東京大学公共政策大学院 | GraSPP / Graduate School of Public Policy | The university of Tokyo

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教室が以下のとおり変更になりました。 （変更前）弥生地区総合研究棟 Y2 （変更後）弥生地区総合研究棟 Y505

Finding a place to continue academic learning in economic theories as well as learning and practicing the process of policymaking After finishing the master's course in the Graduate School of Economics at UTokyo, I realized I was interested in the real-life application of economic theories. When I chose graduate schools to pursue my Ph.D. degree, I looked for a place where I could continue academic learning in economic theories, and more importantly, could learn and practice the process of policymaking. At GraSPP, I believe I could manage both sides. GraSPP has distinguished professors in academia in economics, international relations, laws, etc, and also has famous practitioners specializing in monetary policy, diplomacy, energy, etc. Meanwhile, GraSPP has a very diversified group of students, with different research backgrounds, countries, and career paths. There are young students like me and experienced young government officials in emerging countries such as India, Cambodia, Mongolia, and Brazil. Lastly, GraSPP has many courses and workshops to talk to practitioners and work with students to simulate the policy-making process. In a word, entering GraSPP was my optimal decision for academic study and future career plans. Four attractive points about GraSPP The first and foremost attracting point about GraSPP is the faculty members. Since many professors in GraSPP are affiliated with more than one graduate school, I can still choose courses from GSE and, as a matter of fact, my advisor is also affiliated with GSE. What’s more interesting, I can choose courses in other fields and discuss my research from a very different angle, such as international relations.  The second point is the diversified PhD cohort and our very close communication. In my cohort, there are doctoral students doing research in economics, international relations, politics, law, etc. Doctoral students have two compulsory courses, Project Seminar and Research Design Seminar, we present our research to each other although we may have very different research backgrounds. It is always fun and extremely important to practice appealing my research to someone other than students and professors in economics. Before the pandemic, we occasionally had get-togethers with some professors to talk about life, research, and other interesting stuff.  The third point is seminars, workshops, and conferences. Policymakers, researchers, private sector CEOs, and NGOs are invited to give speeches and answer questions. These are valuable opportunities to observe the real-world economic condition and fill in the gap between theory and reality.  The last point is the kind and sweet GraSPP admin office. I sincerely want to thank our admin office for the clear and quick response to every request. They always consider the problem from the perspective of students and help us solve problems, sometimes even personal issues. They send gentle reminder emails for activities. They remind us of deadlines in case we forget. There are so many warm gestures of our dear admin staff that I cannot list them all.   Advantages of studying in Japan: Focusing on research at one of the top universities in Asia Regarding economics, Japan is one of the leading advanced economies in Asia, and UTokyo is one of the top universities. In addition, given the strong connection between UTokyo and Japanese policymakers, and the communications between UTokyo and other world top universities, there are many opportunities to hear the latest topics in both industries and academia. As a Ph.D. or master's student, I think Japanese universities are a nice place to purely focus on research. Based on my experience at UTokyo, professors do not take a crowd of students to supervise. We do not have “drama” here, students are genuinely interested in research. Also, we have a regular weekly seminar (or case study class) to report on research progress. Students can get feedback and see their progress week by week, step by step. Regarding the culture, Japan is a very attractive country, from traditional Japanese culture to modern arts. In extracurricular activities, there are always exhibitions to go to relax. Getting more interested in IMF through offering courses Regarding the study of economics, apart from the core courses, Macro Contract Theory and Empirics, Monetary Policy, and Financial System helped me to consolidate knowledge in my research areas in macroeconomics and financial economics. In terms of practical courses, International Field Workshop and International Organizations for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century gave me opportunities to meet people who worked in IMF, World Bank, Brookings Institute, UN, IEA, OECD, and other international organizations. Such experience gave me a clear image of the work and the working style of international organizations. GraSPP has a big influence on my career decision. The course I took made me interested in IMF and the professors gave me advice and shared their experiences when I prepared for the interview at IMF OAP. I have no doubt that one of the main reasons I succeeded in the interview is what I have learned in GraSPP. Last but not least... GraSPP is a great place to embrace diversity, and an exciting place full of opportunities. It’s okay to be confused or anxious. Keep an open mind, be brave to try everything, and you will surely find the job/research you are passionate about.  

With the cooperation of the Hongo Fire Department, the disaster drill will be held. Students are welcome to participate. 20221021_Disaster Drill

Classroom for this course has changed as below. [Before Change] International Academic Research Bldg. 12F Seminar Room B [After Change] International Academic Research Bldg. 12F Seminar Room E

After many months of waiting, uncertainties and worries nurtured by the pandemic and the strict sanitary measures imposed by many governments, including Japan, landing in Tokyo in April 2022, in the middle of my academic year, felt unreal. I had just completed a year and a half of my Dual Degree online, in my French countryside, and I knew I wanted to spend the last six months of it fully enjoying it on the Hongo Campus at the heart of Tokyo. The least I can say is that I was not disappointed. Not at all. Personally wise, academically wise and professionally wise, the experience I had at GraSPP in general, but more importantly this semester in Tokyo, went far beyond my expectations. Undeniably, this is mainly due to the incommensurable support of the faculty staff, members, including professors, and scholarship personnel, who all made this difficult experience for us, the COVID-19 generation, less sufferable and kept providing us with an incredible amount of benevolence and understanding. But this experience has also been wonderful thanks to the students I connected with, the many professors who guided me, and the incredible friends I could make outside of the classroom. Of course, after almost two years of online studying from my room, arriving in Tokyo was a shock. I had already spent one full year in Japan during my exchange year a few years ago, but I did not remember it to be so vast and crowded. Adjusting to Tokyo took me some time, patience, and good memory to vaguely remember my Japanese grammar books (I had already given up on kanji at this stage of my life). Undertaking the procedures upon arrival was fast and made easier by the University providing us with language support (I had the chance to have a fabulous lady coming with me to the ward office, post office and bank to support me, all in one day!). This support was always supplemented by the helpful attitude of many Japanese staff at these places who definitely make my life as a foreigner with an N3 level way easier when needed. For those who want a funny anecdote to compare Japan with most European countries (in terms of helpfulness, honesty and good behavior), I lost 60,000 yen at the airport when I arrived in April when trying to charge my two years old Suica card at the ticket machine. I could not believe the station staff had found my bills, kept them in a sealed envelope, and returned them to me when I visited the office two days later. They even seemed happier and more relieved than me that I had found my money back! This general attitude of Tokyoites definitely echoes the one of GraSPP. The international environment is welcoming, and thriving, with people from so many countries I lost count, professionals, young graduates who had jumped from Bachelors to Master’s like me, future researchers, national politicians, international organization workers... Although I had the chance to meet them in person only at the end of my degree, I have learned a lot from sharing online and offline classes with them, and all of the GraSPPers have undeniably helped me grow in some way or another. Academically wise as well, the wide range of classes offered at GraSPP, from very theoretical to very practical, from widely general to oddly specific on certain topics, offers unlimited possibilities for learners who love challenging themselves learning public policy through many lenses, like me. I originally had chosen the Dual Degree with SciencesPo to complement my French vision of the world and my specialty in Security and Defense Studies with a more Asia-centric and Japanese-centric view I could unfortunately not find easily in Europe. GraSPP offers to this extent an incredible catalogue of classes related to this topic, of course, taught by brilliant professors who have worked with Security and Defense-related officials or at NATO for example. Enriched by this experience at GraSPP, I hope I will myself be able to pursue a research or public policy career in Japan, either by joining a company directly, a think-thank, or why not a PhD program. In any case, I intend to stay in Japan for a long while and to keep nurturing my love relationship with Japan. I leave GraSPP with a heart full of gratitude, a head full of knowledge, and a hand full of new friends.

We will hold an Information Session on the Winter Internship Program provided by the GraSPP office. For those who are interested in internship programs, please feel free to join the session. We will give you brief information about the programs and the application schedule. Date: Friday, October 14th, 2022 Time: 12:30- 13:00 Place: IAR 12F, Seminar Room B Seminar Room E  Please apply for the session from the below link. https://forms.office.com/r/vKtTGcCK2S Internship programs to be offered this winter: Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) GR Japan Music Securities Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) OECD   Inquiries to; ppsupport.j(at)gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp Manami Sato

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Saturday, October 15, 2022, 18:30-21:00 (JST) 16:30-19:00 (Jakarta), 15:00-18:30 (New Delhi), 10:30-13:00 (London), 5:30-8:00 (New York) Free access from any part for networking opportunities for all GraSPPers! The zoom link will be sent to the registrants a few days before the event. Please register here. Part 1: 18:30-19:30 | Parallel hybrid sessions in SMBC Academia Hall and Lecture Hall B (separated by language, English or Japanese) Alumni and students meet. Alumni are invited from various fields to share their experiences with students (government, consulting, finance, media, ICT, services, etc.). Representatives of the Alumni Association and Student Council moderate the sessions. Break: 19:30-19:40 Part 2: 19:40-20:00 | Plenary in SMBC Academia Hall (bilingual) Remarks by Dean Keisuke Iida, President Sandeep Rajgopal, and President Nimrah Qambrani Introduce the launching of Tokyo Policy Review (GraSPP’s student journal), etc. Part 3: 20:00-21:00 | Parallel hybrid sessions in SMBC Academia Hall and Lecture Hall B (separated by language, English or Japanese) Faculty members, including former members, are invited to join anytime with free access to give short remarks. https://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/GASD2022_program-english.pdf Notice: Those who participate in person must wear a mask to prevent COVID-19 infection. Please disinfect your hands frequently and take infection control measures before participating. In-person participants may want to have post-event gatherings, but with the utmost caution to prevent the spread of infection.

NOTICE: Application for Certificate of Completion for the University-wide Education Program for those completing the course in March Courses for AY 2022 University-wide Undergraduate Education Program Gerontology Media Content Barrier-Free Education Death and Life Studies and Applied Ethics Global Japan Studies Human Integrative Science and Education of Mind Mathematics and Data Science Future Regional Society CyberSecurity  University-wide Graduate Education Program Japan-Asia Studies Interdisciplinary Education Program on Ocean Science and Policy Digital Humanities Science, Technology, and Innovation Governance Global Leadership Program for Social Design and Management Students who will be completing graduate school in March 2023 (including those who have completed the term of the doctorate program) will be issued with a Certification of Completion for the above listed programs, if they have satisfied all the necessary requirements and have completed the required application processes.  Application Procedure – Apply through UTAS (Click "Qualification connection" of the "Course" menu, and submit your application from " Application for University-wide Education Program".) Please refer to "Web Application for University-wide Education Programs using UTAS" (PDF) Application Period – Monday, October 3 to Monday, October 31, 2022  Important Even if you have applied for a Certification of Completion in this May or earlier, a certificate will not be issued unless you complete the application in the above mentioned period. If you wish to graduate/complete graduate school in March, please make sure to complete all the necessary applications. Please note that even if application is made, if you do not satisfy all the requirements for the program completion, or you fail to graduate from graduate school, a Certificate of Completion will not be issued.