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Vol. 82 Roundtable Discussion between Female Researchers and the President: Call for Participants

Hello. This is Nakatsuji from the Women Researchers Support Office. The Soran Festival is finally over, but it's still quite chilly, isn't it? I wish the day would come soon when I can go to work in short sleeves without my shoulders getting stiff.

  1. Meeting between female researchers and the university president: Participants wanted
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  3. Event information for elementary school students (secretly)

Meeting between female researchers and the university president

 Call for Participants We are pleased to announce a meeting with President Toyoharu Nawa to discuss the current situation and challenges surrounding the research and working environment for female researchers. The purpose of this meeting is to deepen understanding and awareness by exchanging opinions from the perspectives of female researchers and university management. We are now accepting applications for participants in this meeting.

Those who can participate

Female faculty members (including specially appointed) affiliated with this university
*We are expecting approximately 10 participants in total.

date and time. Place

7/26 (Wednesday) 11:0 ~ 12:00
Administrative Office Building 1, 1st Floor, Conference Room A

Objective

This initiative aims to deepen understanding and awareness of the current situation and challenges surrounding the research and working environments of female researchers by exchanging opinions from the perspectives of university management and female researchers.

Theme

Current situation and challenges regarding the research and working environment surrounding female researchers

How to apply

Those who wish to participate,XNUM X Month X NUM X Day X NUM XPlease apply using the form below by [date].
>>Application Form

*If there are many applicants, we will finalize the participants after considering the balance of their affiliations, positions, etc.

Going forward, we plan to continue gathering information on the current situation and challenges faced by female researchers and to create opportunities for discussions with the executive board.
Even if you are unable to participate this time, we would appreciate any opinions, ideas, or candid comments you may have regarding support for female researchers at our university, gender equality, and the promotion of a diverse research environment, as well as the current situation and challenges. Please send your opinions to freshu@synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp.

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Event information for elementary school students

I (Nakatsuji) am running an NPO, and we're holding an astronomy observation event, so I'm taking this opportunity to quietly advertise it. The venue is in Ainosato, which is a bit far, but participation is free and open to everyone, no matter where you live.
Date and Time: Saturday, July 1st, 19:30-21:30 Location: Sapporo Eiran High School (372-67 Shinoro-cho, Kita-ku, Sapporo)
>>Details (external link)