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This seminar introduces the National Institute of Informatics (NII)Link opens in a new window and opportunities for international cooperation with NII.

NII is the Inter-University Research Institute (ROIS) for advanced Computer Science Research and Global Science Data Infrastructure support, situated in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. NII is ranked top 2 for publications in Computer Science in Japan.
Research activityLink opens in a new window is divided in four Departments

• 1.Principles of InformaticsLink opens in a new window: Mathematical Informatics, Intelligent Informatics, Quantum Information, Algorithmics, Machine Learning theory
• 2.Information Systems Architecture ScienceLink opens in a new window: Network Architecture, Computer Architecture, Information Network, Software Architecture, Software Engineering
• 3. Digital Content and Media SciencesLink opens in a new window: Text and Language Media, Human and Knowledge Media, Pattern Media, Image processing, Fondations of Content Management
• Information and SocietyLink opens in a new window: Information Use, Privaca, Human and Knowledge Media, Science Information, Information Public Policy.

The Global Liaison Office (GLO)Link opens in a new window at NII has established partnerships with more than 100 MOU partnersLink opens in a new window. GLO supports international exchanges via the "MOU Grant Program" under which a NII researcher can invite a colleague from overseas for a stay, or send some member of his team for a research visit (up to 1.5 months, around 40 researches a year supported). GLO also offers the "NII International Internship Program" with which we welcome and fund MOU partners Master's and PhD. students for a research stay in one of our teams (3 to 6 months, around 140 students per year).