<Event> Special Seminar by the Rector of the United Nations University: “The United Nations University: Its Role and Efforts Toward the SDGs”

Date & Time: July 8, 2025, from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM

We are pleased to announce a special seminar by Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University, as outlined below.

In this lecture, President Marwala will provide an overview of the United Nations University—the only UN organization headquartered in Japan and Asia—and speak about its efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the impact of artificial intelligence, key considerations for the future, and his message to young people.

The lecture will be held both in on-site and online.

Please note that the lecture will be conducted in English only. No interpretation will be provided.

We look forward to your participation.
 

<Speaker Profile>

Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University

Born in South Africa in 1971, Professor Tshilidzi Marwala earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Cambridge (UK) in 2000. Prior to his current role, he served as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg (South Africa) from 2018.

His research is highly interdisciplinary, covering the theoretical foundations of artificial intelligence (AI) as well as its applications in engineering, social sciences, economics, politics, finance, and healthcare. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) and holds five patents. He is also the author of over 20 books.

On March 1, 2023, Professor Marwala assumed office as the 7th Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. In August of the same year, he was appointed as a member of the UN Secretary-General’s newly established Scientific Advisory Board.

<Event Details>

Date and Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 15:15–16:15 (JST)

Lecture Title:
“The United Nations University: Its Role and Efforts Toward the SDGs”
Speaker: Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University

Venue:
100th Anniversary Hall, Kumamoto University
W10 building of campus map
(2-39-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City)
and online via Zoom

Audience: Open to the public (Anyone interested is welcome)

Admission: Free of charge

Language: English

Registration:
Please register using the QR code on the flyer or via the following link:
https://forms.office.com/r/0PwmY4m6J0

Zoom access information will be sent to the registered email address prior to the event.
Even if you plan to attend in person, we kindly ask you to register in advance to help us manage the number of participants and ensure smooth operation.