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2021.10.16
[Report] “Does the University of Tokyo’s Brand Not Hold Up Globally?”

Today, I served as the moderator for a symposium titled “Does the University of Tokyo Brand Hold Up Globally?—Exploring the University of Tokyo’s Potential with Globalists Who Graduated from the University of Tokyo” at the University of Tokyo Homecoming Day.

With Professor Kaori Hayashi, Vice President of the University of Tokyo; Kentaro Ogata, Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Finance; Yasumasa Yamamoto, venture capitalist; and Mayu Yamaguchi, Specially Appointed Professor at Shinshu University.

What does it mean to be a global citizen? What’s the deal with the University of Tokyo? What role should universities play in the future? What kind of internationalization should universities aim for? What are the challenges facing the University of Tokyo? What recommendations would you make to the University of Tokyo?

We spent two solid hours discussing that, but two hours really wasn't nearly enough.

It was a concrete, constructive, and enjoyable discussion with everyone, each with their own diverse and unique backgrounds (*^^*)

I hope universities will be leaders in society.

I hope the University of Tokyo will build an international network and become a hub for global knowledge and experience.

To that end, I hope the university will maintain an entrepreneurial spirit, build an organizational structure capable of adapting to change with agility, and continue to evolve.

Vice President Hayashi’s message was, “I hope our alumni will become our cheerleaders.” > To all our alumni


　

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”