EVENTS 2025
November28Friday "28-30 November 2025｜International Conference on Legal and Healthcare Interpreting"
| Date and time | Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30, 2025 |
| Location | International Christian University (ICU) |
| Application process and deadline |
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| Participation fee | Conference fee: ￥20,000 (non-refundable) Conference dinner: ￥5,000 (optional participation; payment method TBA) |
| Organizers | Social Science Research Institute and Center for Gender Studies, International Christian University |
| Contact point | legal.healthcare.interpreting.25@gmail.com Official Website |
| Comments | Keynote Speakers: CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Kaori MINAMITANI, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine; Rinku General Medical Center, Osaka, Japan SYMPOSIUM KEYNOTE SPEAKER (sponsored by APU with MEXT fund) Dr. Miranda LAI, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia Conference Language: English Mode: Face-to-face Tentative Conference Schedule: Day 1 (28 November 2025): 13:00-19:45 -Registration -Conference Opening -Conference Keynote Speech by Dr. Minamitani -Coffee Break -Parallel Sessions 1 -Welcome Reception Day 2 (29 November 2025): 9:30-17:00 -Parallel Sessions 2 -Lunch -Parallel Sessions 3 -Coffee Break -Parallel Sessions 4 -Conference Dinner: 19:00-22:00 (Optional Participation) Day 3 (30 November 2025): 9:30-17:00 (venue changes to Troyer Memorial Hall after Lunch) -Parallel Sessions 5 -Coffee Break -Parallel Sessions 6 -Lunch -Aichi Prefectural University Public Symposium on Legal Interpreting (at Troyer Memorial Hall) -Keynote Speaker: Dr. Miranda Lai, RMIT University -Panelists: TBA -Languages: Japanese, English, and Japanese Sign Language (JSL) with Simultaneous Interpreting -Entrance Fee: Free (open to public) -Details of the Symposium: TBA -Conference Closing (at Troyer Memorial Hall) |
October29Wednesday ICC＆PRI Special Open Lecture: Making peace with Children with Disabilities in Kenya
| Date and time | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 16:00-17:30 |
| Location | D-kan Auditorium, International Christian University |
| Target audience | ICU faculty, staff and students, general public |
| Application process and deadline | Online participants need to complete the registration form. |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Organizers | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture, Peace Research Institute |
| Contact point | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture icc@icu.ac.jp |
| Comments | Lecturer: Dr. Kazuko Kumon *A lecture in Japanese |
October27Monday ICC Special Open Lecture: The lecture to students: Structure and Agency in the Study of Society
| Date and time | Monday, October 27, 2025 15:25-17:20 |
| Location | Honkan, H-123 |
| Target audience | ICU faculty, staff and students, general public |
| Application process and deadline | Registration is not required. |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Organizers | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture |
| Contact point | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture icc@icu.ac.jp |
| Comments | Lecturer: Prof. Jonathan Hearn (The University of Edinburgh) *The lecture will be held in English. |
October27Monday ICC Special Open Lecture: Higher Education differences across the four nations of the UK
| Date and time | Monday, October 27, 2025 8:45-10:00 |
| Location | Honkan, H-205 |
| Target audience | ICU faculty, staff and students, general public |
| Application process and deadline | Registration is not required. |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Organizers | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture |
| Contact point | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture icc@icu.ac.jp |
| Comments | Lecturer: Prof. Gale Macleod (The University of Edinburgh) *The lecture will be held in English. |
October25Saturday ICC Symposium: Thought and Education in the Scottish Enlightenment
| Date and time | Saturday, October 25, 2025 13:30-17:30 |
| Location | International Conference Room, Dialogue House 2F, International Christian University |
| Target audience | ICU faculty, staff and students, general public |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Organizers | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture |
| Contact point | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture icc@icu.ac.jp |
| Comments | 13:30-13:45 Welcome and opening Naoki Yajima and Chizu Sato (ICU) 13:45-14:45 Keynote lecture 1: Prof. Jonathan Hearn (University of Edinburgh) The Enlightenment: less 'project', more 'opening' 14:45-15:45 keynote lecture 2: Prof. Gale Macleod (University of Edinburgh) Moral Character and Civic Virtues: From Scottish Enlightenment to Curriculum for Excellence 15:45-16:00 Break 16:00-16:30 Comments on Prof. Hean's speech Prof. Hiroyuki Furuya (Tokushima Bunri University) 16:30-17:00 Comments on Prof. Macleod's speech Prof. Katsushige Katayama (University of Tokyo) 17:00-17:25 Discussion 17:25-17:30 Closing remarks: Naoki Yajima (ICU) *Co-organized by Institute for Educational Research and Service |
October24Friday DIPS Program Open Event "Pathways to the EBRD: Shaping Your Global Future"
| Date and time | Friday October 24, 2025 10:10-11:25 |
| Location | ICU Troyer Memorial Arts and Sciences Hall T-229 |
| Target audience | Open to public |
| Application process and deadline | Registration required except for BUS210 students |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Contact point | Graduate School DIPS Program Office：dips-office@icu.ac.jp |
| Comments | Overview The seminar will outline EBRD’s key priorities, including investment in green energy, digital transformation, infrastructure, and inclusive growth. It will also illustrate how the Bank combines financial expertise with policy dialogue to deliver long-term impact for the regions it serves. In addition, the seminar will provide insight into the culture and people of EBRD. Participants will learn about the diverse career opportunities available within the Bank, spanning banking, policy, economics, risk management, and corporate functions. Information will also be shared on pathways for students and graduates, including internship and entry-level programmes. Speakers： Kazuhiko KOGUCHI, Stephen Halstead Language： English |
October18Saturday ICC Special Open Lecture: One Aspect of New Testament Interpretation --A Controversy over Pistis Christou--
| Date and time | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| Location | nternational Conference Room, Dialogue House 2F, International Christian University |
| Target audience | ICU faculty, staff and students, general public |
| Application process and deadline | No prior registration required |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Organizers | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture |
| Contact point | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture icc@icu.ac.jp |
| Comments | Lecturer: Professor Emeritus Akira Ogawa (Rikkyo University, New Testament Studies) *A lecture in Japanese *Co-organized by Pedilavium Society |
October17Friday CGS＆PRI Event: Translation at the Crossroad of Politics and Philosophy-How Translation can Help Democracy in a time of Illiberalism-
| Date and time | Friday, October 17, 2025 13:00-17:00 |
| Location | International Conference Room(Dialogue House) |
| Target audience | ICU faculty, staff and students, general public |
| Application process and deadline | Please sign up here. |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Organizers | Center for Gender Studies (CGS) , Peace Research Institute (PRI) |
| Comments | Speakers: Prof. Matsuba Shoichi (Otemae University) Prof. Saito Kohei (The University of Tokyo) Helary Jean-Christophe (K. K. Doublet, Translator) Moderator: Prof. Olivier Ammour-Mayeur (ICU) *For accessibility needs or questions, contact aolivier@icu.ac.jp |
October12Sunday 2025 ICU Festival: Kirameki
| Date and time | Sunday 12 - Monday 13, 2025 10:00-18:00 |
| Location | International Christian University (ICU) |
| Target audience | Open to public |
| Organizers | ICU festival |
| Contact point | Email: information@icu-fes.com TEL: 0422-33-3315 |
October 9Thursday ICC Special Open Lecture: What is the word of Reconciliation for our time?
| Date and time | Thursday, October 9, 2025 13:20-17:30 |
| Location | Part1：Honakan H-323 / Part2: Seabury Chapel |
| Target audience | ICU faculty, staff and students, general public |
| Application process and deadline | Registration from here. ※although registration is not necessary. |
| Participation fee | Free of charge |
| Organizers | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture |
| Contact point | Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture icc@icu.ac.jp |
| Comments | Lecturer: Dr Chris Rice *Co-organized by ICU Reconciliation Forum, ICU Peace and Reconciliation Club and JICUF. |