Dialogue at UTokyo GlobE ＃6（Talk event with Mr. Ben Nelson (Founder of Minerva) and President Teruo Fujii）was held

On Friday, February 16 at 13:30, as Dialogue at UTokyo GlobE ＃6, ”Talk event with Mr. Ben Nelson (Founder of Minerva) and President Teruo Fujii” was held.

During the lecture titled " Start-ups and higher education", Mr. Nelson shared his inspiration and journey towards realizing Minerva University’s mission, starting from his own experience as a university student and through various career paths, including start-ups.
Following the lecture, a dialogue with President Fujii was held, followed by a Q&A session with approximately 60 students from UTokyo. In the Q&A session, students asked questions such as “Should we choose a career in start-ups right after graduation?” and “How can we achieve our aspirations by involving large organizations?” Mr. Nelson passionately answered these questions. The event concluded with a message from Executive Vice President Kaori Hayashi, expressing her determination for educational reform and conveying a message to UTokyo students.

About Dialogue at UTokyo GlobE: Organized by the UTokyo's Center for Global Education (GlobE), this series is part of UTokyo's global education initiatives, designed to foster international understanding and broaden global perspectives among students. It features dialogues between distinguished global leaders and the University's President and Executive Directors.