The National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum is celebrating its 23rd edition this year with the aim of exchanging information on the initiatives and research achievements of each university consortium, aiming to contribute to the advancement of higher education.
　
With the main theme of “Future Collaboration of Higher Education Institutions Supporting the Region”—Thinking Together About the Future of the Consortium—This forum, held in Hiroshima Prefecture, attracted 181 participants from across Japan, including university faculty, consortium representatives, and government and business representatives. On the second day, 90 people attended the breakout sessions.
Opinions were exchanged on the future vision and challenges of collaboration supporting the region, with lively discussions developed throughout.

[Thursday, September 10]

▼ Hiroshima Institute of Technology Itsukaichi Campus Nexus21
▼ Education Network Chugoku Representative Director Greetings from Yasushi Nagasaka

〈Keynote Speech〉
Co-creating the “sum of knowledge” and “access to knowledge”
– Expectations for University Consortiums in the Post-‘Knowledge Sum Report’ –

≪ Speaker≫
Akio Omori (President, Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University)

▼ Keynote Speaker: Akio	▼ Scenes from the Keynote Speech

〈Symposium〉
“Considering the Future of University Collaboration Consortiums”

≪ moderator≫
Yasushi Nagasaka (President of Hiroshima Institute of Technology, Representative Director of Education Network Chugoku (General Incorporated Association)
≪ Symposium ≫
Mr. Atsushi Hamana (Chairman and Director of Hamana Yamate Gakuin Educational Foundation, President of Kansai University of International Affairs)
Takahiro Hisashi (Professor Emeritus, University)
Takeshi Mariko (Director, Regional University Promotion Office, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Akio Omori (President, Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International University)

▼ Symposium

During the poster sessions with 16 organizations, participants asked many questions about their respective initiatives, and the networking event saw active interaction between exhibitors and participants.　　　

▼ Scenes from the poster session

[Friday, September 11]

▼ Elisabeth College of Music, Noboricho Campus

〈Subcommittee〉

“Re-examining the Purpose of University Consortiums”
– Considering Future Vision and Decision-Making Principles Amid Changing Regional and University Environments –

≪ Coordinator≫
Satoko Nishimoto (Chairperson, Steering Committee, National University Consortium Council)

▼ Subcommittee Coordinator Satoko Nishimoto	▼ Scenes from the breakout session

We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation and support from all faculty and staff and members of each consortium,
Thank you very much.

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