The University of Osaka LINKS 2026 held

On September 10, 2026, The University of Osaka LINKS 2026 was held at Station Conference Tokyo. (link in Japanese)

Launched in AY2024, this event aims to showcase the many inspiring initiatives that contribute to the future of UOsaka to its alumni and other valued supporters, while creating and strengthening a broad network of connections. This year marks the third time the event has been held.

Approximately 200 participants joined the lecture session and networking reception.

The lecture session opened with an overview of UOsaka's activities presented by President KUMANOGOH Atsushi. The audience then heard from Professor SAKURAI Chiho of the Graduate School of Humanities, Professor NEGORO Makoto of the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology, and Specially Appointed Professor YOSHIOKA Yasuo (Full-time) of the Institute for Open and Transdisciplinary Research Initiatives, who introduced initiatives of their respective fields that will help shape the future.

Following the lecture session, MATSUMOTO Takashi, Representative Director and Senior Executive Officer of Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. and a UOsaka alumnus, shared warm words of encouragement and led the toast at the networking reception. In the cordial atmosphere that characterized the event, participants actively interacted with one another, strengthening their ties while creating new connections.

Many positive comments were received, including remarks such as, “I gained a much better understanding of UOsaka's latest research and had a very meaningful experience.” The event concluded with great acclaim.

Click here to view reports on past events. (link in Japanese)