2018 Japan-Spain Presidents’ Joint Symposium（November 27-28）

The “2018 Japan-Spain Presidents’ Joint Symposium” was held on November 27 and 28, 2018, at University of Salamanca to stimulate Japan-Spain inter-university exchanges, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Spain, and as part of the project for the 800th anniversary of the founding of University of Salamanca. The symposium was jointly sponsored by University of Salamanca and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies with the cooperation of the Embassy of Japan in Madrid, Spain and Japan Committee of Universities for International Exchange (JACUIE) at which the Japan Association of National Universities (JANU) acts as the secretariat. In addition, prior to the symposium, a joint press conference was held by University of Salamanca, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, the Embassy of Japan in Madrid, Spain and JACUIE.

The main theme of the symposium was “Promotion of Academic Cooperation between Japan and Spain” and around 70 officials of higher education institutions from both countries participated. On the first day, after the opening remarks and following a networking lunch sponsored by the Embassy of Japan in Madrid, Spain, keynote speeches were given on the current state of initiatives regarding university internationalization and relevant policies, and a lively discussion ensued. Next, after a tour of the campus, a reception was held by University of Salamanca at its Hispano-Japanese Cultural Centre which provided an opportunity for Japanese and Spanish university officials to deepen friendships in a relaxing atmosphere. Also, after the reception, a night tour was conducted within the city of Salamanca for those interested.

On the second day, a presentation was given by each of the Japanese and Spanish universities on exemplars of each of 4 sub themes related to the main theme stated above (courses in English and university internationalization, viewpoints on world university ranking, support for environmental adaptation and preparation of infrastructure for international students, promotion of inter-university exchanges beyond language and regional research activities). Successively, the participating Japanese and Spanish universities were matched up in order to provide an opportunity to trigger promotion of future cooperation. Finally, closing remarks were made and a successful symposium brought to a close.

From here on, we expect that there will be further lively international exchanges between Japanese and Spanish universities, and JANU will cooperate with Spanish university association, etc., and will promote efforts for lively exchanges between the two sides.

Mr. Kenji Kakuta, Deputy Secretary of the
Japan Association of National Universities,
making an address at the press conference.

Group photo with
press conference participants

Prof. Toshiya Ueki,
Executive Vice President
of Tohoku University, serving as MC

Dr. Ricardo Rivero,
Rector of University of Salamanca,
making opening remarks

Prof. Hirotaka Tateishi,
President of Tokyo University of
Foreign Studies, making opening remarks

Mr. Masashi Mizukami,
Ambassador of Japan in Spain,
making opening remarks

Mr. Kazuhiko Hayashi,
Director for International Analysis,
Higher Education Policy Planning Division,
Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology,
giving keynote address

Dr. Masamichi Nozawa,
Vice President of Rikkyo University,
making a presentation

Dr. Hisataka Moriwaki,
President of Gifu University,
making a presentation

Dr. Miki Sugimura,
Vice President for Global Academic Affairs
of Sophia University, making a presentation

Dr. Akihiro Sashi, President of Kobe City
University of Foreign Studies,
making a presentation

Dr. Tetsuo Asano, President of
Japan Advanced Institute of Science
and Technology, serving as comentator

Symposium venue

Networking Lunch

Campus Tour

Reception

Night City Tour

University Matching

Group photo with
symposium participants

【参考】

Speaker Presentations: 2018 Japan – Spain Presidents’ Joint Symposium

Please click on the links below to download speaker presentations in PDF format.

The biographies of all speakers are available here.

Program
◇Day 1 (November 27th)
12:30-13:00	Registration 【Dorado Montero Lecture Hall 1st floor】
13:00-13:40	Opening Remarks Dr. Ricardo Rivero, Rector of the University of Salamanca Prof. Hirotaka Tateishi, President of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Mr. Masashi Mizukami, Ambassador of Japan in Spain Dr. Fernando Rey Martinez, Adviser to the Ministry of Education, Autonomous Community of Castile and Leon Mr. Kazuhiko Hayashi, Director for International Analysis, Higher Education Policy Planning Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ms. Margarita De Lezcano-Mujica Nunez, Advisor of the Cabinet of the Secretary General of Universities Mr. Enrique Sanchez-Guijo Acevedo, City Councillor for Economy, Employment and Sports
13:40-15:30	Networking Lunch hosted by Embassy of Japan in Spain 【Lucia de Medrano Lecture Hall 2nd floor】
16:00-17:00	Keynote Address: Current situation and challenges of internationalization of universities, and its appropriate policy 【Francisco de Vitoria Lecture Hall 1st floor】 Presenters: Mr. Kazuhiko Hayashi, Director for International Analysis, Higher Education Policy Planning Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Mrs. Patricia Onieva Gonzalez, Director of the Area of Europe, Asia & North America of the Service for the Internationalization of Education (SEPIE), Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities
17:00-18:30	Campus Tour 【Historical Building, Old Library, Patio de Escuelas Menores, and Sky of Salamanca】
18:30-20:30	Reception hosted by University of Salamanca 【Hispanic-Japanese Cultural Centre】
20:30-21:30	Night City Tour (Optional) hosted by Salamanca Convention Bureau
◇Day 2 (November 28th)
10:00-12:00	Presentation & Discussion:Sharing Best Practices 【Francisco de Vitoria Lecture Hall 1st floor】 Anglicizing class subjects and internationalization of university Speakers: Dr. Carmen Vargas Macias, Vice-Rector for Internationalization of the University of Seville Dr. Masamichi Nozawa, Vice President of Rikkyo University Perspective of world university ranking Speakers: Dr. Hisataka Moriwaki, President of Gifu University Dr. Jose Abel Flores Villarejo, Director of Spanish-Japanese Cultural Center, University of Salamanca Environmental adaptation support and infrastructure improvement for international students Speakers: Dr. Miki Sugimura, Vice President for Global Academic Affairs of Sophia University Dr. Carles Padilla Carmona, Vice-Rector for Internalization and Cooperation of Valencia University Promoting inter-university exchanges beyond language or regional research activities Speakers: Dr. Akihiro Sashi, President of Kobe City University of Foreign Studies Dr. Segundo Piriz Duran, Rector of the University of Extremadura Commentator: Dr. Efrem Yildiz Sadak, Vice-Rector for International Affairs of the University of Salamanca Dr. Tetsuo Asano, President of Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Discussion
12:30-13:30	University Matching 【Lucia de Medrano Lecture Hall 2nd floor】
13:30-14:00	Closing Remarks 【Francisco de Vitoria Lecture Hall 1st floor】 Dr. Ricardo Rivero, Rector of the University of Salamanca Prof. Hirotaka Tateishi, President of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Dr. Segundo Piriz Duran, Ambassador of Japan in Spain
14:00-14:10	Group Photo 【Ornate Facade of Patio de Escuelas】

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2018 Japan-Spain Presidents’ Joint Symposium（November 27-28）

【参考】

Speaker Presentations: 2018 Japan – Spain Presidents’ Joint Symposium