Events & Topics

Message from the Dean (FY 2025)

More than a quarter of a century has passed since the establishment of this graduate school, founded with the unwavering mission of exploring new frontiers. As the University of Tokyo advances its organizational reforms, our transdisciplinary philosophy is becoming increasingly important.
The Kashiwa Campus, where this graduate school is based, serves as a hub of knowledge, bringing together cutting-edge research institutions. Leveraging this prime location and world-class research environment, we are actively fostering partnerships with the local community, industry, and collaborators both within and beyond the university. We remain committed to deepening our intellectual curiosity and addressing social challenges, boldly venturing into uncharted territories alongside outstanding researchers and students from Japan and around the world. As we continue to shape the future, we sincerely appreciate your continued support and interest.

Koichi Ito
Dean, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, University of Tokyo

 

Smart Health School will be established at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, University of Tokyo

In October 2025, the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences at the University of Tokyo will establish Smart Health School, an educational school for working professionals, to address challenges faced by our super-aged society. This school seeks to train professionals who can contribute to nursing care provision, dementia prevention, and healthcare cost reduction by leveraging digital technology through a practical curriculum that integrates life sciences with advanced fields such as AI and data science. We hope to make use of the university’s knowledge and experience in a learning environment that promotes cross-disciplinary collaboration, leading to the realization of a sustainable society.

Tatsuhiro Hisatsune
Director of Smart Health School

 

Summer Internship Program (UTSIP Kashiwa)

The 13th iteration of the program was held on May 26th and June 16th, each lasting for seven weeks, with 16 laboratories hosting 18 undergraduate students from overseas universities. Students were divided among various laboratories and engaged in research activities based on themes they had chosen themselves, receiving detailed guidance. Students commented that “well-equipped facilities allowed them to thoroughly enjoy their research activities,” “through the failure of an experiment, they learned the importance of perseverance,” and “through experiencing Japanese culture, they were able to experience the diverse charms.”