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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 Relations2018-12-14 16:54:422019-01-16 15:37:04IUJ is holding an information session in Tokyo on February 2
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Public Relations2018-12-14 16:47:362018-12-25 16:03:02IUJ is holding an information session in Delhi, India
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Public Relations2018-12-14 13:43:362019-01-16 15:38:19IUJ is holding an information session in Tokyo on January 16
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Public Relations2018-12-05 16:23:372019-02-18 15:42:42Alumni Bonenkai (year-end party) was held in Tokyo
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Public Relations2018-12-03 14:24:242019-02-18 15:42:08The 2019 Hult Prize On Campus Round was held at IUJ
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Public Relations2018-11-29 13:34:542018-11-29 13:34:54Tokyo Review/ PhD candidate Michael Bosack's article "Under-Qualified and In Charge"
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Public Relations2018-11-27 14:26:542019-01-22 16:45:23The Culti Fiesta was held on November 24