JANET

We held JANET-FORUM 2017 on November 23th at Freiburg University and around 70 people from Japan joined the Forum.

JANET-FORUM2017

JANET Workshop at CEEJA

【Event Information from Member University: Kobe University】

We are pleased to inform you of the symposium " Emerging Sciences and a Changing World: EU-Japan in Transition " to be held on 8 November 2016 at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). This is the 7th Kobe University Brussels European Centre and this year’s symposium is jointly organised with VUB. During the event, latest collaboration between Japan and EU in Data Science, Cultural Diversity, Migration and Security, and Particle Physics will be introduced by prominent researchers from Japanese and EU institutions.


Date:
Tuesday 8 November 2016 9:30 - 18:00
Place:
Vrije Universiteit Brussel(Generaal Jacqueslaan 271, 1050 Brussels, Belgium)
Programme:
Session I 10:00-13:30
Data science in the Age of Big Data
Session II 10:00-13:30
European Values – Unity in Diversity
Session III 14:30 - 18:00
Migration and Security
Session IV 14:30 - 18:00
Beyond Standard Model at LHC and Neutrino experiments

On-line registration will be available at the following site:
http://www.office.kobe-u.ac.jp/ipiep/events/20161108_en.html

For enquiry, please contact the Kobe University Centre for EU Academic Collaboration at:
[email protected]

Kobe University
International Affairs Planning Division
1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, JAPAN
TEL: +81-78-803-5282
FAX: +81-78-803-5049
E-mail: [email protected]

Centre for EU Academic Collaboration / Events / Joint symposium commemorating the establishment of Kobe University Liaison office in Kraków Centre for EU Academic Collaboration

【JANET Member Universities: Waseda University】

http://www.waseda.jp/top/en

Waseda University was founded in 1882 by Shigenobu Okuma, later Prime Minister of Japan. It comprises 13 undergraduate and 21 graduate schools covering most areas of social and natural sciences, liberal arts, and engineering, with over 52,000 students. This private university promotes internationalization proactively such as implementing English-based degree programs, having the largest international student body among Japanese universities, with more than 5,000, and so on.
Over 600,000 Waseda graduates are actively taking leading roles in various fields around the world.

【JANET Member Universities: Tokai University】

http://www.u-tokai.ac.jp/english/

Tokai University European Center (TUEC), located in Denmark since 1970, is Tokai University’s liason office in Europe. In line with the overarching mission of Tokai University, TUEC works to promote global peace and intercultural understanding via academic and cultural exchange.

TUEC’s primary functions are to support Tokai University academic staff and students on research and study-related trips to Europe, organize conferences, seminars and workshops within various academic fields, establish and maintain exchange programs with relevant educational counterparts in Europe, and to expand Tokai University’s network in Europe.

【JANET Member Universities: Tohoku University】

http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/

Tohoku University is a research-oriented institution located in Sendai, Japan. Established in 1907 as Japan’s third National University, it is the first Japanese university to accept female students. Under its "Research First", "Open-Door" and "Practice-Oriented Research and Education" principles, Tohoku University is competitive at the cutting edge of international research and has gained worldly high reputation in the research field as one of Japan’s leading universities, with 10 faculties, 16 graduate schools, 3 professional graduate schools, 6 research institutes, a university hospital and affiliated research and education centers (as of April 2016).

【JANET Member Universities: Osaka University】

http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/index.html

Osaka University is a comprehensive national university corporation founded in 1931 that has traditionally valued liberal ways of thinking, novelty, advancement and academic research. The university now comprises 11 schools/faculties, 16 graduate schools, 5 research institutes, 3 national joint-use facilities, 19 joint-use facilities, 36 research facilities, 2 hospitals, and 4 libraries. There are 3 campuses located in the northern part of Osaka prefecture, and a total of 23,000 students and 6,000 stuffs, including 2000 and 900 people from oversea, respectively, are working in an ideal location for education and research.

【JANET Member Universities: Okayama University】

http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/index_e.html

Okayama University is one of Japan’s leading universities with over 140 years of history and its origin is the Medical Training Place of Okayama-Han in 1870. In 2016, the university launched 2 world class research institutes and now comprises 11 faculties, 7 graduate schools, 3 research institutes in the field of plant science, planetary science and interdisciplinary physics and basic life science, and a university hospital, providing wide range of research and education environment with high-quality faculties and research facilities. Moreover, Okayama University is one of 19 research universities under the “program for promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities” and a member of “Top Global University Project” by MEXT. We are expanding international networks to achieve Global Research University.

【JANET Member Universities: Niigata University】

http://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/en/

Niigata University has a long history and rich tradition, with its predecessor organizations dating back about 140 years. Since its official inauguration in May 1949, Niigata University has played a key role as a center of research and education in the Japan Sea Coast region. At present, Niigata University has developed into a large, comprehensive university with a student body of approximately 12,500 students and 3,000 academic and administrative staff.
“Autonomy and Creativity” is the guiding ideal of the entire institution, and the purpose of Niigata University is to contribute to the steady development both of the region and the world through research and education. Towards that end, we are promoting the further advancement and invigoration of our research, education, and social-contribution while endeavoring to create new university. Blessed with an abundance of nature, Niigata University offers ideal environment for research and education.

【JANET Member Universities: Kyoto University】

http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en

Kyoto University was founded in 1897 in the City of Kyoto, Japan's historic center of art, culture, and scholarship. Since its founding, the university has cultivated a distinctive academic tradition emphasizing the value of free and open-minded dialogue and fostering a spirit of individuality and autonomy in its scholars.

Kyoto University currently comprises 10 Faculties, 18 Graduate Schools, 14 Research Institutes, 17 Educational institutes and other establishments. Approximately 1,900 of the university's 23,000 students hail from overseas.
With Students from over 100 different countries and regions, our campuses boast a rich cultural diversity.

【JANET Member Institutions: National Institutes of Natural Sciences】

http://www.nins.jp/english/index.php

The National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) consists of five inter-university research institutes: the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), the National Institute for Basic Biology (NIBB), the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS), and the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS). In addition to playing a leading role in its respective research field, each institute has a collaborative relationship with NINS with the common goal of creating an interdisciplinary and international research base.

【JANET Member Universities: Kumamoto University】

http://ewww.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/

Established in 1949, Kumamoto University is home to over 10,000 students within seven faculties and eight graduate schools. This research oriented university boasts state-of-the-art programs in pulse power, nanoscience, and material science, and is a pioneer in AIDS and stem cell research. In 2014, it was selected for the Top Global University Project by the Japanese government, and has since opened two new institutions to greatly enhance activities in international research and education. Kumamoto University endeavors to be a world leader in education, innovation and discovery by both staying true to its roots and being a driving force for globalization.

【JANET Member Institutions: Japan Cultural Institute in Cologne】

http://www.jki.de/de/home.html

The Japan Cultural Institute in Cologne opened in 1969.
Since 1972, as an overseas office of Japan Foundation, the institute has been introducing Japan's culture in German-speaking countries.
The three main areas of activity are: "Arts and Cultural Exchange", "Japanese Language Education "," Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange".
The institute also offers a broad program of language courses for an immediate access to Japanese culture, information on Japan, and supports projects of other institutions related to Japan.
The primary goal is to increase knowledge about Japan broadly and enhance the friendship between the countries through introducing a wide range of Japanese culture.

【JANET Member Institutions: National Institutes for the Humanities】

http://www-e.nihu.jp/e/

The National Institutes for the Humanities (NIHU) is a comprehensive research hub for humanities. While each one of the institutes is deeply involved in foundational research in their field as a core research center of Japan and as an international research center, six institutes interact in a complementary fashion and transcending the frameworks of previous scholarship. They also cooperate with research institutes in Japan and other countries in their attempt to identify and solve issues in contemporary society. To achieve a truly enriched human life, NIHU promotes research on the human sciences and aims to create new value.

【JANET Member Universities: Nara Institute of Science and Technology】

http://www.naist.jp/en/

Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) is a Japanese national university* located in Kansai Science City, a border region between Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto. Founded in 1991, NAIST consists solely of graduate schools in three integrated areas: information science, biological sciences, and materials science. The university's objectives are to conduct cutting-edge research in frontier areas and to train students to become tomorrow's leaders in science and technology.

【JANET Member Universities: Nagoya University】

http://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Nagoya University, located at the center of Japan, has been a predominant university both inside and outside Japan. In recent years, we are well known for boasting 6 Nobel Laureates in scientific fields and also being selected as one of top 10 universities contributing to gender equality by the UN Women’s HeForShe project. Nagoya University has its overseas bases in 10 countries including the European Center in Germany. More than 1,000 students have studied abroad in the last fiscal year, and Germany is the third popular country for students to study abroad.

【JANET Member Universities: Kyushu University】
Founded in 1911, Kyushu University is a leading research-oriented institute of higher education in Japan with more than 2,000 faculty members. Over 12,000 undergraduates and 7,000 graduate students are enrolled in 11 undergraduate and 18 graduate schools. The University has 5 research institutes, a hospital, over 50 affiliated research centers and 11 overseas offices including a Munich office. The University is held in high regard particularly for its innovative research in new energy technologies, which include hydrogen energy, clean coal technology, nuclear fusion and new turbine technology. The new Ito Campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities designed for the development of science-driven technological solutions to realize a sustainable and environment friendly society.
http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/

【Event Information】
We will hold our first event at Freie Universität Berlin on 30th June.

TITLE:
JANET FORUM 2016
Explore Research in Japan

PLACE:
Freie Universität Berlin
Henry Ford Bau
Lecture Hall B

DATE:
Thursday 30. June
9:30 - 17:20

WEBSITE:
http://www.jsps-bonn.de/veranstaltungen/informationsveranstaltungen/2016-janet-forum/

【JANET Member Universities: Hokkaido University】
Hokkaido University is a mainstay comprehensive university that places importance on its graduate schools. The university started out in 1876 as the Sapporo Agricultural College, the first modern academic institute in Japan.
Boasting the largest number of faculties of Japan’s national universities, we cover almost all areas of the humanities and social and natural sciences and are leader in research activities in Japan and the world. Our alumni include a Nobel laureate, business leaders, research pioneers, artists and writers. We have declared and cultivated our basic philosophies of education and research, namely “Frontier Spirit”, “Global Perspectives”, “All-round Education” and “Practical Learning.”
http://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp

【JANET Member Universities: Chiba University】

http://www.chiba-u.ac.jp/e/index.html

Chiba University was founded in 1949, unifying several regional former national colleges and schools such as Chiba Medical College and Chiba Normal School. Its fundamental mission since then has been, as encapsulated by the inscription on the University Bell, ad altiora semper (always toward the higher), to equip students with the ability to make mature and informed judgments while nurturing and guiding their creativity. Pursuing these goals of excellence has resulted in Chiba University becoming one of the leading academic research centers of Japan.

【JANET Member Institutions: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science】

https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/index.html

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), or Gakushin for short, is an independent administrative institution, established by way of a national law for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science in all fields of the natural and social sciences and the humanities. JSPS plays a pivotal role in the administration of a wide spectrum of Japan's scientific and academic programs. While working within the broad framework of government policies established to promote scientific advancement, JSPS carries out its programs in a manner flexible to the needs of the participating scientists.

【JANET Member Universities: University of Tsukuba】

http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/

University of Tsukuba has been aiming to be an open university in every sense and to meet new challenges to be an interdisciplinary and international university since its establishment. In order to promote academic exchange with European, especially German universities and researchers, we opened the Bonn Office in December 2009.