Designated National University Corporation Osaka University

  In order to respond to these momentous changes in society, Osaka University has set forth a new vision to create a “society where each member leads a meaningful and fulfilling life.” Based on this goal, strategies to be addressed during the fourth mid-term goal period are compiled as the "OU Master Plan 2027.”
  A “society where each member leads a meaningful and fulfilling life” is one where the active lifespan of individuals (social longevity) is extended, people of all ages utilize their diverse attributes, and each and every member of society enjoys a happy and rewarding life. Put another way, we believe that initiatives such as extending social lifespan and enabling people to contribute to society will lead to the creation of a society where each member leads a meaningful and fulfilling life.
  Osaka University will continue to promote a variety of co-creative activities and take another bold step forward to create “a society where each member leads a meaningful and fulfilling life” together with stakeholders throughout society.
  It is imperative to resolve the significant challenges that stand in the way of humanity achieving such a society. For example, we must overcome threats to human existence such as novel infectious diseases and food supply problems and build a more resilient society; create new industries from cutting edge research and empower diverse people to participate in society; and raise people’s capacity to adapt to rapidly changing social conditions.
  The challenges facing humanity change from moment to moment in line with the prevailing social conditions, so we need not only to tackle the challenges of the present day, but also to prepare to address any new challenges that may emerge in the future.
  By putting into action the initiatives laid out in the OU Master Plan 2027, we will seek to achieve these goals and help to create a society where each member leads a meaningful and fulfilling life.