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IUJ Student Wins First Prize in FALIA Essay Competition 2025

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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

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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

IUJ is participating in the OCSC EXPO 2025 in Bangkok on November 15 (Sat) and 16 (Sun)

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If you live in Bangkok or nearby areas and are considering studying in Japan, IUJ will be participating in the OCSC EXPO 2025.
Two IUJ faculty/staff members and several graduates living in the area will be at the booth to welcome you.

It will be given the opportunity to find out more about what the university has to offer, for those interested in applying to IUJ for the 2026 academic year or in the near future.

Event OCSC International Education EXPO 2025, Bangkok
Date and Time November. 15 (Sat) – 16 (Sun), 1:00 – 7:00 PM
Venue Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon
Website https://www.ocscexpo.org/en/

Registration of this event is free of charge and available in the following:
https://www.zipeventapp.com/e/OCSC-International-Education-Expo-2025-Reg

You can find more details about IUJ, including the booth location, at the link below:
https://e.jublia.com/OCSC-EXPO-2025/meet/s/companies/?coid=8a61be35ac79483b9487

IUJ was established in 1982 as the first English-language graduate school in Japan. Currently, 391 students from 67 countries undertake studies at the university, with alumni hailing from a total of 147 countries. It truly lives up to being the university Where the World Cooperates.

IUJ is a school that is continually growing – not just by the number of countries that students hail from, but in its international standing. The Graduate School of International Management proudly obtained accreditation from AACSB International in 2019, and the University’s PhD program was inaugurated in 2015 with the number of doctoral candidates increasing annually.

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+81 25-779-1104
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