On 6 March 2024, a delegation from Osaka University, led by the Executive Vice President for Global Engagement, Professor Manabu TANAKA, and Executive Vice President for International Affairs (Education), Professor Beverley Anne YAMAMOTO, visited University College London (UCL) to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration between the two institutions. The visit proved to be fruitful, with productive discussions held throughout the day.
The delegation met with Professor Geraint Rees, Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement), to discuss potential areas of research collaboration and ways to strengthen the existing partnership between the two universities. Both parties expressed a mutual interest in deepening their collaboration in various scientific disciplines.
Later in the afternoon, the delegation held a separate meeting with Professor Tiziana Rossetto from the Faculty of Engineering Science. The primary objective of this session was to discuss strategies to enhance student exchanges between the two universities. Recognizing the immense value of international academic experiences, the parties aimed to create more opportunities for students to broaden their horizons and engage in cross-cultural learning.
It is hoped that the two universities will make significant strides in addressing global challenges and shaping the future of education and research.