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The UCD Japan Group was established on the 15th June 2016. The group acts to highlight and support links between UCD and our various partners in Japan, including the embassy, enterprises and research funding organisations. The group is a cross-disciplinary all-university unit, consisting of academic and professional staff with student representatives.

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‘Culture Night’ session for the Irish Countrywomen’s Association

‘Culture Night’ session for the Irish Countrywomen’s Association

VSJF (Vereinigung für sozialwissenschaftliche Japanforschung) Technology & Society Section Meeting 2024

November 2024

VSJF (Vereinigung für sozialwissenschaftliche Japanforschung) Technology & Society Section Meeting 2024

Special seminar on robotics, mobility support and global population ageing

Special seminar on robotics, mobility support and global population ageing

Special seminar on algorithms and legislative redistricting in the USA and Japan

Special seminar on algorithms and legislative redistricting in the USA and Japan

Nihon Fukushi University & Obayashi Lab Joint Seminar for Social Workers and Care Professionals

Nihon Fukushi University & Obayashi Lab Joint Seminar for Social Workers and Care Professionals

Dr Naonori Kodate appointed as Adjunct Research Professor, Center for Frontier Medical Engineering, Chiba University, Japan

Dr Naonori Kodate appointed as Adjunct Research Professor, Center for Frontier Medical Engineering, Chiba University, Japan

Prof. Higashiguchi’s return visit to UCD Physics

Prof. Higashiguchi’s return visit to UCD Physics

Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima

Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima

Book launch “Public Diplomacy in Ireland and Japan” at the Museum of Literature Ireland

Book launch “Public Diplomacy in Ireland and Japan” at the Museum of Literature Ireland

$3rd UCD-TCD Ageing Research Network (Asian Chapter) & 1st Ireland\'s Ageing Research network on Asia (I-ARoA) meeting$ October 2024

3rd UCD-TCD Ageing Research Network (Asian Chapter) & 1st Ireland's Ageing Research network on Asia (I-ARoA) meeting

Welcoming Dr Rimner as a JaSt member and his seminar ‘Learn with Hearn’

Welcoming Dr Rimner as a JaSt member and his seminar ‘Learn with Hearn’

UCD Global Week: ‘Echoes of Japan: UCD’s Community Engagement’

UCD Global Week: ‘Echoes of Japan: UCD’s Community Engagement’

Vice President of Kyoto University visited UCD, the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice & the Centre

Vice President of Kyoto University visited UCD, the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice & the Centre

UCD Centre for Japanese Studies Celebrates International Photo Festival Success

UCD Centre for Japanese Studies Celebrates International Photo Festival Success

Annual Report - 2023 / 2024

Annual Report 2023 / 2024

Dr Szelewa (Social Justice & Public Policy) visits Hokkaido University - Erasmus+ICM (One Health)

Dr Szelewa (Social Justice & Public Policy) visits Hokkaido University - Erasmus+ICM (One Health)

Prof. Neary’s Book “Public Diplomacy in Ireland and Japan” published

Prof. Neary’s Book “Public Diplomacy in Ireland and Japan” published

Visit to the Koizumi Yakumo (Lafcadio Hearn) Memorial Hall in Yaizu

Visit to the Koizumi Yakumo (Lafcadio Hearn) Memorial Hall in Yaizu

My Experience of Japan in UCD – Jennifer O’Keeffe

My Experience of Japan in UCD – Jennifer O’Keeffe

Showa Women’s University Chancellor Bando’s visit to UCD

Showa Women’s University Chancellor Bando’s visit to UCD

Professeur invité at EHESS, France – Centre Director, Dr Naonori Kodate

Professeur invité at EHESS, France – Centre Director, Dr Naonori Kodate

Launch of UCD-TCD Ageing Research Network (Asian Chapter)

Launch of UCD-TCD Ageing Research Network (Asian Chapter)

Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies Seminar

Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies Seminar

2nd UCD-TCD Ageing Research Network (Asian Chapter) Meeting: Roundtable with Prof. Mei-chun Cheung

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) London delegation visit & information session

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) London delegation visit & information session

Japanese Ambassador’s special lecture for Discovery Module “Gateways to Japan”

Japanese Ambassador’s special lecture for Discovery Module “Gateways to Japan”

Welcoming Research Fellow: Prof. Kazuko Obayashi

Welcoming Research Fellow: Prof. Kazuko Obayashi

Hiroshima Seminar & Poster Exhibition

Hiroshima Seminar & Poster Exhibition

Hokkaido University (HU) President Prof. Houkin’s delegation visit to UCD

Hokkaido University (HU) President Prof. Houkin’s delegation visit to UCD

Languages Connect: ‘My Japan’ and ‘Wadaiko Experience’ Workshops

Nov. 23 - Jan. 24

Languages Connect: ‘My Japan’ and ‘Wadaiko Experience’ Workshops

Mr Honjo’s UCD visit (Honjo International Scholarship Foundation)

Mr Honjo’s UCD visit (Honjo International Scholarship Foundation)

My MIRAI Experience - Ciarán Micheál Maher

My MIRAI Experience - Ciarán Micheál Maher

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

$\'Encountering Japanese\' Workshops - Discover Japan\'s rich history & futuristic innovations!$ November 2023

'Encountering Japanese' Workshops - Discover Japan's rich history & futuristic innovations!

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