日独学術シンポジウム

2025: Hearing and Way of Life

28th Japanese-German Symposium

Jointly organized by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Deutsche Gesellschaft der JSPS-Stipendiaten e.V.

Date: May 9–10, 2025
Venue map: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, main building, room M105, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, 80539 München

PROGRAM

Friday, May 9, 2025

10:00 Study and Research Opportunities in Japan
Experience reports on research stays in Japan with opportunity for networking (without registration)
Supporting Programme
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12:00 Registration
13:00 Welcome Remarks
Prof. Dr. Heinrich Menkhaus (Chairman of the JSPS Club)
Consul General Kenichi Bessho (Consulate General of Japan in Munich)
Prof. em. Dr. Annette Leonhardt (Munich University)
Dr. Oliver Schön (German Japanese Association Bayern)
13:45 Developing Meiji Japan – The Edmund Naumann Contribution
Andreas Küppers (formerly Geological Survey of Japan, DIJ Tokyo, GFZ Potsdam)
Abstract Küppers

Part 1: Hearing loss and cochlea implant

Convener: Dr. Saskia Schimmel (JSPS Club Board Member)
14:30 What is hearing? CI provision for deaf children of deaf parents
Prof. em. Dr. Annette Leonhardt (Munich University)
Abstract Leonhardt
15:00 Early detection and early intervention for children with hearing impairment in Japan
Prof. Dr. Inho Chung (University of Tsukuba)
Abstract Chung
15:30 Q&A session
15:45 Group Picture in front of the building & Coffee Break @ Senatssaal

Part 2: Counteracting the effects of hearing loss

Convener: Dr. Daniela Winkler (JSPS Club Member)
16:30 Cochlear implants – when hearing aids don’t help
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Gernot Rupprecht (Med El Deutschland)
Abstract Rupprecht
17:00 Causes and treatments for hearing or listening problems
Prof. Dr. Chie Obuchi (University of Tsukuba)
Abstract Obuchi
17:30 Q&A session
17:45 Introduction of JSPS Programs
Chisato Isohara (JSPS Bonn Office)
Transport: Public Transport or walk
19:00 Dinner at Restaurant at Wirtshaus Atzinger
JSPS Alumni Club Award Ceremony
Awardee: Dr. Jan Mikuni (University of Vienna)

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Part 3: Hearing-impaired children in Japan
Convener: Dr. Jörg Wennmann (JSPS Club Member)
09:00 Development of literacy in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children in Japan – From the aspects of a Japanese traditional teaching method for diary writing –
Assist.-Prof. Dr. Masatomo Motegi (Tohoku Fukushi University, currently Munich University)
Abstract Motegi
09:30 Real-world Listening Challenges in Children with Hearing Impairment in Japan
Associate Prof. Dr. Kei Tabaru (Ibaraki University)
Abstract Tabaru
10:00 Q&A session
10:15 Coffee Break @ Senatssaal

Part 4: Hearing and quality of life

Convener: Dr. Aiko Julia Möhwald (JSPS Club Board Member)
11:00 Hearing impairment in old age. Challenges and opportunities for rehabilitation and support.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Kaul (Cologne University)
Abstract Kaul
11:30 Hearing Loss and Quality of Life
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hoppe (Erlangen University)
Abstract Hoppe
12:00 Q&A session
12:15 Closing Remarks
Prof. Dr. Masahiko Hayashi (JSPS Bonn Office)
12:30 Lunch
For participants of General assembly of JSPS Club:
14:00
16:45
General Assembly of JSPS Club @ M105
Guided tour (in German) in the Residenz München
For others:
14:30 Guided tour (in English) in the Residenz München

With kind support of