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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Office of Recruitment
Office of Recruitment2025-06-17 17:02:192025-06-17 17:08:23An interview with Associate Professor Kurashina was Introduced on JV-Campus (Japan Virtual Campus)
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Public Relations2025-06-17 15:00:192025-06-18 14:42:45International University of Japan names new Chairperson
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Public Relations2025-06-05 11:59:552025-06-05 13:07:06IUJ International Festival 2025 was held on May 24th
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Office of Recruitment2025-05-22 16:43:062025-05-22 16:48:18The Review of book by President Takeo Kikkawa was published in the Japan forward
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Office of Academic Affairs2025-04-28 10:21:022025-04-28 13:22:35Agricultural Trade Policy in Indonesia and Its Impact on Indonesian Economy
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Office of Academic Affairs2025-04-23 10:47:072025-04-23 10:48:56IUJ Research Pitch Competition 2025: A Night of Ideas, Energy, and Legacy
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Office of Academic Affairs2025-04-17 17:15:362025-04-18 13:33:05Environmental Degradation and Economic Growth: Do Emerging Economies Follow the Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis? by Prof. Chow and Mr. Mukesh Dangol
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Public Relations2025-04-15 10:07:062025-04-18 13:31:32International Festival (Open Day) 2025 Coming soon! Saturday May 24th