Conference on the Role of Universities in International Cooperation Based on Multilateralism
Details
| Type | Lecture |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public / Enrolled students / Applying students / International students / Alumni / Companies / High school students / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | May 20, 2026 13:30 — 15:30 |
| Location | Hongo Area Campus |
| Venue | Yasuda Auditorium, The University of Tokyo |
| Capacity | 1000 people |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
Registration Form https://ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp/event_form/22771/ |
| Registration Period | May 1, 2026 — May 19, 2026 |
| Contact | Secretariat of UIC Event E-mail: ifi_uic_event[at]ifi.u-tokyo.ac.jp (replace [at] with @) |
[Overview]
We are pleased to invite the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other senior officials from United Nations agencies to join President Teruo Fujii, Prof. Aya Suzuki (Graduate School of Frontier Sciences), Special Assistant to the President, The University of Tokyo, and Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University, and students who will shape the future of the international community. Together, they will discuss the significance of multilateral cooperation, the role of the United Nations, and the role the university should play in nurturing the next generation of global leaders.
We are pleased to invite the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other senior officials from United Nations agencies to join President Teruo Fujii, Prof. Aya Suzuki (Graduate School of Frontier Sciences), Special Assistant to the President, The University of Tokyo, and Senior Vice-Rector of the United Nations University, and students who will shape the future of the international community. Together, they will discuss the significance of multilateral cooperation, the role of the United Nations, and the role the university should play in nurturing the next generation of global leaders.
| 13:30-13:35 | Opening Remarks Teruo Fujii (President, The University of Tokyo) |
| 13:35-13:40 | Introduction to UTokyo’s International Initiatives Kaori Hayashi (Executive Director and Vice President, UTokyo) |
| 13:40-13:55 | Keynote 1 Alexander De Croo (Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)) |
| 13:55-14:10 | Keynote 2 To be decided |
| 14:10-15:20 | Panel Discussion Panel Moderator: Aya Suzuki (Senior Vice-Rector, United Nations University / Special Assistant to the President, The University of Tokyo / Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations) |
| 15:20-15:30 | Commentary Arisa Ema (Assoc. Prof., Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo) |
