On 6 December 2025, Global Learning Centre of Tohoku University and the University of Sydney, with
support from the Australia-Japan Foundation, held a symposium entitled “Educational Diplomacy: Youth-
led Intercultural Collaboration Towards Inclusive and Resilient Societies”. This event brought young
people together to explore the future of multicultural symbiosis through dialogue with a variety of
speakers.
Around 120 participants, including Tohoku University students, international students and high school
students from Sendai-city, joined the event. Opening remarks from Tohoku University and the Australian
Embassy emphasized the importance of youth exchange and partnership building in shaping future
societies. Speakers from Tohoku University, the University of Sydney, the local government and civil
society organizations from both countries introduced their initiatives to promote multicultural coexistence.
This was followed by an active discussion with students.
The symposium provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of creating inclusive
and resilient communities and demonstrated how ongoing efforts and collaborative practices can drive
positive social change. Global Learning Centre of Tohoku University will continue to work with external
partners to promote co-creative social collaborative learning opportunities.
(Reported by: Global Learning Center,Denka Yanagi)