Network Conference Research Alumni Japan 2018
Alumni Meeting Japan 2018
14 and 15 April 2018 – Kyoto, Japan
organized by Heidelberg University
under the auspices of the sponsorship programme “Research Alumni Meetings Abroad”
administered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundationand funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and ResearchContext
The meeting is a constituent part of the collaborative project “International Research Marketing” which isa joint initiative by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Academic Exchange Service,
the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. All the activities within theproject are part of the “Promote Innovation and Research in Germany” initiative under its brand“Research in Germany”. The initiative is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education andResearch.

SATURDAY, 14 APRIL 2018
SATURDAY
From 10:00(A)

FOUNDATION OF HEIDELBERG ALUMNI JAPAN (HAJP)
Arrival and Registration (Networking over “coffee and cookies”)

10:30

The Heidelberg Alumni Network: Activities worldwide & in Japan(de/jp)
Silke Rodenberg & Jella Friedrich, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg Alumni
International (HAI)
Sabine Schenk, Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto (HUOK) & HAJP

11:15

Round of Introduction followed by Discussion
Set up and Strengthening of HAJP: Strategies and Goals(de/jp)12:05

Welcome Address
Professor Dr Dr h.c. Bernhard Eitel, President of Heidelberg University(de/jp)

12:15

Welcome Address
Professor Dr Juichi Yamagiwa, President of Kyoto University(jp/de)

12:30

14:00

(B)

(A)

Lunch and Networking
Heidelberg Lecture(de/jp)“Creative Ageing in Different Countries and Cultures – What we can learn
from Biology, Medicine and Cultural Anthropology”
Professor Dr Dr h.c. Andreas Kruse, Heidelberg University, Institute of Gerontology(Public lecture)
Introduction: Professor Dr Dieter W. Heermann, Heidelberg University, VicePresident International Affairs
Followed by Questions & Answers on the topic of Ageing Research

16:00

(C)

16:00
(parallel)

Visit the HUOK & Heidelberg Quiz
Incl. coffee break(jp/de)Scientific Meeting(en)“The Chemistry is Right!”
Exchange of information, research results, cooperation, goals
Professor Dr Peter Comba, Heidelberg University, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry
Foundation Ceremony of Heidelberg Alumni Japan (HAJP)
Dinner and Networking with alumni and guests

19:00

(en)

(D)

Dinner Speech“Research and Infrastructure: New Challenges at Heidelberg University”
Professor Dr Dr h.c. Bernhard Eitel, President of Heidelberg University

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SUNDAY, 15 APRIL 2018
SUNDAY“RESEARCH AS A BRIDGE TO INTERNATIONALIZATION”(A)

Arrival and Registration (Networking over “coffee and cookies”)

From 09:30

10:00

Opening Network Conference Research Alumni
Professor Dr Dr h.c. Bernhard Eitel, President of Heidelberg University(de/jp)Welcome Address
Professor Dr Kayo Inaba, Kyoto University, Executive Vice-President for
Gender Equality, International Affairs, and Public Relations(jp/de)

10:10

10:15

Presentation“Research and Research Funding Opportunities in Germany”
Dr Jörg Schneider, German Research Foundation, Head DFG Office Japan,
Head of Division International Affairs

10:45

Measurements and Goals of the Heidelberg Research Alumni Network(de/jp)
Specific Activities and Offers for Research Alumni:“HAIreconnect” Scholarships and “Research Ambassadors” worldwide
Silke Rodenberg & Jella Friedrich, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg Alumni
International (HAI)

12:00

Report on Experiences(jp/de)2 Alumni – 2 Experiences: “Research in Germany”
Professor emeritus Kazuhiro Hara, MD, Kagawa University, Department ofMedical Informatics
Dr Takashi Fujii, Associate Professor, Kwansei Gakuin University, School ofHumanities

12:30

Lunch and Networking
Panel Discussion followed by Plenary Discussion“Research as a Bridge to Internationalization”(en)(de/jp & jp/de)Representative Heidelberg University
Professor Dr Dr h.c. Bernhard Eitel

Heidelberg University, President

Scientists Germany
Professor Dr rer. nat. Katja Mombaur
Professor Dr Peter Comba

13:30

Heidelberg University, Institute of Computer
Engineering
Heidelberg University, Institute of Inorganic
Chemistry

Scientists Japan
Professor Dr Yuko Nishitani
Professor Dr Masahiro Yamashita

Kyoto University, Graduate School of Law
Tohoku University, Graduate School of Science

Representatives Funding Organisations
Dr Mariko Kobayashi
Dr Jörg Schneider

Japan Society for the Promotion of ScienceDirector International Program Department
German Research Foundation, Head DFG
Office Japan

Presenter
Dorothea Mahnke

German Academic Exchange Service, Director
Regional Office Tokyo

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Best Practices in International Cooperation
German-Japanese University Consortium HeKKSaGOn
The “HeKKSaGOn Professor” as an example
Professor Dr Motomu Tanaka, Heidelberg University, Institute for Physical
Chemistry and Kyoto University, Institute for Advanced Studies(jp/de)Joint Degree Master of Arts Program in Transcultural Studies
Professor Dr Harald Fuess, Heidelberg University, Cluster of Excellence
Asia and Europe in a Global Context
Björn-Ole Kamm, Associate Professor, Kyoto University, Graduate Schoolof Letters(de/jp)

15:00

Open Space“Research as a Bridge to Internationalization”
Scientific Networking in small groups incl. coffee break
Topics & Representatives:
Heidelberg University: Structure & Strategy:

15:30

Cooperation & Exchange:
Research Alumni Network & HAI:Natural Sciences:
Humanities & Social Sciences:
Scientific Computing:Funding Organisations:

Professor Dr Dr h.c. Bernhard Eitel
Professor Dr Dieter W. Heermann
Dr Joachim Gerke
Silke Rodenberg, Jella Friedrich
Professor Dr Peter Comba
Professor Dr Motomu Tanaka
Professor Dr Harald Fuess
Professor Dr rer. nat. Katja Mombaur
Dorothea Mahnke
Dr Jörg Schneider
Dr Mariko Kobayashi16:30

Conclusion and Prospects“Research as a Bridge to Internationalization”
Professor Dr Dr h.c. Bernhard Eitel, President of Heidelberg University

17:00

END

(de/jp)Event locations:(A) International Science Innovation Building:
Kyoto University, Yoshida Campus, International Science Innovation Buildingth(Symposium Hall; 5 floor), Building No. 69
Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, 606-8317 Kyoto-fu(B) Restaurant Shiran:
Shirankaikan, Yoshida Ushinomiya-chou 11-1, Sakyou-ku, Kyoto-shi, 606-8302 Kyoto(C) Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto (HUOK):
Yoshida International House, Kyoto University, 64 Yoshida Nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku,606-8501 Kyoto(D) Hotel Monterey:
Karasuma-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Manjuya-cho 604, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, 604-8161 Kyoto-fu
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