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Kochi University
In keeping with our founding principles, which are based on the spirit of the Fundamental Law of Education, National University Corporation Kochi University is committed to the promotion of education and research delivering benefit to society on a local and global scale. Universities’ core purpose is to provide opportunities for research and education as well as making a contribution locally and globally. In order to meet the challenges of society today, we must work hard to keep transforming ourselves, develop skills to create new knowledge while preserving and transmitting old knowledge. Community connections are right at the heart of Kochi University. We are aspiring to become a “Super Regional University” with a local reach and reputation. We engage with the local business and organisations to build strong ties with them so that we will be the first one to come to their mind whenever need arises.
“Shimanto Seaweed Ecology Innovation Co-creation Hub”
Leveraging years of research on seaweed, Kochi University has developed highly efficient seaweed cultivation techniques for land-based production. Building on these findings, the university will focus on not only rebuilding seaweed production from the ground up in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture, but also on creating new industries that utilize seaweed as a novel material. Through the development of new seaweed-based products, this project aims to revitalize the local economy and contribute to a sustainable future for the region. This project has been selected for the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)’s “Support Program for the Formation of Co-creation Hubs (COI-NEXT).”
Kochi
A small community of about 400 people, where agriculture centered on yuzu cultivation and rice farming is practiced. Through initiatives such as regional revitalization using a former school and efforts to leverage local history and culture as part of Japan Heritage, it stands as a leading rural model in Kochi Prefecture that tackles regional challenges.
Hiroyuki Ukeda
President ( April 2024 – Present) Exective Director and Vice Presidents （April 2019 –March 2024） Vice Presidents （April 2006 – March 2019） Professor of Faculty of Agriculture （December 1991– March 2019）
Takatoshi Endo
Exective Directors and Vice Presidents ( April 2024 – Present) Vice Presidents （June 2007-February 2010, April 2018- March 2022） Professor of Faculty of Education ( April 2005- Present )
Shingo Akaike (Operations Committee Member)
Associate Professor (April 2018 – Present) Project Lecturer (January 2014 – March 2018)
Kenji,Okamura (Operations Committee Member)
Associate Professor (April 2018 – Present) Project Lecturer (January 2014 – March 2018)