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The UK-Japan relationship: collaboration in higher education, research and innovation
This report assesses the current levels of research collaboration between the UK and Japan and suggests future opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
Traditionally, the UK and Japan share a strong relationship in business, diplomacy, science and technology. Undoubtedly, there is scope to build on these strong foundations to increase the scale, scope and impact of our research and innovation collaborations.
This report:
- Describes the key features of the Japanese higher education and research landscape.
- Highlights the important role of universities in the domestic R&D environment in both Japan and the UK.
- Outlines current levels of collaboration in the context of both countries’ domestic R&D performance.
- Expands on the existing opportunities for collaboration in science and innovation and explores future possibilities in a bilateral and a multilateral context.
Case studies of programmes and funding opportunities that support UK–Japan collaboration are included at the end of this report to highlight their positive impact on research and innovation.
We are grateful for the advice, feedback and support of Research England, the Japan Association of National Universities (JANU), the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and the Embassy of Japan in London, as well as the support of colleagues from UK higher education institutions and Dr Ginevra House.
