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Focus on Japan: Collaboration Opportunities -- Clayton

Published: 14 May 2008

Japan’s national goal is to become an advanced science and technology oriented nation. Under the Science and Technology Basic Plan (2006-2010), the government has committed US$235 billion. The basic plan covers broad multidisciplinary goals including: innovation in science and technology, advanced manufacturing, sustainable economic growth, environmental protection, securing public health and creating an industrial edge.

New opportunities for collaboration with Japan under the S&T Basic Plan have been developed through a range of programs.

The seminar will focus on:

• recent developments in Japan’s education and research environment;
• how Monash University can engage with the Japanese government, institutions and industries;
• funding opportunities available in Australia and Japan to encourage research collaboration and exchanges.

The workshop will be live video streamed and a link will be available to view it from the Focus on Japan seminar website http://www.monash.edu/international/dvc/focusonjapan/. You are not required to register in order to view the live stream.

Presenters: Dr Kenneth Ho, Australian Education International (AEI), Australian Embassy, Tokyo Japan Representative from Japanese Embassy; Dr Robert F O'Connor, Science and Research Division, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Time: 11 am to 12.15 pm
Date: Friday 16 May 2008
Venue: Council Chambers, Building 3A, Clayton campus

For further information, please contact Belinda Ting, Executive Support Officer.
Tel: +61 3 9905 5330
Email: Belinda.Ting@adm.monash.edu.au