Global Startupper Seminar #3 Institute of Human Sciences × Social Impact Promotion Office Collaborative Event
2025.7.3
“Career without Border” Have the Courage to Go Global!
Organized by the Social Impact Promotion Office × Institution of Human Sciences
The Social Impact Promotion Office is pleased to host the third session of the Global Startupper Seminar series as part of our ongoing RUN-UP initiative—designed to help students and faculty broaden their global perspectives.
For this special event, we welcome back Dr. Suguru MIZUNOYA, alumni of the University of Tsukuba’s Institute of Human Sciences, who currently serves at UNESCO IIEP in Paris. This seminar is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff. Anyone interested in pursuing a global career is highly encouraged to attend.
Event Information
- Date: Wednesday, July 30
- Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Venue: Room 201, Building A (College of Human Sciences)
- Target Audience: All undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff
- Language: Japanese (English)
- Registration: Scan the QR code below. Walk-ins also welcome.
Guest Speaker: Suguru MIZUNOYA (UNESCO IIEP, Paris)
Dr. Mizunoya has over 25 years of experience in international education cooperation, working in countries such as Kenya, Syria, and Pakistan. He currently leads the Technical Cooperation Team at UNESCO IIEP, overseeing education planning, capacity development, financial management, data utilization, and MEL (monitoring, evaluation, and learning).
His career began with NGO work as a student at Tsukuba, followed by professional roles at UNICEF, the World Bank, ILO, and as a JICA volunteer in Vanuatu. He has authored more than 100 reports and publications, and is now actively engaged in building resilient education systems worldwide.
Program Highlights
Session 1:
Dr. Mizunoya will share his personal journey from studying at Tsukuba to building a career in international organizations. He will offer insights and practical advice for those considering working abroad.
Session 2:
A focused discussion on international education development and education policy analysis, followed by an open Q&A session—an excellent opportunity to interact directly with the speaker.
Moderators
- Hisae Miyauchi (Associate Professor, Institute of Human Sciences)
- Tomoko Tokunaga (Associate Professor, Institute of Human Sciences)
- Nao Ishihara (Social Impact Promotion Office)
We look forward to your participation in this inspiring and informative seminar!