Memorial Lecture given by Professor Takaaki Kajita - 2015 Nobel Laureate in Physics
2016/7/4
On the evening of Monday 4th July 2016, the Embassy of Japan and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) had the privilege of co-hosting a memorial lecture and a reception to celebrate the achievements of Professor Takaaki Kajita, joint winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Tsuruoka offered his sincere congratulations to Professor Kajita for his outstanding work in the discovery of neutrino oscillations, and spoke of the great pride that his work has given to the Japanese people. He also talked of the achievements made by other leading Japanese researchers, as well as facilities and companies who have contributed to this ground-breaking discovery. Ambassador also emphasised the importance of international collaboration and research in tackling global challenges, and in finding the answers to some of life’s biggest questions.
Professor Alfons Weber, from the University of Oxford and STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, also praised the impact of Professor Kajita's research and discussed the importance of UK and Japan collaboration in the field of Neutrino Physics.
Professor Kajita’s Memorial Lecture then gave a fascinating insight into the many years of hard work and research that led to his award-winning discovery. His presentation gave a clear, comprehensible description of his work on neutrinos, making it fully accessible to the wide variety of participants at the event. He also detailed his journey through his early days of research and work with other young researchers to construct and operate the original Kamiokande and subsequent Super-Kamiokande. He also talked fondly of his cooperation with researchers from around the world, including the UK, and explained how his discovery could change the way in which we view the universe. His presentation was followed by a short Q&A session in which the 120-strong audience, including a number of young students and researchers, had the chance to learn more about his work.
This was followed by a networking reception with fellow participants - an invaluable opportunity to encourage further science research collaboration between Japan and the UK.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Tsuruoka offered his sincere congratulations to Professor Kajita for his outstanding work in the discovery of neutrino oscillations, and spoke of the great pride that his work has given to the Japanese people. He also talked of the achievements made by other leading Japanese researchers, as well as facilities and companies who have contributed to this ground-breaking discovery. Ambassador also emphasised the importance of international collaboration and research in tackling global challenges, and in finding the answers to some of life’s biggest questions.
Professor Alfons Weber, from the University of Oxford and STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, also praised the impact of Professor Kajita's research and discussed the importance of UK and Japan collaboration in the field of Neutrino Physics.
Professor Kajita’s Memorial Lecture then gave a fascinating insight into the many years of hard work and research that led to his award-winning discovery. His presentation gave a clear, comprehensible description of his work on neutrinos, making it fully accessible to the wide variety of participants at the event. He also detailed his journey through his early days of research and work with other young researchers to construct and operate the original Kamiokande and subsequent Super-Kamiokande. He also talked fondly of his cooperation with researchers from around the world, including the UK, and explained how his discovery could change the way in which we view the universe. His presentation was followed by a short Q&A session in which the 120-strong audience, including a number of young students and researchers, had the chance to learn more about his work. This was followed by a networking reception with fellow participants - an invaluable opportunity to encourage further science research collaboration between Japan and the UK.
The Embassy of Japan
