Recently, the concept of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) has gained attention in the fields of science, medicine, and engineering. RRI focuses on questions such as "What kind of society do we want to live in?" and addresses how we think about society today.

Identifying Values and Needs:
Envisioning
Future Societies

Engaging diverse stakeholders, including citizens and experts, in discussions about values and visions for the future.

Update

Flexibly responding to
changes in
technology
and society.

Research and Development
Considering Values,
Needs, and ELSI

Advancing research based on identified values and
future aspirations.

Implementing Technology Safely and
Securely to
Enhance Social Acceptance

Building a better society through the safe and
responsible implementation of technology.

• Seminars

  

  Research Capability Enhancement Seminars

  We invite lecturers from various domestic and international institutions to share the latest research trends, strategies for securing research funding, and ways to promote interdisciplinary and international cooperation. The seminars also cover methods for disseminating research results, enhancing research impact, and nurturing and guiding young researchers, which are all essential for improving research capabilities.

• Discussions

  

  Various Seminars and Lectures

  We regularly host seminars and lectures as a platform for participants to share knowledge and perspectives, fostering the generation of new ideas. By exchanging opinions from diverse viewpoints, we provide opportunities to gain insights into solving various challenges while also promoting interaction among participants.

• Workshops

  

  ELSI Hiroshima Workshops

  We invite lecturers from universities and research institutions engaged in ELSI/RRI research. These workshops focus on the distinctive ELSI/RRI research and practices of each university, sharing the strengths and weaknesses of ELSI/RRI research in Japan. This initiative is held regularly to establish an ELSI network in Japan (both at the organizational and individual levels) and to strengthen Japan’s overall ELSI/RRI efforts.

• Education

  

  ELSI Hiroshima Workshops

  We actively invite students and young researchers interested in ELSI/RRI research, providing them with opportunities to interact with researchers currently working in the field. Through these interactions, we explore ways to cultivate the next generation of ELSI/RRI researchers and explore future developments.