[Okayama University] Okayama University J-PEAKS Symposium Held: The Forefront of University Reform under the Japan Program for Enhancing Research Universities (J-PEAKS)

On January 27, 2026, Okayama University hosted a hybrid symposium on the Ministry of Education's "J-PEAKS" initiative, attracting over 300 participants. Speakers, including President Yasutomo Nasu and Takahiro Ueyama from the Cabinet Office, discussed university management reform and the formation of a research university consortium. President Nasu emphasized a shift from "competition" to "co-creation" among domestic universities and expressed a strong commitment to reform. The symposium aims to strengthen collaboration among J-PEAKS-selected universities and enhance research capabilities to drive social change.