Entries by Office of Academic Affairs

IUJ Student Wins First Prize in FALIA Essay Competition 2025

12/08/2025 in , , , /by

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 […]

IRI October Lunch Seminar “Trump’s Tariffs: Implications for Global Supply Chains and Strategic Responses”

10/21/2025 in , , , /by

IUJ Research Institute Lunch Seminar Series Kicks Off for the New Academic Year! We’re excited to share that the IUJ Research Institute (IRI) successfully launched this year’s Lunch Seminar Series on October 16! The first session featured Prof. Li and Mr. Elyor Baxtiyarovich (GSIM, 2nd year), who gave an insightful talk titled “Trump’s Tariffs: Implications for Global Supply Chains and Strategic Responses.” More than 30 participants joined the event, engaging in lively discussions and enjoying a relaxed lunch-time atmosphere. The IRI Lunch Seminar Series provides an opportunity for faculty, students, and researchers to exchange ideas across disciplines and explore new possibilities for collaboration. We’re already looking forward to our next […]

Agricultural Trade Policy in Indonesia and Its Impact on Indonesian Economy

04/28/2025 in , , , , /by

We were delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Amzul Rifin—an IUJ (IDP 2005) graduate, currently working at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo and a Professor in the Department of Agribusiness, Faculty of Economics and Management, IPB University, Indonesia—as a guest speaker at the IRI Special Seminar, where he delivered a talk on the theme ‘Agricultural Trade Policy in Indonesia and Its Impact on the Indonesian Economy’. He focused on the export tax imposed on palm oil and cocoa beans. While these plantation products are key export commodities for Indonesia, they are often exported in raw form with lower value. The policy aims to promote downstream processing and increase domestic value addition. […]

IUJ Research Pitch Competition 2025: A Night of Ideas, Energy, and Legacy

04/23/2025 in , , , , /by

On Friday, April 11th, the campus came alive with energy, excitement, and fresh ideas as 11 students took the stage for the Research Pitch Competition 2025. Proudly supported by the IUJ Research Institute and the International Relations and International Management Student Councils, the event followed the popular “3 Minute Thesis” format: one slide, three minutes, and one chance to impress the judges — and the crowd. This year’s event built on the success of the 2024 launch, where students, staff, and faculty created a fun atmosphere. It was no different this year — the room was full, and the table-banging energy was back in full force. The audience took a […]

Environmental Degradation and Economic Growth: Do Emerging Economies Follow the Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis? by Prof. Chow and Mr. Mukesh Dangol

04/17/2025 in , , , /by

We were delighted to have Prof. Chow and Mr. Mukesh Dangol — her co-researcher and a 2022 graduate of our university — as guest speakers at this month’s lunch seminar, where they delivered talks on the theme “Environmental Degradation and Economic Growth: Do Emerging Economies Follow the Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis?” The seminar addressed how the development pathways of emerging economies can significantly influence the global environment. The speakers tested the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis by applying a panel quantile regression analysis. Their results validated the existence of the EKC: while per capita energy consumption showed a consistently positive impact on per capita CO₂ emissions across all quantiles — […]

Special Seminar: International Challenges of Japanese MNCs vs. Chinese and Russian Companies, Organized by IRI

03/27/2025 in , , , /by

  The IRI Special Seminar on March 13th, 2025 We were honored to host a mini symposium at IUJ on March 13th, featuring three distinguished guest speakers: Professor Ralf Bebenroth (Kobe University) Professor Takuma Kobayashi (Matsuyama University) Professor Victor Gorshkov (University of Niigata Prefecture) During this IRI special seminar, they shared fascinating research on the challenges faced by Japanese, Chinese, and Russian multinational corporations (MNCs) in today’s VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) global environment.   Seminar Highlights: 🕒 Introduction by Yingying Zhang, IUJ Research Institute Director 🕒 Prof. Bebenroth: “Corporate Governance Scores: Japanese Acquirers and its Impact on M&A Premium Payments” 🕒 Prof. Kobayashi: “Will Manufacturing Industries Move out […]

Hobbes the Critic of Empire? Questioning the Foundations of International Law by Prof. Joorahm Kim

03/27/2025 in , , , , /by

We were thrilled to welcome Prof. Joorahm Kim to our recent IRI Lunch Seminar series. Prof. Kim, an IUJ faculty member and PhD graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, shared fascinating insights from his research on international law. His presentation delved into Hobbes’ engagement with the “New World,” challenging the perception of Hobbes as a Eurocentric political theorist. Prof. Kim examined Hobbes’ critique of Grotius on natural law and sovereignty, shedding light on Hobbes’ rejection of universal natural law as a basis for European intervention.     We look forward to hosting more engaging seminars on a wide range of topics in the future and encourage everyone to participate. === […]

The Long-Run Effects of Federal Student Loans on Fertility and Social Mobility by Prof. Yue Hua

02/18/2025 in , , , , /by

We are delighted to have had Prof. Yue Hua share her insights and research in our recent IRI Lunch Seminar series. Prof. Hua, who obtained her PhD from the University of Minnesota and recently joined IUJ after a research position in Australia, presented her research on evaluating the long-term effects of federal student loans.   Using a lifecycle model that incorporates credit constraints, endogenous fertility, and human capital investment, Prof. Hua estimated the model based on U.S. household survey data from the 2000s. Key findings revealed that federal student loans contribute to lower fertility rates but lead to higher college attendance and increased income, with no significant effects on social […]

Frontier Research for Transhumanistic Studies: Scale Development by Prof. Benjamin Sheehan

01/24/2025 in , , , /by

The IUJ Research Institute (IRI) hosts a monthly Lunch Seminar, offering Professors from IUJ and affiliated institutions a platform to share their research with the IUJ community in a relaxed and collegial setting. For students, faculty, and staff, these seminars provide a valuable opportunity to explore ongoing projects and gain interdisciplinary insights.   This month, we were honored to welcome Prof. Benjamin Sheehan as our guest speaker. Professor Sheehan presented his pioneering work on the Transhumanist Readiness Scale (TRS). Transhumanism—a philosophy, value system, and societal movement—advocates using technology to transcend biological limits and enhance human performance. Drawing on qualitative data, expert opinions, and factor analysis, Professor Sheehan identified three core […]

One more chance to join GSIM in Fall 2016 (Overseas 3rd Intake)

02/23/2016 in , , /by

The Graduate School of International Management (MBA and E-Business Management Programs) has decided to provide one more opportunity for residents of countries other than Japan to join IUJ. The schedule is: Application Deadline: April 28, 2016 Announcement of Results: June 1, 2016 There is no change in the application documents. If you do not have TOEFL/IELTS/TOEIC* score and/or GMAT/GRE score(only for MBA applicants), please take the test(s) as soon as possible to meet the deadline. The admissions committee cannot consider late applications. For further information, please refer to the 2016 Admissions Guidelines for Overseas 3rd Intake. *Please see the Guidelines for the English Test Exemption Policies Online Application is available. […]