Date & Time: Friday, March 7, 2025, 10:00–12:00
Format: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Online Platform: Zoom
Venue: 2nd Floor, Espace, Katahira North Gate Hall, Tohoku University (Capacity: 30 attendees)
The event will be conducted in Japanese.
Registration: Free of charge. Please register in advance via the registration form.
Eligibility: Faculty, staff, students, and graduate students of Tohoku University
Organizer: Center for DEI
Co-organizer: Global Learning Center
Poster: Available [here (PDF)]
About the Forum
Tohoku University upholds Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) as core principles under the “Tohoku University DEI Promotion Declaration.” We are committed to fostering awareness and improving our institutional environment to ensure that diversity is respected and valued for all university members. Our initiatives include proactive recruitment of female faculty members and support for early-career researchers.
As the second DEI Promotion Forum, this event will explore the theme “What DEI Means for Tohoku University—Perspectives from Support Services and Students.” We will discuss the current status and challenges of DEI initiatives at the university. We look forward to your participation!
Part 1: Report from Support Offices and Centers
- Report on the 2024 International Student Life Survey (Global Learning Center)
- Report from the Center for Career Support
- Report from the International Support Center
- Report from the Center for Counseling and Disability Services
- Overview of the 2024 Large-Scale DEI Survey for Faculty & Staff (Center for DEI)
Note: The order of reports may change.
Part 2: The Role and Future of Student Supporters (Allies)
- Insights from the GLC International Student Help Desk
- Insights from DEI Lounge student staff
- Discussion (open to all participants)
Participating Support Offices and Centers
- Center for Counseling and Disability Services
- Global Learning Center
- Center for Career Support
- International Support Center
- Center for DEI
How to Register
Please register via Google Form by Monday, March 3.
- The Zoom participation link will be sent to your registered email address by Thursday, March 6.
- If you do not receive the email, please contact dei-center@grp.tohoku.ac.jp.
- Please use a PC email address when registering.
Note: Emails from mobile carriers (e.g., @softbank.ne.jp, @ezweb.ne.jp, @docomo.ne.jp) may not receive messages due to email settings.
Contact Information
Center for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) , Tohoku University
TEL: 022-217-6092
Email: dei-center*grp.tohoku.ac.jp (*replace * with @)
