Chiba University and Tokushima University to Hold J-PEAKS Partnership Symposium on June 19 at Kashiwanoha Campus

Chiba University and Tokushima University have been working on a new type of academic collaboration aimed at 'enhancing each other without isolation,' triggered by their selection for the 'Regional Core and Characteristic Research University Strengthening Promotion Project (J-PEAKS)' by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). In March 2026, they took the first step by signing a partnership agreement. Through this agreement, the universities aim to trial a new field-led collaboration model through cooperation among practical staff, including URAs (University Research Administrators), to build a mutually beneficial relationship.

We are pleased to announce the commemorative symposium as follows:

Date: Friday, June 19, 2026, 14:30-17:10 Venue: Chiba University Kashiwanoha Campus, Biohealth open Innovation Hub Building A Fee: Free

Program Overview: Opening Remarks: Kotaro Yokote, President of Chiba University Guest Remarks: Representative from MEXT Part 1 (14:40-15:40): - Vision and Initiatives for J-PEAKS at Both Universities (Presidents Yokote and Kawamura) - Cross-talk: 'Discussing the Future of Research Universities - Intersecting Vision and Practice' Speakers: Kotaro Yokote (Chiba Univ), Yasuhiko Kawamura (Tokushima Univ), Hiroshi Nakajima (Chiba Univ J-PEAKS Liaison), Koji Yasutomo (Tokushima Univ J-PEAKS Liaison) Facilitator: Tomohisa Yamamoto (Chiba Univ President's Special Assistant)

Part 2 (16:00-17:00): - Cross-talk: 'How to Drive a Research University - Practicing R&D Management' Speakers: Executive officers and practical staff in charge of R&D management Closing Remarks: Hitoshi Matsuki, Trustee/Vice President of Tokushima University

Media Registration: Please send your company name, attendee name, contact info, and camera type to the contact email by June 16, 2026, 15:00 JST.