GLP-GEfIL
The final presentation session of the GEfIL IRP PHASE 2 was held on Saturday, May 31st !
On Saturday, May 31st, the 9th GEfIL Phase 2 Final Presentation Session was held at Yayoi Auditorium Ichijo-Hall, bringing together approximately 70 attendees, including around 50 GEfIL students. This event marked the final class of the GLP-GEfIL program for the GEfIL students.
As in previous years, the guests from sponsoring companies and foundations attended the event, actively engaging with students through questions, feedback, and commentary. This year, five guests from three companies and one foundation attended.
The session opened with opening remarks from Professor Kensuke Fukushi, Chairperson of the GLP-GEfIL Implementation Committee and Professor of Institute for Future Initiatives. Over the course of the day, 12 student teams presented the results of their eight-month research projects, organized under the following four thematic fields:
Thematic field Expert Mentors and Associated Professors in Charge
(Number of Teams)
・Peacebuilding (4 teams) – Prof. Ai Kihara-Hunt, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
・Global Health (3 teams) – Prof. Takahiro Higashi and Assoc. Prof. Haruhiko Inada,
Graduate School of Medicine
・Sustainability (3 teams) – Prof. Kensuke Fukushi and Prof. Alexandros Gasparatos,
Institute for Future Initiatives
・Global Education (2 teams) – Prof. Masaaki Katsuno, Graduate School of Education
Some teams conducted abroad fieldworks in countries such as Timor-Leste, Thailand, and Indonesia (Bali), supported by scholarships generously provided by the sponsoring companies.
After the morning session, a Lunch & Social Gathering was held at the foyer, offering students, faculty, and sponsoring companies and a foundation an opportunity to connect and exchange ideas.
The event also featured a special address by Mr. Kyota Takada, President of the GEfIL Alumni Group, who shared updates on alumni activities and encouraged current students to join the group after completion.
The day concluded with thoughtful comments from the sponsoring companies and a foundation, followed by closing remarks from Professor Fukushi, who expressed gratitude to the sponsors and commended the students for their dedication. After the formal program, students gathered in teams for commemorative photos and lively conversations, celebrating the culmination of their efforts.
Looking ahead, many students are scheduled to participate in GEfIL abroad programs this summer, supported by the continued generosity of company and foundation partners. We look forward to seeing them deepen their learning and broaden their perspectives through these invaluable experiences.
（2025/06/05）