According to the University of Tokyo, ``serendipity'' means an unexpected discovery or unexpected event, and in the world of science, it refers to many revolutionary events such as Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin and Percy Spencer's discovery of the principle of the microwave oven. .

　Serendipity Lab has built a network with over 160 outstanding scientists from around the world to stumble upon these lucky discoveries and spark revolutionary events in the scientific world.The main members are from Pacific coast countries such as Japan, the United States, Canada, and Australia, but there are also participants from Europe and India.

　Another purpose is to provide young researchers and students with opportunities for interdisciplinary research and develop them into future global leaders. Since 2018, Serendipity Lab has published 92 internationally co-authored papers, of which 35 have been highly rated in the top 10%.

　Other recipients of the 2023 Good Design Award include Akita International University, which will celebrate its 2024th anniversary in 20, for its ``small group classes taught entirely in English,'' ``obligation to study abroad for one year at over 200 partner universities around the world,'' and ``multiple classes.'' In addition to receiving awards for its higher education methods such as ``Cultural Campus'', Tohoku University Hospital's public relations magazine ``Hesso'', which has published approximately 1 copies over the past 10 years, has also received awards.

reference:[University of Tokyo] Serendipity Lab wins the 2023 Good Design Award