The following activities are organized to carry out our mission.

• Presidents’ meeting (Annually)
• Vice Presidents’ meeting (Every other month)
• Hold Symposiums
• Release Statements & Proposals
  • Policy Proposal by RU11 on “Policies regarding academic research that need to be addressed”
    (July 8, 2016)
  • “Policy proposal on “The importance of continuous support for original and diverse research based on flexible idea”
    (November 6, 2015)
  • “Demands for the comprehensive strategy of research and development in the medical sector”
    (December 5, 2013)
  • “Concept of a Japanese NIH supported by an excellent academic infrastructure”
    (June 19, 2013)
  • Proposal made “For research universities to contribute towards international competitiveness of Japan”
    (May 22, 2013)
  • Propose that “RU11 will contribute towards the sustainable growth of the nation”
    (May 22, 2012)
  • “Urgent demands towards the development of a fundamental revival strategy for Japan as well as the implementation of prioritized measures”
    (November 16, 2011)
  • Urgent proposal to “Thomson Reuters and Times Higher Education requesting a revision in the evaluation methods for their university rankings”
    (July 31, 2011)
  • Opinion regarding “Indirect costs in the Special Coordination Funds for Promoting Science and Technology”
    (January 7, 2011)
  • “Emergency joint recommendations to the Prime Minister”
    (November 25, 2010)
  • Emergency policy proposal on “Strengthening of research infrastructure and development of human resources in universities as part of the nation’s growth strategy”
    (March 19, 2010)
  • Joint statement on “Training of young researchers and strengthening of research infrastructures in universities”
    (December 15, 2009)
  • Joint statement on “Concerns about the future of education and research in universities”
    (November 24, 2009)