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Greetings from the Dean 2023

Tomochika Tokunaga
Dean of the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS), which was established with a mission to pioneer new disciplines in science. Although one of the most important activities in science is to seek the truth, there are too many critical interconnected issues that cannot be addressed by the traditional academic fields alone. The GSFS is committed to being a place that actively embarks on an “adventure for knowledge” by engaging in education and research activities that are closely tied to society and offer perspectives beyond the conventional academic fields. We appreciate your support and understanding as we strive to contribute to a better future.

The Dean’s message video can be viewed on the GSFS website.
https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/gsfs/greeting/

UTokyo GSFS Sustainable Finance School Has Opened

https://susfinance-school.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/

Yasuko Kameyama
Chair
Sustainable Finance School

Major global concerns, such as the environment and human rights, are becoming increasingly large problems that can also impact businesses. To ensure the continuation of business, proactive endeavors to solve these problems have become essential. The Graduate School of Frontier Sciences has responded to this need by opening the Sustainable Finance School, which aims to support the creation of a sustainable society and nurture human resources capable of starting new businesses that contribute to society. During an intensive course run from June to August 2023, 16 people participated as the school’s first students. We hope that students can expand their network through our school.

Summer Internship Program in Kashiwa (UTSIP Kashiwa)

The 11th UTokyo Summer Internship Program, held in Kashiwa, lasted for 7 weeks from May to August. In this in-person program, the participants were divided into two groups. In the 2023 academic year, 22 students visited 18 laboratories, where precise instructions were given to research the themes chosen by the students. On the final day, the program culminated with a presentation meeting. The participants gained experience in state-of-the-art science and technology during the seven-week period.

Upper Right: Each group discussed different topics.
Lower Left: Participants took a walk on Kashiwa Campus on the first day of the program.

Participants’ voices:

“I could have meaningful experiences that I cannot have in university in my home country.”
“I could experience both science and Japanese traditional culture.”

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