Akinori Kawasaki (d.2023)

It is with sadness that the college has learned of the death of Radcliffe Fellow Akinori Kawasaki at the end of July 2023. Akinori Kawasaki was a long-standing partner and supporter in leadership roles with Kawasaki Gakuen, as Honorary Chairman until his death.

Kawasaki Gakuen was established in 1970 under the three philosophical themes of Liberal Humanity; Sound Body; Profound Knowledge. It has developed as an integrated group of educational institutions focused on medical science, medical care and medical welfare.

Green Templeton’s links with Kawasaki Gakuen began with the signing of a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ in 2002. From this initial connection twenty-two faculty members of Kawasaki Medical School and Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare attended on a study abroad program by 2016, and since 2014, an annual joint symposium has been held by faculty members from both countries, deepening exchanges in the fields of medical science, medical care and medical welfare.

Akinori Kawasaki always remained engaged and interested in the college and entertained visitors from Oxford who went to the Kawasaki Gakuen. Green Templeton looks forward to continuing his legacy through growing and building on these links further in coming years.