[Prefectural University of Hiroshima] Commemorative Public Lecture for the Establishment of the Information Department: 'Frontier of Informatics Connecting with Society' to be Held on July 18
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- [Prefectural University of Hiroshima] Commemorative Public Lecture for the Establishment of the Information Department: 'Frontier of Informatics Connecting with Society' to be Held on July 18
- Prefectural University of Hiroshima will hold a public lecture, 'Frontier of Informatics Connecting with Society,' on July 18 to commemorate the establishment of its Information Department in April 2026. The event aims to introduce the department's features and its links to society through corporate collaboration and research examples.
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- Date: June 5, 2026
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Prefectural University of Hiroshima will hold a public lecture, 'Frontier of Informatics Connecting with Society,' on July 18 to commemorate the establishment of its Information Department in April 2026. The event aims to introduce the department's features and its links to society through corporate collaboration and research examples.
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- [Prefectural University of Hiroshima] Commemorative Public Lecture for the Establishment of the Information Department: 'Frontier of Informatics Connecting with Society' to be Held on July 18 (June 5, 2026), PR Times
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- June 5, 2026
Prefectural University of Hiroshima will hold a public lecture, 'Frontier of Informatics Connecting with Society,' on July 18 to commemorate the establishment of its Information Department in April 2026. The event aims to introduce the department's features and its links to society through corporate collaboration and research examples.
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To commemorate the establishment of this department, we are opening our special course for enrolled students, 'Frontier of Informatics Connecting with Society,' to the public. This lecture serves as an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of their specialized fields and research activities, while also learning how informatics education and research at the university connect with society.
We invite everyone to attend this event to gain a deeper understanding of our education and research, as well as the links between informatics and the local community and society. We also ask media organizations to cooperate in publicizing this event.
1 Event Overview
Date and Time: July 18, 2026 (Sat) 13:30–16:30 (Doors open 13:00)
Venue: Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Hiroshima Campus, Educational and Research Building 2, Large Lecture Hall (1-1-71 Ujina-higashi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City)
Participation Fee: Free
How to Apply: Please apply via the URL form below.
https://forms.office.com/r/FXw0TD1hE5
*Online streaming is available for those living outside the prefecture or at a distance. Please check the instructions on the application form if you wish to join online.
2 Program
- 13:30 Opening and Purpose Explanation
- 13:40 President's Greeting: Tsutomu Morinaga (President, Prefectural University of Hiroshima)
- 13:50 [Part 1] Overview and Practice of Corporate Collaboration Classes
Tetsuji Tomita (Head of Informatics Department), Miki Asami (Takii & Co., Ltd.)
- 15:00 [Part 2] Research Themes and Case Studies in Informatics at PU Hiroshima
Hisako Orimoto (Head of Graduate School of Information Management)
- 16:10 Introduction of the Features and Educational Programs of the Informatics Department
Tetsuji Tomita (Head of Informatics Department)
- 16:25 Closing
3 Contact
Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Informatics Department Public Lecture Secretariat
E-mail: dims@pu-hiroshima.ac.jp
FAQ
When is the public lecture for the Information Science Department at Hiroshima Prefectural University being held?
It will be held from 13:30 to 16:30 on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Where is the venue for the public lecture?
It will be held in the Large Lecture Hall of the Education and Research Building 2 at Hiroshima Prefectural University, 1-71 Uminomiyama, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City.
Is there a participation fee?
No, participation is free.
Is it possible to attend online?
Yes, online streaming is available for those from outside the prefecture or from distant areas. Please select this option on the registration form.
What is the purpose of the public lecture?
The purpose is to deepen the understanding of the education and research in the Information Science Department, as well as the connection between information science and society, for both students and the general public.