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Special Lecture at Okayama University

Okayama University is hosting a special public lecture featuring Dr. Thomas Weiler, titled "The United Nations on Its 80th Anniversary: Challenges and Reforms from the Perspectives of the EU, Japan, and the SDGs." This event is set to take place on June 24, 2025, from 17:30 to 19:00 at the Okayama University 50th Anniversary Memorial Hall, located at the Tsushima Campus in Okayama City.

This lecture aims to review the role of the United Nations (UN) in today's global landscape. Attendees will explore several important questions, including:

1. How has the UN changed over the past 80 years?
2. What challenges does the UN currently face?
3. Does the UN still play a vital role today?
4. What are the current goals of the UN, and how will the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) be achieved?
5. How should the UN be reformed, and what should those reforms entail?
6. What roles do European nations, particularly Germany, and Japan play in a global context?
7. What contributions can universities and students make in our contemporary global society?

This event is open to all, providing a unique opportunity for participants to engage with these significant topics. While the lecture will be conducted in English, accommodations for Japanese speakers will also be available.

Event Details

• - Date: June 24, 2025 (Tuesday)
• - Time: 17:30 to 19:00
• - Venue: Okayama University 50th Anniversary Memorial Hall, Tsushima Campus, Okayama City, 700-8530

Participation Fee: Free

To register for the event, please visit the following link before the deadline of June 23, 2025: Registration Form.

Contact Information: For inquiries about the event, please reach out to the Okayama University Education Promotion Organization’s Foreign Language Education Department. You can contact John Rucynski at rucyns-j◎okayama-u.ac.jp (replace ◎ with @) or Masaru Ogino at masaru◎okayama-u.ac.jp (also replace ◎ with @).

Okayama University has a proud commitment to supporting the UN's SDGs and has received accolades such as the Special Prize at the first Japan SDGs Award. As a core regional research university, Okayama University is dedicated to creating collaborative educational experiences and innovative global solutions.

We look forward to your participation in this enlightening lecture that promises to foster robust discussions about the role of the United Nations in shaping our future and the responsibilities we share as members of a global community.