Meiji University School of Political Science and Economics to Host Commemorative Symposium for the Launch of the Department of Policy Studies on July 3 (Fri)

Meiji University School of Political Science and Economics will host a commemorative symposium on July 3 (Fri) at the Surugadai Campus to mark the launch of the Department of Policy Studies. Participation is free of charge and no prior registration is required.

The symposium will feature panel discussions with Yuji Kuroiwa, Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture, and Hiroko Mon, Member of the House of Representatives (former official at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), alongside Professor Yasuyuki Iida from the School of Political Science and Economics. From the perspectives of national government, prefectural administration, and academia, the panel will discuss multidimensionally the future direction of public policy and the ideal profile of policy professionals needed in society.

The event will also introduce the rationale behind the establishment of the Department of Policy Studies, along with its educational and research outlook.

Date and Time: Friday, July 3, 2026, 15:30–17:30 (Doors open at 15:20)

Venue: Liberty Hall (Room 1013), 1st Floor, Liberty Tower, Surugadai Campus, Meiji University

(1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Fee: Free of charge

Registration: No prior registration required

※ Media wishing to cover the event must apply via the "Media Registration Form."

＜Program and Speakers＞

Moderator: Chie Nozawa, Professor, School of Political Science and Economics

【Opening】15:30

Opening Remarks: Makoto Onoshima, Professor, School of Political Science and Economics (Dean)

Norinaga Konishi (Executive Director in charge of Academic Affairs)

【Symposium】

Speakers:

Yuji Kuroiwa, Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture

Hiroko Mon, Member of the House of Representatives (former Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

Yasuyuki Iida, Professor, School of Political Science and Economics

Coordinator: Kunihiko Ushiyama, Professor, School of Political Science and Economics (Department Chair, Department of Policy Studies)

【Closing】17:30 (tentative)

Closing Remarks: Shuichi Fujinaga, Professor, School of Political Science and Economics

【Related Pages】

・School of Political Science and Economics Website: https://www.meiji.ac.jp/seikei

・Meiji University School of Political Science and Economics to Launch a New "Department of Policy Studies (Provisional Name)" in April 2026 – Aiming to Cultivate Professional Problem-Solvers for Private Enterprises and Public Institutions – (Press Release, November 5, 2024)

https://www.meiji.ac.jp/koho/press/2024/mkmht000001vlvm7.html