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University of Tokyo Names Yuko Fujigaki First Female President

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC · How we work

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University of Tokyo appointed Yuko Fujigaki as its first female president.
The selection committee chose Fujigaki over Vice President Takao Someya, who led the faculty-staff advisory vote.
Fujigaki will start a six-year term in April 2027, succeeding President Teruo Fujii, to restore public trust.
Fujigaki said the appointment sends a socially significant message encouraging more women into research.

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University of Tokyo appointed Yuko Fujigaki as its first female president.
The selection committee chose Fujigaki over Vice President Takao Someya, who led the faculty-staff advisory vote.
Fujigaki will start a six-year term in April 2027, succeeding President Teruo Fujii, to restore public trust.
Fujigaki said the appointment sends a socially significant message encouraging more women into research.