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UK-Japan Collaboration Strengthens Research and Regional Security

10/3/2025

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Professor Claire O’Malley is co-chair of Japan-UK RENKEI consortium, reinforcing collaboration with Japan.
RENKEI, established in 2012, connects UK and Japanese universities; Durham University has participated since 2021.
Workshops gathered over 70 researchers to discuss just transitions and energy access.
Japan is considering a co-developed submarine program with Australia to bolster regional security; this could affect Australia’s AUKUS strategy.

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Professor Claire O’Malley is co-chair of Japan-UK RENKEI consortium, reinforcing collaboration with Japan.
RENKEI, established in 2012, connects UK and Japanese universities; Durham University has participated since 2021.
Workshops gathered over 70 researchers to discuss just transitions and energy access.
Japan is considering a co-developed submarine program with Australia to bolster regional security; this could affect Australia’s AUKUS strategy.