On Saturday, October 3 (9:00–11:00 a.m. JST), Tohoku University hosted the JIGE 2026 Global Doctoral Colloquium online. Organized as part of the Japan Hub for Innovative Global Education (JIGE) project, the event brought together doctoral students and early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences from JIGE’s overseas partner institutions and its three domestic partner universities—Tohoku University, Chiba University, and Kansai University.
Approximately 15 participants took part in the colloquium, sharing their latest research findings and insights across a range of disciplines. Under this year’s overarching theme, “Understanding Social Divides: Interdisciplinary Reflections on Society, Technology, and Humanity,” participants also engaged in interdisciplinary discussions on the social significance of research and their perspectives and responsibilities as researchers.
The program was coordinated and moderated by Junna Minato, Research Associate at the Global Learning Center, Tohoku University. Opening remarks were delivered by Professor Kazuko Suematsu, Director of the Center, and closing remarks by Professor Yuki Watabe, Deputy Director of the Center.
Tohoku University remains committed to fostering mutual learning and strengthening research networks among the next generation of scholars, while contributing to the development of sustainable research communities through continued initiatives within the JIGE framework.