Science Tokyo Academic Affairs News (November 2026 issue)

1. [Science and Engineering] Course addition period
<3Q> Monday, October 19 to Tuesday, November 10
<4Q> Monday, October 19 to Thursday, January 14
For details, please confirm the followings:
<Undergraduate students> pp. 3-4 of the PDF
Course registration
<Graduate students>
How to register/add/cancel courses

2. [Science and Engineering] 2026 3rd Quarter Make-up Classes and Final Exams Schedule
Period: Wednesday, November 25 to Wednesday, December 2
*The spare days for weekly classes is Wednesday, December 2.
*The schedule will be updated in mid-November. Please make sure to confirm the details of the courses you have registered.
You must show your student ID card of Science Tokyo when you take the exams. Please receive it at the Student Division immediately if you have not. You must not cheat in the exams. If a student is found to be cheating during an exam or other assignment, all exams and other assignments taken during that semester will be invalidated, and they will receive a zero or a failing grade for courses taken that semester, according to Article 7 of the Institute's Rules on Student Disciplinary Action, which were amended in October, 2024.
<Undergraduate students>
Undergraduate Make-Up Classes and End-of-Quarter Examination Schedules
<Graduate students>
Graduate Quarter-End Exams and Make-Up Classes Schedules

3. [Science and Engineering] Distribution of 'Internal Application Form' [Graduate school]
'Internal Application Form' will be distributed from November 4 (Wed).
Master's course students who would like to enroll in Doctoral Program in this coming April should be able to download the application form from the following webpage. Applications should be submitted by December 1 (Tue).
Schedule for Internal Students Applying for a Doctoral Degree Program

4. [Science and Engineering] Disaster Drill: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
A broadcast will be delivered on 12:25 signifying the commencement of the disaster drill.
Students (including research students) who are on campus at the time of the broadcast are required to participate in the drill.
Students who are then attending class are requested to follow the instructions of the faculty staff and fill in a safety confirmation sheet and insert it into the box located at the evacuation area.
The drill activities, however, will be held on a smaller scale at the wooden deck area of Ookayama campus.

1. [Graduate Students in the Science and Engineering Fields] 2026 Fall Entrepreneurship Course Orientation Videos Available!

Graduate students in the science and engineering fields who enrolled at Science Tokyo in AY 2024 or later are required to earn credits in entrepreneurship courses to fulfill the requirements for their master's or doctoral degree.

The videos explain the goals of Science Tokyo's entrepreneurship education, how to enroll in entrepreneurship courses, and the entrepreneurship courses offered. It also introduces activities outside of class, such as lectures and seminars, as well as the Collaboration Center for Design and Manufacturing.

Please watch the orientation videos using the links below and enroll in the entrepreneurship courses.

-Orientation Video for Master's Students (English)
-Orientation Video for Doctoral Students (English)
-Reference:
1. Materials and videos (Box file link)
2. Center for Entrepreneurship Education website
3. [Graduate Students in the Science and Engineering Fields] 2026 Fall Entrepreneurship Course Orientation Video Now Available!(Website for Current Students)

[Contact]
Center for Entrepreneurship Education
Email: info@cee.isct.ac.jp

1. [Call for Participants] Practical Approaches to Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship: The 15th Global Leadership Cafe Lecture Series - Guest Speaker: Wilf Blackburn, Author and Business Leader (A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)

The Center for Entrepreneurship Education is pleased to welcome Mr. Wilf Blackburn, global business leader and author of Optimal Leadership: Reflections of a Serial CEO, for a special lecture on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Mr. Blackburn will deliver a lecture entitled "Practical Approaches to Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship" at Ookayama Campus, with online participation also available. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session.

The lecture will explore ways of thinking and practical approaches to creating new value in uncertain environments, particularly in business, from three perspectives: entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership and value creation.

Drawing on his experience as a CEO across multiple countries, Mr. Blackburn will share practical insights, including lessons learned from failure, approaches to empowering teams, and strategies for effective leadership in cross-cultural environments.

The event is open to everyone, regardless of discipline or affiliation, including students, faculty, staff, and members of the general public.
We look forward to your participation!

-Event outline:
[Date and Time] Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
[Format and Venue] In person at Workshop Rooms 1 & 2, B2F, Taki Plaza, Ookayama Campus, and online via Zoom
[Eligibility] Open to all, including Science Tokyo students, faculty, staff, and members of the general public
[Language] English
[Fee] Free of charge
[Registration]
-In-person participation (Members of Science Tokyo only.)
-Online participation
*We kindly ask members of Science Tokyo to attend in person whenever possible and members of the general public to participate online due to venue constraints.
-Details (Academy for Leadership website)
-Flyer

2. [Open to all students] Entrepreneurship Courses (Leadership and Value Creation) and Workshops

Students of all year levels and majors may enroll in the Entrepreneurship Courses (Leadership and Value Creation) or participate in individual workshops without enrolling in a course*. The following is information on courses and workshops to be offered in 3-4Q.
*Students in the medical and dental fields may participate only in individual workshops. (Credits or points will not be granted in this case.)
[Details]

(a) Thinking about Entrepreneurship with Top Venture Capitalists (Series of 8 classes; A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Thursdays, November 5, November 12, November 19, December 3, December 10 and December 17, 2026 (All classes from 5:30 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.)
-Venue: Lecture Theater (WL1-301, West lecture Building 1), Ookayama Campus
-Outline: In today's world, cultivating an "entrepreneurial mindset"-the drive to create and deliver new value-is essential for everyone, whether you pursue a career in research or business. This course is developed and delivered by DNX Ventures, a world-class venture capital firm operating in both Japan and the United States. Whether or not you are interested in starting a business, this course will help you grasp cutting-edge societal trends and broaden your options for the future.
-Details and application

(b) Workshop: Tsutaeru Lounge (A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Dates, times, and venues:
<Ookayama Campus, Room S4-202>
Wednesday, November 18*, Fridays, December 4 and December 11, 2026 (all classes from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
*Only on November 18: Room I1-256, Ookayama Campus
<Joint Session with [Debate Club]>
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This student-led peer-teaching program uses games and lectures to cultivate logical thinking and persuasive skills. The goal is to help participants develop the essential communication skills needed by researchers through practical experience. To achieve this objective, workshops will be conducted in a presentation format.
*Students may attend just one session.
-Details and application

(c) Workshop: Book Dialogue for Leadership (Series of 2 classes; A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Dates, times, and venues:
<Japanese session>
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Room S6-305A, Ookayama Campus
<English sessions>
Friday, November 20, 2026, Room J3-309B, Yokohama Campus and Tuesday, January 12, 2027, Room S6-305A, Ookayama Campus (both classes from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
-Outline: This workshop explores books that support leadership development and deepen participants' insights into future society. Using the unique reading method called Active Book Dialogue, participants will engage in focused reading and rich discussion in a short time.
-Details and application

(d) Workshop: Empower You Program (Series of 7 classes; a Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Mondays, November 9, November 16, November 30, December 7, December 21, 2026 and Thursday, January 7, 2027 (all classes from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This peer-teaching workshop is proposed and led by students in the Academy for Leadership. It uniquely combines reflective activities and skill-building exercises in an interactive format, allowing participants to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and enhance their interpersonal skills.
*Students may attend just one session.
-Details and application

(e) Workshop: Debate Club (A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time:
<Theory Sessions>
Tuesdays, November 10, November 17 and November 24, 2026 (all classes from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
<Joint Session with Tsutaeru Lounge>
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
<Debate Sessions>
Tuesdays, December 1, December 8 and December 15, 2026 (all classes from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This peer-teaching workshop is proposed and led by students in Academy for Leadership. Challenge yourself without pressure, enjoy debating, and develop foundational argumentation skills while learning to consider diverse perspectives.
*Students may attend just one session.
-Details and application

(f) Future Foresight Workshop (Series of 3 classes; a Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time:
[Session 1] Friday, November 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
[Session 2] Friday, November 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
[Session 3] Sunday, November 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S4-202, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: By utilizing horizon-scanning techniques to identify signs of uncertain change and forced-ideation techniques, participants will proactively explore and design possible futures 10-15 years from now.
-Details and application

(g) Workshop: Exploring Your Values for Career Decisions (Series of 2 classes; a Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Saturdays, November 7 and November 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S6-305A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This workshop aims to help participants make future career choices with greater confidence by exploring their personal values through dialogue with
others.
-Details and application

(h) Workshop: Project Tuning in the Age of AI (Series of 2 classes; a Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Sundays, November 8 and November 15, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S6-305A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This interactive workshop uses conflict as a starting point for dialogue to explore the challenges that remain in project work in the age of AI.
-Details and application

(i) Workshop: Business Co-Creation Ideathon "Turning Real-World Questions from Rwanda into Value" (A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room I1-254, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: Teams will develop business plans based on challenges that facilitators encountered in the field in Rwanda.
-Details and application

(j) EGAKU Workshop (A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-Venue: White Ship Inc. (Moto-Akasaka, Minato-Ku, Tokyo)
-Outline: By creating art (abstract paintings) and appreciating the work of others, participants will develop creative communication skills, become aware of unconscious biases, and develop self-awareness.
-Details and application

(k) Workshop: Co-Creation with Need-Knowers (Series of 2 classes; a Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 13, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-Venue: 1st Floor, EEI Building, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: This workshop will cover the fundamental theories of co-creation design and provide participants with hands-on experience working with Need-Knowers to generate ideas for transforming problems into value.
-Details and application

(l) Interactive Workshop for Building Confidence in Spoken English (Series of 2 classes; a Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Wednesdays, December 9 and December 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: Starting with "It's okay to make mistakes," this workshop brings together people who feel hesitant about speaking English and creates a supportive environment where they can feel comfortable making mistakes and expressing themselves.
-Details and application

(m) Workshop: Self-Expression Workshop Starting with Creative Work (Series of 2 classes; a Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 20, 2026 (both classes from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: In this workshop, participants will use various materials to give shape to thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words. By talking with others about what they create, they will explore and deepen their understanding of themselves.
-Details and application

(n) Workshop: Rethinking Your Self-Image Through Improv (A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: Through improvisational games, participants will be invited to try ways of acting and responding that differ from their usual habits. They may discover new sides of themselves and new possibilities for how they act.
-Details and application

(o) Workshop: Exploring Our Relationship with Money Through Games and Dialogue (A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Saturday, January 9, 2027, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: Using games and dialogue, participants will reconsider their values and the criteria behind their money-related decisions, and explore how they want to relate to money and society in the future.
-Details and application

(p) Workshop: Leadership Core Program (Series of 4 classes; a Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Sundays, January 10, January 24, January 31 and February 14, 2027, (all classes from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
-Venue: Room S6-309A, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: In this class, participants will learn the fundamentals of leadership through experience-based learning games and dialogue.
-Details and application

(q) Ideathon Workshop (Series of 2 classes; a Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Monday, January 11 and Saturday, January 23, 2027 (both classes from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
-Venue: Room S4-202, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: Using the "Design Thinking" methodology, participants will develop a business idea that ensures business continuity by generating sufficient revenue to recover costs and earn a profit.
-Details and application

(r) Peer-Coaching Workshop (A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Saturday, January 30, 2027, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S4-202, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: In this class, coaching sessions among students will provide opportunities to deepen their understanding of themselves and others. These sessions will also help participants develop their communication skills.
-Details and application

(s) Systemic Design Workshop (A Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Tuesday, February 9, 2027, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
-Venue: Room S4-202, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: Rather than treating Systems Thinking and Design Thinking as mere how-to methods, this workshop develops participants' ability to identify complex issues accurately and apply these approaches to designing complex social systems.
-Details and application

(t) Workshop: Consensus Building and Compassion (Series of 2 classes; a Science Tokyo SPRING event for students in the science and engineering fields)
-Date and time: Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 11, 2027 (both classes from 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
-Venue: Room S4-202, Ookayama Campus
-Outline: Participants will experience negotiation through role-plays, and learn the concepts necessary for consensus-building.
-Details and application

*For information on Entrepreneurship Courses, please check the Study Guide, Timetables, Science Tokyo Syllabus and our website.

[Contact] Leadership and Innovation Section, Center for Entrepreneurship Education
Email: lead.innov_edu@cee.isct.ac.jp