program by Prof. Hazuki Furukawa, keynote lectures title