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2012.02.06 Announcements
Joint Symposium by Fukushima University, Rikkyo University and GRIPS
A joint symposium by Fukushima University, Rikkyo University and GRIPS called “Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Future of Fukushima: Ensuring Human Security” was held at GRIPS on February 6.
The symposium featured Prof. Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate in Economics, as a speaker.
It was broadcast live online via Ustream, and more than 300 people attended the symposium.
Program
| 9:50 | Opening Remarks by Prof. Osamu Nittono, President of Fukushima UniversityWelcome by: Mr. Katsutaka Idogawa, Futaba mayor |
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| 10:00 – 11:00 | Introduction of Guest Speaker by Prof. Hiroyasu Shioya, Professor of Fukushima UniversityPresentation: “Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Future of Fukushima: Ensuring Human Security” by Prof. Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate in EconomicsQuestion & Answer Session |
| 11:15 – 13:00 | Panel Discussion “Lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Future Roles of Universities” / Q&A Session(coordinated by Prof. Mitsuo Yamakawa, Professor of Fukushima University) Panelists:
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| 13:00 | Closing remarks by Prof. Tatsuo Oyama, Vice President of GRIPS |
