Nagoya University

Our partnership with Nagoya covers a wide range of activities, including research, student exchange and other forms of teaching and learning.

Background of our partnership

Both universities have a strong interest in research, co-authoring more than 700 publications between 2013 and 2018. With strong links between the universities' science departments, most of the research papers are on astronomy, physics and chemistry.

Degrees from two universities

Edinburgh and Nagoya have signed an agreement to offer joint PhD programmes in Chemistry, Physics, and Biological Sciences.

Students spend six to twelve months at the partner institution and have supervisors based in both Edinburgh and Nagoya.

Studying at two institutions gives students the opportunity to work with different research technologies, share knowledge, and create new international connections that can benefit their future careers.

Research focus

Edinburgh and Nagoya are part of the research network RENKEI, with both universities being heavily research-focused.

RENKEI, standing for Research and Education Network for Knowledge Economy Initiatives, is also the Japanese word for collaboration.

Since joining the RENKEI network, we have seen increased engagement with Japanese universities.

Formally launched in 2012, the network aims to share best practices for establishing partnerships across sectors to develop new ways to address common societal problems.

RENKEI

Building on existing connections

Both universities are building upon connections within the College of Science and Engineering (CSE).

The College of Science and Engineering has an exchange agreement that allows students to spend time working on a project at Nagoya University.

The School of Chemistry has particularly close links with Nagoya. Professor Neil Robertson and Professor Kunio Awaga have a longstanding collaboration on research in the area of materials in Chemistry.