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The 94th Public Policy Seminar-From Campus to Community University Collaboration between Africa and Asia for Real-World Change: TICAD 9 Partnership Project
Session 1: Envisioning University Collaboration between Africa and Japan for Real-World Change
AY 2025
SCERU Public Seminar
Strategic Communications in the 21st Century- The Future is More than What Happens Next
The recent emergence of Strategic Communications as a distinct form of political and geopolitical influence has caught the attention of academics and practitioners alike. Yet its key distinguishing feature––a grounding in liberal democratic values and the fundamental freedoms of the individual––have exposed a number of vulnerabilities.
From outside it is under attack from authoritarian and tot…
AY 2025
Academic Frontier Lecture Series
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The Personal Voice in What it is To Be Classical: The Essay As From And Content in World Literature
30 Years of Microfluidics Workshop in Paris
The adventure of commercializing microfluidics
AY 2024
13th SCERU Public Seminar/ GraSPP Research Seminar
The European Union Approach to Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) in a Changing Security Landscape
In past years, the European Union has developed its approach to foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) as an emerging area of foreign policy. New instruments and tools were created, including a new “toolbox” to address instances of FIMI. The lecture will focus on the development of the toolbox and its practical uses, against the background of the rapidly changing security situat…
AY 2025
AY2024 SCERU Seminar / GraSPP Research Seminar
The 10th SCERU/GraSPP Research Seminar: The Modern Information Environment as a Pivotal Element in National Security
Mr Sārts will look into the nature of a rapidly evolving information landscape. The digital age is transforming the information environment into an arena of geopolitical rivalry, cyber warfare, and ideological confrontation. Technological advancements, innovations in information dissemination and communication technologies present new potential vulnerabilities.
What is the transformative potenti…
AY 2024
#WeChange Women Faculty Leadership Development Program Networking Event[JP]
#WeChange Women Faculty Leadership Development Program Networking Event Keitaro Tanoi and others English Chapter Version#WeChange Women Faculty Leadership Development Program Networking Event Keitaro Tanoi and others English Subtitled Version
As part of the University of Tokyo’s “UTokyo Gender Equity Initiative #WeChange,” launched in the 2022 academic year to foster women leaders, the university has been piloting the Leadership Development Programs for Female Faculty Members since last year to support the career advancement of women researchers. A networking event was held again this year as well for female faculty members who are ca…
AY 2024
Lecture by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina (President of the African Development Bank Group)
Harnessing the Power of African and Japanese Youth
Dr. Adesina emphasized the strategic importance of Africa and the potential of its youth. He highlighted the Bank’s initiatives aimed at investing in education and skills development, underscoring the value of Japan-Africa collaboration in fostering the growth of students and entrepreneurs.
The lecture was followed by a panel discussion , panelists shared insights into the challenges faced by yo…
Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar (Secretary General of the ICAO) Special Seminar
The Future of Sustainable International Civil Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was established in 1944 as a specialized agency of the United Nations under the Chicago Convention, and in 2024, ICAO marked its 80th anniversary. Participants will deepen their understanding of the role that ICAO has played in
promoting the development of international civil aviation, fostering international cooperation, and establishing int…
AY 2024
Special Lecture at UTokyo "Linear Algebra"
1-3 What is the "rank" ?
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Justice in Japan#1 Justice in JapanThis lecture, co-hosted by the University of Tokyo’s Center for Research and Development of Higher Education and NHK, was held in Yasuda Auditorium. This dialog-type lecture on the highly relevant topic of “Justice” lasted for more than three hours.AY 2010 -
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The 94th Public Policy Seminar-From Campus to Community University Collaboration between Africa and Asia for Real-World Change: TICAD 9 Partnership ProjectSession 1: Envisioning University Collaboration between Africa and Japan for Real-World ChangeAY 2025 -
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Prof. Thomas Piketty's Special LectureCapital in the 21st Century [Subtitled JP]Prof. Piketty, the author of “Capital in the Twenty-First Century” gave a special lecture for UTokyo students. The lecture that contains economic inequality issue, various research data, and his suggestion will catch your attention and help you to think about the equality in the future society. - Materials and data offered by Prof. Piketty: piketty.pse.ens.fr/en/capital21c2AY 2015 -
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SCERU Public SeminarStrategic Communications in the 21st Century- The Future is More than What Happens NextThe recent emergence of Strategic Communications as a distinct form of political and geopolitical influence has caught the attention of academics and practitioners alike. Yet its key distinguishing feature––a grounding in liberal democratic values and the fundamental freedoms of the individual––have exposed a number of vulnerabilities. From outside it is under attack from authoritarian and tot…AY 2025 -
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History and Prospects of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign PolicyHistory and Prospects of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign PolicyOn Tuesday, December 12, 2023, GraSPP hosted a lecture titled “History and Prospects of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy” by Robert Zoellick, former President of the World Bank, former Deputy Secretary of State and U.S. Trade Representative. Mr. Zoellick published a book titled America in the World: A History of U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Policy in 2020, and the Japanese version of his book ap…AY 2023 -
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Academic Frontier Lecture Series#7 Ideas for A Changing World-- Reconceptualizing Myriad Things -
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Teaching Development in Higher Education in English/UTokyo Global Future Faculty Development Program(UTokyo Global FFDP)第0回 Briefing (Class session video) -
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UTokyo GFD Steam Education Workshop and Music Performance#1 Steaming it up at UTokyo“STEAM” is an extremely popular educational movement the world over, even in Japan. Through STEAM, people can enjoy the joy of co-creation and discovering/solving social problems with various researchers, professional engineers, artists, and athletes, beyond any boundaries! In this workshop, I will introduce some key STEAM social movements/projects and some of their key principles, as well as con…AY 2020 -
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Open Campus Mini-lecture 2019Demonstration of the ALESS/ALESA ProgramsHere is an introduction to ALESS, ALESA, and FLOW, which are compulsory English courses taken by 1st year students, conducted in active learning style. You can also watch the presentations given by former students on their research outcomes. NOTE: - College of Arts and Sciences https://www.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/eng_site/ - UTokyo Prospective Students http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students…AY 2019 -
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Special Lecture by J. M. G. Le ClézioCharms of Poetry [Subtitled JP]It is a special lecture with French writer J.M.G.Le Clézio, a 2008 Nobel Prize for literature award recipient. This lecture take a dialogue form with Prof. Yoshikazu Nakaji who is also a translator of Mr. Le Clézio’s literatures. What are the charms of poetry from a novelist’s perspective? Mr. Le Clézio talks about the charms of various poems he chose by himself, and recites the French ve…AY 2018
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Special Lecture by J. M. G. Le Clézio
A Quest Named Fiction [Subtitled JP]
It is a special lecture with French writer J.M.G.Le Clézio, a 2008 Nobel Prize for literature award recipient. This lecture take a dialogue form with Prof. Yoshikazu Nakaji who is also a translator of Mr. Le Clézio’s literatures.
In this lecture which was carried out in the title of “A Quest Named Fiction”, various literary discussions on Mr. Le Clézio's literatures were exchanged while int…
AY 2009
Ms. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Special Lecture
Democracy and Expectations on Young Leaders of the World [Subtitled JP]
On April 17, 2013, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the opposition in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD), and the 1991 Noble Peace Prize recipient gave a lecture at UTokyo Hongo Campus, and approximately 400 audience filled the hall.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was welcomed by a warm and big round of applause following which she ga…
AY 2013
Special Lecture by J. M. G. Le Clézio
Memory and Imagination in Creation of Literature [Subtitled JP]
It is a special lecture with French writer J.M.G.Le Clézio, a 2008 Nobel Prize for literature award recipient. This lecture take a dialogue form with Prof. Yoshikazu Nakaji who is also a translator of Mr. Le Clézio’s literatures.
Why does Mr.Le Clézio rewrite his ancestor's experience? What will it bring to him that he builds fiction while he divides into the memories of his ancestors and exe…
AY 2013
Special Lecture by J. M. G. Le Clézio
Writing Youth, Writing Old Age [Subtitled JP]
It is a special lecture with French writer J.M.G.Le Clézio, a 2008 Nobel Prize for literature award recipient. This lecture take a dialogue form with Prof. Yoshikazu Nakaji who is also a translator of Mr. Le Clézio’s literatures.
While introducing examples of various works, interesting topics regarding the meaning of “youth” and “old age” in Mr. Le Clézio’s literature are provided in the lec…
AY 2015
Global Faculty Development Symposium
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Getting to the Heart of Learning: Evidence-based Science Education [EN]
A symposium was held, inviting Dr.Carl Wieman, a Nobel Prize winner in Physics.
Guided by experimental tests of theory and practice, science and engineering have advanced rapidly in the past 500 years. Guided primarily by tradition and dogma, the learning and teaching of these subjects meanwhile has remained largely medieval. Research on how people learn is now revealing much more effective…
AY 2017
Special Lecture by Dr. Denis Mukwege
Sexual Violence and Conflict Mineral in the Eastern Congo [Subtitled JP]
In the Eastern Congo, some of rich rare metal resources are under control of armed groups. They are exercising brute force to the people living around the mines. It is especially blameful that they use sexual violence as a means to shock and control the residents. In this symposium, Dr. Denis Mukwege, the gynecologist engaging in medical treatment of the victims of sexual violence in the Eastern …
AY 2016
Special Lecture by J. M. G. Le Clézio
Charms of Poetry [Subtitled JP]
It is a special lecture with French writer J.M.G.Le Clézio, a 2008 Nobel Prize for literature award recipient. This lecture take a dialogue form with Prof. Yoshikazu Nakaji who is also a translator of Mr. Le Clézio’s literatures.
What are the charms of poetry from a novelist’s perspective?
Mr. Le Clézio talks about the charms of various poems he chose by himself, and recites the French ve…
AY 2018
Special Lecture by Dr. Denis Mukwege:Realization of Peace and Justice and Women's Human Rights
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Realization of Peace and Justice and Women's Human Rights [Subtitled JP]
The ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo starting from 1996 have led to a total of six million victims. Especially in the eastern region of the country, over 100 armed groups financed through abundant mineral resources are in operation, committing human rights violations against the residents. Sexual violence has been committed in an organized way as part of such human rights…
AY 2019
Ms. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Special Lecture
Democracy and Expectations on Young Leaders of the World [Subtitled EN]
On April 17, 2013, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the opposition in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD), and the 1991 Noble Peace Prize recipient gave a lecture at UTokyo Hongo Campus, and approximately 400 audience filled the hall.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was welcomed by a warm and big round of applause following which she ga…
AY 2013
Special Lecture by Mr. Mario Vargas Llosa
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Enthusiasm for Literature and Creation of an Alternative Reality
Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian writer who won the 2010 Nobel Prize for Literature, was invited to this lecture meeting. He chose to speak on the theme “Enthusiasm for Literature and Creation of an Alternative Reality.” Mr. Llosa’s address can only be viewed in the original Spanish.
AY 2011
Global Leadership Program Open Seminars
Fact-based View of the World: Why Developing vs Developed is Meaningless [Subtitled-JP]
The Global Leadership Program (GLP) at The University of Tokyo and Japan Institute for Global Health (JIGH) hosted an open seminar on innovative data visualization, led by Professor Hans Rosling, a Professor of International Health at Karolinska Institute and co-founder and chairman of the Gapminder Foundation.
Professor Rosling is one of the world’s most popular statisticians notable for h…
AY 2014
Prof. Thomas Piketty's Special Lecture
Interactive Session [Subtitled EN]
Prof. Piketty, the author of “Capital in the Twenty-First Century” gave a special lecture for UTokyo students. This video delivers a Q&A session after the lecture which discussed below amongst Prof. Thomas Piketty, Prof. Hidetaka Ishida, UTokyo students, and so on.
00:10 Introduction
04:27 Q1. Why is r generally larger than g? Is r>g intrinsic character of capitalism?
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AY 2015
Special Lecture by Christopher Lloyd
The Making of What on Earth Happened? [EN]
Christopher Lloyd, a world-famous science journalist and the author of What on Earth Happened: The Complete Story of the Planet (2008), gave a lecture on Komaba Campus, the University of Tokyo. His best-seller book is an attempt to integrate natural sciences and humanities in order to tell a giant narrative of the universe, from its very beginning to the present. In the lecture, he talked ab…
AY 2013
Global Leadership Program Open Seminars
“Leading Social Change” by the Man behind Obama’s Presidential Campaign: Marshall Ganz
The Global Leadership Program (GLP) at the University of Tokyo and Japan Institute for Global Health (JIGH) are honored to host an open seminar on public narrative and community organizing, led by Professor Marshall Ganz (Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School) and joined by two leading Japanese social activists and entrepreneurs, Mr. Makoto Yuasa and Mr. Hiroki Komazaki. …
AY 2013
The 91th Public Policy Seminar Our Challenges and Opportunities on Global Trade —Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability
Our Challenges and Opportunities on Global Trade —Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) visited UTokyo to give a short lecture to UTokyo students. In the first half of the event, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala gave a short lecture titled“Our Challenges and Opportunities on Global Trade — Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability.” In the second half of the event, a panel discussion with Director General Okonjo-Iweal…
AY 2023
Prof. Thomas Piketty's Special Lecture
Capital in the 21st Century [Subtitled EN]
Prof. Piketty, the author of “Capital in the Twenty-First Century” gave a special lecture for UTokyo students. The lecture that contains economic inequality issue, various research data, and his suggestion will catch your attention and help you to think about the equality in the future society.
NOTE:
- Materials and data offered by Prof. Piketty: piketty.pse.ens.fr/en/capi…
AY 2015
Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar (Secretary General of the ICAO) Special Seminar
The Future of Sustainable International Civil Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was established in 1944 as a specialized agency of the United Nations under the Chicago Convention, and in 2024, ICAO marked its 80th anniversary. Participants will deepen their understanding of the role that ICAO has played in
promoting the development of international civil aviation, fostering international cooperation, and establishing int…
AY 2024
Lecture by Dr. Stroustrup, inventor of C++
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The Continuing Evolution of C++
The development of C++ started in 1979. Since then, it has grown to be one of the most widely used programming languages ever, with an emphasis on demanding industrial uses. It was released commercially in 1985 and evolved through one informal standard (“the ARM”) and several ISO standards: C++98, C++11, C++14, and C++17. How could an underfinanced language without a corporate owner succeed like …
AY 2018
Justice in Japan
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Justice in Japan
This lecture, co-hosted by the University of Tokyo’s Center for Research and Development of Higher Education and NHK, was held in Yasuda Auditorium. This dialog-type lecture on the highly relevant topic of “Justice” lasted for more than three hours.
AY 2010
Global Leadership Program Open Seminars
Fact-based View of the World: Why Developing vs Developed is Meaningless [Subtitled-EN]
The Global Leadership Program (GLP) at The University of Tokyo and Japan Institute for Global Health (JIGH) hosted an open seminar on innovative data visualization, led by Professor Hans Rosling, a Professor of International Health at Karolinska Institute and co-founder and chairman of the Gapminder Foundation.
Professor Rosling is one of the world’s most popular statisticians notable for h…
AY 2014
University Governance in the Global Competition
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The Request for Comprehensive Revision of Expert Control System for Academia in Japan [EN/JP]
Regarding global competitiveness, recently universities have been expected to incubate new technologies and values and implement them into the society collaborating with various players such as companies, investors, and so on. This international symposium, thus, discusses cases and issues of university governance, management, and education involving international guests who play active roles in b…
AY 2015
University Governance in the Global Competition
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Technology Transfer Trends in Germany [EN/JP]
Regarding global competitiveness, recently universities have been expected to incubate new technologies and values and implement them into the society collaborating with various players such as companies, investors, and so on. This international symposium, thus, discusses cases and issues of university governance, management, and education involving international guests who play active roles in b…
AY 2015
Special Lecture by Christopher Lloyd
The Making of What on Earth Happened? [Subtitled EN]
Christopher Lloyd, a world-famous science journalist and the author of What on Earth Happened: The Complete Story of the Planet (2008), gave a lecture on Komaba Campus, the University of Tokyo. His best-seller book is an attempt to integrate natural sciences and humanities in order to tell a giant narrative of the universe, from its very beginning to the present. In the lecture, he talked ab…
AY 2013
Global Faculty Development Seminar : Spotlight II: Shining a light on innovative teaching practice at the University of Tokyo
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How do you use UTokyoTV for teaching and learning? [EN]
This is an overview of UTokyo TV, a website that provides videos of a variety of public lectures and seminars held at the University of Tokyo, and how it can be used for educational purposes.
★About the EVENT
AY 2019
Teaching Development in Higher Education in English/UTokyo Global Future Faculty Development Program(UTokyo Global FFDP)
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Assessment, feedback, and rubrics (Video material for preparation)
Global Faculty Development Seminar : Spotlight II: Shining a light on innovative teaching practice at the University of Tokyo
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What is UTokyo FFP? [EN]
This is an overview of the UTokyo Future Faculty Program (FFP), which is designed to improve the educational skills of graduate students, postdocs, and young faculty members.
★ About the EVENT
AY 2019
Special Lecture at UTokyo "Linear Algebra"
1-12 Linear Algebra #1 in MIT OCW
Teaching Development in Higher Education in English/UTokyo Global Future Faculty Development Program(UTokyo Global FFDP)
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Assessment, feedback, and rubrics (Class session video)
Seminar on English Academic Paper Writing 2014
How to Get Published in a Scientific Journal [Englsih]
This seminar delivers tips for submitting an academic paper to an international journal. Through the lectures by both publisher's and paper author's points of view, speakers encourage especially young researchers and graduate students to take the first step to publish research outcome into the society.
00:14 Introduction
01:20 Elsevier and the publishing process
05:10 Journal organ…
AY 2014
University Governance in the Global Competition
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Academic Conflicts of Interest and Research Integrity [EN/JP]
Regarding global competitiveness, recently universities have been expected to incubate new technologies and values and implement them into the society collaborating with various players such as companies, investors, and so on. This international symposium, thus, discusses cases and issues of university governance, management, and education involving international guests who play active roles in b…
AY 2015
Ms. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Special Lecture
Democracy and Expectations on Young Leaders of the World
On April 17, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the opposition in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD), and the 1991 Noble Peace Prize recipient gave a lecture at UTokyo Hongo Campus, and approximately 400 audience filled the hall.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was welcomed by a warm and big round of applause following which she gave a l…
AY 2013
Special Lecture by Dr. Denis Mukwege
Sexual Violence and Conflict Mineral in the Eastern Congo [Subtitled JP]
In the Eastern Congo, some of rich rare metal resources are under control of armed groups. They are exercising brute force to the people living around the mines. It is especially blameful that they use sexual violence as a means to shock and control the residents. In this symposium, Dr. Denis Mukwege, the gynecologist engaging in medical treatment of the victims of sexual violence in the Eastern …
AY 2016
AY2024 SCERU Seminar / GraSPP Research Seminar
The 10th SCERU/GraSPP Research Seminar: The Modern Information Environment as a Pivotal Element in National Security
Mr Sārts will look into the nature of a rapidly evolving information landscape. The digital age is transforming the information environment into an arena of geopolitical rivalry, cyber warfare, and ideological confrontation. Technological advancements, innovations in information dissemination and communication technologies present new potential vulnerabilities.
What is the transformative potenti…
AY 2024
The 94th Public Policy Seminar-From Campus to Community University Collaboration between Africa and Asia for Real-World Change: TICAD 9 Partnership Project
Session 2: Fostering youth entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa through Africa-Asia Partnership
AY 2025
International Refugee Law - Essentials and Comparatives
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Refugee Recognition - Understanding the Essentials (1)
Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar (Secretary General of the ICAO) Special Seminar
The Future of Sustainable International Civil Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was established in 1944 as a specialized agency of the United Nations under the Chicago Convention, and in 2024, ICAO marked its 80th anniversary. Participants will deepen their understanding of the role that ICAO has played in
promoting the development of international civil aviation, fostering international cooperation, and establishing int…
AY 2024
SCERU Seminar / GraSPP Research Seminar
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Greece 2.0 – A resilient and stable European partner in a challenging environment
Prime Minister Mitsotakis presented his vision about propelling Greece, with renewed ambition, at the forefront of European and international developments. He highlighted how, after a decade-long financial crisis, Greek society has demonstrated resilience to populism and has regained confidence and dynamism. He further explained how ambitious reforms have restored normalcy and revived the economy…
AY 2023
Ms. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's Special Lecture
Democracy and Expectations on Young Leaders of the World [Subtitled JP]
On April 17, 2013, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the opposition in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD), and the 1991 Noble Peace Prize recipient gave a lecture at UTokyo Hongo Campus, and approximately 400 audience filled the hall.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was welcomed by a warm and big round of applause following which she ga…
AY 2013
Multilateral Financial Institutions: Rules and Practice
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Lecture - Internal Administration & External Stakeholders
AY2023 SCERU Seminar / GraSPP Research Seminar
The 9th SCERU Public Seminar: Europe whole and free - a work in progress and a gain for the world: Perspective from Latvia
The ninth SCERU Public Seminar invited H.E. Mr Krišjānis Kariņš, Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Prime Minister of Latvia, as a guest speaker. Within 10 years of the post-Cold War era, Latvia transformed itself from a country occupied by the USSR to a democratic nation fully integrated into both the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Foreign Minister Kariņš, in a speech…
AY 2024