Educational Research Foundation
Connecting Japan and Europe to Shape the Future of Higher Education
Creating stronger connections between universities, ideas, and people across Japan and Europe.
Our Purpose
Mission
To advance the internationalisation and interdisciplinary transformation of higher education in the age of AI.
We pursue this mission by connecting universities in Japan and Europe and promoting innovative, globally engaged learning, research, and collaboration.
What Guides Us
Institutional Philosophy
The Foundation believes that the future of higher education requires universities to move beyond traditional disciplinary and national boundaries.
Higher education plays a vital role not only in developing knowledge and professional competence, but also in fostering mutual understanding across cultures, disciplines, and societies.
In an age shaped by artificial intelligence and global interdependence, universities must cultivate critical thinking, creativity, ethical responsibility, and a lifelong commitment to learning.
By fostering international and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Foundation seeks to support universities in preparing individuals to contribute meaningfully to an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Global Perspective
Connecting people and institutions across cultures and national boundaries.
Interdisciplinary Thinking
Creating new knowledge by bringing together different academic disciplines and perspectives.
Responsible Innovation
Advancing education and research with creativity, ethics, and long-term responsibility in the AI era.
Our Work
Focus Areas
Four connected areas define ERF’s contribution to the continuing transformation of higher education.
Internationalisation
Supporting global learning environments, academic mobility, international partnerships, and intercultural understanding.
Learn More 02Interdisciplinary Education and Research
Promoting educational and research approaches that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Learn More 03AI and the Future of Higher Education
Exploring the implications of artificial intelligence for teaching, learning, research, and governance.
Learn More 04Japan–Europe University Partnerships
Facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange between universities in Japan and Europe.
Learn MoreKnowledge and Perspectives
Latest Insights & Resources
Explore ERF’s latest research, perspectives, publications, and resources on the future of higher education.
Civic, Global, Ecological: Towards a Collaborative Mission for the University
Professor Ronald Barnett’s author-reviewed and revised lecture transcript.
Explore the Lecture SeriesFrom AGI to ASI
A research summary of Google DeepMind’s exploration of the possible progression from Artificial General Intelligence to Artificial Superintelligence.
Read MoreMachines of Loving Grace
A research summary of Dario Amodei’s essay on the potential long-term benefits of increasingly capable artificial intelligence.
Read MoreConnect and Participate
Upcoming Events
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Editorial Policy
Educational Research Foundation combines human scholarship with advanced AI-assisted research and editorial tools.
All published content is reviewed, edited, and approved by ERF before publication.