[Okayama University] Held AI and Data Analysis Course ~Students Hone Data Utilization Skills Through Practice~

April 29, 2026 National University Corporation Okayama University https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/ ◆ Overview The Research and Innovation Co-creation Organization of National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City; President: Tomoyasu Nasu) held an "AI and Data Analysis Course" at Tsushima Campus from February 12 to 17, 2026, offering learning from the basics to practical application of AI and data analysis. This course was implemented as part of the Regional Core University Innovation Creation Environment Enhancement Project and was offered to university students in Okayama Prefecture through a total of three programs. The first session, "Introduction to Data Analysis Course," was held on February 12, welcoming Mr. Shuta Fujiwara and Ms. Kaho Higashimura from ITC Co., Ltd. as instructors. Students worked on creating a sales data analysis model utilizing Google Gemini. Through exercises using actual data, participating students learned the basics of AI and data analysis, including data organization and derivation of analysis results. The second session, "Introduction to Data Analyst," was held on February 13, with Ms. Risako Abe from dotData, Inc. serving as the instructor. The course provided practical learning in the basics of business analytics, AI-powered data analysis, and policy formulation based on analysis results. Students worked on visualizing sales data and creating predictive models, and during the final presentation, they received feedback from Chugoku Bank Financial Group, providing an opportunity to refine their proposals from a regional business perspective. The third session, "Introduction to Data-Driven Consulting," was held from February 16 to 17, welcoming Mr. Masahiko Jinno from Ascent Business Consulting Co., Ltd. as an instructor. Participating students practically learned data-driven decision-making and consulting thinking by analyzing management issues using actual data and working on strategy formulation. Through each session, students systematically learned from the basics to advanced applications of data visualization, data analysis, and AI utilization. They deepened their practical knowledge while gaining exposure to data-based analysis and decision-making, which are increasingly demanded in various fields. Participating students commented, "The process of analyzing data and forming hypotheses was practical and educational," and "My understanding of how AI and data analysis are utilized in the real world deepened." This course was implemented as an initiative to provide practical learning opportunities through collaboration among universities, companies, and regional financial institutions. Okayama University will continue to create opportunities for students to engage in AI and data utilization in practice through industry-academia collaboration, thereby strengthening the innovation creation environment in the region. Please continue to look forward to the initiatives of Okayama University: an open regional core and distinctive research university. This matter was announced on April 29, 2026. Students working on strategy formulation Students learning data analysis Students engaged in group work ◆ References ・Okayama University Research and Innovation Co-creation Organization https://www.orsd.okayama-u.ac.jp/ ◆ Related Information ・[Okayama University] Adopted for Cabinet Office's "FY2024 Regional Core University Innovation Creation Environment Enhancement Project" ~Creation of regional innovation through the resonance of national and prefectural universities in Hare no Kuni~ https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002696.000072793.html Okayama University Tsushima Campus (Kita-ku, Okayama City) ◆ Inquiries regarding this matter Okayama University Research and Innovation Co-creation Organization, Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Headquarters, Furukawa 1-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama 700-8530, Okayama University Tsushima Campus Main Building TEL: 086-251-7151 E-mail: co-creation◎adm.okayama-u.ac.jp *Replace ◎ with @ https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/tp/news/news_id15167.html Okayama University Hospital New Medical Research and Development Center 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama 700-8558 Please inquire about relevant cases from the URL below http://shin-iryo.hospital.okayama-u.ac.jp/ph_company/ Okayama University Hospital Research Promotion Division, Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Promotion Group 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama 700-8558 TEL: 086-235-7983 E-mail: ouh-csnw◎adm.okayama-u.ac.jp *Please replace ◎ with @