EDIB Statement
Because diversity is essential to fulfilling the PRIMe’s mission, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse university community.
As a premier research institute, PRIMe is firmly committed to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion and belongings, because EDIB are essential to fulfill our research mission, institutional excellence and positive societal impacts. Every student, faculty, and staff member—regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, nationality, religious or political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or ability—deserves to feel included, respected, and empowered within the PRIMe community. It is not only a right but a shared responsibility of all PRIMe members to uphold these values and actively cultivate an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging and is encouraged to fully participate in all PRIMe activities.
To this end, we have set clear goals such as increasing the representation of diverse populations in leadership positions and, and specific plans such as adopting hiring practices that promote equity and inclusion and establishing a code of conduct that embodies our EDIB values. We are also implementing accountability measures to monitor our progress, using evaluative metrics, surveys, feedback, and reporting systems to ensure continuous improvement and transparency. We strive to lead by example, holding ourselves to the highest standards.
By committing to these principles, we aim to create a culture where each PRIMe member is valued and respected, and we aim to provide the resources and opportunities to fulfill the potential of each member toward contributing to our collective mission.
EDI Committee :
edi [at] prime.osaka-u.ac.jp
PRIMe EDI Initiative - PRIMe EDI Survey
In order to better understand member needs and foster a sense of belonging within PRIMe community, PRIMe EDI committee along with the PRIMe ELSI team started an EDI survey for all PRIMe members. The EDI survey is an ongoing project, which will last for three to five years. The first survey was conducted in summer 2024 and we plan to conduct another one this year.
Regarding the current member makeup of PRIMe, PRIMe has 15% overseas PIs and 25% female PIs, and by 2027, it aims to increase the percentage to 20% and 30% respectively. Further, aside from PIs, PRIMe has 28% overseas researchers, and 14% female researchers, and by 2027, it aims to increase the percentage to about 30% for both.
We believe that initiatives such as the EDI survey by the PRIMe EDI committees will effectively facilitate the PRIMe community to reach its ultimate goals.
PRIMe EDI Workshop “Creating a Workplace to Achieve Diversity: How to Break the Habit of Bias?” (March 15, 2025)
On March 15, 2025, the PRIMe EDI Committee, PRIMe ELSI team, and the Diversity & Inclusion Center, co-organized the EDI workshop titled “Creating a Workplace to Achieve Diversity: How to Break the Habit of Bias”. All PRIMe members, including managerial, administrative staff, IPs, and researchers attended the workshop which was conducted in Japanese with simultaneous English interpretation. During the workshop, Deputy Director of the Diversity & Inclusion Center, Professor Hideko Nishioka, explained what unconscious bias is, how it hinders the diversity of an organization, and what the organizations can do to resolve the issues. Moreover, group discussion time was provided to allow members to freely share their own experience in small groups. Many members expressed that this kind of discussion is very important and would like to have more opportunities to have in-depth reflections and discussions on these topics.
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