News & Announcements
IUJ Student Wins First Prize in FALIA Essay Competition 2025
International University of Japan (IUJ) is proud to announce that Ms. Lahiru Nirasha Tharamasinghe, a second-year student in the Graduate School of International Management (GSIM), has been awarded First Prize in the prestigious FALIA Essay Competition 2025.
Her essay, “Bridging the Protection Gap: Enhancing Life Insurance Accessibility and Inclusion for Individuals with Congenital Disabilities in Sri Lanka,” was commended for its insightful analysis and innovative policy recommendations. The work highlights critical challenges in the life insurance sector and proposes practical solutions to improve accessibility and inclusion for individuals with congenital disabilities.
As part of this honor, Ms. Tharamasinghe has been invited to attend the Awards Ceremony in Tokyo on January 30, 2026, where her achievement will be formally recognized.
This accomplishment not only reflects Ms. Tharamasinghe’s academic excellence and commitment to social impact but also underscores IUJ’s mission to nurture globally minded leaders who address pressing issues with creativity and rigor.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Tharamasinghe on this outstanding achievement and wish her continued success in her academic and professional journey.
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President Kikkawa Appeared in The Japan News Article
President Kikkawa commented on the movement toward restarting the No. 6 reactor at TEPCO’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant.
The full article is available here:
Nuclear Reactor Restart at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant Expected to Power Economic Growth
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Public Relations2025-11-09 10:34:162025-11-09 11:19:30IUJ is participating in the Konnichiwa Pune on November 15 (Sat) and 16 (Sun)
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Public Relations2025-11-09 09:40:442025-11-09 09:40:44India Info Sessions - Online and Delhi Office
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Office of Academic Affairs
Office of Academic Affairs2025-10-21 14:25:042025-10-21 14:30:02IRI October Lunch Seminar "Trump’s Tariffs: Implications for Global Supply Chains and Strategic Responses"
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Public Relations2025-09-26 16:52:122025-09-26 16:52:122025 New Students Welcome Day, Friday October 3rd
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Office of Recruitment
Office of Recruitment2025-09-22 10:28:012025-12-02 16:51:50Online Open Campus Event, Sunday November 30th
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Office of Recruitment2025-09-17 13:09:382025-09-17 13:09:38Professor N. S. Cooray Contributes Foreword to Newly Published Poetry Anthology
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Office of Recruitment2025-09-17 13:09:152025-09-17 13:09:15IUJ Student’s Article Published in The Times of Central Asia
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Public Relations2025-09-16 11:16:222025-09-16 11:16:22IUJ Online Application for 2026 Admissions is now available