Summary of the FLAGs Project Forum
This text details a forum focused on the flags project, an initiative aimed at reforming graduate school education. Hear’s a breakdown of the key details:
Purpose of the Forum: To discuss the future direction of graduate school education and the role of the FLAGs project in achieving that vision.
Key Speakers & Participants:
* director Ishibashi (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology): Delivered a keynote speech on promoting graduate school education.
* President Tatsuo Ushiki (Niigata University): Presented niigata University’s vision for graduate school reform – focusing on cultivating “doctoral innovators” with both broad “general knowledge” and specialized “practical skills” through interdisciplinary and industry-academia collaboration.
* Presidents/Vice Presidents from other selected universities: Kanazawa University, Nagoya University, Hiroshima University, University of Electro-Communications, Hitotsubashi University, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, and Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology. they participated in a Q&A session and discussion.
* Ms. Noriko Osumi (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science): Gave a closing address, expressing optimism for the project and highlighting challenges in doctoral candidate development.
Niigata University’s Vision:
* To establish a graduate school base for nurturing “doctoral innovators” who will lead global society.
* To cultivate doctoral candidates who can create innovation by combining:
* General Knowledge: Developed through interdisciplinary education.
* Practical Skills: Gained through practical education in industry-academia, regional, and international collaboration.
Key Outcomes:
* The forum provided a valuable opportunity to promote the FLAGs project.
* It was a step towards realizing Niigata University’s vision for graduate school reform.
* Lively discussion and exchange of ideas among participating universities.
Contact Information:
* Academic Affairs Department, Academic affairs Division, Niigata University
* Phone: 025-262-6650
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