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2024/ 7/ 30

Nine Universities Focused on Inquiry-Based Education Gather in Yaesu for the First "Inquiry University Messe" to be Held on July 9 (Wed) and August 1 (Thu)

University Journal Online Editor

　On Wednesday, July 2024 and Thursday, August 7, 31, Education and Exploration Co., Ltd. will hold the first "Exploring University Messe" at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. The program will provide high school students with an opportunity to choose their own career path through programs that help them think about their future and choose a university.

　The participating universities are Eikei University, Kyoto Bunkyo University, CoIU (scheduled to open in April 2026: establishment is currently in planning), Sanno University, Taisho University, Ferris University, Musashino University, Momoyama Gakuin University, and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (in alphabetical order).

　Participants can get new hints about their future and dreams through workshops by leading experts in portfolio creation and lectures that will help them choose their career path. They can also hear information about entrance exams that make use of research activities from admissions officers from participating universities, as well as the real voices of university students who are engaged in research.

　Musashino University Entrepreneurship Faculty Dean Ito Yoichi commented, "We are now in an age where people are required to explore and carve out their own path in life. Come and discover the next stage in your continued exploration!"

<The 1st "Exploring University Messe">
日時：2024年7月31日(水)11:00-18:00、8月1日(木)10:00-17:30
Location: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Innovation Field (4F-5F, reception on 4F)
Target audience: High school students and their parents, high school teachers, and education-related personnel
Cost: Free
Organized by Education and Exploration
Application: Apply via the official website. Same-day participation without application is also possible.

Main lecture program:
■January 7 (Wednesday)
13:10-13:50 Lecture: "Exploring Japanese Universities" (70 people)
Hiroshi Suzuki, former Vice Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

14:00-15:00 Panel discussion: "The forefront of research at universities" (70 people)
Mr. Yoichi Ito, Dean of the Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Musashino University
Ferris University Vice President Ryoko Takei
Chiemi Iwata, Special Lecturer, Momoyama Gakuin University, School of Business Design

16:30-17:30 Panel talk "The reality of university students who explore thoroughly" (70 people)
Inquiring University Students x Education and Inquiry Company

■Thursday, January 8
10:35-11:15 Lecture: "A thorough explanation of university entrance exams that utilize inquiry" (70 people)
Yuichiro Tanimoto, Director of Benesse Educational Information Center

14:10-15:20 Career Exploration Workshop "High School Student Portfolio" (50 people)
Tokyo Gakugei University Yasuhiko Morimoto × Education and Exploration

16:10-17:30 World Cafe "Fulfill your dreams and aspirations!" (Capacity: 50 people)
Student Group Susume Yume x Education and Exploration

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