Grad Students' and Faculty/Staff Members' Mini-lecture Program The 23th Session
Content List
Trajectory of Japanese African Policy: From Indifference to Economic Cooperation[JP]
This presentation examines the historical development of Japan’s African policy. Japan pioneered summit diplomacy, now widely seen in African diplomacy. Japan has hosted the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) since 1993. Whilst Japan had long been indifferent to Africa, it sought to strengthen ties with African countries, accounting for a quarter of the United Nations’ …
Is it possible to become a school teacher through routes other than university?[JP]
Have you ever wondered how the teachers you have worked with at school became teachers? Generally, they go through a teacher training course at a university, but in recent years, the number of teachers who come from routes other than university is increasing. Let's think together about the benefits of this diversification.“Mini-Lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students and Faculty Members” is a…
What is Kleptoplasty? ~Let’s understand various biological phenomena! ~[JP]
In the natural world, a wide variety of organisms, including bacteria, plants, and animals, coexist, each with unique characteristics and sizes. Among them, many fascinating biological phenomena can be observed. In this session, I will focus on plants and animals to explain the phenomenon of "kleptoplasty." I hope this class serves as an opportunity for you to develop an interest in biology.“Mini…
Who Are "University Students"? — Traditional and Non-Traditional Students[JP]
When you hear the term "university student," what kind of person comes to mind? In this lecture, we will learn the concepts of "traditional students" and "non-traditional students" and examine the diversity within the concept of a "university student".“Mini-Lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students and Faculty Members” is a program in which 10-minute mini-lectures are delivered by graduate stu…
DOHaD and the Necessity of Preconception Care[JP]
Have you ever wondered how early life experiences shape lifelong health? The concept of DOHaD (Developmental Origins of Health and Disease) reveals that our future health and susceptibility to certain diseases are profoundly influenced by not only genetic factors and the postnatal environment but also the conditions we experience during fetal and early postnatal periods.In this lecture, we’ll del…
Considering “NIMBY” and the Beneficial Sphere and Costly Sphere[JP]
No one wants “nuisances” coming near the house they live in, but there are some facilities that are socially indispensable. This course will draw lessons from past cases of problems that arise when such “NIMBYs” are placed “somewhere” and learn the concepts and ideas necessary to respond in a more favorable way.“Mini-Lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students and Faculty Members” is a program in…
Introduction: UTokyo FFP's challenge to new learning [JP]
“Mini-Lecture Program by UTokyo Graduate Students and Faculty Members” is a program in which 10-minute mini-lectures are delivered by graduate students and faculty members who have completed the University of Tokyo Future Faculty Program (UTokyo FFP: a program to learn to teach at universities). Six people who delivered excellent lectures in the UTokyo FFP classes will teach their chosen topic in…