Special Article: Auditor Sonoda and Director Takashima

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The International Research Organization for Advanced Science and Technology (IROAST) was established in April 2016 to further strengthen international research capabilities in the field of natural sciences at Kumamoto University.
In the first phase of its six-year period since its establishment, we have been enhancing our international competitiveness in terms of research by developing distinctive, leading-edge research projects, and to foster creative young researchers to serve as the driving force for international research based on our internationally superior research foundation.

Director Kazuki Takashima and Auditor Takanori Sonoda discuss the achievements of IROAST that have become apparent from activities of the past six years and the role IROAST is to play in the future.

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