HomeHiroshima University Global Career Design Center will hold International Symposium & Workshopon February 12th and 13th.-The challenge for doctorates:-Taking a global perspective on how young researchers can revitalize regional prosperity-
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【Time and Date】
International Symposium: 13:00-17:00 pm February 12th,Thursday
(Reception:17:30-19:30pm)
Workshop: 10:00-16:30 pm February 13th, Friday
【Venue】
Sheraton Hotel Hiroshima (3rd floor, Minami)
12-1,Wakakusa-cho, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima City
【Objective Person】
Young Researchers, Students, Teachers, Public
(Workshop is for young Researchers and students)
【Time Schedule】
Thursday,12th February 2105
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12:30-13:00 |
Open for registration | |
| 13:00-13:05 | Opening Greetings | Dr. Tetsuji OKAMOTO Director and Vice President, Hiroshima University (responsible for industry-academia-government-society collaboration. PR and information policy)) |
| 13:05-13:25 | Lecture 1 |
"The current state of science and technology policy and young researchers in Japan" |
| 13:25-13:45 |
Lecture 2 |
"Potential young reserchers and regional promotion" |
| 13:45-14:05 | Lecture 3 |
Aims od Mirai wo Hiraku Chiho Kyoso Platform (Regional Collaboration Platform to Open Up the Future) |
| 14:05-14:35 | Keynote Lecture 1 |
“Developing world class researchers” |
| 14:35-14:45 | Break | |
| 14:45-15:15 | Keynote Lecture 2 |
“The role of doctorates and young researchers in enhancing regional innovation” |
| 15:15-15:45 | Keynote Lecture 3 |
"PhD value: what is the doctorate for? Comparative responses from South Africa and Mauritius" |
| 15:45-17:05 | Panel discussion |
"What can Mirai wo Hiraku chiho kyoso Platform (Regional Collaboration Platform to Open Up the Future) do to create an attractive Chugoku-Shikoku Region?" Panelist: |
| 17:05-17:10 | Closing ceremony | Dr. Muneharu ESAKA Vice President, Hiroshima University (responsible for student support) Director of Global Career Design Center |
| 17:30‐19:30 |
Reception |
Mizuki room, 3rd floor [Fee] General 5,000 yen, Students 3,000 yen |
Friday, 13th February 2015
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9：30-10：00 |
Open for registration |
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10：00-12：30 |
Workshop1 |
Transferable skills workshop for potential young researchers (Introduction) |
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13：30-16：30 |
Workshop2 |
Career development workshop for potential young researchers |
【To apply】
Please send an email to the address below with the necessary information in the main text of the email. (name, organization, email address, participation in information exchange session) Please contact us separately regarding workshops.
【Applications & Inquiries】
Hiroshima University Global Career Design Center (person in charge of Young Researchers training)
TEL:082-424-6213 FAX:082-424-4565
E-mail:wakate＠hiroshima-u.ac.jp
*please replace [a] with @
Profile
Dr. Janet Metcalfe, Chair and Head,Vitae, UK
Dr Janet Metcalfe is Chair and Head of Vitae, whose mission is to lead world class career and professional development of researchers. She is responsible for the implementation of the UK Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, the UK equivalent of the European Charter and Code. She led on the creation of the Vitae Researcher Development Framework, based on the knowledge, skills and attributes of highly effective researchers.
In Europe Janet is a member of the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Advisory Group and an expert member on the Steering Group for Human Resources and Mobility Working Group on Researchers Professional Development. She was involved in the development of the European Charter and Code of Practice and the Third (doctoral) Cycle of the Bologna Process.
Ms. Emilda B. Rivers, Program Director,National Science Foundation, USA
EMILDA B. RIVERS is the Director of the Human Resources Statistics Program (HRS) of the National Science Foundation's National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. As the HRS Director, she is responsible for the collection and dissemination of comprehensive information on the education and employment of scientists and engineers. These data address science and engineering career pathways and inform domestic and international policies. Ms. Rivers has over 25 years of federal statistical service as a mathematical statistician working on establishment and demographic surveys. During these years of service, she has often used her statistical and methodological expertise to design and implement projects that provide previously missing data critical to decision making. Mrs. Rivers holds a master’s degree in survey methodology from the University of Maryland College Park.
Professor Michael Anthony Samuel, School of Education,University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Michael Samuel is a Professor in the School of Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has served as a curriculum designer of innovative masters and collaborative doctoral cohort programmes locally and internationally. He has also been a member of the Ministerial Committee on Teacher Education assisting the development of national teacher education policy in South Africa. He has served as former Deputy Dean: Initial Teacher Education and Dean (Faculty of Education, UKZN). His research interest focuses on teacher professional development, higher education, life history and narrative inquiry. He is the recipient of the Turquoise Harmony Institute’s National Ubuntu Award for Contribution to Education.
