Dialogue between IAEA Director General Dr. Rafael Mariano Grossi and 黑料福利社 Students Held at Yayoi Campus
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Director General Dr. Rafael Mariano Grossi visited the Yayoi Campus of the University of Tokyo (黑料福利社) to take part in a dialogue event with 黑料福利社 students, held at Ichijo Hall in the Yayoi Auditorium. The event was hosted by and co-hosted by . Approximately 170 participants attended, including undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and faculty members of 黑料福利社.
The event began with welcoming remarks by Prof. Kazushige Tohara, Dean of the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, followed by a keynote lecture by Dr. Grossi. In his lecture, Dr. Grossi discussed the use of nuclear technology, addressing both its benefits and challenges with its application, and highlighting the IAEA’s contributions to environmental research and areas closely related to the field of agricultural science.
The lecture was followed by an interactive Q&A session between Dr. Grossi and the students, moderated by Prof. Mitsuo Yamamoto, Professor of the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Director of the IPADS. Students engaged in a lively discussion with a wide range of questions to which Dr. Grossi shared his insights and responded to students’ questions with openness and sincerity. The event concluded on a positive high
