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“Social Innovators Scholarship” Applications Open
Shizenkan University has established a new “Social Innovators Scholarship” program (hereinafter referred to as the “the scholarship”). 1. Purpose The scholarship is intended to support the development of the next generation of leaders and practitioners at NPOs and public organizations who are working toward solving social issues and creating social innovations. 2. Scholarship Eligibility Criteria […]
“Europa House-Shizenkan Scholarship program” Applications Open
Press release overprint Shizenkan University has begun offering the “Europa House-Shizenkan Scholarship program” (hereinafter referred to as the “the scholarship”). 1. Purpose The scholarship was implemented based on an agreement between the Delegation of the European Union to Japan and Shizenkan University. The scholarship provides financial support for applicants from EU countries, which aims to […]
“International Development Professionals Scholarship” Applications Open
Shizenkan University has established a new “International Development Professionals Scholarship” (hereinafter referred to as the “the scholarship”). 1. Purpose The scholarship aims to develop persons with international development experience, possess a deeper understanding of management and social systems to resolve social issues and create systemic change on a global scale. 2. Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 3. […]
“Global Impact Maker Scholarship” Applications Open
Shizenkan University has established a new “Global Impact Maker Scholarship” (hereinafter referred to as the “the scholarship”). 1. Purpose The scholarship is available for practitioners that create social impact through business and/or operational related activities and aim for global expansion and collaboration. Applicants will enroll in the English class which comprises students with diverse cultural backgrounds. […]
【Event Report】Shizenkan Insights Series #1
On January 25, Shizenkan hosted the online event “The Mindset and Impact of Leveraging Technology towards Solving Social Issues in Japan and Africa,” the first in the Shizenkan Insights Series. Prof. Masafumi Nagao of the University of Pretoria, Research Advisor at the International Development Center of Japan, and Jovi Chen, CEO of Zen Consortium and […]
Center for Impact Economy Hosted its First Impact Night Event
2024年01月25日 overprint Yusuke Mizuno (Founder, Impact Startup Association; CEO, Life is Tech!) On January 22, Shizenkan’s Center for Impact Economy hosted its first “Impact Night,” a series of semi-open salon events to discuss social impact initiatives. Moderated by Prof. Masataka Uo, Vice President of Shizenkan and CEO of the Japan Fundraising Association, the event brought together […]
Alumni Voice: Ms. Kazura Koda (Class of 2021)
Leading a Project that Transcends Company Boundaries: Using What I Learned at Shizenkan Ms. Kazura Koda Class of 2021 (Academic Distinction, Leadership Distinction) Could you give us a brief introduction to your current job? I am on the Carbon Desk of the Energy Sales Strategy Department for a leading Japanese shipping company, and I am […]
Open Class Report, “Advocating Social Intrapreneurship” held on January 15th, 2024.
On January 15th, Shizenkan University had an online open class on the topic of Social Intrapreneurship presented by Professor, Peter D. Pedersen. The class began with the question, “Are you job crafting now?” Job crafting is a new concept of work that differs from mass-production type work t where the employee adds his/her own taste […]