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Welcome

Australia, a top choice for Japanese students, offers high-quality education and chances for young students to engage in research. Diversity is part of daily life, with global connections. This seminar highlights differences in Japanese and Australian education, shares strengths of both, and introduces the appeal of studying and researching in Australia.

Program

2025.8.25(Mon)
13:30-14:00 Research in Australia (Kentaro Somiya)
14:00-14:30 Inspiring Curiosity: Education and Outreach with OzGrav (Jackie Bondell)
14:30-15:00 Science, Stories, and Social Media: Life as a Researcher in Australia (Diana Haikal)
15:00-15:30 Panel Discussion

Location

Tokyo Institute of Technology, West Bldg. #9, Multi-Purpose Digital Hall. You can find a map here.

How to join

No need of registration. Admission is free. Please come and join at Tokyo Tech. We do not plan to broadcast the symposium.

Lecturers

		Jackie Bondell Swinburne University of Technology URA. Senior Education and Outreach Manager for the ARC CoE for Dark Matter Particle Physics and the Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery.
		Diana Haikal Swinburne University of Technology URA. Senior Communications and Engagement Advisor for the ARC CoR for Gravitational Wave Discovery.
		Prof. Kentaro Somiya Professor at Science Tokyo, working on gravitational waves. Leading the Japan-Australia ASPIRE GW program since 2023.
		Dr. Charles DaSalla Senior URA at Science Tokyo, specializing in university globalization and international research collaboration. Organizes Science Tokyo’s World Research Hub Program.

Contact

This seminar is co-hosted by Dept of Physics and JST ASPIRE program at Somiya lab. Email to aspire[at]gw.phys.sci.isct.ac.jp for any questions.