Hello. This is the Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Department.
We have three announcements for today.
7. Call for participants to view the "Next Generation Leadership Researchers Roundtable II" (July 29th - Re-posted)
2. Lunch Seminar: "Diversity and Inclusion: A Comparison of Japan and Other Countries" (July 20, 27, August 3)
3. Sumitomo Life's "Child-Rearing Project to Strengthen the Future" - Call for Applications
7. Call for participants to view the "Next Generation Leadership Researchers Roundtable II" (July 29th - Re-posted)
The "Next Generation Leadership Roundtable Conference II" is an event organized jointly by Hokkaido University and Kyoto University, where young researchers discuss how to create a better research environment.
This time, the theme is "unconscious bias," and we will re-examine our own awareness and the current state of our research environment, and discuss the challenges and solutions. We are looking for viewers to participate.
◆Event Name: "Next Generation Leadership Researchers Roundtable Conference II"
~Unraveling the structures that create unconscious biases and considering how to create a research environment where everyone can thrive~
◆Date and Time: Friday, July 29, 2022, 13:30 - 16:30
◆Method of holding: Online streaming (Zoom Webinar)
◆Target Participants: Young researchers, faculty, URAs, and staff interested in fostering a research environment that respects diversity, and researchers, talent development managers, and diversity promotion managers in companies, etc.
◆Language: Japanese
◆Details & Application (Pre-registration required)
https://www.dei.hokudai.ac.jp/archives/20817/
The participant information for the roundtable discussion is now complete. You may find other researchers facing similar challenges. Please see the details page.
2. Lunch Seminar: "Diversity and Inclusion: A Comparison of Japan and Other Countries" (July 20, 27, August 3)
The following seminar will be held, organized by the Institute for Media and Communication Studies:DEIThis project is supported by the Promotion Headquarters.
We are looking for participants.
"I want to create a relaxed atmosphere where people can easily participate while having lunch, and connect with others who share common interests."
The theme of this project is "Diversity and Inclusion: A Comparison of Japan and Other Countries."
We will compare Japan with other countries to identify any unique issues or themes specific to Japan, consider what we can do at Hokkaido University by leveraging initiatives at universities abroad, and discuss what we can learn from the different approaches to diversity and inclusion in various countries.
◆Name: Brown Bag Lunch (BBL)
◆Dates: July 20th (Wed), 27th (Wed), August 3rd (Wed) All sessions are from 12:10 to 12:55
◆Method of holding the event: Online (Zoom)
◆Target audience: General public, students, researchers
◆Language used: Primarily English
For details on each session and registration, please see here.
https://www.dei.hokudai.ac.jp/archives/20891/
3. Sumitomo Life's "Childcare Project to Strengthen the Future" is currently accepting applications for support for female researchers.
This research grant is available to researchers in the humanities and social sciences who are raising preschool-aged children.
"Approximately 10 people will receive a maximum of 1 million yen per year for up to two years."
The application deadline is September 9, 2022. Please check the website for details.
http://www.sumitomolife.co.jp/about/csr/community/mirai_child/
