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Tsukuba University Public Symposium "Shaping the Future with Diversity"
On August 29, the University of Tsukuba held a public symposium titled "Shaping the Future with Diversity" at its Tokyo Campus (Bunkyo Ward).
The university has entered into a collaborative agreement with Dentsu Inc. This aims to establish "Diversity & Inclusion" as an academic discipline and further embed it in society, driven by heightened attention due to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics and increasing societal diversity.
Starting this fall, the university will launch an extension program examining "Diversity & Inclusion" from dual perspectives: the advanced research and initiatives led by the university and other educational institutions, and the practical knowledge honed across various companies and industries.
The symposium served as the kickoff event, with representatives from partner companies of the 2020 Tokyo Games in attendance.
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At the outset, Professor Hiroya Igarashi (Director of the Diversity, Accessibility, and Career Center) emphasized the need to redefine the essence of diversity. He stressed that diversity science is crucial for re-examining the world "as it is," and expressed the desire to promote educational programs that create new value going forward. He also outlined plans to pursue new outputs in categories such as "products/services," "human resources/organizational management," and "policy."
Following a keynote address by Professor Yoshiyuki Yamakai, Paralympic medalist (chair skiing) Dai-Nichi Co., Ltd. (Head of the Japanese Paralympic Team for PyeongChang) delivered a lecture titled "Diversity Seen Through the Paralympics."
The symposium concluded with a panel discussion facilitated by Professor Kaori Yamaguchi, featuring Dai-Nichi Co., Ltd.'s Mr. Ohinata, Visa Worldwide Japan President Seiji Yasubuchi, and the university's Professors Hisashi Sanada and Igarashi.
The university will offer a "Disability Sports Volunteer Leader Training Course" for students (two days: September 12 and November 18) and an "Intensive Diversity & Inclusion Course" for corporate professionals (five days total: October 2 & 23, November 6 & 21, December 6).
Furthermore, in the medium to long term, the university aims to establish Japan's first degree program in the field of diversity science, targeting corporate management and candidates for such positions.
University of Tsukuba Extension Program Website:
http://extension.sec.tsukuba.ac.jp/
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