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-Enhancing Our Well-being in Harmony with Nature-

Kyushu University and Seoul National University will co-host the Joint Symposium 2025 with the aim of promoting international collaborative research for a sustainable future.
This year’s theme is “Enhancing Our Well-being in Harmony with Nature.”
The symposium will feature the sharing of cutting-edge research findings in the fields of environment, urban and rural development, and biodiversity, and will foster forward-looking discussions.
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Details

1. Target：
   General, Current students and staff
2. Dates:
   2025.11.04[Tue]9:30–16:30
3. Main Venue：
   Jonathan KS Choi Cultural Center, Ito Campus, Kyushu University
4. Sub Venue：
   International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I²CNER)
5. Seating capacity：
   No
6. Participation fee：
   Free of charge

Event details

Plenary Session (09:30–11:30)
■ Opening Remarks
Professor ISHIBASHI Tatsuro (President, Kyushu University)
Professor KIM Taekyoon (Vice President for International Affairs, Seoul National University)

■ Keynote Lectures
Professor YAHARA Tetsukazu (Professor Emeritus, Kyushu University / Director, Fukuoka City Museum)
Professor AN Donghwan (Vice President for Academic Affairs, Seoul National University)

■ Symposium Overview & Q&A
Associate Professor TANAKA Toshinori (Q-AOS, Kyushu University)

Parallel Sessions (13:00–15:00)
1. Green Infrastructure in Urban Areas
Prof. DIVIGALPITIYA Prasanna (Kyushu University) – Professor GIM Tae-Hyoung (Seoul National University)

2. New Ruralism: Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Rural Models
Professor WATANABE Satoshi (Kyushu University) – Professor SON Yonghoon (Seoul National University)

3. Biodiversity Conservation in Natural Areas
Professor FUJIOKA Yuichiro (Kyushu University) – Professor SONG Youngkeun (Seoul National University)

Closing Session (15:30–16:30)
■ Session Reports
■ General Discussion, Moderator: Associate Professor TANAKA Toshinori (Q-AOS, Kyushu University)
■ Closing Remarks
Professor IWATA Kenji (Executive Vice President for International Affairs, Kyushu University)

Registration method

Advanced registration required
[Online]
*Please register in advance using the form below:
https://forms.office.com/r/kChk9pm3HN

Registration period

2025.10.07 [Tue]–2025.10.27 [Mon]

Inquiries

Name: Q-AOS Admin Office
Mail: aoevent★jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
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Website

https://asiaweek.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja
Kyushu University

Report

Event Report Available Here