Promoting Gender Equality in Academic Appointments
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Achieving gender balance in academic appointments is essential for fostering inclusivity and diverse perspectives in research and education, which in turn drives research and innovation in both Japan and Germany. The roundtable discussion on “Promoting Gender Equality in Academic Appointments,” to be held at the Dokkyo University Community Square on November 22, 2024, will bring together leaders from Japanese and German universities and German intermediary institutions to address the critical issue of gender equality in academic positions. By exploring ways to enhance equal opportunities in professorships, the discussion aims to inspire a more balanced and forward-thinking academic landscape. The event includes a catered lunch, offering additional opportunities for networking and deeper dialogue.
Event Information
November 22, 2024, 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Dokkyo University Community Square (3 Chome-4-1 Matsubara, Sōka, Saitama 340-0041, Japan)
Organizer(s): Dokkyo University, German Rectors’ Conference (HRK), DWIH Tokyo / Co-Organizers: German Research Foundation (DFG), DAAD Regional Office Tokyo
Language: English
Participation fee: free
Program
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Opening Remarks Axel Karpenstein Director, DWIH Tokyo |
| Opening Remarks Prof. Hiroko Maezawa President, Dokkyo University |
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| Opening Remarks & Input Statement Prof. Walter Rosenthal President, German Rectors’ Conference |
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| 11:20 – 12:10 | Roundtable discussion |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | Q&A with audience |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Networking during lunch (catered, standing) |
Roundtable participants
Prof. Dr. Hiroko Maezawa Profile (University) / Profile (Daigaku Press Center) / researchmap
President; Professor, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Department of English, Dokkyo University
Prof. Dr. Angela Ittel Profile (HRK) / LinkedIn
Vice-President International Affairs, Equal Opportunities and Diversity, German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) / President, Technische Universität Braunschweig
Prof. Akihisa Kodate Profile (University) / researchmap
Professor, College of Policy Studies; Associate Vice President, Tsuda University
Prof. Haruko Takeyama researchmap
Professor, Waseda University; Committee on Gender Equality, Science Council of Japan
Prof. Dr. Philipp Osten researchmap
Professor of Criminal Law, Keio University
Moderation
Axel Karpenstein Website / LinkedIn
Director, DWIH Tokyo
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