News（EVENT）
The 125th TAOYAKA Program Seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.
Everybody is welcome. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar.
■ Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
■ Time: 15:00 – 16:30
■ Venue: Large Conference Room, 1F Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC), Hiroshima University
■ Title: From social entrepreneur to innovation promoter: Promoting start-up to contribute in the economic development of Nepal
■ Speaker: Prof. Mahabir Pun, Chairperson, National Innovation Center, Nepal
■ Language: English
■ Registration:Not required
(April 25) The 6th Taoyaka International Workshop
The 6th Taoyaka International workshop will be held on April 25.
The title of the workshop is “Small is Beautiful: Turning Disadvantage into Advantage in Japan’s Rural Revitalization Efforts”
Date & Time: 12:50-16:20 Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Venue: IDEC Large Conference Room, Hiroshima University
Registration is required. Please send your name and affiliation to below address by April 24
taoyaka-progrma*office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Please replace * with @)
Please see the flyer for the detail schedule and presentation:
Flyer The 6th Taoyaka International Workshop
(April 12) The 5th TAOYAKA International Workshop
Date & Time: 13:00-14:30 Thursday, April 12, 2018
Venue: IDEC Large Conference Room, Hiroshima University
Registration is required. Please send your name and affiliation to below address by April 11
taoyaka-progrma*office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Please replace * with @)
Program Schedule
| Program | |
| 13:00–13:05 | Opening remarks |
| 13:05–13:30 | Importance of Education in Development: A Situation of Education in Myanmar(15 min presentation & 10 min discussion) – by Ms. Swe Swe Win, Researcher & Analyst Manager (Kantar TNS Myanmar) |
| 13:30-14:10 | Analysing the effectiveness of teaching climate education through Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) – by team 8 (Htwe Nyi Nyi, Shree Kumar Maharjan & Benjamin Kane Blevins) |
| 14:10-14:25 | Discussion, Q & E sessions and suggestions from the mentor, professors and students |
| 14:25-14:30 | Closing remarks |
(April 12) The 5th TAOYAKA International Workshop will be held
- Date & Time: 13:00-14:30 Thursday, April 12, 2018
- Venue: IDEC Large Conference Room, Hiroshima University
- Registration is required. Please send your name and affiliation to below address by December 6
taoyaka-progrma*office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Please replace * with @)
Program Schedule
13:00–13:05 Opening remarks –Prof. Shinji Kaneko (Mentor of OTP8)
13:05–13:30 Importance of Education in Development: A Situation of Education in Myanmar(15 min presentation & 10 min discussion) – by Ms. Swe Swe Win, Researcher & Analyst Manager (Kantar TNS Myanmar)
13:30-14:10 Analysing the effectiveness of teaching climate education through Randomized Controlled
Trial (RCT) – by team 8 (Htwe Nyi Nyi, Shree Kumar Maharjan & Benjamin Kane Blevins)
14:10 – 14:25 Discussion, Q & E sessions and suggestions from the mentor, professors and students
14:25 – 14:30 Closing remarks – by Prof. Akimasa Fujiwara
The 124th TAOYAKA Program Seminar
The 124th TAOYAKA Program Seminar will be held with the 114th Study Session of the “Development and Cultural Change” Forum on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar.
■ Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2018
■ Time: 15:00 – 16:30
■ Venue: Large Conference Room, 1F Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC), Hiroshima University
■ Title: Livestock Production Systems and Livelihoods of Rural Nepalese Farmers
■ Speaker: Prof. Mana Raj Kolakshyapati, Registrar, Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal
■ Language: English
■ Registration:Not required
【Commemorative Lectures】台頭するインド ―インド人の活力と世界進出の秘密にせまる―
On Saturday, February 3, 2018, the commemorative lecture of Hiroshima University Museum titled, “台頭するインド ―インド人の活力と世界進出の秘密にせまる―” will be held at the Library Hall in the central library, Hiroshima University.
Prof. Okahashi, the program coordinator of TAOYAKA program, will also give a lecture discussing Hiroshima University’s research on India at 13:00. Detailed information is as follows. Please note that lectures are given in Japanese.
[Commemorative Lectures]
•Date: Saturday, February 3, 2018, 13:00-15:00
•Venue: Library Hall in the central library, Hiroshima University
•Lectures:
1. 13:00-13:30 「広島大学のインド研究」
by Hidenori Okahashi, Professor, Graduate School of Letters, Hiroshima University;
Former Director of National Institutes for the Humanities (HINDAS)
2. 13:30-15:00 「台頭するインド―インド人の活力と世界進出の秘密にせまる―」
by Hiroshi Yamashita, Professor, Graduate School of International Cultural Studies,
Tohoku University
Other interesting events focusing on India will also organized by the Hiroshima University Museum and are held in Higashi Hiroshima campus, Hiroshima University. Dates and venues are vary depending on the event. Please see these other events information below. You can also find detailed information from the Museum’s website.
All events are free admission and reservation is not required. Everyone is welcome!!
[Exhibition: Let’s Learn India!]
•Date: Thursday, February 1 ～ Friday, February 9, 2018
•Time:10:00-17:00
•Venue: Reception Hall, 2nd Floor, Hiroshima University Faculty Club
•Display Items: Hiroshima University’s research on India, auto-rickshaw, traditional costumes (sarees, punjabi dresses, pyjamas/pajamas), and Indian spices, etc.
[Event: Let’s Try Auto-Rickshaw!]
•Date: Sunday, February 4, 2018
•Time:13:00-17:00
•Venue: The 7th North Parking lot, Hiroshima University (located in northwest of Department of Education, Hiroshima University)
(Jan17) The 1st International Linkage Degrees Program (ILDP) Committee Meeting
The 1st International Linkage Degrees Program (ILDP) Committee Meeting will be held on January 17th, 2018.
Hiroshima University was awarded a governmental grant for our new student exchange program, called “ILDP for Developing Innovators Transforming Advanced Technology to Social Goals”. This program provides various types of international student exchanges among partner universities and institutions in India.
Aiming to mark the start of the project and discuss its future prospects, Hiroshima University will hold the 1st Committee meeting of “ILDP” at International Conference Center Hiroshima on 17th January, 2018.
Schedule
Date: January 17, 2018 12:50-17:30
Venue: Dahlia, International Conference Center Hiroshima
(1-5, Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima Japan)
Language: Japanese and English (Interpretation are provided)
Part 1: Ceremony on inauguration of the ILDP committee
12:50-12:55 Opening address
Mitsuo Ochi, President, Hiroshima University
12:55-13:20 Address of invited guests
Hiroshima Prefectural Government
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
13:20-13:30 Introduction of Inter-University Exchange Program (TBD)
Kazumi Shindo, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan
13:30-13:50 International Linkage Degrees Program for Developing Innovators Transforming Advanced Technology to Social Goals
Akimasa Fujiwara, ILDP Program Coordinator, Professor of Hiroshima University
13:50-14:20 Signing ceremony and Commemorative photo
Part 2: International Symposium on Globalization of Education, Science and Research: The University Experience
14:40-15:20 Keynote Speech: Perspective of Science and Technology Diplomacy between India and Japan (TBD),
Dr. Girish Sahni, Director General of CSIR
15:20-16:50 Panel discussion: Globalization Strategy of University
Moderator: Shinji Kaneko, Professor of Hiroshima University
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D)
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B)
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur (IIEST-S)
BITS-Pilani
CSIR-CEERI
Yousuke Yamamoto, Executive and Vice President (Research),
Hiroshima University
16:50-17:00 Closing remarks
Yousuke Yamamoto, Executive and Vice President (Research), Hiroshima University
*Contact us for registration with your name and affiliation by Jan 12th.
Contact
ILDP Office, Hiroshima University
TEL:082-424-6152
FAX:082-424-6954
Email: ildp-program*office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp（please replace*to@）
(Dec 26) The 123th TAOYAKA Program Seminar
The 123th TAOYAKA Program Seminar will be held.
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar.
■ Date: December 26th, Tuesday 2017
■ Time: 16:00 – 17:30
■ Venue: 204 Lecture Room, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC), Hiroshima University
■ Title: Human Behavior Modeling
■ Speaker: Prof. Junyi Zhang, Hiroshima University
■ Language: English
Abstract:
Prof. Junyi Zhang will introduce various human behavior modeling studies, from an interdisciplinary perspective, related to transport, time use, energy, tourism, health, climate change, expenditure, residence, employment, and QOL.
(Dec 15) The 122th TAOYAKA Program Seminar
The 122th TAOYAKA Program Seminar will be held.
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar.
■ Date: December 15th, Friday 2017
■ Time: 15:00 – 16:20
■ Venue: Large Conference Room, 1F Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC), Hiroshima University
■ Title: Facing the New Challenges of Coastal Engineering in Chile
■ Speaker: Dr. Patricio Winckler (Associate Professor at Universidad de Valparaíso in Chile)
■ Coordinator:Han Soo LEE (Associate Professor, IDEC)
■ Language: English
Abstract:
The coastal zone is one of the most dynamic environments on the planet, where meteorological, geological and oceanic agents interact in different magnitudes and spatiotemporal scales. In a context of climate change and in a country marked by major earthquakes and tsunamis, the knowledge of these agents is of fundamental importance to safeguard the security of human settlements, reduce the impacts of coastal works and guarantee port operations and development of the industry. Through local examples, the talk will focus on understanding the challenges in quantifying threats and defining coastal infrastructure adaptation strategies to tsunamis, storms and coastal erosion.
The 121st TAOYAKA Program Seminar
The 121st TAOYAKA program seminar will held as follows.
■ Time & Date : 10:00-12:00, Friday, December 22, 2017
■ Venue : A1-141, Middle Meeting Room of Engineering, Hiroshima University
■ Theme : 1. “System design issues for IOT Applications”
2. “Learning Models for Question Answering System in restricted domains”
3. “Energy Efficient Circuit Design for Energy Autonomous IoT Systems using Emerging Non-Volatile Memories”
■ Lecturer : 1．Dr. Kota Solomon Raju,(Principal Scientist & Project Leader, CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute(CEERI) Pilani, India)
2．Dr. Sharma Yashvardhan(Assistant Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani)
3．Dr. Chaturvedi Nitin(Assistant Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani)
■ Language: English
■ Object Persons : Students and Teachers
■ Contact: Taoyaka Program Technical Creation Office
E-mail: taoyaka-tech-sect{at}ml.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Please replace{at}with @.
TEL: 082-424-4597
