Outreach
Outreach
Support for female students studying STEM
Workshops for female students in Okinawa to promote their interest in science and research
- Science Project for Ryukyu Girls
- Female researchers, technicians and PhD students build relationships with younger, female students to promote the merits of careers in science and introduce their research activities.
Networking and Collaboration
Q-wea is the network of universities in Kyushu and Okinawa for the purpose of supporting female researchers. The Q-wea symposium is held annually where members discuss their activities and exchange information, ideas, and views.
Members include:
Oita University
Kagoshima University
Kyushu University
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Kyushu Sangyo University
Kumamoto University
Saga University
Nagasaki University
Fukuoka University
Fukuoka Women's University
University of Miyazaki
University of the Ryukyus
OIST
On November 11th, OIST Diversity Section and University of the Ryukyus Gender Equality Promotion Office co-hosted “the 8th Annual Q-wea Symposium in Okinawa” at the University of the Ryukyus. The Q-wea symposium ended successfully as it was attended by over 120 participants. For more information on the 8th Annual Q-wea Symposium in Okinawa, please check the report.
