- Interview with astronaut Takao Doi on
manned space activities - Contemporary liberal arts course
State-of-the-art research and corporate technology for space emigration - Data Science Course for Workers
-Analysis and Processing Methods that can be Used in the Field- - What is necessary for modern interpersonal assistance
On the creation of new domains and issues - About Kyo College members
- Contact information
Special Lecture “Interviews with Astronaut Takao Doi: Manned Space Activities”
Lecture summary
Since Gagarin’s first manned space flight in 1961, space has become a new world for mankind to explore. Japan’s “First Manned Space Activity” was started in 1985 with the decision to participate in the International Space Station program and the selection of Japanese astronauts to participate in the first material experiment. ” began in 2008 with the mission to attach the Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo” to the space station. What are the goals of Japan’s and the world’s manned space activities, and where are we going? In the lecture, Mr. Doi, who was the first Japanese to conduct an extra-spacecraft activity, will look back on his “learning” journey so far and talk about what manned space activities mean for humankind. .
| schedule | Saturday, April 22, 2023 13:00-15:00 |
| subject | Anyone can join |
| Capacity | 200 people (lottery if there are too many applications) |
| Participation fee | free |
| Application deadline | Until 17:00 on Friday, April 14, 2023 |
You can download the flyer here.
Holding information leaflet
Interview with Astronaut Takao Doi “Manned Space Activities” [PDF]
Flow from application to enrollment
Application acceptance has ended
STEP ①
Click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required items, and apply by 17:00 on Friday, April 14, 2023.
STEP 2.
After entering all the items and pressing the send button, an “application procedure completion email” will be automatically sent to the email address you used when applying. Please make sure you have received the email.
*Please change your settings so that you can receive emails from the “@google.com” domain.
STEP 3
We will notify you by email on April 15, 2023 (Saturday) whether or not you will be able to take the course.
STEP ④
We will send a participation certificate email to those who have been permitted to take the course. Please present your participation certificate to the reception staff on the day of the course.
Instructor introduction
| family name | Mr. Takao Doi Astronaut, Kyoto University Graduate School of Advanced Studies in Human Survivability (Shishukan) Professor |
| Biography | Born in Tokyo in 1954. In 1983, completed the doctoral program at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Engineering. In 2004, he completed his PhD at Rice University. He holds a doctorate in engineering and science. In 1997, he boarded the space shuttle “Columbia” and performed the first spacewalk as a Japanese. In 2008, he boarded the Space Shuttle Endeavor. He operates a robot arm and attaches the storage room inside the Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo”, the first Japanese manned space facility, to the International Space Station. From 2009 to 2016, he worked at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs as a United Nations Specialist in Space Applications, working on awareness and dissemination activities for space science and technology. Since April 2016, he has been appointed as a specific professor at Kyoto University’s Space Synthesis Research Unit. From April 2020, he is a specific professor at Kyoto University Graduate School of Advanced Studies (Shishukan), and from July 2020, a specific professor. Discovered supernovae in 2002 and 2007. |
Modern liberal arts lecture “Cutting-edge research and corporate technology for space migration”
Lecture outline
Last year, with the concept of “Even adults want to learn!”, the course “Contemporary Liberal Arts Course: About the Present and Future of Space Migration” was overwhelmingly satisfied with the participants. This year, we will learn about the current state of manned space science and technology with an eye to the 2030s and beyond, along with cutting-edge research results and corporate ideas, as well as renewed content. Thinking about space migration means thinking about the global environment, food and living space, mobility technology, the human body and medicine, business and society. Curiosity to the future. Learn what you want to learn.
You can download the flyer here.
Course period
First half program
Thursday, June 1, 2023-Thursday, July 27, 2023 18:30-20:00 <5 frames> Second half program Thursday, October 5, 2023-
November
2023 Thursday, March 30, 18:30-20:00 (5 frames in total)
Opening method
Online (Zoom)
Tuition fee
First half program 5,000 yen (tax included) / Second half program 5,000 yen (tax included)
Target
Only for those who can take the course online
Capacity
First half program 100 / Second half program 100 *If there are many applications, a lottery will be held.
Holding information leaflet
Modern liberal arts lecture “Cutting-edge research and corporate technology for space migration” [PDF]
Flow from application to enrollment
Application has been closed.
STEP ①
Click the “Apply” button below, fill in the necessary information, and the first half of the program will be completed by 23:59 on Thursday, May 11, 2023, and the second half will be completed by September 18, 2023 (Monday). Please apply by 23:59. When you press the send button after entering all items, an “application procedure completion email” will be automatically delivered to the email address you used when applying.
*Please change your settings so that you can receive emails from the domain “@google.com”.
STEP ②
After the application deadline (around mid-May for the first half of the program, around mid-September for the second half of the program), you will be notified by email of whether or not you have been accepted.
STEP ③
We will mail a tuition fee payment slip (convenience store payment) to those who have been permitted to attend. Please pay the tuition fee at a nearby convenience store by the payment deadline.
STEP ④
For those who have confirmed the payment of the tuition fee, three days before the start of the course (May 30 for the first half of the program, October 3 for the second half of the program), the secretariat will inform you how to participate (including the URL for entering the Zoom room). ) will be sent to you by email.
About course content
We will implement the following.
[First half program]
Date and time: Thursday, June 1, 18:30-20:00 Theme: “Core biome concept” for space migration Lecturer: Yosuke Yamashiki (Professor, Kyoto University Director of Cosmological Research Center)) |
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”Core biome concept” means “core biome”, that is, the core elements of the terrestrial ecosystem, “core technology”, that is, the core technology system for “life support” in the universe, and “core society”, that is, these We will consider building a Moon-Mars network based on this concept, which will be the core “recycling” society in the supported universe. |
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Date and time: Thursday, June 15, 18:30-20:00 Theme: Artificial gravity facility research for permanent space habitation Lecturer: Takuya Ohno (Deputy Manager, Architectural Design Department, Kajima Corporation senior researcher) |
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In the near future, humans will begin to live on the surface of the moon and Mars. The low gravity there is expected to be used as a new environment. However, research by the medical community and others has revealed that this comfort is a pitfall and poses various problems. I would like to talk about those problems and their solution “artificial gravity facility”. |
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Date: June 29th (Thursday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: Moon Village Thinking about creating a society on the moon Lecturer: Yoshifumi Inatani (Professor Emeritus, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)) |
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As the first step of mankind’s advance into space, we consider the creation and management of a group that can be called a society outside the earth, where human activities are carried out continuously on the moon. It is not limited to technical topics for the realization of manned activities, but also extends beyond the perspectives of sustainability as economic activities, business perspectives, methods of social management, and the impact on the human body during stay in space. Think about the future of mankind from a big perspective. |
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Date and Time: Thursday, July 13, 18:30-20:00 Theme: International Space Law Concerning Space Migration Lecturer: Setsuko Aoki (Professor, Graduate School of Law, Keio University) |
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The United Nations space as an established international law represented by the Outer Space Treaty and the Rescue and Return Agreement, etc., regarding what kind of laws and regulations will be applied when humans migrate to space, such as the moon and Mars. We will consider related treaties and legal norms that are in the process of being formed regarding the development and extraction of space resources. |
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Date and time: Thursday, July 27, 18:30-20:00 Theme: Effects on humans in the space environment – Aiming for future space migration – Lecturer: Masahiro Terada (Kyoto University Associate Professor) |
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Not only astronauts, but also private citizens have more opportunities to stay in space. Unlike on the ground, staying in space means living in a special environment such as microgravity, space radiation, and a closed environment. In this presentation, I will introduce the effects on humans in the space environment. |
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[Second half program]
Date and time: Thursday, October 5, 18:30-20:00 Theme: “Core technology” for space migration Lecturer: Yosuke Yamashiki (Professor, Kyoto University Research Center Director)) |
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The technology that must be overcome for space migration is called “core technology”, and the core of it is response to low-gravity environments and space radiation protection. However, since there is no oxygen, water, or food in outer space in the first place, “space habitation” will be realized only after the “life support system” including these regeneration technologies works. I will summarize these core technologies. |
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Date: Thursday, October 19, 18:30-20:00 Theme: Exploring the existence of extraterrestrial life in space Lecturer: Takanori Sasaki (Assistant Professor, Department of Astrophysics, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University) |
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Are there other celestial bodies other than Earth that harbor life in the universe? Mars and Jupiter’s moons Europa, Saturn’s moons Titan, Enceladus… and the possibility of life on extrasolar planets. Let’s think together about how the human view of the universe and life might change if extraterrestrial life forms were discovered on these celestial bodies. |
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Date: Thursday, November 2nd, 18:30-20:00 Theme: Space Wood Engineering Lecturer: Koji Murata (Associate Professor, Department of Forest Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University) |
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As a renewable and recyclable resource, wood is not only a viable option for mitigating global warming, but may also play an important role in future space colonization. We will explain the expected effects and problems of using wood, which has a high affinity for humans, in outer space. |
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Date: Thursday, November 16, 18:30-20:00 Theme: Research that contributes to future long-term lunar exploration and its social implementation on the ground Lecturer: Hiromitsu Inatomi (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Space Research Institute Professor) |
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In recent years, there has been a surge of future plans for expanding the sphere of human activity in outer space. Therefore, in this lecture, we will discuss recent trends in space exploration in Japan, innovative research that will contribute to future long-term lunar exploration, and social implementation of the results obtained from such research not only in space utilization but also on the ground. Here are some examples of what we are aiming for. |
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Date: Thursday, November 30, 18:30-20:00 Theme: Research on aquaculture in space and advanced technology on the ground Lecturer: Masato Endo (Associate Professor, Department of Marine Bioresources, Faculty of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology) |
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Fish and shellfish farming is attracting attention as a source of animal protein for food production in space migration. On the other hand, in aquaculture, growth is promoted by environmental control, environmental load reduction by material circulation, and IoT/AI technology is being introduced. Therefore, I will explain these R&D trends and advanced technologies from the perspective of space development and ground industries. |
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Data Science Course for Workers -Analysis and Processing Methods that can be Used in the Field-
Lecture outline
This course uses Excel and the free software “R Commander” to learn how to observe and analyze data, aiming to quantify what you feel with your senses.
First, we learn inferential statistics that make inferences about the overall unknown properties behind some data. Next, we will learn multivariate analysis that handles multiple variables (variates) at the same time. You will also learn about the preprocessing required before performing the analysis. Finally, you will work on a comprehensive challenge to deepen your learning.
Through these studies, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of differences between two data sets, analyze whether a certain factor has affected an event, elucidate causal relationships between variables, and summarize and classify information. Aim.
You can download the flyer here.
Course period
June 24, 2023 (Sat)-July 15, 2023 (Sat) 10:30-16:15 <3 days, 9 frames>
Opening method
Online (Zoom)
Tuition fee
20,000 yen (3 days, 9 frames)
Target
・Those who want to learn the basic concepts of data science and data analysis methods
・Those who have never used Excel to analyze data
・Those who can install the free software “R Commandar” to use on their own computers
*For details on the free software, please check the URL below.
https://personal.hs.hirosaki-u.ac.jp/pteiki/research/yodosha/second.html
<Note>
Please note that this course is not suitable for those who have already learned about data analysis and those who want to learn about AI and machine learning.
Capacity
50 people (lottery if there are many applications)
Holding information leaflet
“Data Science Course for Workers – Analysis and Processing Methods that can be Used in the Field” [PDF]
Flow from application to enrollment
Application acceptance has ended
STEP ①
Click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required items, and apply by 23:59 on Thursday, June 1, 2023. When you press the send button after entering all items, an “application procedure completion email” will be automatically delivered to the email address you used when applying.
*Please change your settings so that you can receive emails from the “@google.com” domain.
STEP 2:
After the application deadline (around the end of May), we will notify you by e-mail whether or not you can take the course.
STEP ③
We will mail a tuition fee payment slip (convenience store payment) to those who have been permitted to attend. Please pay the tuition fee at a nearby convenience store by the payment deadline.
STEP 4.
Three days before the start of the course (June 21), the secretariat will send an email with information on how to participate (including the URL for entering the Zoom room) to those who have confirmed the payment of the tuition fee. .
About course content
We will implement the following.
[Day 1] Saturday, June 24, 2023
Lecturer: Jun Tsuchida (Kyoto Women’s University, Faculty of Data Science Lecturer (planned))
<1st frame> 10:30-12:00 Theme: “Let’s find out if there is a difference (1)” |
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<Mean difference test> First, I will explain the outline of descriptive statistics that I studied last year. Then you’ll learn about testing the difference of means. This is used, for example, when confirming whether there was an effect after implementing improvement measures. Here you will learn about the concept of statistical hypothesis testing. Then you will learn about paired and unpaired (equal population variances) t-tests. |
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<Second frame> 13:00-14:30 Theme: “Let’s find out if there is a difference (2)” |
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<Test of Independence> Learn how to check whether nominal scale data are related or not. First, we will learn what it means to be independent, and then we will learn about the expected frequencies in the independent case. Then you’ll learn about test statistics and their interpretation. |
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<3rd frame> 14:40-16:10 Theme: “Let’s determine whether the factors are effective” |
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<Analysis of Variance> Students will learn how to determine whether a certain factor affected the results of an experiment by analyzing the variance of the data obtained from the experiment. You will learn more about one-way ANOVA with one factor and touch on two-way ANOVA with two factors. |
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[Day 2] Saturday, July 1, 2023
Lecturer: Kenji Tanioka (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences, Doshisha University)
<4th frame> 10:30-12:00 Theme : “Let’s predict the value of a certain variable from the values of several variables” |
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<Multiple regression analysis> First, learn about the outline of multivariate analysis. Next, we will learn about multiple regression analysis that explains one variable (objective variable) with multiple variables (explanatory variables). Once you have the regression equation, you can predict the value of the target variable for the unknown explanatory variable value. It also touches on the issue of multicollinearity, which must be taken into account when performing multiple regression analysis. |
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<5th frame> 13:00-14:30 Theme: “Let’s summarize many variables into a few variables” |
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<Principal component analysis> First, let us discuss the curse of dimensionality, that is, the distance becomes meaningless for high-dimensional data. One way to deal with this problem is principal component analysis with dimensionality reduction. Principal component analysis synthesizes variables that become principal components from multiple observed variables. This makes it possible to explain the original data with fewer variables. |
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<6th frame> 14:40-16:10 Theme: “Let’s find the factors behind the data” |
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<Factor analysis> Factor analysis finds factors that potentially exist for multiple observed variables. This makes it possible to understand what kind of deep factors cause superficial events. Here we also discuss the difference between principal component analysis and factor analysis. |
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[Day 3] Saturday, July 15, 2023
Lecturer: Kenji Tanioka (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Life and Medical Sciences, Doshisha University)
<7th frame> 10:30-12:00 Theme: “Let’s divide the data into groups” |
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<Cluster analysis> Cluster analysis collects similar items based on the values of variables and divides them into groups (clusters). Used when classifying data. Learn about typical hierarchical and non-hierarchical clustering. |
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<8th frame> 13:00-14:30 Theme: “Toward actual analysis” |
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<Preprocessing> During analysis, it is often the case that the values of all variables do not exist properly, and there are many cases where analysis cannot be performed as is. You will learn about the pretreatment to be applied in such cases. Here you will learn how to deal with the presence of missing values and outliers. |
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<9th frame> 14:40-16:10 Theme: “Let’s challenge realistic issues” |
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<Comprehensive Exercise> Comprehensive exercises will be conducted using the techniques up to the 8th frame. You will use near-raw data and, in some cases, use multiple techniques to solve the problem. |
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What is Needed for Modern Human Assistance -Regarding the Generation of New Areas and Issues-
Lecture outline
I think we are becoming a difficult society to live in. In order to respond to this, various practical and clinical efforts are progressing as a social issue to realize human well-being and happiness. In various fields such as medical care, nursing, education, psychology, welfare, and justice, which are traditionally divided into occupational areas, there is an increasing demand for multi-professional cooperation and collaboration. Even on the academic level, there are challenges in new areas. Integrate it as “personal assistance” and learn from frontline knowledge that explores human potential. It is the development of knowledge that intersects practice, scholarship, and clinical practice. Expand your professional horizons. We are looking forward to seeing all the professionals who continue to learn.
You can download the flyer here.
Course period
July 7, 2023 (Friday) – October 6, 2023 (Friday) 18:30-20:00 <6 days, 6 frames>
Opening method
Online (Zoom)
Tuition fee
6,000 yen (6 days, 6 frames)
Target
■ Social workers, mental health social workers, clinical psychologists, certified psychologists, public health nurses, nursery teachers, and other human support workers ■ Professionals such as doctors, lawyers, teachers, etc.
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Related to human services Those who are active in companies and NPOs
. Those who are university faculty and staff involved in human resource development in these fields.
Capacity
100 people (lottery if there are many applications)
Holding information leaflet
“What is Needed for Human Assistance Today – Concerning the Generation of New Areas and Issues” [PDF]
Flow from application to enrollment
Application acceptance has ended
STEP ①
Click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required items, and apply by 23:59 on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 . When you press the send button after entering all items, an “application procedure completion email” will be automatically delivered to the email address you used when applying.
*Please change your settings so that you can receive emails from the “@google.com” domain.
STEP 2:
After the application deadline (around mid-June), we will notify you by e-mail whether or not you can take the course.
STEP ③
We will mail a tuition fee payment slip (convenience store payment) to those who have been permitted to attend. Please pay the tuition fee at a nearby convenience store by the payment deadline.
STEP 4.
Three days before the start of the course (July 5th), the secretariat will send an email with information on how to participate (including the URL for entering the Zoom room) to those who have confirmed the payment of the tuition fee. .
About course content
We will implement the following.
Date: July 7th (Friday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: Children in social upbringing and life story work Lecturer: Shoko Tokunaga (Associate Professor, Kinugasa Research Organization, Ritsumeikan University) |
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In this course, first of all, after explaining the situation of children living apart from their families (social care), we will focus on “life story work” in particular. “Life Story Work” is a support program that helps children learn about their past and present selves, including the reasons for their separation, and helps them understand their life-size selves and their families before thinking about their future and moving forward. |
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Date: July 28 (Fri) 18:30-20:00 Theme: From the field of therapeutic justice – Focusing on shoplifting cases, including disability cases – Lecturer: Yuko Nishitani (Osaka Bar Association member, Liberty General a law office) |
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We will introduce the efforts of “therapeutic justice” from the scene of criminal justice. What kind of therapeutic measures are being taken for cases of theft that are most likely to come into contact with people in human assistance jobs, focusing on minor cases such as shoplifting and snatching, including those known as kleptomania (stealing disorder)? I would like to report on whether Furthermore, if time permits, I would like to introduce not only theft crimes, but also cases related to people with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and people with borderline intelligence. |
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Date and time: August 25 (Fri) 18:30-20:00 Theme: Food and interpersonal support: A psychonutritional approach to patients with mental illness through food Lecturer: Yumiko Ido (Faculty of Home Economics, Kyoto Women’s University) Professor, Department of Nutrition) |
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In recent years, the relationship between dietary habits and psychiatric disorders has gradually been pointed out, and dietary habits that are a risk factor for psychiatric disorders and psychiatric disorders that are a risk factor for lifestyle-related diseases have been reported. . In nutrition guidance, we simply aim for “a proper amount of well-balanced meals”, but in order to respond to individuality and diversity, it is important to understand the scientific basis and take care of it. increase. Considering that the theme of this lecture is interpersonal assistance, I would like to talk about psychonutritional mechanisms and how they can be used to improve lifestyle habits and their usefulness. |
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Date and time: Friday, September 8, 18:30-20:00 Theme: When people involved in interpersonal assistance receive support Lecturer: Akiko Kurotaki (Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kyoto Tachibana University) |
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With infectious diseases prevalent, natural disasters occurring frequently, and the social situation unstable, more and more people are feeling anxious. There is a demand for multi-professional support so that people with diverse backgrounds can lead healthier, more individual lives. And I feel that professionals involved in interpersonal assistance are required to improve not only the ability to provide support, but also the ability to receive support (the ability to accept support). I will tell you about receiving aid during a health crisis, including my research and experience. |
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Date: September 22 (Friday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: Current situation of child and youth carers and issues surrounding support Lecturer: Mao Saito (Professor, Department of Contemporary Sociology, College of Social Sciences, Ritsumeikan University) |
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”Young Carer” was nominated for the 2021 Buzzword Award. What issues do the children and young people who take care of them feel? What kind of help do you need? Now that we are in the midst of a “boom,” I would like to once again think about the problem of “range” and “dimensions” together with everyone. |
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Date: October 6 (Friday) 18:30-20:00 Theme: Ability to survive in a “ symbiotic society” composed of diverse people Research Organization Director) |
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In a globalizing society, diverse people are required to respect each other’s differences, understand each other deeply, and coexist while acknowledging the “axis” that each individual cherishes. Also, as the social infrastructure changes from communities to collectives, how do we form a “symbiotic society” composed of diverse people, and how do people communicate? In this lecture, I would like to think about how to survive in a symbiotic society. |
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