[Okayama University] President Yasutomo Nasu Gives Lecture on "University Corporation Management Reform toward Research Universities" at LDP Headquarters
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- [Okayama University] President Yasutomo Nasu Gives Lecture on "University Corporation Management Reform toward Research Universities" at LDP Headquarters
- President Yasutomo Nasu of Okayama University gave a lecture at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters on university corporation management reform toward research universities, introducing reforms that break conventional concepts, such as abolishing concurrent posts for board members and sharing research equipment.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 8, 2026
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President Yasutomo Nasu of Okayama University gave a lecture at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters on university corporation management reform toward research universities, introducing reforms that break conventional concepts, such as abolishing concurrent posts for board members and sharing research equipment.
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- June 8, 2026
President Yasutomo Nasu of Okayama University gave a lecture at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters on university corporation management reform toward research universities, introducing reforms that break conventional concepts, such as abolishing concurrent posts for board members and sharing research equipment.
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June 7, 2026
National University Corporation Okayama University
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/
◆Overview
President Yasutomo Nasu of National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City; President: Yasutomo Nasu) took the podium at a joint meeting of the MEXT Division and the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Research Committee (Note 2) of the Liberal Democratic Party's Policy Research Council (Note 1) held at the LDP headquarters (Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) on February 16, 2026, and gave a lecture on "University Corporation Management Reform toward Research Universities" (approximately 20 LDP members of the Diet attended).
At the meeting, first the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) explained the "Current Status of the Science Reform Fund and University Reform," followed by President Nasu (attending online due to overseas business) who gave a lecture on "University Corporation Management Reform toward Research Universities." President Nasu, under the university's Long-Term Vision 2050 and Research University Declaration, advocated moving "from administration to management" and mentioned that he himself is implementing reforms that break the conventional concepts of national university corporations. Specifically,
① Introduction of a "professional management system" that abolishes concurrent posts for board members to concentrate on management, and a "Technical Supervisor System" to improve the status of technical staff; advanced specialization of administrative and technical staff (high-level appointment, Okayama University R&D Management Personnel Certification System, strengthening policy formulation capabilities, graduate school study support system, etc.) – initiatives for de-faculty-centered university corporation management.
② Cost reduction and equipment renewal through rental and sharing of research equipment (Shared Transformation (SX) Platform) to strengthen the research infrastructure.
③ Shifting from a one-sided rejection stance to a posture of discussing what can and cannot be done, amidst the increasingly severe security environment including Japan's economy; and development and establishment of the university's own rules.
These points were explained and opinions were exchanged. Attending lawmakers showed strong interest in the university's initiatives, and as a result, the importance of organizational and institutional reform and the establishment of a sustainable management foundation for the university was shared among stakeholders.
In addition, from the university, Masaki Kawamoto, Director of the Research Innovation Management Department and First Vice Director of the Research Innovation Co-Creation Organization, and Takamichi Matsumoto, Chief Researcher of the Research Cooperation Section (both certified as "Certified URA" by the Research Administrator Skill Certification Organization and certified as "Okayama University R&D Management Personnel") participated in person.
The university will continue to actively strengthen and promote initiatives for research capability enhancement and innovation creation, as a university selected for the "Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities as Regional Cores and Special Characteristics (J-PEAKS)" and to realize its Long-Term Vision 2050, while also taking into account national policy trends and contributing to the promotion of science, technology and innovation in Japan. We look forward to your continued expectations for the initiatives of Okayama University, an open regional core and distinctive research university.
This information was released on June 7, 2026.
Note 1: "MEXT Division" (Division Director: Yoichi Fukasawa, Member of the House of Representatives) responsible for promoting MEXT policies.
Note 2: "Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Research Committee" (Chairman: Keitaro Ohno, Member of the House of Representatives; Secretary General: Akihisa Shiozaki, Member of the House of Representatives) responsible for promoting science, technology and innovation policies. (Positions are as of the time of the meeting.)
Photo 1 of the joint meeting of the MEXT Division and the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Research Committee (published with permission)
Photo 2 of the joint meeting (published with permission)
President Yasutomo Nasu giving a lecture
・Press release at the time of selection for J-PEAKS
https://prtimes.jp/a/?f=d72793-2346-37b55a2c99cd63aeb51f4023cb9e2835.pdf
・Outline of Okayama University's initiatives under J-PEAKS (published by JSPS)
https://prtimes.jp/a/?f=d72793-2192-a81e02b7f193b28a1198d950b22037fd.pdf
◆References
・Liberal Democratic Party
https://www.jimin.jp/
・Note by Akihisa Shiozaki, Member of the House of Representatives: "Let's create the 7th Science and Technology Innovation Basic Plan! (LDP Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Research Committee)"
https://note.com/akihisa_shiozaki/n/nae817e02dd27
・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 Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities as Regional Cores and Special Characteristics (J-PEAKS)
https://j-peaks.orsd.okayama-u.ac.jp/
・SX Platform ~From "Ownership" to "Sharing". Cost-effective rental/leasing platform for research equipment~
https://sxplatform.jp/
◆Related Information
・[Okayama University] Selected for MEXT's "Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities as Regional Cores and Special Characteristics (J-PEAKS)" – Accelerating the realization of Okayama University as a research university that co-creates the future of the region and the planet, and becomes a core of global innovation, while building a mountain range of world-class research universities in Japan
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001935.000072793.html
・[Okayama University] Held the 1st Okayama University J-PEAKS Synergy Session – Sowing seeds of synergy to build a mountain range of research universities in Japan
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002335.000072793.html
・[Okayama University] President Yasutomo Nasu took the podium at the JSPS-sponsored "J-PEAKS Kick-off Symposium" – Transforming from "competition" to "co-creation" for social change to form a mountain range (PEAKS) of research universities in Japan!
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002353.000072793.html
・[Okayama University] President Yasutomo Nasu took the podium at a MEXT-sponsored symposium – Introducing Okayama University's challenges under J-PEAKS
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002850.000072793.html
・[Okayama University] Held Okayama University J-PEAKS Symposium – The forefront of university reform through J-PEAKS
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004009.000072793.html
・[Okayama University] "J-PEAKS Study Group: Technical Personnel for Strengthening Research Infrastructure in Japan"
National University Corporation Okayama University
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/
◆Overview
President Yasutomo Nasu of National University Corporation Okayama University (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Okayama City; President: Yasutomo Nasu) took the podium at a joint meeting of the MEXT Division and the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Research Committee (Note 2) of the Liberal Democratic Party's Policy Research Council (Note 1) held at the LDP headquarters (Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) on February 16, 2026, and gave a lecture on "University Corporation Management Reform toward Research Universities" (approximately 20 LDP members of the Diet attended).
At the meeting, first the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) explained the "Current Status of the Science Reform Fund and University Reform," followed by President Nasu (attending online due to overseas business) who gave a lecture on "University Corporation Management Reform toward Research Universities." President Nasu, under the university's Long-Term Vision 2050 and Research University Declaration, advocated moving "from administration to management" and mentioned that he himself is implementing reforms that break the conventional concepts of national university corporations. Specifically,
① Introduction of a "professional management system" that abolishes concurrent posts for board members to concentrate on management, and a "Technical Supervisor System" to improve the status of technical staff; advanced specialization of administrative and technical staff (high-level appointment, Okayama University R&D Management Personnel Certification System, strengthening policy formulation capabilities, graduate school study support system, etc.) – initiatives for de-faculty-centered university corporation management.
② Cost reduction and equipment renewal through rental and sharing of research equipment (Shared Transformation (SX) Platform) to strengthen the research infrastructure.
③ Shifting from a one-sided rejection stance to a posture of discussing what can and cannot be done, amidst the increasingly severe security environment including Japan's economy; and development and establishment of the university's own rules.
These points were explained and opinions were exchanged. Attending lawmakers showed strong interest in the university's initiatives, and as a result, the importance of organizational and institutional reform and the establishment of a sustainable management foundation for the university was shared among stakeholders.
In addition, from the university, Masaki Kawamoto, Director of the Research Innovation Management Department and First Vice Director of the Research Innovation Co-Creation Organization, and Takamichi Matsumoto, Chief Researcher of the Research Cooperation Section (both certified as "Certified URA" by the Research Administrator Skill Certification Organization and certified as "Okayama University R&D Management Personnel") participated in person.
The university will continue to actively strengthen and promote initiatives for research capability enhancement and innovation creation, as a university selected for the "Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities as Regional Cores and Special Characteristics (J-PEAKS)" and to realize its Long-Term Vision 2050, while also taking into account national policy trends and contributing to the promotion of science, technology and innovation in Japan. We look forward to your continued expectations for the initiatives of Okayama University, an open regional core and distinctive research university.
This information was released on June 7, 2026.
Note 1: "MEXT Division" (Division Director: Yoichi Fukasawa, Member of the House of Representatives) responsible for promoting MEXT policies.
Note 2: "Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Research Committee" (Chairman: Keitaro Ohno, Member of the House of Representatives; Secretary General: Akihisa Shiozaki, Member of the House of Representatives) responsible for promoting science, technology and innovation policies. (Positions are as of the time of the meeting.)
Photo 1 of the joint meeting of the MEXT Division and the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Research Committee (published with permission)
Photo 2 of the joint meeting (published with permission)
President Yasutomo Nasu giving a lecture
・Press release at the time of selection for J-PEAKS
https://prtimes.jp/a/?f=d72793-2346-37b55a2c99cd63aeb51f4023cb9e2835.pdf
・Outline of Okayama University's initiatives under J-PEAKS (published by JSPS)
https://prtimes.jp/a/?f=d72793-2192-a81e02b7f193b28a1198d950b22037fd.pdf
◆References
・Liberal Democratic Party
https://www.jimin.jp/
・Note by Akihisa Shiozaki, Member of the House of Representatives: "Let's create the 7th Science and Technology Innovation Basic Plan! (LDP Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Research Committee)"
https://note.com/akihisa_shiozaki/n/nae817e02dd27
・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 Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities as Regional Cores and Special Characteristics (J-PEAKS)
https://j-peaks.orsd.okayama-u.ac.jp/
・SX Platform ~From "Ownership" to "Sharing". Cost-effective rental/leasing platform for research equipment~
https://sxplatform.jp/
◆Related Information
・[Okayama University] Selected for MEXT's "Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities as Regional Cores and Special Characteristics (J-PEAKS)" – Accelerating the realization of Okayama University as a research university that co-creates the future of the region and the planet, and becomes a core of global innovation, while building a mountain range of world-class research universities in Japan
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001935.000072793.html
・[Okayama University] Held the 1st Okayama University J-PEAKS Synergy Session – Sowing seeds of synergy to build a mountain range of research universities in Japan
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002335.000072793.html
・[Okayama University] President Yasutomo Nasu took the podium at the JSPS-sponsored "J-PEAKS Kick-off Symposium" – Transforming from "competition" to "co-creation" for social change to form a mountain range (PEAKS) of research universities in Japan!
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002353.000072793.html
・[Okayama University] President Yasutomo Nasu took the podium at a MEXT-sponsored symposium – Introducing Okayama University's challenges under J-PEAKS
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002850.000072793.html
・[Okayama University] Held Okayama University J-PEAKS Symposium – The forefront of university reform through J-PEAKS
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004009.000072793.html
・[Okayama University] "J-PEAKS Study Group: Technical Personnel for Strengthening Research Infrastructure in Japan"
FAQ
What is notable about Okayama University's management reform?
Initiatives such as abolishing concurrent posts for board members and sharing research equipment that break the norms of national university corporations.
Why was this lecture held at the LDP?
To provide advanced cases from universities to policy discussions on university reform.
What is Okayama University's Long-Term Vision 2050?
A long-term plan aiming for research university status and regional contribution by 2050.