Objectives   The United Nations University (UNU) Global Seminars are aimed at deepening the understanding among students and young professionals in Japan of pressing issues that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. Following the establishment of annual seminars in the Shonan, Kobe, Hokkaido, Okinawa, Shimane and Kanazawa areas, the first UNU Global Seminar-Tohoku Session will be held from 10-13 September 2002 at Tohoku University in Sendai.   Under the theme of “Science and Technology, Welfare, and Gender: Local and Global Dimensions,” the seminar aims to shed light on the linkages between scientific and technological developments in the 21st century and issues of welfare and gender. In which ways do technological developments bear upon welfare and gender? Which are the global issues that arise from this linkage, what are the local reactions to these developments? How could our policy responses be improved? By engaging in discussions and an active exchange of opinion, seminar participants will develop a more focused outlook on these issues from a theoretical as well as a practical perspective. Two keynote lectures will provide an overview of the key issues of the seminar. They will be followed lectures and a panel discussion on topics including “Science, technology and daily life in the 21st Century,” “Welfare society in the 21st century,” “Gender and welfare,” and “Gender, science and technology.” The Opening Ceremony and the keynote lectures on 10 September will be open to the public.   The seminar brings together distinguished scholars and practitioners from both Japan and abroad, who will not only give lectures, but also engage in an active exchange with the participants throughout the four-day seminar. If you are interested in issues of global concern or plan to pursue an international career or a career in service for your local community, the seminar will give you an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge and to sharpen your analytical and discourse skills through an active dialogue with fellow participants, lecturers and the scholars involved in the seminar. We welcome applications from the Tohoku area and other regions of Japan.

Advisory Committee      (in alphabetical order) chairperson Prof. Hiroyuki Abé President, Tohoku University Prof. Masahiko Endo President, Hirosaki University Prof. Tadashi Fukuda President, Miyagi University Prof. Koki Hagino President, Tohoku Fukushi University Prof. Kenichi Hirayama President, Iwate University Prof. Isao Kuramatsu President, Tohoku Gakuin University Prof. Akira Miura President, Akita University Prof. Fujiro Sendo President, Yamagata University Prof. Yoshikazu Usui President, Fukushima University Prof. Kaoru Yokosuka President, Miyagi University of Education Mr. Shiro Asano Governor, Miyagi Prefecture Mr. Hajimu Fujii Mayor, City of Sendai Mr. Toshiaki Yashima Chairperson, Tohoku Economic Federation Mr. Iwao Muramatsu Chairperson, The Tohoku Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Prof. Akiko Yamanaka Visiting Professor, United Nations University

Programme Committee      (in alphabetical order） chairperson Prof. Soko Tanaka Tohoku University Mr. Yoshio Endo Tohoku Economic Federation Dr. Natsuko Hagiwara Miyagi Prefecture Prof. Michihiro Hara Iwate University Prof. Shuitsu Hino Tohoku University Prof. Takamori Hongo Miyagi University of Education Mr. Hirotada Ito Sendai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ms. Yoko Kamata Tohoku University Prof. Akihiro Nakae Tohoku Fukushi University Prof. Hiroshi Onji Miyagi University Mr. Hirobumi Sakai City of Sendai Prof. Tamotsu Shioya Tohoku Gakuin University Prof. Takuo Sugawara Akita University Prof. June Takahashi Fukushima University Prof. Tadashi Tanno Hirosaki University Mr. Toshikatsu Tomizawa Yamagata University

Seminar Programme

9/10 （Tue.）   PM ●Opening Ceremony ●Keynote Lecture�T (Public Lecture):  His Excellency. Mr. Afrab Seth ●Keynote Lectures�U(Public Lecture)  Mr. Shiro Asano ●Keynote LectureIII (Public Lecture):  Mr. Karl Leifland ●Reception ●Group Meetings 9/11 （Wed.） AM ●Session 1: 「Science, technology and daily life in the 21st Century」 Lecture 1: Prof. Yasutaka Iguchi Lecture 2: Prof. Tadahiro Ohmi PM ●Session 2: 「Welfare society in the 21st century」 Lecture 3: Prof. Koichi Ogasawara Lecture 4: Mr. Hitoshi Nakazato 9/12 （Thu.） AM ●Session 3: 「Gender and welfare」 Lecture 5:Prof. Mari Osawa ●Session 4: 「Gender, science and technology」   Panel Discussion     Dr. Natsuko Hagiwara     Prof. Mariko Ogawa     Mr. Shohei Yonemoto     Prof. Azumi Tsuge PM ●Field trip   Visit NICHe ●Group Discussion 9/13 （Fri.） AM ●Group Presentation ●Plenary Discussion ●Closing Ceremony PM ●Farewell Lunch （Programme contents may differ slightly depending on circumstances.）

Lecturers     (in alphabetical order） His Excellency Mr. Aftab Seth Ambassador of India in Japan Mr. Shiro Asano Governor of Miyagi Prefecture Mr. Karl Leifland Minister of the Embassy of Sweden in Japan Dr. Yasutaka Iguchi Tohoku University Prof. Tadahiro Ohmi Tohoku University Prof. Koichi Ogasawara Saitama University Mr. Hitoshi Nakazato Tohoku Welfare Association "Sendan no mori" Prof. Mari Osawa University of Tokyo

Panelists Dr. Natsuko Hagiwara Miyagi Prefecture Prof. Mariko Ogawa Mie University Mr. Shohei Yonemoto Center of Life Science and Society Prof. Azumi Tsuge Meiji Gakuin University

Application Information
Requirements for participation:	The seminar is open to Japanese and foreign students at Japanese universities (undergraduate/graduate students), irrespective of their major. Young professional who are interested in the theme of the seminar are also welcome to apply. We will, however, not accept applications by professionals whose work is related directly to the subject area of the seminar. Since the lectures will be delivered both in English and Japanese, knowledge of both languages is essential.
Date:	Date: 10〜13 September 2002(Tue.-Fri.) The seminar starts on 10 September at 1:00 p.m. and ends on 13 September after lunch. Further details will be communicated to the participants directly. All participants are expected to stay for the entire duration of the seminar.
Venue:	Opening ceremony, Keynote speeches, Welcome Reception: Sendai City Information & Industry Plaza Tel: 022-724-1200/ Fax: 022-724-1210 Lectures, Group discussions, Closing ceremony: Tohoku University Graduate School of Information Sciences Accommodation: Sendai Dai-ichi Washington Hotel 2-3-1 Oomachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai City Tel: 022-222-2111/ Fax: 022-222-2797
Number of participants:	５０
Fee:	The participation fee of 30,000 Yen covers accommodation, meals, and seminar documentation. Transportation costs to the seminar site are not included. Foreign students not receiving a scholarship for their study in Japan may apply for a waiver of the participation fee.
Certificate:	Each participant will receive a UNU certificate upon successful completion of the seminar.
Application:	Please complete the enclosed application form [MS WORD/PDF] and send it, along with a brief essay explaining your reasons to apply for the UNU Global Seminar, to the following address:
Secretariat:	Tohoku Global Seminar Secretariat United Nations University 5-53-70, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan TEL: 03-3499-2811 FAX: 03-3499-2828 E-mail: gstohoku@hq.unu.edu Homepage: http://archive.unu.edu/globseminar/index.htm Office hours: Monday - Friday    AM 9:30 - 13:00/PM 14:00 - 17:30
Deadline for application :	Saturday, 10 August 2002
Notification of Selection :	Applications will be reviewed by the Programme Committee. Successful candidates will be notified by the middle of August.

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