On Friday, December 1, 2023, the "41st Kanagawa University University-High School Liaison Council" and the "17th Kanagawa University University-High School Liaison Council Forum" were held on the same day at our university's Minato Mirai Campus .

The 41st Kanagawa University University-High School Liaison Council was held prior to the forum, and about 90 education-related people (74 schools and 1 institution) gathered together, including the high school principals of our university's high school- partner institution. In addition to reporting on the progress of high school and university collaboration project in 2023, we discussed collaborative project and plans for 2024.

Afterwards, the "17th Kanagawa University University-High School Liaison Council Forum" was held with the theme of "Toward a Sustainable Future Vol. 3 - Creating a Recycling-Oriented Society", focusing on circular economy, The event consisted of two parts: a keynote speech by Mr. Yu Kato, CEO of Harch Inc. and a practical presentation by our university students. It was an opportunity for many educational stakeholders, including participating high schools and universities, to discuss beyond their boundaries and deepen their understanding of possible SDG-related activities.

(Photo courtesy of Kanagawa Shimbun)

Kanagawa University Social Cooperation Division