Okayama University: Implements Collaboration with Osaka University, Exchange of Female Technical Staff, etc.
Okayama University hosted Ms. Yuka Okumura, Section Chief from Osaka University's Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, in March 2026 for an exchange among female technical staff. The event aimed to share knowledge on public relations, science and technology outreach, and career path support, strengthening the collaboration between both universities.
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April 7, 2026
National University Corporation Okayama University
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/
## Overview
National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City, President: Yasutomo Nasu) hosted Ms. Yuka Okumura, Section Chief from Osaka University's Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture) from March 26-27, 2026, for an exchange among female technical staff. Ms. Okumura belongs to the Technical Department of the Institute and is mainly responsible for public relations and information tasks, working in the Public Relations Office. She visited Okayama University due to her deep interest in the university's regular press conferences and 5DLab.'s beautiful imaging technology.
The Department of Engineering Services at Okayama University has been participating and deepening collaboration with Osaka University's Cross-Departmental Female Technical Staff Network in "Let's Play with Parents! Summer Online Science for Female Engineers" (hosted annually by the network in summer) since FY2021. They also held an opinion exchange meeting with female technical staff from the regional contribution working group of Okayama University's Department of Engineering Services, who focus on science outreach activities for elementary and junior high school students and public relations activities, sharing mutual knowledge and opinions.
Furthermore, an interview was conducted with Ms. Moemi Tsukano, Technical Supervisor in charge of electron microscopes at the School of Medicine's Joint Research Laboratory. The team also observed the preparations and presentation of the university's regular press conference. At 5DLab., Ms. Okumura eagerly asked questions about the secrets of imaging technology.
Ms. Okumura commented, "Okayama University's public relations activities are very proactive, and I was strongly impressed by their high information dissemination capability. I felt that the entire university is united in its public relations efforts. The concept of 'delivering necessary content to those who need it' in 5DLab.'s initiatives was also very impressive. In the electron microscopy room, there were ingenuities to explain things clearly to visitors, such as high school students, which was very helpful. Moreover, being able to directly interact with female technical staff from Okayama University, whom I had only spoken with online until now, was very meaningful, and I re-realized the importance of face-to-face communication." Ms. Yuko Hirata, Technical Specialist at Okayama University, commented, "We were able to hear interesting stories about Osaka University's Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research and their exhibition at the Osaka Expo." Furthermore, Mr. Hironori Sato, Vice President, Senior URA, and General Manager of the Department of Engineering Services at Okayama University, commented, "Thank you for your visit this time. I believe new value will be created from exchanges in various situations. I hope to connect this occasion to future actions."
Please continue to look forward to the activities of Okayama University, an open regional core and characteristic research university, and the technical staff who play a part in it.
National University Corporation Okayama University
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/
## Overview
National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City, President: Yasutomo Nasu) hosted Ms. Yuka Okumura, Section Chief from Osaka University's Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture) from March 26-27, 2026, for an exchange among female technical staff. Ms. Okumura belongs to the Technical Department of the Institute and is mainly responsible for public relations and information tasks, working in the Public Relations Office. She visited Okayama University due to her deep interest in the university's regular press conferences and 5DLab.'s beautiful imaging technology.
The Department of Engineering Services at Okayama University has been participating and deepening collaboration with Osaka University's Cross-Departmental Female Technical Staff Network in "Let's Play with Parents! Summer Online Science for Female Engineers" (hosted annually by the network in summer) since FY2021. They also held an opinion exchange meeting with female technical staff from the regional contribution working group of Okayama University's Department of Engineering Services, who focus on science outreach activities for elementary and junior high school students and public relations activities, sharing mutual knowledge and opinions.
Furthermore, an interview was conducted with Ms. Moemi Tsukano, Technical Supervisor in charge of electron microscopes at the School of Medicine's Joint Research Laboratory. The team also observed the preparations and presentation of the university's regular press conference. At 5DLab., Ms. Okumura eagerly asked questions about the secrets of imaging technology.
Ms. Okumura commented, "Okayama University's public relations activities are very proactive, and I was strongly impressed by their high information dissemination capability. I felt that the entire university is united in its public relations efforts. The concept of 'delivering necessary content to those who need it' in 5DLab.'s initiatives was also very impressive. In the electron microscopy room, there were ingenuities to explain things clearly to visitors, such as high school students, which was very helpful. Moreover, being able to directly interact with female technical staff from Okayama University, whom I had only spoken with online until now, was very meaningful, and I re-realized the importance of face-to-face communication." Ms. Yuko Hirata, Technical Specialist at Okayama University, commented, "We were able to hear interesting stories about Osaka University's Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research and their exhibition at the Osaka Expo." Furthermore, Mr. Hironori Sato, Vice President, Senior URA, and General Manager of the Department of Engineering Services at Okayama University, commented, "Thank you for your visit this time. I believe new value will be created from exchanges in various situations. I hope to connect this occasion to future actions."
Please continue to look forward to the activities of Okayama University, an open regional core and characteristic research university, and the technical staff who play a part in it.
FAQ
What is the purpose of this exchange meeting?
The purpose is for female technical staff from Okayama University and Osaka University to share knowledge on public relations activities, science and technology education, and career path support, and to strengthen collaboration between the two universities.
What topics were discussed?
A wide range of expertise and experiences were shared, including public relations and information work, science outreach activities, video technology of 5DLab., and methods for explaining electron microscopes.
What were the main impressions from the participants?
Participants particularly appreciated Okayama University's proactive public relations activities, the initiatives of 5DLab., and the importance of face-to-face interactions.