Fostering Diversity and Gender Equality Education through an International Symposium : A Case Study of Collaboration among the University of Osaka, Mahidol University, and the University of Groningen

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Kanjamapornkul, Sathida

藤田, 清士

フジタ, キヨシ

Fujita, Kiyoshi

Center For Education In Liberal Arts And Sciences, The University of Osaka

包摂性

ジェンダー平等

国際連携

高等教育

性教育

国際シンポジウム

Diversity

Inclusion

Gender Equality

International Collaboration

Higher Education

Sexuality Education

International Symposium

Resources and Data

On March 4, 2025, an international symposium titled Social Creation through Diversity and Gender Equality was held at the Salaya Campus of Mahidol University in Thailand, co-organized by the University of Osaka, Mahidol University, and the University of Groningen. This paper examines the educational significance of the symposium in promoting understanding of diversity and inclusion (D&I) and gender equality in higher education, with a focus on its planning process, organizational structure, the diversity of presenters, and the thematic content of the presentations. In particular, it explores how international collaboration and practical engagement fostered student-driven learning and deepened intercultural understanding. The symposium featured keynote lectures by faculty and research presentations by graduate students from Japan and Thailand, as well as a Vietnamese exchange student at the University of Osaka and a Brazilian student affiliated with the University of Groningen. The symposium’s sessions facilitated interactive learning that transcended cultural and disciplinary boundaries. Through discussions, notable institutional and cultural differences in sexuality education and sexual health policies among countries were brought to light, offering insights into both challenges and possibilities for advancing D&I education in global contexts. This case highlights the role of intercultural dialogue and international collaboration in co-creating inclusive and globally responsive learning environments in higher education.

藤田, 清士