Introduction

The College of Policy Science has developed a unique curriculum of research and presentation over the four years, from the first to the fourth year of study.

Each year, students discover a research theme, conduct research and surveys, present their findings and write reports and papers on their findings, thereby developing their ability to think and solve problems and put policy into practice. It also allows students to develop the skills required in the real world, such as communication and presentation skills.

The “P.S. Academic Fiesta” is the place where outstanding research outcomes by students from each year are presented.

In the "Introduction to Academic Research" classes, first-year students learn the basics of research, such as how to conduct research and research methods, while each student finds a research theme, formulates a research plan, and prepares a research proposal. They then present it at the "Research Proposal Competition”.

From the second semester, students create a group project, conduct fieldwork, and spend a year conducting research in practicum subjects called "Introduction to On-site Research I, II” After presenting the results of their research at the "Presentation Session," students prepare a project report in the form of a thesis.

The third-year students then delve deeper into their own research. After an interim presentation at the "P.S. Exposition," the research will eventually lead to a graduation thesis for the fourth-year students.

The “P.S. Academic Fiesta” is the culmination of a year of research. Students and groups selected through the “Research Proposal Competition”, the “Presentation Session”, and the “P.S. Exposition” present their research. The best presentation is selected after a question-and-answer session and evaluation by all faculty members of the College of Policy Science.

Academic Fiesta 2024

Academic Fiesta 2024, an annual academic event of the College of Policy Science, was held on December 14, 2024. Finalists selected from policy seminars both in the CRPS major and the Policy Science major (Japanese-based major of the College) presented their research. We were even honored to have Ibaraki City support the event, and to welcome the City Mayor, Mr. Fukuoka as a guest.

Mr. TRINH Duc Duy, a 4th-year student of the CRPS major presented under the title of “University Students’ E-waste Disposal and Recycling Behavior:
A Cross-Cultural Study Using an Integrated Psychological Model” and was awarded the City Mayor's Award!

Also, Mr. LONGLEY Draedon Alan Gill, the winner of AY2024 Research Proposal Competition among 1st-year CRPS students, gave a presentation titled "Comparing the Outcomes of Informal Settlement Redevelopment Projects in Bangkok, Thailand."

Mr. TRINH Duc Duy

Mr. LONGLEY Draedon Alan Gill

Academic Fiesta 2023

Academic Fiesta 2023, an annual academic event of the College of Policy Science, was held on December 9, 2023. Seven finalists selected from policy seminars both in the CRPS major and the Policy Science major (Japanese-based major of the College) presented their research. Mr. HUANG Shuo, a 4th-year student of the CRPS major, won the first place! His presentation “Young Consumers' Perceptions of and Preferences for Alternative Meats: An Empirical Study in Japan and China” was based on his paper that has been published in an international peer-reviewed journal.

Besides, Ms. Tran Khanh Linh, a 4th-year student of the CRPS major, won the third Prize. Her presentation title was “A Trial Design for Gaming Simulation as a Solution to the Household Solid Waste Segregation Problem in Viet Nam”.

Mr. HUANG Shuo

Ms. Tran Khanh Linh

Academic Fiesta 2021

Academic Fiesta 2021, an annual academic event of the College of Policy Science, was held on December 12, 2021. Seven finalists selected from policy seminars both in the CRPS major and the Policy Science major (Japanese-based major of the College) presented their research. Ms. DINH Thao Chi, a 4th-year student of the CRPS major, who is also a Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship student, won the first place! Her presentation “Green Attributes in Young Consumers’ Purchase Intentions: A Cross-Country, Cross-Product Comparative Study Using a Discrete Choice Experiment” was based on her paper that has been published in an international peer-reviewed journal.

PS Academic Fiesta Finalists from CRPS major

Year Result Nationality Presenter Title
2024 Ibaraki City Mayor’s Award Vietnam TRINH Duc Duy University Students’ E-waste Disposal and Recycling Behavior: A Cross-Cultural Study Using an Integrated Psychological Model
2023 First Prize China HUANG Shuo Young Consumers' Perceptions of and Preferences for Alternative Meats: An Empirical Study in Japan and China
Third Prize Vietnam Tran Khanh Linh A Trial Design for Gaming Simulation as a Solution to the Household Solid Waste Segregation Problem in Viet Nam
2022 Prize Awarded Korea LEE Jehee Potential of biodiversity conservation at demilitarized zone in Korea: Perspectives of ecologist, post soldier, tourists, and citizen
2021 First Prize Vietnam DINH Thao Chi Green Attributes in Young Consumers’ Purchase Intentions: A Cross-Country, Cross-Product Comparative Study Using a Discrete Choice Experiment
2020 Prize Awarded India NAGPAL Manvi Rethinking of inclusive education in Indian schools: Factors affecting teachers’ attitudes and the impact on practice
2019 Second Prize Sweden HJALM ELLNEMYR Nonna M.M.N Using naturalist and ethnographic environmental education currents to foster pro-environmental behavior: A Swedish example
2018 Second Prize China BAO Rong Shifting public perception of air pollution:an empirical assessment of factors influencing concern over the air pollution issue in China, 1995-2015