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2026/03/03

Researcher Networking Event: Sparking and Accelerating the Creation of Knowledge in Tsukuba From Fundamental Research to Large-Scale Projects (March 23, 2026)

*This event will be conducted in Japanese.

Looking for ideas to broaden your research through collaboration?

Collaborative research can take many different forms.

It is not only about crossing disciplinary boundaries—differences in perspectives, methods, and roles can also open up new possibilities and expand the scope of research.

In this event, mid-career researchers will share their experiences through short talks and discussions, highlighting how collaborative projects begin and how they can lead to new research directions.

In the second half, the networking session will provide an opportunity for participants to engage in dialogue, exchange ideas, and discover hints for future research development.

If you are interested in collaborative research or looking for a spark to advance your work, we warmly welcome your participation.

Date & Venue & Target

Date: Monday, March 23, 2026, starting at 14:00

Venue: Open Conference Room 110, Joint research building (So Go Kenkyu-tou) A
Target: Researchers and Research Administrators based in the Tsukuba area.

Program

Part 1: Lecture Session (14:00–15:15)

• Opening Remarks (5 min)
  
  Vice President for Research, Prof. Yasunori Endo

• Research Talks (15 min each [10 min talk + 3 min Q&A] × 3 speakers)

  • Assoc. Prof. Keiichi Zenpo, Institute of Systems and Information Engineering

  • Assoc. Prof. Ginga Sasaki, Institute of Human Sciences

  • Assoc. Prof. Rie Wakimizu, Institute of Medicine and Medical Sciences

• Tips on Research Funding Safety Nets (5 min)
  
  Section Chief Takefumi Fujimoto

• General Q&A and Discussion (15 min)

• Funding Information from the Research Management Office (5 min)

• Closing Remarks
  
  Director Takeaki Sakurai, Research Management Office

Part 2: Networking Session (15:30–17:00 [max])

• Panel Discussion 15:30–16:15
  Theme: The Beginning of Collaborative Research — Researchers Share Their Turning Points
  Objective
  This session aims to share the “turning points” and experiences that lead to the start of collaborative research, providing participants with inspiration for their next steps. In the group discussions, researchers will bring their own challenges and interests, creating opportunities for small seeds of future collaboration and new connections.
  Speakers:
  The three panelists listed above + two additional contributors.
• Group Discussion 16:15–17:00
  Groups of 5–6 participants
  Optional: one-slide PPT submitted in advance
  Participants will discuss what they felt or noticed from the panel discussion, or talk about the research environment and support they need