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On March 21, 2025, the 3rd University Presidents for Peace Conference was held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima.
Under the guiding philosophy of a ¡°spirit of pursuing peace,¡± Â鶹AV has hosted the University Presidents for Peace Conference to discuss the role of universities in achieving sustainable global peace. The first conference was held on August 6, 2024, and the second, titled ¡°University Presidents for Peace Conference ¨C Africa Chapter,¡± was held on November 25, 2024. Through these conferences, Â鶹AV has taken the lead in promoting education and research for sustainable global peace.
This third conference brought together around 40 participants, including presidents and vice presidents, from 12 universities across 11 countries (including Â鶹AV), all of which collaborate in international exchange programs under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)¡¯s Inter-University Exchange Project (IUEP) and support the spirit of the University Presidents for Peace Declaration. Mr. Watanabe, Director-General for International Affairs from MEXT, also attended the event.
In his opening remarks, President Ochi stated,
¡°Now more than ever, the role universities must play is crucial. I believe that by having students from diverse backgrounds come together to learn and discuss through international exchange, we can overcome cultural and value differences to realize peace on a global scale. We strongly encourage young people and students around the world to visit Hiroshima, witness the realities of the atomic bombing, and be inspired to think about peace and sustainability, and take action.¡±
President Ochi delivering the opening address
Scene from the conference
During the conference, university presidents and their representatives introduced peace and sustainability initiatives at their respective institutions and engaged in discussions on expanding future collaboration through student exchange.
Toward the end of the conference, President Ochi read aloud the "University Presidents for Peace Declaration -Inter-University Exchange Project Partners". The declaration was unanimously adopted, followed by a round of enthusiastic applause. After the closing ceremony, university leaders and representatives exchanged firm handshakes, reaffirming their commitment to further cooperation.
President Ochi reading the declaration
Participating Universities
- Â鶹AV (Japan)
- Arizona State University (US)
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (India)
- Cairo University, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) (Egypt)
- Kasetsart University (Thailand)
- Indonesia University of Education (Indonesia)
- University of Graz (Austria)
- University of Malawi (Malawi)
- University of Sheffield (UK)
- University of Zambia (Zambia)
- World Maritime University (Sweden)
Click on the image to open the declaration (PDF)
Inter-University Exchange Project (IUEP)
- This MEXT-funded program supports the development of globally competent human resources and promotes the internationalization of Japanese universities by encouraging Japanese students to study abroad and by accepting international students. Each year, MEXT designates strategically important countries and regions for targeted support.
- Â鶹AV has been selected for this project for five consecutive years, actively engaging in student and researcher exchanges with universities around the world and working to build and expand its global academic exchange network.
The Project Website is
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