Enhancing Global Science Education at Ehime University for the Next Generation

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This study explores initiatives by Ehime University to foster globally competent talent in the life sciences through integrated science and English education. From 2018 to 2021, the university implemented the Ehime University Global Science Campus under the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), followed by an internal successor project. Since 2023, the JST Next-Generation Science and Technology Challenge Program started. These projects aim to cultivate the next generation of scientists with international perspectives by offering multi-level scientific English instruction and experiential learning opportunities. The curriculum emphasizes not only language acquisition but also intercultural understanding through participation in scientific communities, international collaboration, and overseas research experiences. By leveraging regional strengths and the field of life sciences, the program provides local high school students with meaningful global exposure. The findings highlight the effectiveness of regionally based educational strategies in bridging local education with global scientific engagement. This paper presents a model for internationalization in science education at the secondary and tertiary levels, demonstrating how regional universities can contribute to global talent development through interdisciplinary and language-integrated approaches.