Prof. Robin Grimes, former Chief Scientific Advisor, United Kingom

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Prof. Teruo Kishi, Scientific Advisor to the Foreign Affairs Minister, Japan

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Dr. Michiharu Nakamura, Advisor, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Japan

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Mr. Mitsuyuki Ueda, International Division Director, S&T Policy Bureau, Ministry of Education, S&T (MEXT), Japan

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

14:30-16:20

National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)

Conference Room 3C

English

People's interest in science diplomacy has been growing globally. This event, chaired by GRIPS Vice President Atsushi Sunami, will explore how science is used for diplomacy. Professors Robin Grimes and Teruo Kishi will talk about their experiences as state scientific advisors, focusing on how science can support diplomacy, how diplomacy can support science and how science can be used to improve policymaking. The talks will be followed by a science policy experts' panel discussion on the increasing use of science in analyzing social issues and driving economic growth. 

SciREX Center and British Embassy Tokyo

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by October 23, 2018 NOON time

14:30    Welcome and Opening Remarks by Dr. Atsushi Sunami

14:40    Talk by Prof. Robin Grimes

15:10    Talk by Prof. Teruo Kishi

15:30    Panel Discussion (Moderator: Dr. Atsushi Sunami)



Panel members:

Prof. Robin Grimes, former Chief Scientific Advisor, UK

Prof. Teruo Kishi, Scientific Advisor to the Foreign Affairs Minister, Japan

Dr. Michiharu Nakamura, Counsellor to the President of JST, Japan

Mr. Mitsuyuki Ueda, Ministry of Education, S&T, Japan



16:15    Closing Remarks by Mr. Sue Kinoshita, Minister-Counsellor, Economic Affairs, British Embassy Tokyo

16:20    Networking