February 28, 2024
On February 5, a visiting delegation led by Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, Andreas Norlén, together with the Swedish Ambassador to Japan, Pereric Högberg, and the president of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Karin Markides, visited Mita Campus.
Following an introductory overview of Keio University and OIST presented by President Itoh and President Markides, there was a lively exchange of views on a wide range of topics. These included industry-academia collaboration in Sweden and Japan, initiatives for innovation implemented so far such as support for startups, future challenges related to innovation, as well as how universities are responding to internationalization and diversity. The delegation also visited the Fukuzawa Yukichi Memorial Keio History Museum, guided by President Itoh, and listened attentively to the explanation of Keio's history as a private university.
Photo: Takeshi Kishi