2024 Volume 24 Pages 65-71
On January 21, 2024, the "New Year Symposium 2024: Reflections on Diversity Promotion in Universities" was held at the Memorial Hall, School of Medicine, Gifu University. The symposium featured keynote speeches by three panelists: Vice President Hiromi Nakano from Toyohashi University of Technology, Vice President Hiroko Tsukamura from Nagoya University, and Vice President Chiho Oyabu from Gifu University. Following the keynote speeches, a comprehensive discussion took place with the participation of facilitators Rika Numano, Director of SJWS from the Tokai Branch (Toyohashi University of Technology), and Maki Koyama, Director of SJWS from the Tokai Branch (Gifu University). The symposium provided insightful reflections on the achievements and challenges of promoting diversity in recent years within three universities. It was a really valuable symposium offering various perspectives for all participants.
