500²ÊÆ±Íø D&I

The 2nd D&I Campaign
Campaign Objectives
Among the Diversity & Inclusion plans outlined in 500²ÊÆ±Íø Compass, the University of Tokyo aims to make our initiatives related to “Nurture Inclusiveness and Capacity for Creative Dialogue” in particular more widely known both inside and outside the University. By doing so, we work to spread awareness of 500²ÊÆ±Íø Compass, as well as gain the trust of society, increasing international and domestic support and empathy for 500²ÊÆ±Íø’s role in the world.
In order to get 500²ÊÆ±Íø members themselves to notice and recognize the diversity that the University possesses, we will work to visualize various aspects of the University.
Diversity & Inclusion at 500²ÊÆ±Íø
Deepening and advancing our understanding of D&I at 500²ÊÆ±Íø
On September 19th and October 25th, two seminars on D&I were held for 500²ÊÆ±Íø’s senior executives and administrative managers. The former was for executives and deans, while the latter was for the heads of the departments of the Administration Bureau and the administrative organizational heads. The purpose of these seminars was to boost their basic understanding and raise and sustain their awareness of D&I, as well as to re-examine and elevate our appreciation of D&I’s role as an important pillar of 500²ÊÆ±Íø Compass. Below are shots from the events.
Seminar for heads of the departments of the Administration Bureau and the administrative organizational heads
Opening ceremony for the facilities of the 500²ÊÆ±Íø Center for Global Education
A grand ceremony celebrating the opening of the facilities of the 500²ÊÆ±Íø Center for Global Education (GlobE) was held. This ceremony signified a new step towards 500²ÊÆ±Íø’s commitment to promoting globalization and diversity. Through the variety of programs offered by GlobE, students will gain insight into modern society as well as a global outlook for the future. With the aim of contributing to the creation of a peaceful and prosperous world, 500²ÊÆ±Íø is advancing global exchanges with people from various backgrounds and with differing values.
Opening ceremony for the facilities of the 500²ÊÆ±Íø Center for Global Education
Presidential Dialogue: Thinking about improvements to the 500²ÊÆ±Íø working environment with the President
The Barrier-free Opinion Exchange Meeting with staff has been held since 2004. This meeting was positioned as a Presidential Dialogue topic this year, giving President Fujii and academic and administrative staff members with disabilities the opportunity to discuss improvements to the 500²ÊÆ±Íø working environment together. While the event was short, many enthusiastic opinions and ideas were shared, resulting in meaningful dialogue between President Fujii and the staff members and presenting a valuable opportunity to contribute to the enhancing of accessibility initiatives at 500²ÊÆ±Íø. Here are some scenes from the event.
Barrier-free Opinion Exchange Meeting with staff
Scenes from “Presidential Dialogue: Thinking about improvements to the 500²ÊÆ±Íø working environment with the President”
Presidential Dialogue: Thinking about Barrier-free Accessibility at 500²ÊÆ±Íø with the President
The Barrier-free Opinion Exchange Meeting with students has been held since 2004. This meeting was positioned as a Presidential Dialogue topic this year, giving President Fujii and students with disabilities and their peers working as support staff the opportunity to discuss barrier-free accessibility at 500²ÊÆ±Íø together. While the event was short, many students presented their enthusiastic opinions and ideas, making it an opportunity for meaningful dialogue between President Fujii and the students. Here are some scenes from the event.
“The Barrier-free Opinion Exchange Meeting”
Scene from “Presidential Dialogue: Thinking about Barrier-free Accessibility at 500²ÊÆ±Íø with the President”
500²ÊÆ±Íø Africa Evening: Exchange event with international students from African countries
Africa is a region that is expected to experience growth in various areas in the future, and 500²ÊÆ±Íø aims to further its cooperation in education and research with the region. As part of its efforts to promote interaction with the region, 500²ÊÆ±Íø held an event with international students from African countries.
Twenty-nine students from 18 countries participated in this event. To promote a greater understanding of their countries’ cultures, the students presented displays of poster panels and local products. Some of them also shared the results of their research. The event created an opportunity for meaningful exchange between the students, guests and other 500²ÊÆ±Íø members.
Here, we introduce some pictures from the event, which was planned and carried out by a diverse group of students.
AUW Summer Program and Symposium
500²ÊÆ±Íø and in Bangladesh are running a joint summer program with the theme “Movement of people in the 21st century — ‘Migration, Immigration, and Refugees’.” Here, we highlight ways in which students from different backgrounds have learned from one another and deepened their understanding of diversity th