Kyoto University / The University of Melbourne Joint Program The 4th Joint Meeting Series “Dialogues for Future Research” (28 February, 2025)

2025.02.06 Events/Seminars

Overview

This forum brings together L-INSIGHT Fellows from Kyoto University, Japan, and researchers from the University of Melbourne to explore the potential of collaboration across disciplines and specialisations.

By bringing together researchers from different disciplines, cultural contexts, and communities—including a wide range of educational, research, and living experiences—this event provides a unique platform to creatively navigate the possibilities and challenges that arise when diverse perspectives converge.

Each ‘Dialogue’ session will begin with topics introduced by the L-INSIGHT Fellow(s) to spark collaborative and open discussions among participants. Participants are encouraged to share their work, insights, and practices, exploring how different perspectives can inspire innovative solutions to societal challenges and foster mutual support in addressing the challenges researchers face in their work and lives today.

The event is open to participants from all disciplines at the University of Melbourne.

Information

Date & Time	Friday, 28 February, 2025 10:00 am – 16:45 pm
Venue	Room G26, BioScience 1 (Bld #123), the University of Melbourne [MAP]
Registration	Register by 5 pm, Thursday 27 February 2025 Registration Form: https://forms.gle/9ShahL9Pf7qe3QpG9
Program Overview	10:00 – 10:10｜Opening speech 10:10 – 11:45｜Dialogue Session I 11:45 – 13:15｜Lunch break 13:15 – 14:50｜Dialogue Session II 14:50 – 14:55｜Break 14:55 – 15:40｜Dialogue Session III 15:40 – 16:00｜Coffee break 16:00 – 16:30｜General Dialogue Session 16:30 – 16:45｜Closing

Program Details

Opening Speech

Dialogue Session I　10:10 – 11:45

Discussion Starters (L-INSIGHT Fellows)

FUKUMOTO Kenshi

Associate Professor
Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies
Department of Studies on Global Coexistence
https://www.l-insight.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/fellows/fukumoto/

Research Keywords:

History of Modern Medicine
Light therapy

YASUI Midori

Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Division of Environmental Engineering
https://www.l-insight.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/fellows/yasui/

Research Keywords:

Environmental engineering
Water treatment systems
Virus removal

Possible topics of discussion include:

Health risks caused by urbanization
Historical and contemporary public health challenges
Past and present scientific and technological approaches to emerging health risks
The potential for interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing emerging health risks

Lunch break　11:45 – 13:15

Dialogue Session II　13:15 – 14:50

Discussion Starters (L-INSIGHT Fellows)

HAYASHI Kazuki

Junior Associate Professor
Graduate School of Engineering
Department of Architecture and Architectural Engineering
https://www.l-insight.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/fellows/hayashi/

Research Keywords:

Structural engineering
Computational Design
Architectural Informatics

TSUCHIYA Kisho

Assistant Professor
Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS)
https://www.l-insight.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/fellows/tsuchiya/

Research Keywords:

Southeast Asian Studies
History
Postcolonialism
Cold War Studies
Borderland Studies
Oral History

Possible topics of discussion include:

How can we create ‘lovable places’ that resonance with and are cherished by their surrounding communities?
Place-making and production of space in the past and present
Social tensions and community acceptance in the creation of new places and spaces
The role of new technologies and designs in developing housing and public spaces, and their potential to create ‘lovable places’ for living, visiting, and utilizing
The potential for collaboration between researchers, communities, and other stakeholders in creating “lovable places”

Break　14:50 – 14:55

Dialogue Session III　14:55 – 15:40

Discussion Starter (L-INSIGHT Fellow)

GOGAMI Toshiyuki

Senior Lecturer/Junior Associate Professor
Graduate School of Science
Division of Physics and Astronomy
https://www.l-insight.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/fellows/gogami/

Research Keywords:

Nuclear physics
Hadron physics

Possible topics of discussion include:

The role of fundamental science in social and economic activities
How fundamental scientists can engage with and contribute to society
Creative strategies for communicating the value of fundamental science to the public and making it accessible and relevant to society
Using fundamental science to tackle global challenges and disasters, and to inspire innovative solutions for unforeseen global scenarios
The potential for collaboration between fundamental science and other disciplines or sectors