Ramaiah Japan Centre – News and Events
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RIM was delighted to host the Japanese students from Chuo University and Kyoto University of Advanced Science on the 24th Aug 2024
RIM celebrated the RIM-JAPAN Cultural Day on the 24th Aug 2024
Indian welcome, ice-breaking sessions, fun activities, cultural exchanges, and delicious food made the perfect, meaningful cultural exchange. Students immensely enjoyed being together and sharing thoughts.
RIM looks forward to hosting such engaging sessions
Prof. Hiromi Hirose, Former NHK Commentator and Professor of International Studies at Kindai University, Osaka, Japan, visited Ramaiah Institute of Management and Ramaiah Japan Centre on March 26th, 2024
visited Ramaiah Institute of Management and Ramaiah Japan Centre on March 26th, 2024.Discussions on tie-ups and collaborations ensued, with Hirose sensei offering quick action plans to advance initiatives.
'Exploring Business between Indian and Japanese Companies'
A day of immense significance and celebration, as 10 Japanese companies from Japan dedicated their efforts to exploring business opportunities in India, making RIM their focal point. Notably, Kanazawa University, in collaboration with IJCCI and BCIC, played a pivotal role in orchestrating this event. RJC-RIM took the helm in facilitating the entire affair.
As a testament to the fruitful discussions and collaborations, RIM formalized its commitment by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kitamae Japan, a business consulting company. This partnership is not only a testament to support a 2×2 internship program but also serves as a gateway to promote Indian startups in Japan, marking a new chapter in the relationship between these two nations
KUAS interns at RIM had a 2-week packed learning experience. They spent quality time with internship host organizations, RIM faculties and buddies, understanding Bangalore life, culture, food, and people.
Prof. Daisuke Matsushima, along with five Kanazawa University interns, visited RIM for the 2x2 Internship Exchange program.
A few start-ups from Japan, Ramaiah Evolute, and Co-create ventures presented their start-ups. The Japanese interns will intern at these start-ups.
An agreement was signed between Kanazawa University, Japan, and Ramaiah Institute of Management for the exchange of internship activities
A 2-member Japanese team from Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) visited Ramaiah Institute of Management
On June 5th, 2023 ,Kyoto University of Advanced science (KUAS ), Japan visited RIM to collaborate for an Internship program. RIM is excited to receive interns shortly to the campus.
A 3 member Japanese team led by Ms. Shiho Sakaguchi visited Ramaiah Institute of Management
A 3-member Japanese team led by Ms. Shiho Sakaguchi visited Ramaiah Institute of Management, Ramaiah Japan Centre, and Ramaiah Evolute.
The Delegation comprised of Dr. Yuji Ishi- Professor of Economics, Hannan University, Mr. Taichiro Yamashita – Representative Director , Best Business Centre and Mr. Yoshihiro Sawamura – Ex. Secretary, Venture Enterprise Centre . The Director Welcomed the Delegation and extended possible support for any collaboration between Hannan University and RIM.
Ms. Anjana the Head of RJC explained the activities of the Japan centre and Prof . Niharika Mishra gave a brief of RIM. The other Prof. of RIM also interacted with the Team.
The team expressed their happiness visiting the Japan Centre and appreciated the RIM Management for providing facility for the Students learning.
14 Member Japanese Delegation to RIM and RJC on 27th March 2023
A 14-member delegation from Japan, led by Mr. Yusuke Shibata of EIJ Consulting, visited RIM, RJC, and Ramaiah Evolute on 27th March to learn and understand the possibility of tie-ups on various levels. The delegation consisted of Educational Institutes, Universities, High Schools and Companies.
Dr. Manasa Nagabhushanam – Director (Academics, Admin & Research), discussed various opportunities to collaborate on Research, Internship, Exchanges, Employment.
Ms. Anjana, Head, RJC explained the activities of Ramaiah Japan Centre, and Prof. Niharika Mishra gave a brief presentation on RIM, courses offered, and industry-academic interfaces. Mr.Arvind – CEO of Ramaiah Evolute explained the cross – disciplinary startup ecosystem.
Visit ofProf. Daisuke Matsushima
Daisuke Matsushima, Professor and DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) Kanazawa University College of Transdisciplinary Sciences for Innovation – Former Official of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Government of Japan – Graduate from the University of Tokyo and Harvard University, visited RIM on 19th march 2023.
Prof. Matsushima interacted with a few Japanese Learning students at Ramaiah Japan Centre. He interacted with all the HoD’s of RIM and Mr. M T Aravind, CEO – Ramaiah Evolute. Prof. Matsushima addressed the students and explained the need to collaborate for Start-ups and Re-start ups. Students had an exciting time interacting with the Sensei and knowing the opportunities in Japan for Youth.
MOU signing
An MoU was signed between RIM and Indigilab Pvt . Ltd. on Dec 9th 2022.
A Formal Agreement was exchanged by Dr.Manasa Nagabhushanam ,Director , (A,R&A) RIM and Mr. Keisuke Tanaka , Founder – Managing Director , Indigilab Pvt. Ltd.
Ms. Anjana K.S., the Head, Ramaiah Japan Centre, Prof. Jeevitha, Head, Placements, and Dr. Rema V., Asst. Prof., Dept. of Analytics were present during the signing ceremony. This MoU is a Global Engagement collaboration to provide opportunities for students to work in Japanese Companies as Interns and also Provide Placements .
Visit of the Japanese Entrepreneurs from WAOJE Kyoto
A 11-member delegation from the World Association of Overseas Japanese Entrepreneurs- Kyoto led by Sakaguchi san visited Ramaiah Institute of Management on the 6th September 2022. Ms. Anjana K.S.- Head of the Ramaiah Japan Centre (RJC) welcomed the delegation and presented a glimpse into the RJC’s initiatives. Dr. Manasa Nagabhushanam – Director (Academics, Research & Administration) spoke about the entrepreneurial ecosystem set in the Institute. As part of the interactive session, the various entrepreneurial initiatives taken up at the Institute were presented. Prof. Yashaswini Murthy and Prof. Megha B (Asst. Professors from the HRM Dept. & Coordinators of the IEV program) presented an overview of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and the two-year full time PGDM-IEV-Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development program offered by RIM. The Heads of the various Departments-Dr. Triveni (Finance), Dr. Swati Basu Ghose (Marketing), Dr. Udaya Shankar (Operations), Dr. Gururaj B Urs (Academic Head), Dr. Bhanumathi P (Academic Coordinator) and Prof. Rema V (Asst. Prof- Dept. of Business Analytics & Faculty Coordinator-RJC) were part of the interactive session. There were deliberations on various opportunities of collaborations. The delegates had an interaction with students of the RJC and also visited the Ramaiah Evolute and the Ramaiah Institute of Technology.
REPORT ON RAMAIAH JAPAN CENTRE (RJC) FORMAL LAUNCH & INAUGURATION
The Ramaiah Japan Centre- ‘Kizuna’ was formally launched on 16th March 2022. A Mini-Japan set up at the Ramaiah Institute of Management was inaugurated. The centre had displays of Origami, Ikebana, Calligraphy and Tatami Japanese style mats. This was followed by a formal Ceremony where Dr. Manasa Nagabhushanam-Director (Academics, Research & Administration) welcomed everyone and highlighted the significance of opening of this Centre to steer International collaborations.
The keynote address was delivered by Ms. Akiko Sugita, Honorable Consul General of Japan in Bangalore, who spoke about the various collaborative initiatives between India and Japan and the opportunities available to students. The session witnessed address by eminent speakers- Mr. Yoshifumi Murakami-Senior Expert, Japan Foundation and Advisor to Bangalore Teachers Association(BNK), Mr. Takashi Suzuki, Director General, Japan External Trade Organization, JETRO- Bangalore and Mr. P N Karanth, Honorary Secretary, Indo Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Karnataka.
Mr Tomio Isogai, Freelance Advisor in Indo- Japanese Relations, Former Managing Director, Sharp India Ltd. & Advisor to Ramaiah Japan Centre made his presence virtually and spoke about the various opportunities. This was followed by a detailed report of the RJC’s activities by Ms. Anjana K S-Head of the Ramaiah Japan Centre. Sri.B.S. Ramaprasad, Chief Executive (Engineering & General Sciences) delivered the presidential remarks and mentioned that this initiative should drive research, internship, career opportunities for students and faculty members of the Group campus going further.
The event concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr.V.Padmaja, Associate Professor-HoD- Dept. of HRM & Gen. Management. The event witnessed participation from Heads of Institutions of the Ramaiah Group, faculty and students of the Ramaiah Group campus. The session was streamed live on YouTube. Prof. Rema V- Asst. Professor, Dept. of Business Analytics was the Emcee for the event.
Ramaiah Japan Center (RJC) is happy to announce that the Second batch of the Basic Japanese Course starts from February 2021.
Duration: 32 hours
Timing: Every Wednesday, 3:00-4:30 PM
Certificate will be provided by RJC
Duration: 32 hours
Timing: Every Wednesday, 3:00-4:30 PM
Certificate will be provided by RJC
Duration: 130 hours
Timing: Thrice in a week – 2 hours per session
Exams and Certification by the Japan Foundation, Govt. of Japan
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Ramaiah Japan Centre-Origami Workshop
Mrs. Geetha Bhat- Resource person
Students from the First batch of Japanese Course
Enthusiastic participants
RAMAIAH JAPAN CENTRE
2. Basic Conversation and Japanese Management concepts Course of 40 hours for the enrolled students from the Ramaiah Group of Institutions.
Students at the JLPT Centre
FIRST BATCH OF STUDENTS-Basic Japanese Course
Ramaiah Japan Centre-Curtain Raiser Webinar Report 2021
Ramaiah Japan Centre-Curtain Raiser Webinar
The Ramaiah Japan Centre is established at the Ramaiah Institute of Management (RIM) with the aim of extending global engagements for the Ramaiah Group through collaborative activities with Institutions in Japan and Japanese companies and broaden employment opportunities. The Japan Centre will enable students interested in Japan and JV companies to learn the Japanese language, culture and explore careers in Industry, Research and Higher education.
