Award ceremony held for female graduate students who made outstanding presentations

Osaka University holds social gatherings between female graduate students in science courses and companies and research institutes involved in MEXT’s Initiative for the Implementation of the Diversity Research Environment (Collaboration Type) in order to develop female graduate students, improve their ability to research, and support them after their enrollment in doctoral programs. Osaka University presented the Excellent Presentation Award to recognize female graduate students for their outstanding research presentations.

On Monday, December 20, 2021, President NISHIO Shojiro presented the award-winning students, who were chosen at a social gathering held on Friday, November 5, with their award certificates and supplementary prizes at the ceremony held in the president’s office.

Professor IKEDA Masao, who was pivotal in making this award possible, congratulated the award recipients and expressed his expectations for their future endeavors.

At the meeting following the ceremony, the recipients talked about the content of their research and their vision of researchers with President Nishio, Professor Ikeda, Executive Vice President NARA Satoshi, and Vice President SHIMAOKA Mana in a friendly atmosphere.

In response to the expectations and encouragement from President Nishio, Professor Ikeda, Executive Vice President Nara, and Vice President Shimaoka, the recipients reaffirmed their commitment to research.