[Prefectural University of Hiroshima] Commemorative Public Lecture for the Establishment of the Information Department: 'Frontier of Informatics Connecting with Society' to be Held on July 18

In April 2026, the Prefectural University of Hiroshima newly established the Department of Informatics.

To commemorate the establishment of this department, we are opening our special course for enrolled students, 'Frontier of Informatics Connecting with Society,' to the public. This lecture serves as an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of their specialized fields and research activities, while also learning how informatics education and research at the university connect with society.

We invite everyone to attend this event to gain a deeper understanding of our education and research, as well as the links between informatics and the local community and society. We also ask media organizations to cooperate in publicizing this event.

1 Event Overview Date and Time: July 18, 2026 (Sat) 13:30–16:30 (Doors open 13:00) Venue: Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Hiroshima Campus, Educational and Research Building 2, Large Lecture Hall (1-1-71 Ujina-higashi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City) Participation Fee: Free How to Apply: Please apply via the URL form below. https://forms.office.com/r/FXw0TD1hE5 *Online streaming is available for those living outside the prefecture or at a distance. Please check the instructions on the application form if you wish to join online.

2 Program - 13:30 Opening and Purpose Explanation - 13:40 President's Greeting: Tsutomu Morinaga (President, Prefectural University of Hiroshima) - 13:50 [Part 1] Overview and Practice of Corporate Collaboration Classes Tetsuji Tomita (Head of Informatics Department), Miki Asami (Takii & Co., Ltd.) - 15:00 [Part 2] Research Themes and Case Studies in Informatics at PU Hiroshima Hisako Orimoto (Head of Graduate School of Information Management) - 16:10 Introduction of the Features and Educational Programs of the Informatics Department Tetsuji Tomita (Head of Informatics Department) - 16:25 Closing

3 Contact Prefectural University of Hiroshima, Informatics Department Public Lecture Secretariat E-mail: [email protected]