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University allies with Hello Work to help foreign students find jobs

National Nov 6, 2020

University allies with Hello Work to help foreign students find jobs

Sophia University and Hello Work Shinjuku have agreed to cooperate in explaining the local recruitment process to non-Japanese students.

Desire to see Trump ousted prods Gen Z voters in Japan to back Biden

National Nov 4, 2020

Desire to see Trump ousted prods Gen Z voters in Japan to back Biden

by Tomohiro Osaki

Focus on police brutality, climate change and LGBTQ equality drives opposition to U.S. president among Temple University students, but endorsement of Biden only lukewarm.

Medical students in Aichi struggle to get on-site training amid pandemic

National | Regional voices: Chubu Oct 30, 2020

Medical students in Aichi struggle to get on-site training amid pandemic

Medical departments in universities are having difficulty conducting anatomy classes, clinical rotations and other training for students.

Eased work rules are lifeline for foreign ex-students stuck in Japan

National Oct 22, 2020

Eased work rules are lifeline for foreign ex-students stuck in Japan

by Osamu Tsukimori

While a decision this week by immigration authorities didn't make big headlines, it was a ray of hope for thousands of students keen to work and unable to return home.

Science Council of Japan comes under fire from LDP review team

National Oct 22, 2020

Science Council of Japan comes under fire from LDP review team

The criticism comes amid controversy over Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's refusal to appoint six nominees who spoke out against Abe administration policies.

Suga picks an unnecessary and counterproductive fight

Commentary / Japan Oct 21, 2020

Suga picks an unnecessary and counterproductive fight

by Ellis S. Krauss

Signs are that the LDP will try to bind the science council closer to government aims, ensuring a long public fight and a further domestic and international embarrassment.

Ex-PM Nakasone's memorial service held amid controversy over academic freedom

National Oct 18, 2020

Ex-PM Nakasone's memorial service held amid controversy over academic freedom

The memorial service, held at a Tokyo hotel, also drew criticism from opposition lawmakers over the hefty cost of the event.

Government asks universities to join in mourning for Nakasone

National Oct 15, 2020

Government asks universities to join in mourning for Nakasone

The request, made by education minister Koichi Hagiuda in a letter dated Tuesday, has left some academics questioning its appropriateness.

Japan boosts checks on Chinese students amid fears of campus spying

National / Crime & Legal Oct 15, 2020

Japan boosts checks on Chinese students amid fears of campus spying

by Tomohiro Osaki

Compared to a crackdown by Washington, measures by Tokyo are baby steps, but many believe it is vital to follow the U.S. lead in order to safeguard Japan's universities.

Universities in Chubu returning to face-to-face classes

National | Regional voices: Chubu Oct 9, 2020

Universities in Chubu returning to face-to-face classes

According to an education ministry survey, a majority of institutions said they plan to have more than half of courses be in-person.

University of Tokyo to issue ¥20 billion debt for post-pandemic projects

Business Oct 9, 2020

University of Tokyo to issue ¥20 billion debt for post-pandemic projects

The University of Tokyo said Thursday it will issue ¥20 billion ($190 million) worth of bonds next week to finance projects to address social issues following the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the first national university to do so. The issuance of "university bonds" to enhance research ...

Suga takes flak for keeping government critics off science panel

National Oct 2, 2020

Suga takes flak for keeping government critics off science panel

The move was slammed as against the law, unconstitutional and a violation of academic freedom.

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