Exhibitor Information

HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY

Booth No. : 3-010

Exhibition Details

Hokkaido University, Hosei University, and Kansai University present their initiatives toward the SDGs and carbon neutrality, including research projects and inter-university collaborations. Students also share the outcomes of a summer program featuring field visits and workshops on carbon neutrality, exploring pathways to a sustainable future.

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Exhibitors

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HOSEI KANSAI UNIVERSITY
Environmentally conscious aspects
  • Displaying environmental information

Three universities unite to explore innovative approaches to carbon neutrality

  • Joint Student Workshop of the Three Universities (at Hokkaido University)
  • Joint Student Workshop of the Three Universities (Visit to a Hydrogen Production Facility at Hokkaido Electric Power Co)

Corporate Information

Section Institute for the Advancement of Sustainability, Hokkaido University
Address Kita 8 Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0808, Japan
Phone 011-706-4605
e-mail contact@sustainability.hokudai.ac.jp
URL https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/

Summary of Business

National University Corporation Hokkaido University is one of Japan's leading comprehensive research universities, tracing its origins back to the Sapporo Agricultural College founded in 1876. Guided by its four foundational philosophies—"Frontier Spirit," "Global Perspectives," "All-Round Education," and "Practical Learning"—the university operates a diverse range of undertakings based on the "Fourth Medium-Term Goals and Plans" approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Its core operations are centered on education and research, which are further extended and integrated into society through five primary pillars: "Education," "Research," "Social Co-creation and Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration," "Global Engagement," and "Medical Services," all supported by "Governance and Management Base Reinforcement." The details of these primary undertakings are outlined below.

1. Educational Operations (Nurturing Future Leaders)

The educational operations aim to cultivate individuals who possess both rich humanity and high-level expertise, capable of contributing to the resolution of global challenges.

2. Research Operations (Knowledge Creation and Pioneering New Domains)

The research operations encompass a wide spectrum of knowledge creation, ranging from the advancement of world-class academic research to highly unique projects that leverage regional characteristics.

3. Social Co-creation and Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Operations (Emphasis on Practical Learning and Social Contribution)

Based on the philosophy of "Practical Learning," these operations implement education and research outcomes into society, contributing to innovation and the resolution of regional issues.


4. Global Engagement Operations (Fostering Global Perspectives and the Virtuous Cycle of Knowledge)

Under its long-term strategy, "Global Vision 2040," the global engagement operations aim to position the university as a hub for a "Virtuous Cycle of Knowledge" that attracts outstanding students and researchers from around the world.


5. Medical Service Operations (Hospital Management and Advanced Medical Care)

In close coordination with educational and research organizations in medicine, dentistry, and pharmaceutical sciences, the university operates the "Hokkaido University Hospital," executing integrated undertakings across healthcare, research, and education.


6. Governance, Management, and Management Base Reinforcement Operations (Foundation for Operational Sustainability)

To effectively advance the five primary pillars, the university focuses on strengthening its governance and financial foundation, ensuring sound and autonomous corporate management.

As detailed above, Hokkaido University consistently executes multi-faceted operations that broadly return its achievements to society from local to global levels, while anchoring its core on the advancement of education and research. These achievements and future initiatives are evaluated by MEXT and disclosed transparently to the public through the university's official website.