Explanation of the Purpose of Parallel Session B
"Knowledge Innovation towards Global Sustainability and Education" (3)

For example, we launched two new graduate schools this academic year, with the purpose of educating future leaders in large scale system management. The focus of the Graduate School of System Design and Management is on nurturing leaders with the skills to combat environmental issues. The Graduate School of Media Design’s emphasis is on educating tomorrow’s creative leaders in media and design, including new information technologies, which is directly related to the distribution and sharing of knowledge.

I believe this is one of many examples that we will hear about from universities participating in this session. There should be ample time for discussion following each presentation, and I really hope that each of us can take away something valuable about what other institutions are doing to educate future leaders and promote global sustainability through education.

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