We have held numerous international joint research activities in cooperation with UNESCO, OECD, and consortia of universities overseas.
The seminars now scheduled are indicated by color 
; those already held by 
| International Conference (APIKS Conference Hiroshima 2024) | |
| Date | 3-4 February 2024 |
| Venue | Hybrid (RIHE, Hiroshima University; Online) |
| Theme | Changes in the Academic Profession in the Knowledge-Based Society and International Comparison |
| RIHE International Seminar | |
| Date | 22-23 November 2023 |
| Venue | Hybrid (Mirai Crea, Hiroshima University; Online) |
| Theme | Diverse Academics in the East Asian Context: Their Experiences and Challenges |
| International Conference (HERA 2023: The 9th HERA Conference) | |
| Date | 13-14 June 2023 |
| Venue | Hybrid (Reception Hall, the Faculty Club, Hiroshima University; RIHE; Online) |
| Theme | Higher Education in a Changing Global Landscape: Challenges and Prospects |
| International Conference (CGHE: CGHE East Asia Researchers’ Meeting) | |
| Date | 19-21 March 2023 |
| Venue | Hybrid (RIHE, Hiroshima University; Online) |
| Theme | Advancing higher education research and collaboration in East Asia amid national, regional, and global challenges |
| International Workshop | |
| Date | 11 December 2021 |
| Venue | Online |
| Theme | COVID-19 and Higher Education |
| International Conference (APIKS) | |
| Date | 4-5 March 2019 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | An International and Comparative Study of Academics’ Teaching and Research Activities in the Knowledge Society: Main findings from the APIKS project” |
| International Academic Identities Conference (IAIC 2018) | |
| Date | 19-21 September 2018 |
| Venue | Hiroshima University |
| Theme | The Peaceful University: aspirations for academic futures – compassion, generosity, imagination, and creation |
| International Workshop | |
| Date | 24 February 2018 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | A Comparative Study of University Governance, Institutional Leaders and Leadership in East Asia and the Pacific |
| International Workshop on Higher Education Reform (HER 2017) | |
| Date | 26-28 September 2017 |
| Venue | Reception Hall, Hiroshima University etc |
| Theme | Enhancing Performance & Productivity in Higher Education |
| International Workshop | |
| Date | 5 November 2015 |
| Venue | Reception Hall, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | Global University Rankings and Improving International Competitiveness of Japan’s Universities |
| International Conference on the Changing Academic Profession Project | |
| Date | 24-25 January 2014 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | The Changing Academic Profession in Asia: The Formation, Work, Academic Productivity, and Internationalization of the Academy |
| International Workshop | |
| Date | 5-6 December 2013 |
| Venue | Reception Hall, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | The Internationalization of Higher Education: Realities and Implications |
| International Conference on the Changing Academic Profession Project | |
| Date | 24-25 January 2013 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | The Changing Academic Profession in Asia: Teaching, Research, Governance and Management |
| International Seminar | |
| Date | 24 November 2012 |
| Venue | Reception Hall, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | Comparison of University Governance: USA, UK, France and Japan |
| International Workshop on University Reform | |
| Date | 16-17 November 2011 |
| Venue | Reception Hall, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | University Management, Present and Future: how and by whom? |
| International Conference on the Changing Academic Profession Project | |
| Date | 5-6 February 2011 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | The Changing Academic Profession in Asia: Contexts, Realities and Trends |
| International Workshop on University Reform | |
| Date | 10-11 November 2010 |
| Venue | Reception Hall, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | The Universalization of Higher Education Systems and the Diversification of Universities |
| International Conference on the Changing Academic Profession Project | |
| Date | 13-14 January 2010 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | The Changing Academic Profession in International and Quantitative Perspectives: A Focus on Teaching & Research Activities |
| International Workshop on Graduate Education | |
| Date | 19-20 November 2009 |
| Venue | Reception Hall, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | Producing Qualified Graduates and Assuring Education Quality in the Knowledge-based Society |
| The International Conference on the Changing Academic Profession Project | |
| Date | 13-14 January 2009 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | The Changing Academic Profession Over 1992-2007: International, Comparative, and Quantitative Perspectives |
| International Workshop on Graduate Education | |
| Date | 16-17 October 2008 |
| Venue | Library Hall, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | Reformation of Graduate Education |
| The International Conference on the Changing Academic Profession Project | |
| Date | 28-29 January 2008 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | The Changing Academic Profession in the International Comparative and Quantitative Perspecitves |
| The COE International Seminar | |
| Date | 4-5 October 2006 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | Constructing University Visions and the Mission of Academic Profession in Asian Countries: a Comparative Perspective |
| The 21st Century COE Program, “Changing Academic Profession Project Workshop” | |
| Date | 7-9 February 2006 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | Quality, Relevance, and Governance in the Changing Academia: International Perspectives |
| The 2nd COE International Seminar | |
| Date | 16 January 2006 |
| Venue | Faculty Club, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | University Reforms in Eastern Asia: Incorporation, Privatisation, and other Structural Innovations |
| The COE International Seminar/ 8-Nation Conference | |
| Date | 3-5 February 2004 |
| Venue | Hiroshima Garden Palace |
| Theme | Enhancing Quality and Building the 21st Century Higher Education System |
| The COE International Seminar | |
| Date | 17-18 December 2003 |
| Venue | Faculty Club, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | Organizational Reforms and University Governance: Autonomy and Accountability Enhancing Quality and Building the 21st Century Higher Education System |
| The COE International Symposium | |
| Date | 5 March 2003 |
| Venue | Library Hall, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | Construction and Quality Assurance of 21st Century Higher Education |
| Keynote | At the beginning of the 21st century, higher education is confronted with fundamental social changes. These include the advent of a knowledge-oriented society, the growth of globalization and market-oriented economies. It becomes necessary to reconstruct the mission and roles appropriate for higher education in this new era, while at the same time developing procedures for ensuring that the quality of higher education sustains internationally accepted standards. Such worldwide issues have to be analyzed and compared with various trends towards constructing models for 21st century higher education in several countries. On this occasion, administrators and researches in higher education will be provided with valuable insight into the challenge of establishing systems of higher education for the new era. |
| The COE International Seminar | |
| Date | 17-18 February 2003 |
| Venue | Faculty Club, Hiroshima University |
| Theme | Mergers and Cooperation among Higher Education: Australia, Japan and Europe |