The Evolution of Japan's Modern Knowledge edited by YOSHIMI Shunya and MORIMOTO Sachiko. The online seminar brings together presentations by scholars reflecting on the accomplishments of The University of Tokyo’s past scholars and educators, including YAMAKAWA Kenjiro, Henry Dyer, HIRAGA Yuzuru, and UCHIDA Yoshikazu highlighted in the book for their scholarly contributions and inspiring work.

The book consists of a comprehensive study of the history of The University of Tokyo. It provides an insight into the challenges the university experienced between the mandate to modernize by incorporating Western knowledge and scholarship into the curricula while maintaining Japanese traditions and excellence in multiple fields, including medicine, engineering, sociology, politics, and economics. The thirteen chapters of the book celebrate the founders’ accomplishments and institutional commitment. It also traces the significant contributions of the School [or College] of Engineering, established in 1878, to the transformation of the university and modernization of higher education and scholarship in Japan.

Due to the specialized content of the presentations, paid registration is required to receive the link to the seminars.

【Presenters】Language: Japanese only
#1 February 6, 2021 (Sat) 13:00-15:20
YOSHIMI Shunya. Professor, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, The University of Tokyo
YAMATO Hiroyuki. Director, Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships and Emeritus Professor, The University of Tokyo 
NAKAMURA Satoru. Assistant Professor, The University of Tokyo Historiographical Institute
OKAMOTO Takuji. Professor, The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

#2 February 13, 2021 (Sat) 13:00-15:20
HASHIMOTO Takehiko. Professor, The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
FUJIWARA Takeo. Project Professor, The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences and Emeritus Professor

#3 February 20, 2021 (Sat) 13:00-14:20
FUJIMORI Terunobu. Emeritus Professor, The University of Tokyo
MORIMOTO Sachiko. Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo Archives

【Application】
All 3 times in bulk ：https://hkh2102061320.peatix.com/【Until February 6】
#1：https://hkh210206.peatix.com/
#2：https://hkh210213.peatix.com/
#3：https://hkh210220.peatix.com/

【Participation fee】
All 3 times in bulk : 5,000yen, Each time 2,000yen
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