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The University of Tokyo Co-op 80th Anniversary and University of Tokyo Press 75th Anniversary Event Vol.1
[2026 New Year's Dialogue] ~Let's talk about the future of academia and universities～
In 2026, the University of Tokyo Co-op will celebrate its 80th anniversary.
As a commemorative event for this memorial year,
We will be holding a dialogue between the Chairman of the University of Tokyo Co-op and Takahiro Nakajima, Chairman of the University of Tokyo Press.
In today's world, where division and conflict are linked, where are academics and universities headed?
- A book recommended by a leading intellectual in the humanities and social sciences that provides clues for understanding the world
We will introduce the topics and have a lively discussion.
Genda Yuji
Professor at the Institute of Social Sciences/Chairman of the University of Tokyo Consumer Cooperative Association
[Book] "Ambiguous Anxiety in Work" (Chuokoron-Shinsha, winner of the Nikkei Economic Book Culture Award)
Suntory Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities), Hope Studies 1-4 (co-editor, University of Tokyo Press), From Work
"The Year 2020" (co-editor, Keio University Press, 2022), and many others.
Takahiro Nakajima
Director, Institute of Oriental Culture, University of Tokyo/Chairman, University of Tokyo Press
[Works] "Praxis of Coexistence" (University of Tokyo Press, winner of the Watsuji Tetsuro Cultural Award), "World
History of Philosophy 1-8, Supplementary Volume (co-editor, Chikuma Shinsho), Rereading Modern Japanese Thought 1
Philosophy” (University of Tokyo Press) and many others
Date and time: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM [Doors open at 6:00 PM]
Venue: The University of Tokyo, Hongo Campus, Second Dining Hall
Or at Hongo Co-op Bookstore
Participation fee: Free
Capacity: Up to 80 people in person (no limit on online simultaneous streaming)
Participation requirements: Anyone interested can participate.
How to apply: Please apply via the URL below.
https://forms.gle/xpXy1GdZbhtZoZiHA
Organized by: University of Tokyo Consumers' Cooperative Association/University of Tokyo Press
For inquiries, please contact: Hongo Co-op Book Department
TEL: 03-3811-5481／E-mail: hb@mail.utcoop.or.jp
■ "University of Tokyo Press 75th Anniversary All Items Book Fair" will be held at Hongo Co-op Book Department
-From January 9th to February 28th, 2026-
