On December 17, 2024, President Soichiro Nakamura of Shinshu University delivered a keynote address titled "Changing Universities, Changing Society: Shinshu University's Vision for Value Creation." The address was delivered at the symposium, "Strengthening Japan's University Research Capabilities: The Future of Research Universities Opened by the International Research Excellence University System," hosted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) at the Tokyo International Forum.
Aligning with the university's mission as a selected institution for the J-PEAKS program, President Nakamura shared Shinshu University’s strategic vision such as enhancing research capabilities through partnerships and collaboration with local communities, as well as contributing to solving global water-related challenges.

【MEXT Official Video】Symposium: Strengthening Japan's University Research Capabilities — The Future of Research Universities Opened by the International Resilient Research University System (Keynote Speech)