Okayama University: Diversity Research Environment Realization Initiative (Leader Development Type) Symposium - Okayama University's Current Position and Future in Supporting Women Faculty Members' Career Development - [May 15, Fri Online Event]

April 29, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
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) will hold the "Diversity Research Environment Realization Initiative (Leader Development Type) Symposium - Okayama University's Current Position and Future in Supporting Women Faculty Members' Career Development -" on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 13:00 to 16:30.

This symposium will organize the achievements and challenges of the Diversity Research Environment Realization Initiative (Women Leader Development Type) after three years since its inception, and consider future directions. Additionally, the WTT Project will share its future outlook based on 15 years of achievements.

We look forward to your participation.

【Date and Time】

Friday, May 15, 2026, 13:00-16:30

【Format】

General participants will be online only.

【Program】

Opening Remarks: Yasutomo Nasu, President, Okayama University
Guest Remarks: Keiko Aihara, Director, Human Resources Policy Promotion Office, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Keynote Speech: "Developing Women Research Leaders as an Organizational Strategy"
Yasuko Yamamura, Former Program Director, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Interim Report on the Diversity Research Environment Realization Initiative (Women Leader Development Type)
Mayuri Inoue, Director, Okayama University Office for Gender Equality / Professor (Science)
Report from Overseas Dispatch Recipient: Sayaka Aizawa, Associate Professor (Science), Okayama University
Report from Researcher who Received Research Grant: Kumiko Tsujimoto, Associate Professor (Engineering), Okayama University
15 Years of the WTT Project and Future Outlook: Takashi Tamura, Head of WTT Project Division, Okayama University Office for Gender Equality / Professor (Agriculture)
Report from WTT-OG: Noriko Nemoto, Professor (Agriculture), Okayama University
Report from WTT Faculty: Izumi Masuno, Assistant Professor (Specially Appointed) (Planetary Science), Okayama University
Panel Discussion: "Revitalizing the University through the Appointment of Women"
Facilitator: Yuko Kataoka, Deputy Director, Okayama University Office for Gender Equality / Associate Professor (Hospital)
Panelists: Representatives from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Law
Commentary ①: Yoko Oki, Former President, Okayama Prefectural University / Professor Emeritus, Okayama University
Commentary ②: Yasuko Yamamura, Former Program Director, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Closing Remarks: Yukari Mimura, Executive Director (Planning, Evaluation, and General Affairs), Okayama University

【Target Audience】

Okayama University faculty, staff, students / Related parties from other institutions / Other interested individuals

【Participation Fee】

Free

【How to Apply】

Please apply from the Okayama University Diversity Promotion Headquarters website below (Application deadline: Thursday, May 7)

https://okayama-u-diversity.jp/news/19779/

【Poster】

https://okayama-u-diversity.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/20260515_DIsinpo.pdf

【Organizer】

Okayama University Diversity Promotion Headquarters

◆ References

・Okayama University Vision 3.0・Okayama University Long-Term Vision 2050

https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/profile/ou-vision.html

・National University Corporation Okayama University Research University Declaration

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003808.000072793.html

・Okayama University Regional Core / Distinctive Research University Enhancement Promotion Project (J-PEAKS)

https://j-peaks.orsd.okayama-u.ac.jp/

・Okayama University Diversity Promotion Headquarters

https://okayama-u-diversity.jp/

・Okayama University Woman Tenure Track (WTT) System

https://okayama-u-diversity.jp/wtt/

Okayama University Tsushima Campus (Kita-ku, Okayama City)

◆ Contact for this matter

Okayama University General Affairs Department, Diversity Promotion Division

〒700-8530 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, Okayama University Tsushima Campus
TEL: 086-251-7303
E-mail: sankaku1◎okayama-u.ac.jp
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https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/event/event_id3820.html

＜Regarding collaboration with Okayama University Hospital, etc. (for pharmaceutical and medical device company personnel)＞
Okayama University Hospital, New Medical Research and Development Center
〒700-8558 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
Please inquire about relevant cases from the URL below
http://shin-ir