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On 20 September, JSPS teamed up with the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA) and the Embassy of Japan in Sweden to hold the "1st Japan-Sweden Fellowship/Research Network" event at the Academy to promote network building among Japanese researchers working in Sweden, JSPS alumni, former Japanese government scholarship fellows, and Swedish researchers interested in exchanges with Japan. Following welcoming addresses by Prof. Staffan Normark, permanent secretary, KVA, Prof. Yoshiaki Fujii, director, JSPS Stockholm Office, and Mr. Yoshiki Watanabe, Ambassador, Embassy of Japan in Sweden, former fellows and JSPS alumni members gave talks on their experiences in Japan and their ensuing activities in Sweden.  Being the first opportunity in Sweden for researchers having affiliation with Japan to get together, the event attracted strong local interest, assembling over 130 researchers. Each of the implementing agencies set up booths and provided information on their programs. Our Stockholm Office's booth provided information of JSPS fellowship programs and joint research initiatives. Attracting wide interest, many Swedish researchers gravitated to it. All in all, the event provided a vibrant platform for researchers, university students and faculty, and agency representatives to meet and engage in an active exchange of views and information. A decision was made to continue this event under the title "Sweden-Japan Academic Network" from next year onward. On the same day, the JSPS Alumni Club in Sweden held its general assembly, in which a report was given on the current year's activities and a policy decided for the following year's activities, new members were confirmed, and the Club chair elected. By holding the networking event and the Club's general meeting in tandem, many researchers became aware of the alumni association and expressed interest in joining it. In future years, the Club will continue lending its support to convening the Sweden-Japan Academic Network event. - JSPS Stockholm Office  |
