{"id":55352,"date":"2025-12-16T02:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T02:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2025\/12\/16\/japans-hokkaido-university-strengthens-international-engagement-ahead-of-its-150th-anniversary\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T02:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T02:45:00","slug":"japans-hokkaido-university-strengthens-international-engagement-ahead-of-its-150th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2025\/12\/16\/japans-hokkaido-university-strengthens-international-engagement-ahead-of-its-150th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan\u2019s Hokkaido University Strengthens International Engagement Ahead of Its 150th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> \n<\/p>\n<div lang=\"en\">\n<p>        SINGAPORE &#8211;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\" rel=\"sponsored\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> &#8211; 16 December 2025 \u2013 Hokkaido University hosted the &#8220;Hokkaido University 150 Initiative&#8221; on 3 November 2025 at One&amp;Co open space (#11-01, 20 Anson Road, Singapore 079912) as part of its efforts to deepen international collaboration in the lead-up to the University&#8217;s 150th anniversary in 2026. Co-organized with the Hokkaido Prefectural Government, the event brought together over 60 participants, including representatives from the Embassy of Japan, Singapore government agencies, local universities, companies, and research institutions.<\/p>\n<p><figure data-width=\"100%\" data-caption=\"Hokkaido University 150 Initiative Group Photo\" data-caption-display=\"block\" data-image-width=\"0\" data-image-height=\"0\" style=\"display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center\" align=\"center\">\n  <img data-src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/713582\/01-GroupPhoto.jpeg\" alt=\"Hokkaido University 150 Initiative Group Photo\" width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;margin: 0px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><figcaption class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%\">\n<p>\n      <i>Hokkaido University 150 Initiative Group Photo<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In his keynote address, Dr. Kiyohiro Houkin, President of Hokkaido University, outlined the University&#8217;s priority areas and its vision for enhancing collaboration across Asia as it approaches its 150-year milestone. He emphasized Hokkaido University&#8217;s longstanding commitment to sustainability as a core institutional value and highlighted ongoing initiatives to advance research, education, and partnerships with society in this field.\n<\/p>\n<p><figure data-width=\"100%\" data-caption=\"Lecture by Hokkaido University President Dr. Kiyohiro Houkin\" data-caption-display=\"block\" data-image-width=\"0\" data-image-height=\"0\" style=\"display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center\" align=\"center\">\n  <img data-src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/713589\/02-LectureByPresidentHoukin.jpg\" alt=\"Lecture by Hokkaido University President Dr. Kiyohiro Houkin\" width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;margin: 0px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><figcaption class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%\">\n<p>\n      <i>Lecture by Hokkaido University President Dr. Kiyohiro Houkin<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The presentation also introduced the University&#8217;s extensive research environment, which leverages Hokkaido&#8217;s wide-ranging field sites to support practical studies in agriculture, fisheries, and natural resources. These strengths were showcased as a foundation for future cooperation in agri-food technology across the Asia region, with opportunities for joint projects with partners in Singapore.\n<\/p>\n<p>A networking session followed the presentations, featuring Hokkaido University&#8217;s certified brand products &#8211; including sake and confectionery &#8211; which encouraged active interaction among participants and fostered new connections.\n<\/p>\n<p>The event offered attendees a deeper understanding of Hokkaido University&#8217;s research capabilities and global outlook, building momentum for future academic and industry collaboration with Singapore, and opening new avenues for joint research and innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.global.hokudai.ac.jp\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/>https:\/\/www.global.hokudai.ac.jp\/<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcip.hokudai.ac.jp\/en\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/>https:\/\/www.mcip.hokudai.ac.jp\/en\/<\/a>            <\/p>\n<p><b>Hashtag: <\/b>#HokkaidoUniversity<\/p>\n<p>\n            <em>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<\/em>\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/track.media-outreach.com\/index.php\/WebView\/437033\/4121\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" style=\"width:1px;height:1px;\"\/>\n    <\/div>\n\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/news\/singapore\/2025\/12\/16\/437033\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SINGAPORE &#8211; Media OutReach Newswire &#8211; 16 December 2025 \u2013 Hokkaido University hosted the &#8220;Hokkaido University 150 Initiative&#8221; on 3 November 2025 at One&amp;Co open space (#11-01, 20 Anson Road, Singapore 079912) as part of its efforts to deepen international collaboration in the lead-up to the University&#8217;s 150th anniversary in 2026. 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