Tohoku University Fact Book 2013
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Tohoku University Fact Book 201 3 Tohoku University Fact Book 2013 東北大学概要 2013 Tohoku University Fact Book 2013 http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/ 東北大概要EN-AD面-初[1].indd 1 2013/06/18 11:13:54 2013 2013 Campus Map ●Land: 92,746㎡ ●Buildings: 31,322㎡ (as of April 1, 2013) 〈Introduction〉 5 AMAMIYA CAMPUS Historical Background 01 1-1, Amamiya-machi, Tsutsumidori, Aoba-ku, Sendai 981-8555 Phone: +81-22-717-8603 Mission Statement and Towards Tohoku University 2016 02 Message from the President 03 Graduate School of Agricultural Science / Faculty of Agriculture Tohoku University's Official Symbol,School Colors, Song and Logo 04 Presidents of Tohoku University 05 Japan Academy Members 06 Chronological Chart of Tohoku University's History 07 Prize Winners 09 University Awards 12 〈Organization〉 Organization Chart 15 Administrative Staff 18 President Election Committee 20 Board of Directors 20 Management Committee 20 Education and Research Council 21 University Personnel 22 Faculties / Schools 23 Tsutsumi-dori 1 Graduate Schools 23 Research Institutes 24 3 Inter-Department Institutes for Education and Research 24 2 University Collaborating Institutions 25 Miyagi University of 4 Advanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR) 25 5 6 Education Affilated Junior High School Information Synergy Organization 25 1717 Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization 26 7 1414 1515 Division of Engineering and Technical Staff 26 10 1616 Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences 26 ■ Historical Background Micro System Integration Center (μSIC) 26 11 Tohoku University, formerly known as the Tohoku 8 9 Center for Spintronics Integrated Systems 26 1919 Research Organization of Electrical Communication 26 Imperial University, was founded in 1907. From Center for Collaborative Research on Materials Science 26 its start, it displayed to the world an unswerving 12 University Hospital 27 commitment to an “Open Door” policy. Departing from 1818 University Library 27 the norms of other imperial universities, it accepted graduates from technical schools and higher normal 13 2020 〈Students〉 schools, and despite opposition from the government 2121 Number of Students 29 at that time, became Japan’s First University to admit Result of Entrance Examination 30 Number of Degrees Conferred 31 female students in 1913 (admitting three in that Post Graduation Status 32 year). “Gakuyu-kai” Extracurricular Activities 33 Kita-rokubancho Main Gate At the time of its founding, Tohoku University 〈Finance〉 was able to attract a group of young and brilliant Financial Summary 35 researchers who had trained around the world to Research Funds 35 serve on its faculty. For this reason, a “Research Land and Buildings 37 First” principle was established, calling upon scholars 〈Research, Education and Society Contribution〉 to not only pursue highly productive research but to Institute for Disaster Reconstruction and Regeneration Research 39 also put their findings to work in the teaching of their World Premier International Research Center (WPI) 40 students. In addition to this, Tohoku University has Advanced Research and Development Support Program 40 nurtured a tradition of “Practice Oriented Research Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Administration Office Research Programs 42 (Administration Building) 12 and Education,” in which the results of cutting edge Research House named “Honkan” 18 Education Programs 43 research are being put to use for the good of society Research House named “Daiichi-kenkyutou” 9 Endowed Chairs and Research Divisions 45 Research House named “Daini-kenkyutou” 10 Cooperation with Industry 46 and the improvement of living standards. Evidence of Research House named “Kenkyu Jikkentou 1” 16 Cooperation with Community 47 our pioneering practice includes the establishment of Research House named “Kenkyu Jikkentou 2” 17 Tohoku University Alumni “Shuyukai” Research House named “Kenkyu Jikkentou 3” 5 48 local venture businesses which have contributed to Research House named “Kenkyu Jikkentou 4” 2 Tohoku University Fund 49 regional industry, and our status as the nation’s center Research House named “Kenkyu Jikkentou 5” 21 for research on family law; the domestic branch of Building for Animal Breeding and Experiments 3 Food Processing Laboratory 4 〈International Exchange〉 law which is closely associated with our daily lives. University Consortia Laboratory and Breeding House of Aquatic Life 7 51 Laboratory of Plant Environmental Responses 20 Students Exchange Programs 51 Project for Establishing University Network for Internationalization -Global 30- 53 Although Tohoku University was severely Agricultural Library 6 Academic Exchange Agreements with Foreign Institutions 55 damaged in the wake of the Great East Japan Academic Exchanges 63 Earthquake on March 11, 2011, great efforts have been Lecture House 11 Number of International Students Lecture Hall 1 65 made to restore the basic educational and research Radioisotope Laboratory 19 Statistics on Personnel Exchange 67 functions of our university, and with the traditions, the Power Center 8 Overseas Offices 67 Office Storeroom 13 Campuses spirit of Tohoku University as its foundation, we will Welfare Facilities 14 〈Campuses〉 work toward the reconstruction of the Tohoku region Student Lounge 15 Amamiya Campus Sendai City 69 and the regeneration of Japan. Location of the Campuses 70 International House 72 Campus Map 73 01 78 東北大概要EN-BC面-四[2].indd 1 2013/07/29 20:02:39 Introduction December 27, 2005 ■ Mission Statement Tohoku University has been committed to the “Research First” principle and “Open Door” policy since its foundation, and is internationally recognized for its outstanding standards in education and research. The university contributes to world peace and equity by devoting itself to research useful in solving societal problems, and educating human resources in leadership skills. ■ Towards Tohoku University 2016 In order to fulfill this mission, Tohoku University will carry out the following objectives within the next 10 years. Establish ourselves as an internationally recognized university and research center ●Consistently produce top research in a broad spectrum of fields, including the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. ●Create cutting edge research institutions and other forums capable of responding to the rapid dissemination of knowledge and a knowledge based society. ●Establish our presence and reputation as an international locus in general research while maintaining close links with major national and international research networks. Nurture human resources capable of leadership that contributes to knowledge and the advancement of society ●The faculty’s cutting edge research will be reflected in their teaching. ●Content and pedagogy of all courses will be that of a top level educational institution. ●Establish an educational foundation which enables students to explore new avenues of human knowledge and to become aware of the responsibilities of leadership. ●Develop educational programs and institutions that foster outstanding, internationally minded specialists with theoretical and practical knowledge. Contributions to the community and to the world ●Contribute to the development of community and humanity by making available to the world the benefits of research and human resources with exceptional leadership abilities. ●Provide equal opportunity to all capable, highly motivated students and faculty, regardless of nationality, race or religion, age or gender, or any other social standing. ●In keeping with our tradition of practice oriented research and education, create a science park by further promoting university industry collaboration. ●Dramatically increase the quality and availability of public education, and the provision of consultative services requiring specialized knowledge. ●Open the campus to the general public and consider ways in which the university’s intellectual and material resources, such as the libraries and academic materials and facilities can be beneficially utilized. Establish a culture, environment and management system appropriate for an internationally renowned research and education institution ●Maintain and further develop a university culture that will stimulate the creation of world class research and education. ●Create an atmosphere conducive to intellectual activities by bringing aesthetic unity to the campuses and their natural surroundings. ●Establish a human, material and financial base in a management system which allows a world class research and educational institution to develop rapidly and flexibly. 02 02 東北大概要EN-P02-二[1].indd 2 2013/07/08 13:44:22 Message from the President Introduction Introduction In its more than 100 years of history since its founding in 1907, Tohoku University has produced excellent graduates and numerous research achievements under its core values of “Research First,” “Open Doors,” and “Practice-Oriented Research and Education.” Two years have passed already since the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. As one of the universities in the center of the disaster area, Tohoku University’s mission is to work for the reconstruction of the Tohoku region, but also for the revitalization of Japan, which was trapped in a stagnant mood even before the disaster occurred. Therefore, I want us to firmly pursue the two goals of “Leading the Restoration of Tohoku and Japan” and “Achieving World-Class Status and Leaping Ahead” that I set upon assuming the office of President in April last year. Achieving World-Class Status and Leaping Ahead