Panel Discussion: “Women in STEM: Insights from Within and Beyond Japan”
In this panel discussion women active in the STEM field or in research relating to gender equality in STEM will engage in a discussion that highlights challenges and opportunities from various angles in Japan and beyond.
Event Information
November 29, 2025, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Kyoto University Yoshida South Campus, Yoshida International House (Lecture room 5/6)
Organizer(s): Heidelberg University Office Kyoto (HUOK) / Cooperation: Kyoto University Institute for the Future of Human Society, DWIH Tokyo
Please also see the poster and the information on the HUOK website:
https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/kyoto-office/news.html
The discussion will be held in English.
Program:
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Start: 13:00 (registration from 12:45)
End: 14:30
Venue: Kyoto University Yoshida South Campus, Yoshida International House (Lecture room 5/6)
For access information, please see here (building No. 94): https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/access/yoshida-south-campus-map
Speakers:
Dr. Kana Eguchi (Kyoto University)
Prof. Emiko Hiyama (Tohoku University/Riken)
Asst. Prof. Fiona Louis (University of Osaka)
Dr. Hikaru Okada (Sanofi Japan K.K., Specialty Care Medical Head)
Prof. Maria Laura Di Tommaso (University of Turin/Kyoto University)
Moderator:
Prof. Christiane Schwieren (Heidelberg University)
Kindly register via email by Thursday, November 27, 2025: info@huok.uni-heidelberg.de
We can also accommodate on-site registration. However, please note that seats may be limited.