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UCL President & Provost Dr. Michael Spence AC Delivers Special Lecture at OU
On October 3, 2023, President & Provost Dr. Michael Spence AC of University College London (UCL), one of Osaka University’s Global Knowledge Partners (GKPs), visited OU to deliver a special lecture entitled “UCL's disruptive thinking -- How UCL fosters it among students and early-career researchers."
Over 200 students, faculty, and staff from Osaka University, including President Nishio, were in attendance for this fully packed lecture, making for quite the lively venue.
In his speech about disruptive thinking, which is UCL’s philosophy and ambition, Dr. Spence delivered a powerful message to young people responsible for the next generation, expressing his hope that they will tackle complex problems and create innovation. During the following Q&A session, early career researchers and students at OU were able to ask Dr. Spence questions to deepen their understanding of his lecture.
During a meeting prior to the lecture, Dr. Spence and his entourage from UCL talked with executive members and researchers from OU, including President NISHIO Shojiro, Executive Vice President KANEDA Yasufumi, Executive Vice President TANAKA Toshihiro, Executive Vice President TANAKA Manabu, and Executive Vice President YAMAMOTO Beverley Anne.
They confirmed achievements in joint research by researchers from both universities, exchanging opinions about deepening their collaboration and expanding into new collaborative areas. This meeting will further exchange between the two schools toward resolving global issues through collaboration in cutting-edge research.
President Nishio delivers an opening speech
Dr. Spence delivers his special lecture
Executive Vice President Yamamoto summarizes Dr. Spence's lecture
Audience in the lecture hall
Group photo taken after the meeting