On March 2, 2026, the 16th TGIF Seminar—the final session of this fiscal year—was held under the title ‘TGIF Results Presentation 2025: Taking the Next Step Toward Social Implementation through Town & Gown × COMMON’. In this seminar, faculty members involved in the various TGIF divisions and the COMMON project presented research outcomes aimed at …
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On February 2, 2026, we held the 15th TGIF Seminar, titled ‘The Mobility Revolution Transforming Local Communities: Implementation and Collaboration Starting from Higashihiroshima. In this seminar, discussions centered on the autonomous BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) project currently underway in Higashihiroshima. Representatives from local government, railway operators, automobile manufacturers, bus operators, and research institutions gathered to …
On November 11, we held the 14th TGIF Seminar under the theme ‘Designing People, Cities, and the Future through Smart Cities.’ In this seminar, experts from industry, academia, and government delivered lectures on the potential of smart cities created through cross‑sector collaboration. Each speaker introduced cutting‑edge technologies and practical case studies from their respective fields, …
On November 1, 2025, TGIF hosted a booth at the community exchange event organized by the Hiroshima University Smart City Co‑Creation Consortium.At our booth, we introduced DX‑related projects developed by TGIF student fellows and measured and visualized congestion levels in Mirai Crea using BLE sensors. We also invited visitors to share their hopes for Higashihiroshima …
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On September 18, Town＆ Gown Institute of Innovation for the Future held a workshop designed to engage participants interested in initiatives aimed at achieving regional economic circulation and carbon neutrality. In this workshop, we invited a lecturer to speak on sustainable agriculture, after which participants engaged in an exchange of ideas based on the presentation. …
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On August 18, Town＆ Gown Institute of Innovation for the Future hosted a high school workshop on the theme of ‘Carbon Neutrality and the Future of Agriculture. In this workshop, following presentations by three high school and technical college students on topics such as Japanese agriculture and food production—which will have a significant impact on …
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On March 27, we had the honor of hosting Prof. Martin Dresner from the University of Maryland for a talk with Hiroshima University members titled “Delivering Benefits from Platform Partnerships.” Prof. Dresner shared insights from his team’s research across four key topics related to supply chain management, with a particular focus on delivery platforms in …
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On February 26, the “4th Hiroshima Agrivoltaic Model Study and Promotion Conference” was held at Hiroshima University’s Mirai Crie. During this conference, participants engaged in discussions on the contents of a concrete agrivoltaic model project, which represents the culmination of this year’s research. Additionally, they exchanged information on the broader social landscape surrounding agrivoltaics and …
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On December 25, the “3rd Hiroshima Agrivoltaic Model Study and Promotion Conference” was held at Hiroshima University. In this conference, based on previous discussions, participants engaged in more concrete deliberations on the Hiroshima Prefecture agrivoltaic model. They exchanged opinions on the progress and proposals of the demonstration project model. Program About the Hiroshima Agrivoltaic Model …
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We are delighted to share the success of our 6th seminar, The Impact of Commercial Space Launches on Aviation and Maritime Activities, held on November 8. The seminar featured a compelling talk by renowned researcher Prof. Chunyan Yu, a full professor from David B. O’Maley College of Business, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Prof. Yu explored the …
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