“Waseda University Podcasts: Rigorous Research, Real Impact”
Episode 6 “Rethinking Skilled Migration” Released
[Tokyo, Japan] Waseda University released the sixth episode, “Rethinking Skilled Migration”, of its English language podcast series “Rigorous Research, Real Impact” on January 21, 2025. All podcast episodes are available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Episode 6: “Rethinking Skilled Migration”
Guest Professor Gracia Liu-Farrer (Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies) joins MC Assistant Professor Robert Fahey (Waseda Institute for Advanced Study) to explore skill-based migration policies in Asia, a region with more people on the move than any other. Japan features heavily in the discussion, with its increasingly liberal migration policies despite its persistent image as a country comparatively closed to immigration. Professor Liu-Farrer also explains the social construction of skill—how skill is constructed and valued in political, social, and economic contexts—and how migration stands to address societal issues such as demographic crises and labor shortages both in Asia and more broadly.
“Waseda University Podcasts: Rigorous Research, Real Impact”
About the Series:
Waseda University’s first ever English-language academic podcast titled “Waseda University Podcasts: Rigorous Research, Real Impact” is an 8-episode series broadly showcasing the diverse work of our renowned social sciences and humanities researchers. In each of the short 15-30 minute episodes we welcome a knowledgeable researcher to casually converse with an MC about their recent, rigorously conducted research, the positive impact it has on society, and their thoughts on working in Japan at Waseda. It’s a perfect choice for listeners with a strong desire to learn, including current university students considering graduate school, researchers looking for their next collaborative project, or even those considering working for a university that stresses the importance of interdisciplinary approaches.
Episode Release Schedule
*Please note the schedule is subject to change.
■Episode 7（Release date: 2025/2/4）
Professor Toru Yoshikawa, MC Assistant Professor Yun Jung Yang— “Ensuring Gender Diversity in Executive Management Positions”
■Episode 8（Release date: 2025/2/18）：
Assistant Professor Robert Fahey, MC PhD Candidate Romeo Marcantuoni— “Unlocking the Rise of Conspiracy Movements in Japan”