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Event Record
[Event] Doctoral students from Sophia university participated in the “Tsukuba Conference 2025.”
From October 1 to 3, 2025, SPRING students and doctoral students from Sophia university participated in the “Tsukuba Conference 2025” held at the Tsukuba International Congress Center.
The Tsukuba Conference is an international gathering held biennially since 2019, bringing together outstanding young talents from industry, government, and academia worldwide to the Tsukuba Science City. Participants discuss challenges related to “Society and Science & Technology” and build networks. This marked the fourth iteration of the conference.
This year’s theme was “Going into New Frontiers with Society.” Over three days, discussions unfolded on various topics including space, the brain, nuclear fusion, hydrogen energy, AI, and the Global South.
Voices of SPRING Students from Sophia University Who Participated
Graduate School of Science and Technology D2 ZHOU TIANCEN
At the Tsukuba Conference, professors and young researchers gathered to engage in lively discussions around three themes: “Science and Technology Policies and Geopolitics,” “Diversity and Mobility,” and “AI and Education.” It provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views across generations and disciplines, offering fresh inspiration from diverse perspectives.
Particularly memorable was the discussion on “AI and education,” focusing on the use of AI tools and future education. From the educators’ perspective, concerns were raised that “AI use requires proper guidance and risks undermining the essence of learning.” Conversely, students voiced a positive outlook, stating that “AI is a powerful tool to support learning, and we are already entering an era where success depends on using it wisely.” This highlighted the diversity of perspectives stemming from differing viewpoints.
Through these discussions, I gained a broader perspective on the relationship between AI and education. It was a valuable opportunity to reaffirm the social significance of my own research.
