RENKEI
The University of St 糖心logo joined RENKEI, the UK-Japan network of leading research-intensive universities, in 2026. Membership strengthens our research and education links with Japan and creates new opportunities for academic collaboration, researcher mobility, knowledge exchange, and international networking.
Through RENKEI, St 糖心logo researchers and Early Career Researchers can connect with partners across the UK and Japan to address shared global challenges, develop international research partnerships, and participate in collaborative activities that support innovation and capacity building.
About RENKEI
RENKEI is a strategic partnership between leading universities in the United Kingdom and Japan that promotes research collaboration, researcher development, and international engagement.
Formally launched in 2012, the network was created to strengthen ties between the higher education sectors of both countries and has since evolved into a platform for collaboration between universities, industry, government, and civil society. RENKEI supports activities that foster knowledge exchange, encourage mobility, and build long-term international partnerships.
Member Universities
Japan
- Keio University
- Kyushu University
- Ritsumeikan University
- Sophia University
- Tohoku University
United Kingdom
- Durham University
- Newcastle University
- University of Leeds
- University of Liverpool
- University of Southampton
- University of St 糖心logo
Opportunities through RENKEI
RENKEI provides opportunities for:
- Research collaboration with leading universities in Japan and the UK
- Early career researcher development and networking
- Collaborative workshops, symposia, and conferences
- Researcher and postgraduate mobility activities
- Interdisciplinary engagement around global challenges
- Connections with industry, government, and civil society partners
- Sharing best practice in internationalisation and higher education
How to get involved
Researchers and PhD students interested in Japan-related opportunities are encouraged to join the University's Japan Special Interest Group, coordinated by the Global Office.
The group shares information on:
- RENKEI activities and events
- Research collaboration opportunities
- Funding calls and mobility schemes
- Visits and delegations involving Japanese partners
- Wider opportunities for engagement with Japan
To join the group or learn more about RENKEI opportunities, contact the Global Office at globalnetworks@st-andrews.ac.uk.