Japan Alumni and Researcher Assembly
Promoting networking and communication between Danish and Japanese researchers and professionals
January 29th 2021, 09AM - 11AM (CET)
Japan Alumni and Researcher Assembly (JARA) aims to promote networking within the Japan-related research community in Denmark, and to provide a forum for Danish and Japanese researchers, professionals and students to meet, discuss new ideas, and promote Japan-related research and student scholarships.
JARA is co-organized by the Embassy of Japan in Denmark, Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Stockholm Office, JSPS Alumni Club in Denmark (ACD), Tokai University European Center (TUEC), and Tokai University Alumni Association in Denmark.
The JARA academic program has this year been arranged as part of TUEC’s 50th anniversary “Quality of Life” webinar series (seminar #5), and hosted by Tokai University European Center
Welcome address and scholarship information
CET (JST)
09:00-09:05 (17:00-17:05)
Welcome address from TUEC
09:05-09:20 (17:05-17:20)
Opening remarks:
- H. E. Ambassador Manabu Miyagawa
- Tokai University Vice Chancellor Dr. Naoto Yoshikawa
- Director of JSPS Stockholm Office Dr. Tadaharu Tsumoto
09:20-09:30 (17:20-17:30)
Video by JSPS ACD and Scholarship Info from JSPS
09:30-09:40 (17:30-17:40)
MEXT Scholarship and Japan Foundation's Grant Program Info by Embassy of Japan
09:40-09:50 (17:40-17:50)
Scholarship info from The Matsumae International Foundation
10 minutes break (showing of TUEC anniversary video)
JARA Webinar: "Quality of Life and Gender Issues: Breaking down barriers and the importance of international collaboration"
10:00-10:15 (18:00-18.15)
Presentation by Professor Yuki Tsuji, Tokai University
Gender and Politics in Japan
10:15-10:30 (18:15-18-30)
Presentation by Ms. Catherine Lefebvre, Project Leader at SNYK
Member of Tokai University Alumni Association Denmark
Gender Focus as integrated part of Quality of Life
10:30-10:45 (18:30-18:45)
Presentation by Dr. Gitte Marianne Hansen, Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University
Writing Women in Contemporary Japan - the case of Haruki Murakami
10:45-11:00 (18:45-19:00)
Presentation by Associate Professor Peter Edelberg, University of Copenhagen
Why Study Gender in Denmark - Local Knowledge in a Globalized World
11:00-11:05 (19:00-19:05)
Closing and end of webinar
JARA 2021 General Information:
Date: January 29th (Fri), 2021
Time: 09 - 11 (Denmark) /
17-19 (Japan)
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Host: Tokai University European Center
Speakers
For abstracts and more information on the presenters, please visit our speakers tab
Prof. Yuki Tsuji
Yuki Tsuji is a Professor of Political Sociology at the School of Political Science and Economics, Tokai University
Ms. Catherine Lefebvre
Project Leader at the National Centre for Contemporary, Experimental Music and Sound Art (SNYK)
Former Director of the Karen Blixen Museum
Member of Tokai Alumni Association Denmark
Dr. Gitte Marianne Hansen
Gitte Marianne Hansen is a Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies at Newcastle University
Prof. Peter Edelberg
Peter Edelberg is an Associate Professor at the SAXO Institute, University of Copenhagen
Organizers
The Tokai University European Center (TUEC) was founded in 1970 in order to promote academic and cultural exchange with European countries.
Dr. Shigeyoshi Matsumae (1901-1991), the founder of Tokai University Educational System (TES), was deeply influenced by the concepts and ideals of N.F.S. Grundtvig, and opened the first schools under TES based on the model of Danish folk high schools. TES now encompasses instutions ranging from preschool to postgraduate both in Japan and abroad.
The choice of Denmark as the site of TUEC was natural due to the deep and abiding ties, and in 2020 TUEC could celebrate its 50 year anniversary.
"In order to enhance the relations between our nations, it is all the more crucial to deepen the knowledge of each other's history, culture and societies. As various international developments are affecting the world order today, the need to further understand each other as how to tackle those challenges has become increasingly important. The relations between Japan and Denmark cannot be apart from such international situations."
Part of Message from H.E. Ambassador Miyagawa Manabu
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) was established in 1932 through an endowment by Emperor Showa for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. Now it is recognized as Japan’s core funding agency supporting the advancement of scientific research in all fields.
JSPS Stockholm Office was founded in 2001 to build robust international cooperative networks and to promote research collaborations between Japan and the Nordic and Baltic countries.
JSPS Alumni Club in Denmark (ACD) was established in 2015 by the initiative of former JSPS fellows, with the support of the JSPS Stockholm Office