Enhancing University-Wide Research Excellence

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Driving Reform with J-PEAKS as a Catalyst

Based on the university’s strengths and distinctive research areas, new and effective regional collaboration frameworks will be established as innovation hubs. Through these hubs, global challenges will be addressed continuously, generating meaningful societal impact.

University-Wide Impact

Strengthening research and education systems through interdisciplinary and integrated knowledge, including university reform and the development of new academic structures.
A model connecting the university, the region, and the world will be established and applied across diverse fields.

Transforming the University
Promoting University-Wide Mindset Reform and Improvements in the Research Environment

President’s Message to All Faculty and Staff

Outlining the objectives of J-PEAKS, the university’s vision, and the policy for institution-wide initiatives.

The President’s message has been posted at the top of the intranet homepage:Promoting Further University Transformation Triggered by J-PEAKS Selection”
The President visited all academic domains — Engineering, Life and Environmental Sciences, Education, and Medicine — to hold multiple briefing sessions for faculty and staff.

Expanding Research Support Personnel

Increasing the number of coordinators, lab technicians, and related support staff, and assigning them across campuses.
Establishing a talent bank of retired faculty members and other experts, with a dispatch system aligned with on-site needs.

Promoting Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Industry–Academia–Government–Finance Partnerships

Strengthening cross-disciplinary and cross-industry matching through URAs and coordinators.
Establishing new hubs for collaboration among industry, academia, government, and financial institutions.

Developing Core Facilities

Introducing shared research equipment that is accessible even for beginners.
Promoting shared use of equipment valued at over JPY 10 million, along with a mutual support system for maintenance.
Training operators for university-wide shared research facilities.

Improving Operational Efficiency

Streamlining administrative processes and promoting the effective use of DX and AI to reduce workload.

Collaboration Among Faculty, Staff, and Students

Building a university where faculty, staff, and students work together to achieve the university’s vision and improve the academic environment.

Reviewing Personnel Evaluation Systems

Reforming evaluation systems to enhance motivation and appropriately reflect performance in treatment and rewards.

University Headquarters: governance structure to realize initiatives

Institutional Framework for University-Wide Implementation