Outline of Commemorative Events

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of its founding, Osaka University will hold important anniversary events and open lectures on its campuses as part of its commemoration. Two exciting kick-off events that will be held without running up costs are commemorations of the 200th anniversary of OGATA Koan's birth and the 100th anniversary of Kaitokudo's founding.
Osaka University plans to hold a variety of anniversary events. As a prelude to the anniversary year, exhibitions and symposiums were held during the 2010-2011 academic year.


Major events

Please note:

  • Due to the Great East Japan Earthquake and its aftermath, certain events were cancelled, others postponed or modified.
  • Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, all dates are in 2011.

as of December 18, 2011

Steering Committee

Projects

Steering Committee for International Symposiums

International Symposium on Innovative Nano-biodevices -- CANCELED
16th Osaka University - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Exchange Seminar -- CANCELED
100 Years of Languages and Nations -- May 2
"Dynamism of Immune Reactions & Regulation" 
(Symposium to celebrate the 80th anniversary
of Osaka University) -- CANCELED
The 4th Symposium on Cognitive Neuroscience Robotics -- May 13
Bioinspired Materials and Functionality -- June 21-22
International Symposium on the Dynamics of
Biosystems and Large Scale Information Systems -- Jan. 30 ~ Feb. 1, 2012
Global COE Lectures -- Conflict Studies in the Humanities -- CANCELED
6th Photonics Center Symposium: Nanophotonics in Asia 2011 -- September 20 ~ 21
International Conference on Martensitic Transformations -- September 4 ~ 9
The 4th Global COE International Symposium on Physiome and Systems Biology -- November 21 ~ 23
The 4th International Symposium on Atomically Controlled Fabrication Technology (provisional name) -- October 31 ~ November 2
EDIS 2011(The 3rd Global COE International Symposium on Electronic Device Innovation) -- December 16 ~ 17
International Global COE Symposium on Bio-Environmental Chemistry (provisional name) -- December  19 ~ 21

Steering Committee for Community-University Events

Public relations of commemorative events -- ongoing
21st Century Kaitokudo Lectures -- October 8, November 4, and November 27
80th Anniversary Autumn Special Lectures (pay programs)
  • September 14, 16, 18
  • October 5, 12, 19, 26
  • November 16, 17, 25, 30
  • December 7, 14, 16
Academic lecture presentation in commemoration of SHIBA Ryotaro -- July 3
Homecoming Day -- November 6
Gathering of Osaka University alumni (in Tokyo) --  December 2
Osaka University Symposium -- March 4, 2012
Symposium: "Youth of Japan, you've got to listen... Starting HERE, starting NOW!"
Tekijuku Special Exhibition -- May 31 ~ June 12
Tekijuku Commemorative Lectures -- November 30
Tenjin Festival Funatogyo (Handai Boat) -- July 25

80th Commemorative Events
• 200th Anniversary Commemoration [in 2010] of the Birth of OGATA Koan (Museum of Osaka University: Collaborative event by the Faculty of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine)

Robot Symposium -- CANCELED

Steering Committee for Commemoration Publications and Exhibits

Commemorative Photo Album, OU DAYS -- PUBLISHED
Information Magazine, Scintillating Science -- PUBLISHED

80th Commemorative Event -- "TEZUKA Osamu -- Doctor or Manga author?", Museum of Osaka University, Collaborative event by the Faculty of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine -- April 28 ~ June 30

Cooperative event for the 80th anniversary of the founding: 2011 Fall Exhibition in cooperation with and at the Museum of Osaka University

"The 'Me' in my Brain and the 'Me' in Data"

Ongoing -- October 25, 2011 ~ February 4, 2012


Steering Committee for

Industry-University-Government Events

Osaka University Presidents Summit -- CANCELED

Collaboration events with Osaka City

The History of Cooperation with Industry (Exhibition) -- May 2
"Dreams for Tomorrow" -- A Contest for ES to HS students to Envision the Future -- July 21
Osaka University Innovation Fair 2010 -- November 9, 2010
Osaka University Innovation Fair 2011 -- November 9
Osaka University-Industry Business Matching Fair 2010 -- November 9 ~10, 2010
Osaka University-Industry Business Matching Fair 2011 -- November 9 ~ 10
Steering Committee for Erecting Commemoration Monuments Erection of a bronze statue, "Youth," donated by former Osaka High School Alumni Association -- Finished in 2010

Erection of a bronze statue of an old-time high school student in high-heeled wooden clogs and black cape,  donated by former Naniwa High School Alumni Association -- Finished in 2010

Improvement of Osaka University Hall (and related projects) -- Completion Ceremony held on May 2
Steering Committee for Student Events  80th anniversary university festival series
Announcement of 80th anniversary extracurricular research support funds  -- May 2
Nakanoshima Walk Rally -- November 7
80th anniversary funds for encouraging extracurricular activities
Worldwide Osaka University Alumni Association Network -- November 5
80th anniversary public relations events initiated by students
Presentation ceremony for letter of appreciation for student support -- May 2
Introduction to the university for high school students initiated by students -- May 3
O+PUS Movie Contest -- May 3
Steering Committee for 80th Anniversary Fund-Raising Planning and management of 80th Anniversary Fund-Raising -- Ongoing

Steering Committee for 80th Anniversary Ceremonies and Lectures

International Exchange Meeting -- CANCELED
Anniversary party of celebration, Anniversary performance (Bunraku)-- CANCELED
SHIBA Ryotaro Commemorative Lectures -- July 3
The ceremony and banquet for completion of Osaka University Hall -- May 2
Collaboration Project Commemorative Symposium of 100th Anniversary of the Founding of Kaitokudo Commemorative Foundation -- November 27, 2010
Related Projects Commemorative Lectures of 60th Anniversary of the Founding of School of Dentistry -- November 23
67th Academic Lectures of  Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research -- November 22
Techno Salon Special of Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research -- November 7
The International Symposium on Visualization in Joining & Welding Science through Advanced Measurements and Simulation (Visual-JW2010)  -- November 11, 2010
Joining and Welding Research Institute Seminar: Front line of Joining and Welding -- Challenges of Young Researchers  -- December 9, 2010
Joining and Welding Research Institute Collaboration Symposium -- June 20
International Symposium on Materials Science and Innovation for Sustainable Society --- Eco-materials and Eco-innovation for Global Sustainability --- ECO-MATES 2011 -- November 28 ~ 30
Workshop for Developing Future Science and Technology by Nurturing Young Global Innovation Personnel  -- November 29, 2010
2nd Japan-Netherlands Student Conference -- September 11 ~ 22
Osaka University Open Lectures in Bangkok -- Protecting us from Infectious Diseases -- October 15
Lectures Commemorating UNESCO International Mother Language Day -- February 19
Roundtable: Intellectual Gymnastics  -- What are the clinical applications of learning and training for human potential? -- August 5